Conrad Pires

Conrad Pires is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the space industry and business consulting. Currently serving as the Founding Director of the Aurora Space Cluster and a Committee Member on its Steering Committee at SmartSat CRC, Conrad also founded Stellular and contributes as an Advisory Council Member at the Space Industry Association of Australia. As a Lead at Space Hub Perth, Conrad focuses on the development of the space sector in Western Australia. Previous roles include Co-Founder and CEO of Picosat Systems, where a low-cost pico-satellite platform was developed, and a Senior Account Manager at Schlumberger. In academia, Conrad coordinates and teaches at Swinburne Online, emphasizing innovation and entrepreneurial strategies. With a strong commitment to community support, Conrad serves as a Director at ConnectGroups. Educationally, Conrad holds an MBA from The University of Western Australia and is pursuing advanced studies in space resources at multiple institutions.