Oscar Sala
CEO and Managing Director of SpaceApps Spain
SpaceApps Spain
Óscar Sala is CEO and Managing Director of SpaceApps Spain, the organization that coordinates in Spain the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, the world’s largest STEAM hackathon, which brings together technological and scientific talent to tackle global challenges through collaborative innovation. In his role at the helm of SpaceApps Spain, he leads the expansion of the event across multiple Spanish cities, encouraging the participation of students, professionals, and entrepreneurs in solutions with global impact.
His work is focused on showcasing and strengthening national technological and scientific talent, reinforcing the open innovation ecosystem, and bringing science and technology closer to broader communities. Under his leadership, SpaceApps Spain has consolidated a movement that connects public administration, companies, and citizens to address challenges in sustainability, education, and exploration, with a significant impact on the Spanish STEAM landscape.
His work is focused on showcasing and strengthening national technological and scientific talent, reinforcing the open innovation ecosystem, and bringing science and technology closer to broader communities. Under his leadership, SpaceApps Spain has consolidated a movement that connects public administration, companies, and citizens to address challenges in sustainability, education, and exploration, with a significant impact on the Spanish STEAM landscape.