Ali Kajeiou

Biography

Ali Kajeiou is a French space systems engineer and local elected official, working at the intersection of space technology, industrial innovation, public policy and international cooperation.

He currently works at MaiaSpace, a European space launch company, where he is involved in systems engineering and configuration management. An engineering graduate from IPSA, specialising in energy, propulsion and motorisation, he has developed experience across the European space industry, including previous roles at ArianeGroup in strategy and innovation, as well as in lean management and industrial development.

Beyond his professional activities, Ali is actively engaged in promoting access to science, technology and education. He co-founded the associations Mentors de Demain and MathémaCité, and has contributed to several international space initiatives, including the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC).

He currently serves as Deputy Mayor of Goussainville, France, with responsibilities for urban policy, employment, professional integration and training. This institutional engagement complements his industrial background and reinforces his interest in the relationship between technological innovation, public policy and territorial development.

His broader interests include space diplomacy, European technological sovereignty, international industrial cooperation and the role of emerging technologies in addressing global challenges.

Through the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, he aims to contribute a European space industry perspective to discussions on technology diplomacy, strengthening dialogue between industry, public institutions and international stakeholders.