14 May 2026
For one morning only, Glasgow Science Centre will host two extraordinary technologies touring the UK together: the world’s first Tartan Spacesuit® and the world’s first commercially certified flying car from PAL-V.
Join Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere, creator of the Tartan Spacesuit® and founder of BREACANAUTE, as she explores how heritage, identity and storytelling can shape the future of innovation — from space and cybersecurity to the next generation of frontier technologies.
Sharon will be joined by Arthur van der Wees and Carlo Maasbommel from FLYVE/PAL-V to share the story behind bringing flying cars from science fiction to commercial reality — exploring the challenges, ambition and innovation needed to turn bold ideas into real-world technologies.
Together, the session will explore how creativity, engineering and imagination come together to shape what comes next — and why culture and identity still matter in the technologies we build for the future.
This is a rare opportunity to experience both technologies up close, hear directly from the people behind them, and take part in an open conversation on future mobility, space and innovation.
What to Expect
🚀 Exclusive Display – See the world’s first Tartan Spacesuit® and the world’s first commercially certified flying car up close at Glasgow Science Centre.
🎤 Fireside Chat – Hear from Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere and the FLYVE/PAL-V team on heritage, future mobility and turning ambitious ideas into reality.
💬 Open Conversation – Audience-led discussion on space, mobility, creativity and future technologies.
🍻 Social & Networking – Informal discussion and networking over coffee.
Why Attend?
👀 Experience two extraordinary technologies touring the UK together — in Glasgow for one day only.
🚀 Hear the story behind the world’s first commercially certified flying car and explore how Scottish heritage and identity are being reimagined for the space age.
💡 Discover how bold ideas move from imagination to real-world innovation.
🤝 Connect with innovators, creatives and future-thinkers from across Glasgow’s ecosystem.
Who is Speaking?
🎤 Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere
Space Futures Researcher & Entrepreneur
Dr Sharon Lemac-Vincere is an interdisciplinary academic at the University of Strathclyde’s Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship and a visiting academic at the International Space University in Strasbourg. Working across space, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship, she combines technical, legal and creative expertise to explore resilient and ethical space futures. She is the founder of BREACANAUTE, creator of the world’s first Tartan Spacesuit®, reimagining Scottish heritage for the space age. Through research, teaching and storytelling, Sharon challenges audiences to consider not just what we build next, but why it matters—and how culture and identity shape innovation.
🎤 Arthur van der Wees & Carlo Maasbommel
Flying Car Pioneers & Mobility Innovators
Carlo and Arthur are founders and directors of FLYVE, an international organisation focused on future mobility, logistics and smart transport ecosystems. Working across government, industry and emerging technologies, FLYVE helps develop next-generation mobility solutions, including a strategic partnership with PAL-V — the company behind the world’s first commercially certified flying car.
Alongside their work in advanced mobility, Carlo and Arthur advise organisations across technology, aerospace, cybersecurity and smart cities. Together, they bring extensive experience turning ambitious ideas into practical real-world innovation, including contributions to the Smart City Strategy and Roadmap for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Important Stuff
📍 Location: Glasgow Science Centre
📅 Date: Wednesday 20th May
⏰ Time: 08:30 - 10:00am
🎟️ Tickets: Free - very limited spaces available
