Full Agenda
* All Times are Mountain Time (MT)
Saturday, April 5, 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025 (SGFF 2025) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-7, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO, this conference features expert panels and lightning talks, as well as collaborative “break out” sessions focused on pressing industry trends and developments. Findings from this conference are reported at the annual United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOUS) General Assembly.
The Space Generation Advisory Council is a volunteer-based, global non-governmental, non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. The SGAC network of volunteers and alumni has over 27,000 members representing more than 165 countries.
The application for SGFF 2025 is live! Please click HERE to apply. The deadline for applications is December 15th at 23:59 MST.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2025.
Space Generation Fusion Forum is restricted to registered delegates and invited speakers. It is closed to media and other affiliated press.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025 (SGFF 2025) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-7, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO, this conference features expert panels and lightning talks, as well as collaborative “break out” sessions focused on pressing industry trends and developments. Findings from this conference are reported at the annual United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOUS) General Assembly.
The Space Generation Advisory Council is a volunteer-based, global non-governmental, non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. The SGAC network of volunteers and alumni has over 27,000 members representing more than 165 countries.
The application for SGFF 2025 is live! Please click HERE to apply. The deadline for applications is December 15th at 23:59 MST.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2025.
Space Generation Fusion Forum is restricted to registered delegates and invited speakers. It is closed to media and other affiliated press.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Monday, April 7, 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2025 (SGFF 2025) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-7, 2025 in Colorado Springs, CO, this conference features expert panels and lightning talks, as well as collaborative “break out” sessions focused on pressing industry trends and developments. Findings from this conference are reported at the annual United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOUS) General Assembly.
The Space Generation Advisory Council is a volunteer-based, global non-governmental, non-profit organization and network which aims to represent university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. The SGAC network of volunteers and alumni has over 27,000 members representing more than 165 countries.
The application for SGFF 2025 is live! Please click HERE to apply. The deadline for applications is December 15th at 23:59 MST.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2025.
Space Generation Fusion Forum is restricted to registered delegates and invited speakers. It is closed to media and other affiliated press.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Space Law and Regulation Track
Presented in Association with the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and Greenberg Traurig
The Space Law and Regulation Track, developed in association with the International Institute of Space Law, will address pressing issues of space law and regulation impacting commercial space activities. Featuring government and industry leaders addressing a range of current issues.
The track will again feature the signature General Counsel Forum and will include a reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig to provide an opportunity for attendees to network. Lunch is included for Space Law & Regulation Track registrants.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Space Science Track
Presented in Association with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The Space Science track allows for in-depth discussions of a range of space science and research matters. Government and industry speakers will address the NASA science roadmap, Earth and climate science, advanced rockets, exploration initiatives, space weather, and more.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Monday, April 7, 2025
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: New Generation Space Leaders
Location: Colorado Hall
New Generation Space Leaders: Luncheon
The New Generation Space Leaders program fosters meaningful, long-term peer relationships by providing access to top space leaders through program opportunities at Space Symposium and throughout the year. Our goal is to fuel the future for young professionals and be the driving force in helping them launch their careers further.
*This program is for young space professionals age 35 and younger. Must be registered for Standard Registration in order to participate in this program.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
New Generation Space Leaders: Leadership Exchange “Speed Mentoring”
*This program is for young space professionals age 35 and younger. Must be registered for Standard Registration in order to participate in this program.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Monday, April 7, 2025
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Track: By Invitation Only, New Generation Space Leaders
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel
New Generation Space Leaders: Networking Reception
This reception is only open to New Generation Space Leaders Registrants and Mentors participating in the Leadership Exchange.
By Invitation Only
Monday, April 7, 2025
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: Outside
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony celebrates the official start of the annual Space Symposium. Space Foundation honors outstanding individuals and organizations at several Symposium events, to highlight the best of the best in the space community.
Registrant Badge or Separate Ticket Required
Co-Sponsor
Monday, April 7, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center
Monday, April 7, 2025
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Government Affairs Breakfast
The Government Affairs Breakfast is a unique opportunity for attendees to enhance their networking by engaging with government, military, and industry representatives on public policy issues. Discussion focuses on topics critical to the government affairs community with a senior official as featured speaker.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
New Frontiers Track
*Best suited for new company entrants and emerging nations
In an era marked by unprecedented innovation, the future of space is dynamic and evolving. From cislunar considerations to Space-to-Earth capabilities, the growing wave of technology, new entrants, and emerging nations is reshaping the landscape and influencing market dynamics, investment trends, and business strategies. This track will discuss considerations for thriving in an increasingly crowded market and how to align efforts to capitalize on these developments. Topics will help equip attendees with actionable insights to navigate the next phase of the space industry, fostering the strategies that will shape the future of space commercialization. Lunch is included for New Frontiers Track registrants.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Global Space Collaboration Luncheon
This luncheon brings together international leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss fostering cooperation between nations, space agencies, and private companies to address global challenges, such as space exploration, satellite communication, and space sustainability. Attendees gain insights into collaborative initiatives that aim to advance innovation, enhance space security, and promote peaceful use of outer space.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Corporate Partnership Dinner
At the Corporate Partnership Dinner, we salute all the companies that support the Space Foundation throughout the year. Their donations, in-kind contributions, and volunteer efforts are essential to the success of the Space Foundation’s programs. The financial backing and ongoing participation by corporate members in Space Foundation programs have helped us grow into the leading organization we are today.
Corporate membership is an investment in the future of our industry, the returns are endless. Learn more about Corporate Membership.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Acquisition Breakfast
The Acquisition Breakfast offers a unique platform for government officials, industry leaders, and defense experts to discuss the evolving landscape of space procurement and acquisition. Attendees explore strategies for advancing space capabilities, streamlining acquisition processes, and fostering innovation in national security and commercial space ventures. The breakfast provides insights into how government agencies and private companies are partnering to develop cutting-edge technologies and ensure the future of space dominance and resilience.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: New Generation Space Leaders
Location: Broadmoor West: Ballroom
New Generation Space Leaders: Breakfast
The New Generation Space Leaders program fosters meaningful, long-term peer relationships by providing access to top space leaders through program opportunities at Space Symposium and throughout the year. Our goal is to fuel the future for young professionals and be the driving force in helping them launch their careers further.
*This program is for young space professionals age 35 and younger. Must be registered for Standard Registration in order to participate in this program.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Game Changers: AI & Space Track
The Game Changers: AI & Space Track showcases cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence applications for space exploration and operations. Industry leaders, scientists, and innovators gather to discuss how AI is revolutionizing satellite technology, autonomous spacecraft, mission planning, data analysis, and space debris management. This track highlights collaborative efforts between space agencies and tech companies to leverage AI for deep space missions, planetary exploration, and improving Earth observation systems, offering attendees insights into the future of AI-driven space endeavors. Lunch is included for Game Changers: AI & Space Track registrants.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Space Technology Hall of Fame & Awards Luncheon
At the Space Technology Hall of Fame® & Awards Luncheon, we honor those who transform technology originally developed for space exploration into products that improve the quality of life here on Earth.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Space Symposium: Innovate
For the second year, startups have a dedicated stage – Space Symposium: Innovate. Space Foundation’s Space Commerce Institute, in partnership with Starburst Aerospace, is hosting a pitch competition designed to showcase emerging space companies with proven technologies and provide an opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect with key stakeholders. Top applicants of this invitation-only event will pitch their companies to a distinguished panel comprised of innovation leaders from the United States government, industry, and venture capital.
By Invitation Only
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Space Workforce for Tomorrow Luncheon
There has been a call-to-action across our industry to come together for a shared purpose: to INSPIRE, PREPARE and EMPLOY a space workforce that can support the dynamic and diverse needs of space missions for generations to come. New for the 40th Space Symposium, join us for the Space Workforce for Tomorrow Luncheon and engage in the conversation.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Space Warfighters Dinner
This dinner honors the service and contributions to our national and global security by our military forces and those of our global partners. Hear remarks from a distinguished leader in the Space domain.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Track: New Generation Space Leaders, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall