SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Full Agenda

* All Times are Mountain Time (MT)

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Saturday, April 15, 2023

10:30 am - 6:15 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Lodge

Space Generation Fusion Forum 2023

Held annually in scenic Colorado Springs in conjunction with the Space Symposium, the Space Generation Fusion Forum is a three-day, high-intensity, fast-paced professional development and networking event focused on the international and US space industry. 

Delegates are students and young professionals (ages 18-35) from around the world and various facets of the space sector including science, engineering, law, policy, business, medicine, media, military, and government. Through breakout sessions, expert panels, keynote presentations, and interactive activities, these selected delegates will “fuse” their unique perspectives and backgrounds to formulate solutions to global problems of interest to the space community. 

The Fusion Forum is coordinated by the Space Generation Advisory Council, a United Nations non-profit organization that represents university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. By hosting international, regional, local and thematic events, as well as attending various events globally, SGAC provides its members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of international space policy issues as well as space topics of a scientific or technical nature, think creatively about the future direction of humanity’s use of space, and engage with current leaders from space agencies, industry, and academia.

In 2023 the Space Generation Fusion Forum runs from April 14-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a virtual pre-event in late March. The deadline for applications was January 15th. Further information can be found on the website: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2023.

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 16, 2023

Sunday, April 16, 2023

8:00 am - 6:45 pm

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Lodge

Space Generation Fusion Forum 2023

Held annually in scenic Colorado Springs in conjunction with the Space Symposium, the Space Generation Fusion Forum is a three-day, high-intensity, fast-paced professional development and networking event focused on the international and US space industry. 

Delegates are students and young professionals (ages 18-35) from around the world and various facets of the space sector including science, engineering, law, policy, business, medicine, media, military, and government. Through breakout sessions, expert panels, keynote presentations, and interactive activities, these selected delegates will “fuse” their unique perspectives and backgrounds to formulate solutions to global problems of interest to the space community. 

The Fusion Forum is coordinated by the Space Generation Advisory Council, a United Nations non-profit organization that represents university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. By hosting international, regional, local and thematic events, as well as attending various events globally, SGAC provides its members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of international space policy issues as well as space topics of a scientific or technical nature, think creatively about the future direction of humanity’s use of space, and engage with current leaders from space agencies, industry, and academia.

In 2023 the Space Generation Fusion Forum runs from April 14-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a virtual pre-event in late March. The deadline for applications was January 15th. Further information can be found on the website: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2023.

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 16, 2023

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location: Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center

Space Foundation Yuri’s Night

Celebrate the past, ensure the future! Prepare the STEM innovators of tomorrow while celebrating epic pioneering events in history.  Enjoy an evening of out-of-this-world fun that makes a difference on our planet as you raise money for immersive STEM education. Party with a purpose all evening long at Space Foundation Discovery Center, the region’s first and only dedicated space, science, and technology center and museum. 

So many fun and unique things to do at Yuri’s Night! Highlights include Astronaut meet and greets, silent auction, Drone obstacle course, many fun and interactive space activities, and so much more! All proceeds benefit Space Foundation’s STEM education programs that support future space explorers and innovators across the globe. Your ticket includes all activities and food plus your first drink is on us! 

This event is 21+ only.  Tickets can be purchased with your Symposium registration.  For more information visit www.GoYurisNight.com.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Monday, April 17, 2023

Monday, April 17, 2023

8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Location: Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center

International Teacher Liaison Workshop

During Space Symposium Teacher Liaison workshop, educators receive space-themed, hands-on training that they can utilize in their classrooms to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s workshop also features breakout sessions led by Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons and is sponsored by Hawkeye 360.

This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.

Keynote Speakers:

  • Eytan Stibbe, AX-1 Astronaut, Rakia Mission
  • Col. Eileen Collins, USAF (Ret.)

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

 

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

8:00 am - 11:30 am

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Lodge

Space Generation Fusion Forum 2023

Held annually in scenic Colorado Springs in conjunction with the Space Symposium, the Space Generation Fusion Forum is a three-day, high-intensity, fast-paced professional development and networking event focused on the international and US space industry. 

Delegates are students and young professionals (ages 18-35) from around the world and various facets of the space sector including science, engineering, law, policy, business, medicine, media, military, and government. Through breakout sessions, expert panels, keynote presentations, and interactive activities, these selected delegates will “fuse” their unique perspectives and backgrounds to formulate solutions to global problems of interest to the space community. 

The Fusion Forum is coordinated by the Space Generation Advisory Council, a United Nations non-profit organization that represents university students and young space professionals ages 18-35 to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. By hosting international, regional, local and thematic events, as well as attending various events globally, SGAC provides its members with opportunities to expand their knowledge of international space policy issues as well as space topics of a scientific or technical nature, think creatively about the future direction of humanity’s use of space, and engage with current leaders from space agencies, industry, and academia.

In 2023 the Space Generation Fusion Forum runs from April 14-17 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with a virtual pre-event in late March. The deadline for applications was January 15th. Further information can be found on the website: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2023.

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 17, 2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Space Law and Regulation Track

Presented in Association with the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and Sherman & Howard

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.  Attendees will receive an update on regulatory developments in the U.S. and several panels will address legal issues of concern to commercial space companies.  Thereafter, The GC Forum will feature General Counsels from government agencies and space companies who will address a variety of important and current issues, from IP to deals and contracting issues.  We anticipate up to 15 General Counsels will participate in the Forum.  Following the GC Forum, Sherman & Howard will host a reception and provide an opportunity for attendees to network with the speakers and GCs.   

CLE credit will be provided. 

10:00 am – Welcome

    • Milton “Skip” Smith, Sherman & Howard
    • Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, IISL 

10:05 am – Regulatory Update: FCC, FAA, NOAA, U.S. State/Commerce

    • Laura Cummings, Astroscale – Moderator
    • Sabrina Jawed, FAA
    • Julie Kearney, Federal Communications Commission 
    • Jason Kim, U.S. Department of Commerce
    • Glenn Tallia, NOAA
    • Julie Zoller, Amazon

11:20 am – Featured Speaker: Dr. Diane Howard, National Space Council

11:45 am – Lunch 

12:45 pm – Space Deals 

    • Megan Crawford, SpaceFund – Moderator
    • Sameer Garg, Citi
    • Matt Kuta, Voyager Space
    • Jim Lee, Maxar Technologies

1:35 pm – Risk Management Models for Space Activities

    • Dr. Andrea Harrington, Air University – Moderator
    • Chris Kunstadter, AXA XL
    • Col. Todd Pennington, United States Space Command
    • Amanda Rutenberg, Rocket Lab

2:25 pm – Break 

2:45 pm – General Counsel Forum

    • The Honorable Thomas E. Ayres, Voyager Space
    • Rebecca Bresnik, NASA
    • Dennis Burnett, Hawk Eye 360
    • Kelly Garehime, Sierra Space
    • Arjun Kampani, Rocket Lab
    • Pat Lisowski, Lockheed Martin
    • The Honorable Paul Ney, Momentus Inc.
    • Monica Palko, York Space

5:00 pm – Participants are invited to attend the Space Law and Regulatory Reception co-sponsored by Sherman & Howard and HawkEye 360

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

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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.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Kristie Webber, Space Foundation

Moderator:

  • Alex Grab, Space Foundation

Panelists: 

  • Amelia Batcha, NASA
  • Isabelle Sadowski, Jacobs

Featured Speaker:

  • Robert Cabana, NASA

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: Broadmoor Theater

Space Investment Analysis

This quarterly investment panel discussion details the most recent merger and acquisition activity, investment news, and key government and commercial developments shaping the space industry.

Moderator:

  • Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation

Panelists:

  • Dr. Mariel Borowitz, Sam Nunn School of International Affairs
  • Justin Cadman, Quilty Analytics
  • Brendan Rosseau, Harvard Business School

Monday, April 17, 2023

2:25 pm - 3:15 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

High-speed dual use is win-win for public and private interests

In association with The Aerospace Corporation and TechCrunch

As commercial space enterprises offer agility and scalability to sectors once dominated by government and defense, the balance of power is shifting – and pretty much everyone is happy about it. In this panel, hear from TechCrunch, The Aerospace Corporation, Pixxel, Seraphim, Stellar Solutions and more on how the new, faster and more responsive dual-use economy in space is beneficial to startups, investors, primes, and governments alike, if the cards are played right.

Moderator:

  • Devin Coldewey, Sr Editor, TechCrunch

Panelists:

  • Awais Ahmed, Co-founder & CEO, Pixxel
  • Mark Boggett, CEO, Seraphim
  • Dr. Debra Emmons, VP and CTO, The Aerospace Corporation
  • Janet Grondin, CEO, Stellar Solutions

*In room Cheyenne 1

Monday, April 17, 2023

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm

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Location: Broadmoor Theater

Space Matters

A panel of well-known policy influencers convene to have high-level conversations on emerging topics and trends within the global space economy. Listen as they discuss and analyze the latest activities and decisions in the space ecosystem.

Moderator:

  • Richard B. Cooper, Space Foundation 

Panelists: 

  • The Honorable Jim Bridenstine, Independent Consultant
  • Carissa Christensen, BryceTech
  • Patricia Cooper, Constellation Advisory
  • The Honorable Robert Walker, Moon Walker Associates

Monday, April 17, 2023

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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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

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Pre-Ceremony Space Foundation Speaker Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Government Affairs Social

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

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Location: International Center: Outside

Welcome Reception

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

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Location: International Center

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.  

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Thomas E. Zelibor, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.)

Moderator:

  • Tom Wilson, Northrop Grumman

Panelists:

  • Alyssa Harris, Northrop Grumman
  • Victor Vigliotti, United States Space Command
  • Kate Zimmerman, Hawkeye 360
  • Farah Zuberi, Firefly Aerospace

Registrant Badge or Separate Ticket Required

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location: Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center

Monday, April 17, 2023

7:45 pm - 9:15 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Heads of Agency Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 17, 2023

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room

Opening Night Celebration – Maxar

Fireworks viewing outside at the Lake at 9:00pm

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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Location: Colorado Hall

Government Affairs Breakfast

The Government Affairs Breakfast is a unique opportunity for attendees to enhance their networking opportunities 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.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Thomas Dorame, Space Foundation

Featured Speaker:

  • Gen. Lester Lyles, USAF (Ret.)

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: NDIA Space Division

The NDIA Space Division Breakfast provides an opportunity for members of the Space industry to interface with the aerospace industry leaders and partners who directly support the Space program.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

Featured speaker:

  • Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, USSF

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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Salon Breakfast: International Astronautical Federation

IAF Connecting @ll Space People for a Sustainable Future

Moderator: 

  • Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director, IAF

Speakers:

  • Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, COSPAR
  • Steve Eisenhart, IAF
  • Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, NOSA
  • Lisa May, LMCO
  • Clay Mowry, IAF
  • Davide Petrillo, IAF
  • Anthony Tsougranis, IAF

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]spacefoundation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Salon Breakfast: Keysight

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: Amazon Web Services & Palantir

Space Domain Awareness: Utilizing Commercial Capabilities to Solve Global Needs

Governments and commercial operators want better space domain awareness. Working together, a group of commercial companies came together to build an integrated cutting-edge framework, known as Project ARGUS, to provide better situational awareness on the ground and in orbit. Learn about how a group of AWS Partners worked with AWS to rapidly transform massive amounts of disparate space data into an actionable understanding of our space environment and other domains such as land and sea. Hear directly from executives participating in Project ARGUS about how the cloud enables data interoperability and fusion, and achieves an open and flexible space domain awareness architecture.

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.organd we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

8:45 am - 9:10 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

9:15 am - 9:40 am

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Location: International Center

Our Next Steps to the Moon and Beyond

Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses progress toward a blueprint for sustained human exploration throughout the solar system.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

9:45 am - 10:10 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Space Science Track

Presented in Association with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 

This year marks the first Space Symposium to include a dedicated science track, allowing for in depth discussions of a range of civil space science and research matters. Government and industry speakers will address the NASA science roadmap, planetary defense, advanced rockets, exploration initiatives, and other topics.

10:00am – Networking 

10:30am – Featured Speaker: Dr. Michael Morgan, NOAA

10:50am – ISS National Laboratories Fireside Chat

    • Francisco Cordova, ISS National Laboratory 
    • Robyn Gatens, NASA
    • Dr. Arum Sharma, Cedars Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute

11:20am – Featured Speaker: Dr. Mike Witt, Northrop Grumman

11:40am – Featured Speaker: Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser-Pyzalla, DLR

12:00pm – Featured Speaker: H.E. Dr. Salim AlMalik, ICESCO

12:15pm – Lunch Co-Sponsored by Amphenol 

1:15pm – Fireside Chat with Dr. Nicola Fox, NASA

    • Interviewed by: Dr. Jason Kalirai, JHUAPL

1:50pm – Big Rockets and Big Science

    • Michael Paul, JHUAPL – Moderator
    • Dr. John Blevins, NASA
    • Dr. Mark Clampin, NASA
    • Dr. Louise Prockter, JHUAPL
    • Julianna Scheiman, SpaceX
    • Dr. Steven Squyres, Blue Origin 

2:35pm – Planetary Defense

    • Dipak Srinivasan, JHUAPL – Moderator
    • Matthew Daniels, OSTP
    • Lindley Johnson, NASA
    • Dr. Bhavya Lal, NASA

3:20pm – Heliophysics Big Year

    • Dr. Elena Adams, JHUAPL
    • Nicole Rayl, NASA 

3:55pm – Lunar Lessons Learned for Mars and Beyond

    • Dr. Laurie Leshin, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory – Moderator 
    • Dr. Lisa Carnell, NASA
    • Tim Crain, Intuitive Machines
    • Shea Ferring, Firefly Aerospace
    • Joe Landon, Crescent Space

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

10:15 am - 10:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

10:30 am - 10:55 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

11:00 am - 11:25 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

11:25 am - 11:45 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

11:45 am - 12:00 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

One on One with Kay Sears

Interviewed by:

  • Morgan Brennan, CNBC

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Senior Executives’ Forum & Luncheon

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track: ,

Location: Colorado Hall

Acquisition Luncheon

Returning to the Symposium agenda, the popular Acquisition Luncheon provides a networking experience and an opportunity to hear a senior official address key issues related to government space acquisition.  

Master of Ceremonies: 

  • The Honorable Bob Walker, Moon Walker Associates

Featured Speaker: 

  • Lt. Gen. Micheal Guetlein, USSF

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Jacobs

Challenges in the Design, Development and Operation of Commercial Spaceports

This panel includes representatives from NASA, FAA, USSF, international commercial spaceport developers, and commercial launch providers to discuss the process for and challenges inherent in designing, developing and operating commercial spaceports around the world.  Considering both horizontal and vertical launch requirements from sea-based spaceports to airport-based spaceports, panelists will share their experiences in building and operating an agile, connected facility.  The panelists bring the diverse perspective of providers, regulators, users, and customers of commercial spaceports. 

Moderator:       

  • Dr. George Nield, Chair, Global Spaceport Alliance

Panelists:         

  • Thomas Engler, Director, Center Planning and Development Directorate, NASA KSC
  • Col. James Horne, Deputy Director, Operations, Space Systems Command, USSF
  • Randy Lycans, Vice President, NASA Enterprise Solutions, Jacobs
  • Scott McLaughlin, Executive Director, Spaceport America
  • Pam Underwood, Director, Office of Spaceports, FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation
  • Jeroen Wink, Co-Founder, CRO, Dawn Aerospace

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Secure World Foundation & United Kingdom Space Agency

Drivers for space sustainability

The United Kingdom is increasing its commitment to space sustainability, taking a multi-faceted approach to deliver activities including in-orbit regulation, international cooperation to agree to new standards, and development of capabilities to track or remove debris.  This UK Space Agency luncheon, in partnership with Secure World Foundation, is an opportunity to hear senior leaders discuss diverse solution-oriented topics as drivers for space sustainability. 

Speakers:

  • Ian Annett, UKSA
  • Allison Areias, UNOOSA
  • Rebecca Evernden, UKSA
  • John Janka, Viasat
  • Victoria Samson, SWF
  • Joanne Wheeler, Satellite Finance Network
  • Rt. Hon. Lord David Willetts, UKSA

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Boston Consulting Group

Space meets innovation:  What innovations are coming, and which ones are you already behind

The space sector has been long been driven by innovation, as both commercial firms and public agencies have sought to gain competitive advantage and solve challenges through innovative approaches to complex challenges. This trend is accelerating in Space 4.0, with innovative firms taking a lead role in shaping the future of the space economy, and the ability to innovate effectively in this rapidly evolving sector will help determine who succeeds. This panel, hosted by the Boston Consulting Group and featuring leading executives from government and industry focused on technology and innovation, will explore both the innovations which are already transforming the space sector and those which are most critically define the future of the space sector.

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Bank of America

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Speaker

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

2:00 pm - 2:55 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Heads of Agency: Session One

Moderator:

  • Meredith McKay, NASA

Panelists: 

  • Philippe Baptiste, CNES
  • Dr. Paul Bate, UKSA
  • Lisa Campbell, CSA
  • Dr. Sang-Ryool LEE, KARI
  • Dr. Walther Pelzer, DLR
  • Giorgio Saccoccia, ASI
  • Enrico Palermo, ASA
  • Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa, JAXA

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

3:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

One on One with Ryan Brukardt

Interviewed by: 

  • Michael Sheetz, CNBC

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

3:15 pm - 3:25 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

3:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

International Military Collaboration

Moderator:

  • Kelli Seybolt, USAF

Panelists:

  • MGEN Philippe Adam, FRA-AF
  • Lt. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt, USSF
  • AVM Paul Godfrey, OBE, RAF
  • Lt. Gen. Luca Goretti, ITAF
  • Lt. Gen. David J. Julazadeh, USAF
  • LGen Eric Kenny, RCAF
  • Gen. Hiroaki Uchikura, JSDF 

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Investing in Space: Establishing a Robust and Commercially Relevant Space Economy

Moderator: 

  • Andrew Nelson, RS&H

Panelists:

  • Mark Boggett, Seraphim
  • Pete Cannito, Redwire
  • Rob Meyerson, Delalune Space
  • Dr. Laurence Vigeant-Langlois, AE Industrial Partners

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

International Military Leaders Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Track:

Location: Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

5:15 pm - 7:15 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Corporate Member Appreciation Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Track: ,

Location: International Center

Corporate Partnership Dinner

At the Corporate Partnership Dinner, we salute all the companies that support Space Foundation throughout the year. Their donations, in-kind contributions, and voluntary efforts are essential to the success of Space Foundation’s programs. The financial backing and on-going participation by corporate members in Space Foundation programs have helped us grow into the leading organization we are today.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • CAPT Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.)

Featured Speaker:

  • MGySGT Scott H. Stalker, USMC

Corporate membership is an investment in the future of our industry, the returns are endless. Learn more about Corporate Membership (external link).

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Track:

Location: Lakeside Lobby & Terrace

Space Symposium Stargazing Networking Reception

Join Viasat, NSSA, and Space Foundation to view the night sky by telescope while networking with industry peers. Enjoy hosted refreshments and hors d’oeuvres with the space community and the staff from the Colorado Springs Astronomical Society.

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track: ,

Location: Colorado Hall

Satellite Forum Breakfast

Commercial space companies are sending more satellites into orbit than ever before, providing a constant stream of data, images and communications capability. This breakfast provides an opportunity to hear key insights for satellite manufacturers, launchers and operators.

Featured Speaker:

  • Maj. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, USAF

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: Hawkeye 360

Hack the Bureaucracy Around Space-Based Intelligence For Global Security

Moving beyond the status quo by navigating bureaucratic processes to unlock the value of commercial remote sensing to improve national security.

Moderator:

  • Kari Bingen, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

Panelists:

  • Brig. Gen. Steven “Bucky” Butow, Defense Innovation Unit
  • David Gauthier, GXO, Inc.
  • Sarah Mineiro, Tanagra

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: Amazon Web Services

Edge Computing for On-Orbit Applications 

Technology advances are helping us rethink our approach to traditional methods of processing space data. Join this session for a behind-the-scenes look at a first-of-its-kind mission and to find out how cloud technology can help satellite operators increase processing speeds and enable real-time analysis on orbit. Discover how AWS AI/ML services helped reduce the size of images by up to 42% for increased processing speeds and enabled real-time inferences on orbit in an AWS experiment conducted with D-Orbit and Unibap to test AWS edge technologies on an orbiting LEO satellite.

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: McKinsey & Company

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

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Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:30 am - 8:30 am

Track:

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.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Lauren Smith, Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Systems

Featured Speaker:

  • Audrey Schaffer, National Security Council

Interviewed by:

  • Salvatore T. “Tory” Bruno, United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Exhibitor Breakfast

By Invitation Only

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

7:30 am - 8:45 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Astronaut Reunion Breakfast

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Track:

Location: Space Foundation Headquarters and Discovery Center

International Teacher Liaison Breakfast

During Space Symposium International Teacher Liaison breakfast, educators receive space-themed, hands-on training that they can utilize in their classrooms to engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The workshop is sponsored by the International Space Station National Laboratory.

Keynote Speaker:

  • Steve Spangler, DIY Sci

Special Presentation by Estes Rockets

This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Speaker

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

8:45 am - 8:50 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

8:50 am - 9:15 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

Game Changers Track

Presented in Association with Euroconsult

9:00 am – Opening Remarks: Pacôme Révillon, Euroconsult

9:10 am – Fireside Chat: Foresight of Space – What Will Space Look Like in 2050?

    • Jeff Foust, SpaceNews – Moderator
    • Robert Lightfoot, Lockheed Martin 
    • Pete Worden, Breakthrough Initiatives 

9:25 am – Panel: Commercial SSA: The Next Game Changers 

    • Todd Simon, Geospatial Alpha – Moderator 
    • Julien Cantegreil, Spaceable
    • Phil Carrai, Kratos
    • Dan Ceperley, LeoLabs
    • Jose Miguel Lozano, GMV
    • Melanie Stricklan, Slingshot Aerospace

10:10 am – Coffee Break and Networking

10:30 am – Panel: Satellite Life Extension

    • Charlotte Croison, Euroconsult – Moderator 
    • Joe Anderson, SpaceLogistics
    • Trevor Bennett, Starfish Space
    • Jack Deasy, Astroscale
    • Daniel Faber, Orbit Fab

11:00 am – Panel: New Ways of Monitoring Climate Change: From Observing to Acting

    • Jacqueline Feldscher, Payload – Moderator
    • Stephane Germain, GHGSat
    • Dr. Mitch Goldberg, NESDIS – NOAA
    • Travis Hartman, Maxar Technologies

11:30 am – Featured Speaker: Matt Kuta, Voyager Space

11:45 am – Panel: Enabling the Space Infrastructure 

    • David Meltzer, GVF – Moderator
    • Stephen Kitay, Microsoft
    • Marco Brancati, Telespazio
    • Alvaro Sanchez, Integrasys
    • Dr. Vagan Shakhgildian, Comtech 
    • Lt. Col. A. Walter Shedroff, USAF

12:15 pm – Featured Speaker: Sirisha Bandla, Virgin Galactic 

12:45 pm – Lunch and Networking

1:30 pm – Panel: Private Sector in Science Exploration Missions

    • Michael Sheetz, CNBC – Moderator 
    • Peter Beck, Rocket Lab
    • Alexander MacDonald, NASA
    • Barry Matsumori, Impulse Space

2:00 pm – Panel: Unlocking New Commercial Services in Lunar Exploration 

    • Natalia Larrea Brito, Euroconsult – Moderator
    • Takeshi Hakamada, ispace Inc. 
    • Dan Hendrickson, Astrobotics
    • Greg Johnson, Swedish Space Corporation
    • Joe Landon, Crescent Space
    • Dr. David Parker, European Space Agency 
    • Sam Scimemi, NASA
    • Sir Martin Sweeting, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd 

3:00 pm – Coffee Break and Networking

3:20 pm – Featured Speaker: The Honorable Jim Bridenstine, Independent Consultant 

3:35 pm – Panel: The Race to Reinvent the Space Station 

    • Tim Parsons, Euroconsult – Moderator 
    • Tejpaul Bhatia, Axiom Space
    • Mike Gold, Redwire Space
    • Dr. Janet Kavandi, Sierra Space
    • Richard Mastracchio, Northrop Grumman 
    • Brent Sherwood, Blue Origin 
    • Marshall Smith, Voyager Space

4:35 pm – Closing Remarks 

5:00 pm – Participants are invited to attend the Game Changers Mixer co-sponsored by Euroconsult, Redwire, and SGAC

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

9:20 am - 9:45 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

9:45 am - 9:55 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

10:00 am - 10:25 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

10:30 am - 10:55 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

11:00 am - 11:45 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Heads of Agency: Session Two

Moderators:

  • Steve Eisenhart, Space Foundation
  • Dr. Christian Feichtinger, IAF

Panelists: 

  • Hugo Costa, Portuguese Space Agency
  • Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, NOSA
  • Rodrigo Leonardi, AEB
  • Dr. Wiphu Rujopakarn, NARIT
  • Dr. Grzegorz Wrochna, POLSA
  • Dr. Jong-Shinn Wu, TASA

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

11:45 am - 12:05 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

One on One with Lutz Bertling

Interviewed by: 

  • Brian Miske

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track: ,

Location: Colorado Hall

Space Warfighters Luncheon

This luncheon honors the service and contributions to our national and global security by our military forces and those of our global partners.  Remarks from a distinguished leader in the Space domain.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Peter Trainer, BAE Systems

Featured Speaker:

  • Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, USSF

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom

International Space Collaboration Luncheon

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, COSPAR

Featured Speaker: 

  • The Honorable Don Graves, United States Department of Commerce
  • Yasuyuki Kasai, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Japan 
  • Chirag Parikh, National Space Council

This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.  

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Astranis

Astranis MicroGEO Delivers Resiliency by 2026

Astranis Space Technologies Corp. (https://www.astranis.com/) is a US company that manufactures and operates small broadband communications satellites for geostationary orbit. Their platform, called MicroGEO, is radiation-hardened for a 10-year design life and uses an Astranis software-defined radio payload that is fully reprogrammable. The first MicroGEO will launch in April 2023, tripling broadband capacity for Alaska. Four additional satellites are in production for launch in mid-2023. The 300-person company has raised over $400 million to date at a total valuation of $1.4 billion. Astranis is currently executing several contracts in support of the national security community including a Phase III Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract for Space Systems Command to integrate and test the Protected Tactical Waveform on their MicroGEO system. 

John Gedmark, Astranis CEO, and Scott Jacobs, Vice President, US Government Programs, will conduct a fireside chat to discuss how MicroGEO can help the US Space Force achieve resiliency by 2026.

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:30 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Aerospace Industries Association

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Deloitte

Moderator:

  • Sarah Cruddas, Journalist

Panelists:

  • Lt. Gen. Nina M. Armagno, USSF
  • CAPT Kay Hire, USN (Ret.)
  • James Jennings, Omega Plus
  • Dr. Laurie Leshin, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory 

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Wells Fargo

If interested in being invited, contact [email protected]ation.org, and we will forward your request to the sponsor.

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Wednesday, April 19, 2023

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Moon to Mars Strategy Implementation

Moderator:

  • Col. Pam Melroy, USAF (ret.)

Panelists: 

  • Kenneth Bowersox, NASA
  • Dr. Nicola Fox, NASA
  • James Free, NASA
  • Robert Gibbs, NASA
  • James Reuter, NASA

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

2:50 pm - 3:15 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

3:20 pm - 3:30 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

3:45 pm - 4:10 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Strategic Scientific and Technological Competitiveness

Moderator: 

  • Dr. Joanna Hinks, AFRL 

Panelists: 

  • Dr. Steven Meier, NRL 
  • Dr Andy Williams, AFRL 

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

National Cislunar Policy: Strategy, Science, and Security

Moderator:

  • Dipak Srinivasan, JHUAPL

Panelists: 

  • Dr. Matthew Daniels, OSTP
  • Dr. Joel Kearns, NASA
  • Dr. Lindsay Millard, U.S. DoD
  • Dr. Kurt Vogel, NASA

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Thursday, April 20, 2023

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Thursday, April 20, 2023

8:45 am - 9:30 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Scaling the Sector: Resilience Through Growth and Market Turbulence

Moderator: 

  • Jesse Klempner, McKinsey & Company

Panelists: 

  • Lt. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt, USSF
  • Robert Lightfoot, Lockheed Martin Space
  • John Serafini, Hawkeye 360
  • Dr. Anthony Vinci, Cerberus Capital Management
  • Dirk Wallinger, York Space Systems 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

8:45 am - 3:15 pm

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

The Workforce Focus

The Workforce program being held during the 38th Space Symposium is a full day event featuring several discussions with high level educational leadership. The dialogues will focus on the education pipeline to meet the increasing demand for quality workers in the burgeoning space ecosystem. 

9:00 am – Welcome and Introductions

9:15 am – International Education Panel with Q&A

    • Shelli Brunswick, Space Foundation – Moderator
    • Robert Aillon, Leviathan Space Industries LLC
    • Dr. Russell Boyce, Canberra Space
    • Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, COSPAR
    • Andreica Maldonado, Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust
    • Jason Michaud, Stardust Technology 
    • Meshack Kinyua Ndiritu, African Union Commission
    • Masami Onoda, JAXA 

10:45 am – Break, Networking, Academic Fair

11:00 am – Fireside Chat

    • Dr. Quincy Brown, Executive Office of the President   
    • Dr. Lindsay Millard, United States Department of Defense

11:40 am – Break, Networking, Academic Fair

12:00 pm – Lunch

12:30 pm – Education Workforce with Q&A

    • Dr. Quincy Brown, Executive Office of the President – Moderator
    • Dr. Andy Aldrin, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University   
    • Dr. Greg Autry, Thunderbird School of Global Management  
    • Dr. Lance Bolton, Pikes Peak State College
    • Stephanie Burke, Center for Equity and Excellence in Aviation at Denver International Airport 
    • Dr. Alex Marrero, Denver Public Schools   
    • Brig. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, USA

2:15 pm – Industry Panel with Q&A

    • Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation – Moderator
    • Heather Bulk, Special Aerospace Services
    • Mike French, AIA
    • Alexander MacDonald, NASA
    • Via Van Liew, The Aerospace Corporation
    • Elizebeth Varghese, Deloitte
    • Jeremy Yazinski, Ball Aerospace 

3:15 pm – General audience dismissed

This event is open to all Space Symposium registrants 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

9:35 am - 10:20 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Next Steps on Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion

Moderator:

  • Dr. Bhavya Lal, NASA

Panelists:

  • Dr. Anthony Calomino, NASA
  • Dr. Tabitha Dodson, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
  • Lt. Col. Thomas Nix, USSF
  • Kirk Shireman, Lockheed Martin
  • Jake Thompson, Rolls-Royce 

Thursday, April 20, 2023

10:25 am - 10:35 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Thursday, April 20, 2023

10:35 am - 10:45 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Thursday, April 20, 2023

10:45 am - 11:05 am

Track:

Location: International Center

Fireside Chat

Speakers:

  • Dr. Richard Dalbello, NOAA
  • Travis Langster, U.S. DoD

Interviewed by

  • Mike French, AIA

Thursday, April 20, 2023

11:10 am - 12:00 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Combating National Threats with Rapid Space Response

Moderator:

  • Lt. Gen. David Buck, USAF (Ret.)

Panelists: 

  • Lt. Col. Mackenzie Birchenough, USSF
  • Kurt Eberly, Northrop Grumman Space Systems
  • Jason Kim, Millenium Space Systems
  • Bill Weber, Firefly Aerospace

Thursday, April 20, 2023

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track: ,

Location: Colorado Hall

Women’s Global Gathering Luncheon

The Annual Women’s Global Gathering is an inspirational and memorable program. Participants will hear from accomplished senior leaders as they share their insights on the important role of women in the exploration of space.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Shelli Brunswick, Space Foundation 

Corporate Host: 

  • Praveen Kurian, L3Harris Technologies

Moderator: 

  • Stacey Casella, L3Harris Technologies

Panelists:

  • Allison Areias, UNOOSA
  • Karen Cox, Maxar Technologies
  • Dr. Diane Howard, National Space Council
  • Tara Solorzano, L3Harris Technologies
  • Casey Swails, NASA

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

2:15 pm - 2:35 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Thursday, April 20, 2023

2:40 pm - 3:45 pm

Track:

Location: International Center

Former Leaders

Moderator:

  • Jeffrey Grant, Space Foundation 

Panelists: 

  • Rick Ambrose, Ambrose Advisors
  • The Honorable Jim Bridenstine, Independent Consultant 
  • Gen. John E. Hyten (Ret.), USAF

Thursday, April 20, 2023

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Thursday, April 20, 2023

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Track:

Location: Colorado Hall

Thursday, April 20, 2023

5:45 pm - 6:45 pm

Track:

Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom

Teacher Liaison Panel: NASA Spin Off Technology

This session is specially designed to give K-12 educators a look at the practical, everyday application of space technologies used here on Earth. Teacher Liaisons are invited to join us for an hour-long panel with businesses and entrepreneurs who have taken NASA space technology and transformed it into exciting products. Participants will see the surprising reach of NASA inventions in our daily lives and bring home inspirational stories for their students.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Thursday, April 20, 2023

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Track: ,

Location: International Center

Space Technology Hall of Fame Dinner

At the Space Technology Hall of Fame® Dinner we honor those who transform technology originally developed for space exploration into products that help improve the quality of life here on Earth. Join us to celebrate these technologies and conclude a week of successful discussions and networking at the 38th Space Symposium.

Master of Ceremonies:

  • Richard B. Cooper, Space Foundation

Featured Speaker:

  • Vanessa Wyche, NASA’s Johnson Space Center

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

Co-Sponsor

Thursday, April 20, 2023

9:00 pm - 12:30 am

Track: ,

Location: Colorado Hall