SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Full Agenda

* All Times are Mountain Time (MT)

Saturday, April 5, 2025

Saturday, April 5, 2025

9:00 am - 6:15 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Lodge

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

Sunday, April 6, 2025

8:00 am - 6:45 pm

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Lodge

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

Monday, April 7, 2025

8:00 am - 11:30 am

Track:

Location: Cheyenne Lodge

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

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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

Greenberg Traurig

Monday, April 7, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Location: Broadmoor Theater

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

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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.

*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

Monday, April 7, 2025

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

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Location: Colorado Hall

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

Amentum

Monday, April 7, 2025

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

Monday, April 7, 2025

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Pre-Ceremony Space Foundation Speaker Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 7, 2025

4:45 pm - 6:00 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Government Affairs Social

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Maxar Intelligence Logo

Monday, April 7, 2025

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

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Location: International Center: Outside

Monday, April 7, 2025

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.  

Registrant Badge or Separate Ticket Required

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 7, 2025

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center

Monday, April 7, 2025

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

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 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

RTX

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: Amazon Web Services

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Amazon Web Services Logo

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

8:45 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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

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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

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Amentum

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Amentum

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Bank of America

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: SAIC

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

SAIC

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:15 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

International Space Leaders Reception

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

5:15 pm - 7:15 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

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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

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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

BAE-systems-logo

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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Salon Breakfast: Hawkeye 360

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Hawkeye 360

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:15 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.

*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

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Breakfast: RTX

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

RTX

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:30 am - 8:45 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Astronaut Reunion Breakfast

By Invitation Only

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

7:30 am - 9:00 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Exhibitor Breakfast

By Invitation Only

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

8:45 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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

Novaspace

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

10:30 am - 11:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

12:15 pm - 2:00 pm

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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

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Astranis

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Salon Luncheon: Aerospace Industries Association

By Invitation Only

Co-Sponsor

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

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 

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Swigert Society Donor Reception

By Invitation Only

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Thursday, April 10, 2025

8:45 am - 5:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Thursday, April 10, 2025

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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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

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Location: Colorado Hall

Thursday, April 10, 2025

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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

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Location: Colorado Hall