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 4-7, 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 now closed. 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 4-7, 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 now closed. 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
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Track: Affiliated Event, By Invitation Only
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Congressional Roundtable: Cooperation Between Legislative, Military & Commercial Space – Developing Pathways for Solutions
Space Foundation is hosting this event to promote cross-sector collaboration, explore pathways for innovation and economic growth, and enhance strategies for protecting our national security assets in space.
This congressional roundtable provides a key platform for space ecosystem leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration. Its primary goal is to facilitate idea exchange, helping participants understand how to collectively tackle industry challenges, drive innovation, and bolster U.S. economic growth and leadership in space-related fields.
Key Participants:
- Chairman Brian Babin, House Science, Space and Technology Committee, U.S. House of Representatives
- Rep. Jeff Crank, House Armed Services, U.S. House of Representatives
- Gen. John Hyten, USAF (Ret.), Executive Director, Club for the Future
- Janet Petro, Acting Administrator, NASA
- Heather Pringle, Chief Executive Officer, Space Foundation
- Lt. Gen. David N. Miller, Jr., Commander, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force
- CMSgt Jacob Simmons, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Space Command
- Rep. George Whitesides, House Armed Services Committee, Science, Space and Technology, U.S. House of Representatives
By Invitation Only
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 4-7, 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 now closed. 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.
9:30 am – Welcome remarks
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- Skip Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
9:40 am – Regulatory Update and Importance to Space Companies
9:40 am – Introduction by Moderator
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- Audrey Schaffer, Vice President, Strategy & Policy, Slingshot Aerospace
9:50 am – FAA
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- Caryn Schenewerk, President, CS Consulting
10:10 am – NOAA Office of Space Commerce
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- Gabriel Swiney; Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International Division, NOAA
10:25 am – FCC
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- Cat Kuersten, Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper
10:40 am – Export Control
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- Krystle Caponio, Chief Business Officer, AstroForge
11:00 am – Q&A of regulatory speakers
11:30 am Keynote
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- Jay Schwarz, Chief, FCC Space Bureau
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Panel on AI Issues Relating to the Space Industry
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- Moderator: Quincy Stott, General Counsel, Maxar Space
- Maj. Gen. Kim Crider, USAF (Ret.), Founding Partner, Elara Nova
- Matt Linton, General Counsel, True Anomaly
- Tuana Yazici, Chair, IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of AI in Space
1:50 pm – Panel on Lunar Activities
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- Moderator: Skip Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Ananda Martin, General Counsel, ispace technologies U.S., inc.
- Trent Martin, SVP, Space Systems, Intuitive Machines
- David Wheeler, General Counsel, Firefly
2:30 pm – General Counsel Forum
2:30 pm – Foreign General Counsels: Managing Risk in an Uncertain World
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- Moderator: Richard DalBello, Principal, RDB Space
- Vittorio Colella-Albino, Head of Legal & Corporate Affairs, Telespazio
- Kaoru Kodama, General Counsel, Astroscale Holdings (Japan)
- Nathan O’Konek, General Counsel, Neo Space Group
3:10 pm – National Security & Commercial Space
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- Moderator: Tom Ayres, General Counsel, Starlab
- Dennis Burnett, Executive VP & General Counsel, Hawkeye 360
- Kelly Garehime, VP, General Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer, and Corporate Secretary, Sierra Space
- Robin Ricketts, VP & General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space
4:00 pm – General Counsel Panel
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- Moderator: Skip Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Aaron Futch, Executive VP, General Counsel and Secretary, Redwire Space
- David Goodwin, General Counsel, Vast Space
5:00 pm – Reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig & HawkEye360
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
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. Lunch is included for Space Science Track registrants.
10:00 am – Welcome
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- Dipak Srinivasan, Space Exploration Sector’s Formulation & Strategic Engagements Program Area Manager, JHUAPL
10:05 am – Importance of Space Science
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- Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL
10:25 am – Earth Science & Environmental Security
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- Moderator: Alicia Carey, Civil Space Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Sheldon Drobot, International Business Development Lead, BAE Systems, Inc.
- James Graf, Director for Earth Science and Technology, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
11:10 am – Diving into the Helio Decadal Survey
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- Moderator: Dr. Jim Kinnison, Advanced Concepts and Mission Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Dr. Robyn Millan, Professor, Dartmouth College
- Dr. Joseph Westlake, Heliophysics Division Director, NASA
11:55 am – Lunch
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- Co-Sponsor: Vast
- Corporate Host: David Caponio, SVP Product & Business Development, Vast
- Co-Sponsor: Vast
1:00 pm – Welcome Back from Lunch
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- Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Board Member, Space Foundation Board of Directors
1:05 pm – Recent James Webb Space Telescope Observations
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- Dr. Mark Clampin, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator SMD, NASA
1:40 pm – Habitable Worlds Science & Technology
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- Moderator: Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL
- Lee Feinberg, Habitable Worlds Observatory Principal Architect, NASA
- Dr. Kevin France, Associate Professor, Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences & LASP, University of Colorado
2:15 pm – Moons of the Giants
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- Moderator: Dipak Srinivasan, Space Exploration Sector’s Formulation & Strategic Engagements Program Area Manager, JHUAPL
- Richard Cartwright, Senior Professional Staff, JHUAPL
- Dr. Sam Howell, Project Staff Scientist, Europa Clipper Mission, NASA JPL
- Lisa May, Deep Space Exploration Strategy & BD Lead, Lockheed Martin
3:00 pm – Networking Break
3:30 pm – Lunar Science & Exploration
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- Moderator: Alicia Carey, Civil Space Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Dr. Ben Bussey, Chief Scientist, Intuitive Machines
- Dr. Lori Glaze, Deputy Associate Administrator, ESDMD, NASA
- Dr. Ryan Watkins, Program Scientist – Exploration Science Strategy and Integration Office, NASA, Science Mission Directorate
4:15 pm – One-on-One with the NASA Science AA
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- Steven Arnold, Deputy Mission Area Executive for Civil Space, JHUAPL
- Dr. Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator SMD, NASA
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
Corporate Host
Co-Sponsor
Talent Acquisition Roundtable
Space Workforce for Tomorrow (SWFT), in partnership with Space Foundation and The Aerospace Corporation, are hosting a Talent Acquisition Roundtable for SWFT partner organizations. This high-impact roundtable is designed to tackle the most pressing workforce challenges in the space industry.
Talent Acquisition Leaders will gather to discuss and validate critical workforce needs across our industry, identify critical space workforce gaps, refine talent development strategies, validate and enhance SWFT’s internship, apprenticeship, and hiring solutions to bridge the education and employment gap, and drive actionable outcomes that strengthen recruitment pipelines and workforce readiness.
By Invitation Only
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Kristie Webber
*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”
Master of Ceremonies: Jillian Durkee
*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
Leadership Exchange Mentor
Speaker
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
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
Corporate Host
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
Opening Night Drone Show
Presented by the St. Vrain Innovation Center
Drone Show viewing outside at the lake at 9:00pm.
Co-Sponsor
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Meghan Allen
Welcome Remarks: Mayor Yemi Mobolade
Moderator: Norman Garza, Jr., Executive Director, Texas Space Commission
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
Corporate Host
Co-Sponsor
Salon Breakfast: International Astronautical Federation
International Astronautical Federation (IAF) – Connecting @ll Space People for a Sustainable Future
- Moderator: Dr. Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director, IAF
- Speakers:
- Dr. Josef Aschbacher, Director General, ESA
- Steve Eisenhart, Senior Vice President, Strategic & International Affairs, Space Foundation and Past IAF Vice President
- Clay Mowry, President, IAF
- Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency and Vice President, IAF
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Breakfast: Amazon Web Services
- Speakers:
- Yvette Cesario, Director of National Security, AWS
- Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, USAF (Ret.), Director of Aerospace and Satellite Solutions, AWS
- Dr. Seth Harvey, CEO & Co-Founder, Bluestaq
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Breakfast: Oklahoma Space Investment
Oklahoma’s Space Investment Breakfast hosted by Jim Bridenstine
Oklahoma’s workforce, aerospace heritage, and aggressive incentives for the space industry have resulted in millions of dollars invested across the state in the last year. Join former NASA Administrator and Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine for a panel discussion on how Oklahoma is quickly becoming the next great space state. Panelists will include Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell and multiple industry CEOs.
- Moderator:
- Bailey Siegfried, Owner & Officer, NORDAM
- Panelists:
- Hon. Jim Bridenstine, Former NASA Administrator and Oklahoma Congressman
- Chris Pearson, CEO, Agile Space Industries
- Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell, State of Oklahoma
- Dr. Brenda Rolls, President & CEO, Frontier Electric Systems
This event is presented by:
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Speakers
Co-Sponsor
View from the Top: Insights from Space Industry Leaders
Co-Moderators:
- Danielle Bierman
- Rebecca Sutton
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.
Registrants will have access to the Innovate Space: Supplier Showcase.
10:00 am – Opening Remarks
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- Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
10:15 am – Fireside Chat: New Entrants – Countries
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- Moderator: Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
- Robyn Henderson, Head, New Zealand Space Agency
10:40 am – Fireside Chat: New Entrants – Capabilities
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- Moderator: Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
- Alexandra Coultrup, Director, LEO Business & Policy, Starfish Space
- Col. Jonathan Whitaker, Chief of Staff, Combined Forces Space Component Command, NATO
11:00 am – Panel: Capital and Investment Strategies
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- Moderator – Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Pablo Cuervo, Managing Partner, VenQuest Group
- Arthur Grijalva, Director, SpaceWERX
- Jay Kim, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Boryung
- Dr. Jean-François Morizur, Co-Founder & CEO, Cailabs
- Reza Nikfarjam, Deputy Director, Credit Program, Office of Strategic Capital, U.S. Department of Defense
- Eric Ponzio, Head of Government Finance, J.P. Morgan
12:00 pm – Lunch
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- Co-Sponsor: ARA
- Corporate Host: Jim Kainz, Director, Business Development, ARA
- Co-Sponsor: ARA
1:00 pm – Keynote – Strategic Considerations for Long Term Growth
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- Ron Birk, Principal Director of the Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate, The Aerospace Corporation
1:45 pm – Table Breakout (Audience Included Topical Discussions)
3:15 pm – Outbrief & Wrap Up
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- Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Dr. Soichi Noguchi, Former Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
4:00 pm – Networking
4:45 pm – Closing
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
Corporate Host
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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.
Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund
Moderator: Karen Feldstein
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
Corporate Host
Co-Sponsor
Salon Luncheon: Amentum
Launching the New Workforce: Solving the Human Challenge of the 21st Century Space Market
- Moderator: Randy Lycans, SVP and General Manager, Amentum
- Panelists:
- Jules Clayton, Director – Civil, Commercial & Defense Space Programs, Insight Global
- Tracie Crane, Director of Space Systems, MSFC, Amentum
- Brad McCain, Vice President and Deputy Program Manager – Space Operations Division, Amentum
- Jared Stout, Chief Government Relations & Communications Officer, Axiom Space
- Tyson Tucker, Operations Manager, MRI Technologies
This panel will include representatives from spaceflight hardware manufacturers, technical solutions providers, Small Business leaders, U.S. Govt agencies, and technical staffing and recruiting specialists to discuss the challenges and potential alternatives for addressing the current/near-future space sector workforce needs.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Luncheon: Bank of America
Above and Beyond: Exploring New Opportunities For Growth in the Space Industry
New technologies and evolving US Government priorities are changing space exploration, communication, and commerce. Combined with a new US administration committed to space initiatives, the stars are aligning for exciting growth and opportunity in the space industry. A dynamic panel featuring experts from ARKA Group, Bank of America, Hogan Lovells, Madison Dearborn Partners, and The Aerospace Corporation will share insights on how new opportunities will shape future investments and technologies in space.
- Moderator: Andrew Chassin, Managing Director, Bank of America
- Panelists:
- Ron Epstein, Managing Director, Bank of America
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Matt Norton, Partner, Madison Dearborn Partners
- Alexis Sáinz, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Deirdre Walsh, Executive Vice President for Strategy and Government Affairs, ARKA Group
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Luncheon: SAIC
Modernizing for Mission Success
- Panelists:
- Col. Raj Agrawal, Commander, Mission Delta 2, Space Operations Command, U.S. Space Force
- Kevin Coggins, Deputy Associate Administrator and Program Manager, Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN), NASA
- Col. Bryon McClain, Program Executive Officer (PEO) for Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power, Space Systems Command
- Bob Ritchie, Chief Technology Officer, SAIC
Space stakeholders are rich in legacy systems that still have a job to do but are woefully dated. Replacement is not a viable option, time is critical, and the missions being performed are only moving faster. How to modernize on the fly?
This panel will examine this critical challenge through several lenses: civilian space, defense space and intelligence space. Though the missions range from human space flight to command and control on the edge, each stakeholder will examine the need for common ground and common approaches to introducing technology advancements while continuing operations. Joining these voices and moderating the conversation, SAIC’s CTO Bob Ritchie will represent the viewpoint of an industry partner currently conducting these types of programs as a mission integrator.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Paul Engola
Moderator: Richard B. Cooper
This dinner will feature a fireside chat with the Polaris Dawn Mission Team.
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Thomas Dorame, Senior Vice President, Symposium 365, Space Foundation
This breakfast features a One on One interview with Lt Gen Philip Garrant, USSF
- Interviewer: Tom Arseneault
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Corporate Host
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Kyle Kight
*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
Salon Breakfast: RTX
Improving the long-range kill chain with space-based assets
- Speakers:
- Erich Hernandez-Baquero, Vice President of Space Intelligence, Surveillance, & Reconnaissance, Raytheon
- Douglas Loverro, President, Loverro Consulting, LLC
- Col. Jonathan F. McCall, Deputy Director for Space, Advanced Battle Management Cross Functional Team
- Dr. Sanjay Parthasarathy, Director, Custody and Emerging Capabilities Cell, Space Development Agency
Closing the long-range kill chain (LRKC) is essential to defending against evolving threats. From sensors to effectors, LRKC space layer capability is key to maintaining strategic and tactical advantage and enhancing situational awareness, thus enabling custody and rapid responses to threats.
Join experts from the DoD, the Intelligence Community (IC), and industry as they discuss LRKC challenges and advancements, including High Capacity Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage and Assess (HCF), the integration of enabling capabilities across the DoD and IC, and achieving custody of targets at scale.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Breakfast: HawkEye 360
Leveraging Commercial Space-Based Assets to Illuminate Chinese Military Activity in the Indo-Pacific Region
- Moderator: Kari Bingen, Director, Aerospace Security Project, Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS)
- Panelists:
- Corey Johnston, Executive Vice President, Strider Technologies
- Kimberly Lehn, Senior Director, Pacific Forum
- Ray Powell, Founder & Director, SeaLight
- Rear Admiral Mike Studeman, USN (Ret.), Former Commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence
Objective: To explore advanced strategic responses to China’s increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, focusing on utilizing intelligence gathered from space-based assets and remote sensing and addressing the challenges in policy and budget.
Key Talking Points:
1. Advantages of Commercial Space-Derived Intelligence for Military Operations and to Support Regional Partners:
- Explore the integration of commercial space-derived intelligence in defense planning and broader maritime domain awareness, detailing how these insights enhance the ability of the US and regional partner nations to monitor and counteract Chinese military activities.
2. Policy and Budgetary Constraints Affecting Commercial Space Assets Utilization:
- Discuss the fiscal and regulatory hurdles that impact the deployment and effective use of space-based technologies in operational contexts. What are the essential policy reforms needed to facilitate better integration and maximize the effectiveness of these technologies?
3. Balancing Strategic Composition with Commercial Space Assets to Gain Regional Situational Awareness:
- Analyze the strategic deployment of diverse space-based assets versus concentrating on specific strategic advantages to enhance military effectiveness and readiness in confronting regional threats.
4. Enhancing Coalition Efforts through Shared Commercial Space-Based Intelligence:
- Examine the role of international partnerships in maintaining regional security and how sharing intelligence derived from commercial space assets can strengthen these alliances, particularly in scenarios involving efforts to bolster partner ability to track, monitor and respond to Chinese threat activities.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Salon Breakfast: Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions
Commercial Partnerships in the Space Domain: Enhancing Mission Capabilities, Resilience, and Information Advantage
- Panelists:
- Kevin Coggins, Deputy Associate Administrator and Program Manager, Space Communications and Navigation Program (SCaN), NASA
- Ricky L. Freeman, President, Amazon Kuiper Government Solutions
- Brig. Gen. Anthony J. Mastalir, Commander, United States Space Forces Indo-Pacific
- Maj. Gen. Stephen G. Purdy, Jr., USSF, Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
Speakers
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.
9:00 am – Opening Remarks
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- Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace
9:05 am – Welcome Remarks
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- Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Board Member, Space Foundation
9:10 am – Fireside Chat: What is AI in Space?
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Kate Zimmerman, Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC) Geo Leader, AWS Worldwide Public Sector
9:25 am – Panel: Unlocking Full EO Potential with AI-Powered Solutions
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- Moderator: Dan Robitzski, News Editor, SpaceNews
- Johan Åman, CEO, Unibap
- Lyn Chassagne, Senior Vice President, Go to Market, BlackSky
- Shashank Narayan, CTO, Ansys Government Initiatives
- Robbie Schingler, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, Planet
10:10 am – Coffee & Networking Time
10:30 am – Panel: Artificial Intelligence in SSA: Revolutionizing Space Monitoring
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- Moderator: Dara Panahy, Partner, Milbank
- Tony Frazier, CEO, Leolabs
- Stefan Frey, CEO, Vyoma
- Dr. Chiara Manfletti, CEO, Neuraspace
- Melissa Quinn, Managing Director, Slingshot Aerospace
- Lt. Col. A. Walter Shedroff, Chief, Combat Operations & Senior IMA to the Director at The National Space Defense Center/Delta 15, U.S. Air Force
11:15 am – Panel: Optimizing the Skies: Innovations in Constellation Management
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- Moderator: Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace
- Dr. Brian Barritt, CTO, Aalyria
- Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, USAF (Ret.), Director of Aerospace & Satellite Solutions, AWS
- Guy de Carufel, CEO, Cognitive Space
- Robbie Robertson, CEO, Sedaro
- Guillaume Tanier, CEO & Co-founder, Leanspace
- Paula Trimble, Director, Legislative and Interagency Engagement, Space Development Agency
12:05 pm – Lunch
1:05 pm – Panel: Enhancing Space Communication and Operations on the Ground
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- Moderator: Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace
- Phil Carrai, President Space Training & Cyber Division, Kratos
- Don Claussen, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect
- Ron Faith, CEO, RBC Signals
- Daniel Gizinski, President of Satellite & Space Communications Segment, Comtech
- Pier Michele Roviera, President, Space Solutions, Safran Defense & Space Inc.
- Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys
2:00 pm – Fireside Chat: Seeing Double: The Future of Digital Twins
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- Moderator: Carla Filotico, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Peter Wilczynski, Chief Product Officer, Maxar Intelligence
2:15 pm – Panel: Made by AI: Innovation in Satellite Manufacturing
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Lorenzo Feruglio, CEO, AIKO
- David Kervin, CEO & Co-Founder, Proteus Space
- Aitor Moríñigo Muñoz, CEO, Satlantis US
- Al Tadros, CTO, Redwire
2:45 pm – Coffee & Networking Time
3:05 pm – Panel: From Earth to the Moon: AI’s Impact on Space Exploration
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- Moderator: Natalia Larrea Brito, US Director, Novaspace
- Grant Anderson, CEO & President, Paragon
- Dr. Michele Faragalli, CTO, Mission Control
- Neeraj Gupta, Chief Innovation Officer, Voyager Technologies
- Matthew Popplewell, Staff Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Engineer, Advance Space
- Dr. Didier Schmitt, Head of Future Preparation, European Space Agency
4:05 pm – Fireside Chat: AI-Powered Defense: Balancing Technology and Trust
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- Moderator: Natalia Larrea Brito, US Director, Novaspace
- Col. Jon Strizzi, Director of Enterprise Integration, Space Systems Integration Office & Director of Analysis (S9) & Nuclear Systems (S10), Space Systems Command
4:20 pm – Panel: Beyond Our Planet: Harnessing AI for the Future of Space Health
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- Moderator: Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine & Director of Space Medicine, UTHealth Houston
- Dr. Anke Pagels-Kerp, Divisional Board Member Space, DLR
- Dr. Shawna Pandya, Astronaut; Chief Instructor, Space Medicine & Extreme Environments; Director, Space Medicine Group, International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)
- Dr. Erika Wagner, US Business Development Lead, The Exploration Company
4:50 pm – Closing Remarks
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:00 am - 10:10 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:20 am - 11:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:30 am - 11:40 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Salon Luncheon: Pioneering Space in the Lone Star State
Introducing the Texas Space Commission
Special keynote address from the Secretary of the State of Texas, Jane Nelson
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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.
Master of Ceremonies: Richard B. Cooper
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Salon Luncheon: Astranis
New Primes: Fireside Chat
- Speakers:
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Christian Keil, Vice President of External Relations, Astranis
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Scott Jacobs, Vice President of US Government Programs, Astranis
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If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Salon Luncheon: Aerospace Industries Association
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Salon Luncheon: Raft
Pioneering Collaboration for a New Era of Defense
The Golden Dome initiative is a bold missile-defense project designed to shield the U.S. from evolving threats such as ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles through a sophisticated, multi-layered defense system. Achieving this vision will require a monumental, coordinated effort, akin to the scale of the Manhattan Project, involving unprecedented collaboration across the defense, intelligence, space and beyond.
This panel will bring together experts from across industries to solve the hardest problems of turning Golden Dome into a reality. Discussions will focus on the integration of space-based sensors, advanced missile interceptors, and cutting-edge tracking technologies. We will delve into the key challenges of breaking down organizational silos, achieving coordination across agencies, and addressing policy barriers. Additionally, panelists will explore the need for expanded testing capabilities and the critical role the private sector plays in driving innovation to deliver this next-generation defense system.
Speakers:
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- Barbara Golf, Executive Agent for Space Domain Awareness (SDA), Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power Directorate, Space Systems Command
- Dan Laubach, Senior Director of Programs, Raft
- Mike Trumpfheller, Senior Advisor to the Chief of Space Operations, United States Air Force
- Brandon Whitworth, Former Technical Director, SSC Battlespace Integration
- Col. Matthew Wroten, Division Chief, Global Warfare Requirements, U.S. Space Force
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Space Symposium Innovate Pitch Competition
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Kelli Kedis Ogborn
Speakers & Judges:
- Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier (Ret.), Director, Aerospace and Satellite Solutions, Amazon Web Services
- Richard DalBello, Former Director, Office of Space Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Lon Levin, President, SkySevenVentures
- Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer, Space Florida
- Christopher Pimentel, Partner, SpaceWERX Ventures
- Michelle Thissell, Senior Vice President, Bank of America
- Benjamin Zeitoun, Investing Partner, Starburst Ventures
Pitching Companies:
- Mikhail Asavkin, CEO, ANT61
- Jason Cerundolo, CEO and Co-Founder, Colossus
- Clive Cook, CEO, precursor SPC
- Alessandro Fabbri, CEO, Novac
- Negar Feher, CEO, Orbital Outpost X
- Philip Johnston, CEO, Lumen Orbit
- Bosco Lai, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Little Place Labs
2024 Winner Presenter:
- Alex Haro, Co-Founder & CEO, Hubble Network
Applications are now closed. For additional information, please visit: https://www.spacesymposium.org/innovate-pitch-competition/.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom
Innovate Space: Supplier Showcase Happy Hour
Open to all attendees with BAE Systems Exhibit Center access.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Space Communications to Enhance Information Advantage at the Tactical Edge
Moderator: Ricky L. Freeman
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 10, 2025
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
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 close the STEM talent gap and create a space workforce that can support the dynamic and diverse needs of space missions for generations to come.
This luncheon will feature a speech by Dr. Heather Wilson followed by the Securing our Future – Building a Workforce That Drives Global Leadership discussion.
Moderator: Melanie Stricklan
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Space Symposium Closing Dinner: Securing our Future
Space Symposium Closing Dinner: Securing our Future – In Honor of Space Warfighters
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.
Moderator: Capt. Andrew Baac, USSF
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Corporate Host
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Track: New Generation Space Leaders, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
