Full Agenda
* All Times are Mountain Time (MT)
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024 (SGFF 2024) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-8, 2024 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. Previous speakers include RocketLab CEO Peter Beck, industry juggernaut Lori Garver, heads of international space agencies, and more!
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.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2024.
Space Generation Fusion Forum is restricted to registered delegates and invited speakers. It is closed to media and other affiliated press.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024 (SGFF 2024) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-8, 2024 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. Previous speakers include RocketLab CEO Peter Beck, industry juggernaut Lori Garver, heads of international space agencies, and more!
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.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2024.
Space Generation Fusion Forum is restricted to registered delegates and invited speakers. It is closed to media and other affiliated press.
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Space Foundation Yuri’s Night
You are invited to the ultimate space party in Colorado Springs – Yuri’s Night! On the eve of the Total Solar Eclipse, immerse yourself in an atmosphere of out-of-this world excitement marking space milestones being celebrated around the globe. While renovations are being made at Space Foundation Discovery Center, Yuri’s Night will take a field trip to the beautiful Cheyenne Mountain Resort! This special event benefits science and space education for thousands of students and teachers.
Your support of our “field trip” will enable students to take actual field trips to discover the wonders of science and space, and their place in it. Yuri’s Night will feature new interactive space activities, astronaut meet and greets, amazing food, silent auction, specialty cocktails, and so much more – including an exclusive VIP option. Your ticket includes all activities and food plus your first drink is on us. Or upgrade to the VIP Experience and enjoy complimentary drinks all evening plus more exclusive benefits.
This event is for ages 21+ only. All proceeds benefit Space Foundation’s STEAM education programs that support the next generation of innovators. Don your best space-themed outfit and join the fun!
Tickets can be purchased with your Symposium registration. For more information visit www.GoYurisNight.com.
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Monday, April 8, 2024
International Teacher Liaison Workshop
Space Symposium Teacher Liaison workshop provides educators the opportunity to immerse themselves in space-themed, hands-on training designed to enrich their classrooms and engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This year’s workshop includes breakout sessions led by Space Foundation International Teacher Liaisons and is sponsored by Booz Allen Hamilton and Maxar Space Systems. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.
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Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024
Space Generation Fusion Forum 2024 (SGFF 2024) is the premier next-generation space leadership event for students and young professionals, held over three days prior to Space Symposium. Scheduled for April 5-8, 2024 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. Previous speakers include RocketLab CEO Peter Beck, industry juggernaut Lori Garver, heads of international space agencies, and more!
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.
More information can be found here: https://spacegeneration.org/sgff-2024.
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 8, 2024
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Track Program
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Colorado Ballroom
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 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 Counsels Forum and will include a reception hosted
7.0 General Colorado CLE credits are pending approval.
9:30am – Welcome Remarks
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- Milton “Skip” Smith, Greenberg Traurig
- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, IISL
9:40am – Regulatory Update
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- Audrey Allison, The Aerospace Corporation – Moderator
- Sabrina Jawed, FAA
- Julie Kearney, FCC
- Glenn Tallia, NOAA
- Janice Starzyk, Department of Commerce
- Industry Comments: Caryn Schenewerk, CS Consulting
11:00am – Break
11:10am – Update on the 2023 WRC and Impacts on Satellite Systems
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- Ethan Lucarelli, FCC
11:30am – The Legal and Regulatory Landscape for Novel Space Activities
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- Richard DalBello, Department of Commerce
- Rodolphe Munoz, European Commission
12:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm – Legal and Policy Challenges to In-Space Commercial Activities
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- Gabriel Swiney, OSC – Moderator
- Ian Christensen, Secure World Foundation
- Ron Lopez, Astroscale U.S
- Prof. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, IISL
1:45pm – IP Strategy for Emerging Space Domains
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- Janna Lewis, BAE Systems – Moderator
- Dr. Debra Emmons, The Aerospace Corporation
- Matthew Linton, True Anomaly
2:20pm – Break
2:40 pm – Government General Counsel Perspectives
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- Hon. Peter Beshar, USAF
- Iris Lan, NASA
3:10pm – General Counsel Forum
2:40pm – 3:50pm – National Security & Commercial Space:
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- Mira Ricardel, Astroscale U.S. – Moderator
- Thomas Ayres, Voyager Space
- Dennis Burnett, Hawkeye360
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3:50pm – 5:00pm
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- Robin Ricketts, Lockheed Martin – Nuclear Power in Space/Nuclear Technologies for Space Exploration
- Jessica Noble, ispace inc. – Challenges for subsidiaries of foreign companies doing business in the U.S.
- Nathan O’Konek, Redwire Space – Small space company acquisition and integration challenges and opportunities
- Arjun Kampani, Rocket Lab, & Monica Palko, York Space – Traditional Versus NextGen Space: Views From Two GCs Who Know Them Both
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5:00pm – Space Law and Regulation Track Reception sponsored by Greenberg Traurig and Hawkeye 360.
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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
Monday, April 8, 2024
11:30 am - 1:00 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: Amanda Nguyen
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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.
New Generation Space Leaders: Leadership Exchange “Speed Mentoring”
Master of Ceremonies: Maddy Dewey
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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.
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Monday, April 8, 2024
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: Outside
Opening Ceremony
The Opening Ceremony celebrates the official start of the annual Space Symposium. Space Foundation honors outstanding individuals and organizations at several Symposium events, to highlight the best of the best in the space community.
Master of Ceremonies: Maj. Gen. Heather Pringle, USAF (Ret.)
Registrant Badge or Separate Ticket Required
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Monday, April 8, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center
Monday, April 8, 2024
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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 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: Meghan Allen
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Salon Breakfast: International Astronautical Federation
IAF Connecting @ll Space People for a Sustainable Future
Moderators: Dr. Christian Feichtinger
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Salon Breakfast: IBM
Advancing space mission with trustworthy AI
From the development of the first programmable computers to the creation of cutting-edge AI and quantum computing technologies, IBM has been at the forefront of advancing space exploration, and we stand ready to support the challenges of space in the Artemis Mission.
During the Salon Breakfast, we will introduce how IBM‘s decades of experience with AI has produced trust and transparency, security and the ability to run in diverse environments. We will discuss how IBM is addressing challenges in areas such as Space Domain Awareness, Simulation, Materials Science and Cryptography. You will also hear how we are creating new foundational AI models in partnership with NASA, teaming with federal agencies on High Performance Computing and bringing Edge Computing to the US Space Force.
Event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
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Salon Breakfast: Amazon Web Services
Join this session to hear from AWS and industry leaders who are driving digital transformation in the space industry. Learn about innovative generative AI applications for space missions, virtualization for streamlined operations, and cloud-native solutions tailored for customer needs. Gain insight into cutting-edge technologies that are empowering the space industry to advance mission success through digital transformation and resiliency.
Event has reached capacity and registration is now closed.
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Salon Breakfast: Voyager Space
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Track Program
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Colorado Ballroom
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, and space weather.
10:00am – Welcome Remarks
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- Dipak Srinivasan, JHU APL
10:05am – Astrobiology
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- Dr. Alexandra Pontefract, JHU APL
10:30am – Doing Science with Samples from Space
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- Dr. Nancy Chabot, JHU APL – Moderator
- Dr. Masaki Fujimoto, JAXA
- Dr. Yang Liu, NASA’s JPL
- Dr. Kathleen Vander Kaaden, NASA
11:15am – Climate and Earth Science
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- Alicia Carey, JHU APL – Moderator
- Dr. Karen St. Germain, NASA Earth Science Division
11:45am – Lunch
1:00pm – Welcome Back Remarks
1:05pm – Helio Big Year
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- Dr. Jim Kinnison, JHU APL – Moderator
- Dr. Joe Westlake, NASA
1:35pm – Habitable Worlds Observatory
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- Dr. Jason Kalirai, JHU APL – Moderator
- Dr. Mark Clampin, NASA
- Lee Feinberg, NASA
- Martin Frederick, NGC
- Julianna Scheiman, SpaceX
- Dr. Sara Seager, MIT
- Tiffany Wong Hall, Blue Origin
2:20pm – Uranus
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- Michael Amato, NASA – Moderator
- Richard Cartwright, JHU APL
- Dr. Francis Nimmo, University of California, Santa Cruz
- Julianna Scheiman, SpaceX
3:05pm – Break
3:25pm – Are We Ready for Space Weather?
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- John Hicks, JHU APL – Moderator
- Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Committee on Research COSPAR
- Lt. Col. Haley Homan, USAF
- Robert Steenburgh, NOAA
- Dr. Elsayed Talaat, NESDIS
- Lt. Col. Sarah Winfrey, USAF
4:10pm – Fireside Chat
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- Steve Arnold, JHU APL – Moderator
- Dr. Nicola Fox, NASA
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Track: Track Program
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Arkansas/Platte
Space Investment Track
The Space Investment Track will take a dynamic look at the myriad of factors affecting the current and future market for commercial investment in space.
Master of Ceremonies: Andrew Nelson, RS&H
10:00am – Welcome Remarks
10:05am – Fireside Chat
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- Andrew Sierra, McKinsey & Company – Interviewer
- Nikolai Khlystov, World Economic Forum
10:25am – Space Investing Through a Public Lens
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- Tyler Letarte, AE Industrial – Moderator
- Sameer Garg, Citigroup
- Greg Konrad, Jefferies
- Mithil Mehta, JP Morgan
- Austin Moeller, Canaccord Genuity
- Akshay Patel, PJT Partners
11:10am – Break
11:20am – Next Generation Investment: A Private Equity/Venture Capital Perspective on Future Space Sector Investment
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- Troy Thomas, Boston Consulting Group – Moderator
- Chad Anderson, Space Capital
- Steve Kiser, Veteran Ventures Capital
- Jonathan Lusczakoski, AE Industrial Partners
- Gen. John ‘Jay’ Raymond, USSF (Ret.), Cerberus Capital Management
12:15pm – Lunch co-sponsored by Red Rocks Credit Union
1:00pm – The Flight-Proven Paradox and Obstacles to Innovation
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- Devin Coldewey, TechCrunch
- Ronald Birk, The Aerospace Corporation
1:20pm – A Strategic Acquirors Angle of Attack for Space M&A
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- Noel Rimalovski, GH Partners – Moderator
- Peter Cannito, Redwire Space
- Matt Kuta, Voyager Space
- Allie Matthews, Blue Origin
- Sonny Tahiliani, RTX Ventures
- Dr. Xiao Yin, Lockheed Martin Ventures
2:05pm – Synergies and Strategies: How the USG and Commercial Marketplace Interact for Mutual Benefit in the Public Interest
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- Brian Bone, The Aerospace Corporation – Moderator
- Col Richard Kniseley, Space Systems Command
- Justin Krauss, J.P. Morgan Chase
- Brian O’Toole, BlackSky
- Dr. Jason Rathje, U.S. Department of Defense
- Adam Spice, Rocket Lab
2:50pm – Break
3:00pm – Seed to IPO: The State of SpaceTech Financing
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- Rob Desborough, Seraphim – Moderator
- Arthur Grijalva, SpaceWERX
- Sarah Rosenfeld, Morgan Stanley
- John Serafini, HawkEye 360
- Liz Seward, BAE Systems
- Nick Sinai, Insight Partners
- Christian Ziach, HTGF
3:45pm – Closing Remarks
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Responsible Exploration: Preserving the Cosmos for Tomorrow
The aerospace ecosystem is undergoing rapid changes with the emergence of new capabilities. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy will discuss the agency’s unified approach to support the long-term sustainability of the space environment, as NASA continues its longstanding proactive leadership to preserve the cosmos for generations to come.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Acquisition Luncheon
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: Thomas Dorame
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Salon Luncheon: Deloitte
From Outer Space to Cyber Space: Incubating Solutions for the Final Frontier
Join Deloitte for a panel discussion about how Artificial Intelligence and cyber technologies may impact policy and process challenges and advancements. This conversation will explore how to advance early-stage concepts into the next generation of tools for the space domain, what is needed to succeed, and why it is important to focus on correct implementation and protocol within the industry.
Moderator: Sarah Cruddas
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Salon Luncheon: Jacobs
Exploring the Role of Digital Engineering in Advancing Complex Systems Engineering & Integration
Join representatives from aerospace & defense, governmental agencies, digital engineering tool developers, and advanced engineering firms for an insightful panel discussion. New systems architectures and technologies are evolving at a dizzying pace, with developers and operators utilizing new tools to enable faster systems development and deployment with more capability and efficiency of operations.
Discover how digital engineering’s advanced capabilities pave the way for novel strategies to address the space enterprise’s challenges. This discussion will explore the current state-of-the-art practices and future directions in leveraging advanced digital engineering tools to design, develop, and integrate complex systems.
Moderator: Randy Lycans, Jacobs
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Salon Luncheon: Australian Space Agency
The Next Phase of Australia-U.S. Space Cooperation
From Apollo to Artemis – Australia and the United States have been strong partners in space for more than half a century. Now, the close allies are experiencing a new phase of space cooperation.
The 2023 landmark signing of the Technology Safeguards Agreement will unlock commercial partnerships in a broad range of areas, and harness Australia’s exceptional launch potential.
Australia is also a founding signatory of the Artemis Accords and is developing a semi-autonomous lunar rover that builds on the country’s world-renowned remote operations expertise.
As Australia’s space sector matures, new cutting-edge technologies and infrastructure are coming online to complement future planned missions to the Moon and beyond – all part of what the Australian Space Agency has slated, Team Artemis Australia.
Join Head of the Australian Space Agency, Enrico Palermo, and Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency The Honourable Dr. Kevin Rudd AC, to explore this evolution in space cooperation between the close allies and what the future holds.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Salon Luncheon: KSAT
Look to Norway
Join us at this inaugural Look to Norway luncheon, hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to the United States of America, H.E. Anniken R. Krutnes, at the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, CO.
Following Norwegian and U.S. keynote addresses will be a panel discussion, with key representatives from both nations’ space industries and governments. With Norway’s recent addition to the Combined Space Operations Initiative Principals Board (CSpO), the theme for this timely event will be Norway’s Growing Space Ecosystem, and Opportunities for Industry & Government Cooperation among Close Allies.
Organized by the Royal Norwegian Embassy, the Norwegian Ministry of Defence, KSAT/Kongsberg Satellite Services, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace and Innovation Norway, the Look to Norway luncheon will be an annual event at the Space Symposium, focusing on the close ties between allies in defense and security cooperation as well as our increasing cooperation in the space domain.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Salon Luncheon: Bank of America
The Burgeoning Space Industry: Launching for the Future
Navigating the complexities of growth and capital formation in the nascent space industry requires a combination of careful strategic planning, technology development, risk management, and investor engagement. A dynamic panel featuring experts from Bank of America, AE Industrial Partners, K2 Space and Payload Space will share insights on the key considerations for long-term company growth and sustainability.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center
My Teacher in Space: Film Highlights
Join a discussion about the importance and challenges of embedded research programs in your classroom.
Film Synopsis: In a Wisconsin Title 1 school known for its diversity, teacher Lalitha Murali guides her middle school students in designing, building and flying microgravity experiments aboard the ZERO-G parabolic aircraft. This film captures Mrs. Murali’s year-long journey in preparing her students for the unique challenges of weightlessness and showcasing educators’ use of remarkable programs for authentic learning experiences across diverse backgrounds. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.
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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Corporate membership is an investment in the future of our industry, the returns are endless. Learn more about Corporate Membership.
Master of Ceremonies: CAPT Frank Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.)
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Thomas Dorame
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Salon Breakfast: Hawkeye 360
Driving National Security Innovation Through Private Investment
This salon breakfast showcases how private investment fuels national security innovation by bridging the defense space industry’s commercial and government sectors. It outlines commercial business models, investment trends, and the government’s impactful role, underlining the importance of mutual understanding for successful collaboration.
Moderator: Patrick Zeitouni
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Salon Breakfast: Oklahoma
Explore Oklahoma
Join former NASA Administrator and Oklahoma Congressman Jim Bridenstine for a panel discussion on the state incentives and business climate that make Oklahoma the right place to start or expand your space company. Panelists will include Oklahoma Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell, Redwire Space Chief Growth Officer Mike Gold and President and CEO of Frontier Electronic Systems Brenda Rolls. Special guest Charles McCall, the Oklahoma Speaker of the House will also be in attendance.
Moderator: Bailey Siegfried
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:30 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: Sasha Kedzie
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International Teacher Liaison Breakfast
At the 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). This year’s breakfast is sponsored by International Space Station National Laboratory. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
This event is open to Space Foundation Teacher Liaisons ONLY.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Track Program
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Colorado Ballroom
Game Changers Track
Presented in Association with Novaspace
The Game Changers Track will highlight disruptive technologies that are making waves in the market. By bringing together distinguished guests from all sectors of the industry, we will be exploring the new and up-and-coming technologies that are reshaping the space industry, which will ensure that this will be a thought-provoking track.
9:00am: Welcome Remarks
9:10am: World Post Starship
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- Jeff Foust, SpaceNews – Moderator
- Karan Kunjur, K2 Space
- Andy Lapsa, Stoke Space
- Dylan Taylor, Voyager Space
9:30am: Earth Observation – Sustainability and Carbon Footprint
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- Charlotte Croison, Novaspace- Moderator
- Rob Desborough, Seraphim
- Antoine Halff, Kayrros
- Dr. Johannes Loschnigg, GHGsat
- Mark Mozena, Planet
9:50am: Cloud Computing and AI in the Military Theater
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- Pacôme Révillon, Novaspace- Moderator
- Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, USAF (Ret.), AWS
- Frigate Captain Dr. Martin Hellmann, Bundeswehr
- John Moberly, SpiderOak
- Even Rogers, True Anomaly
- Lt. Col. Walter Shedroff, USAF
10:35am: Networking Break
10:55am: Digital Transformation Through the Overall Supply Chain
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- Rainer Horn, Novaspace – Moderator
- Johan Aman, Unibap
- Phil Carrai, Kratos
- Guy de Carufel, Cognitive Space
- Daniel Gizinski, Comtech
- Alvaro Sanchez, Integrasys
- Dan Wright, Armada
11:40am: Satellite-as-a-Service: Navigating Opportunities in Orbit
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- Tim Parsons, Novaspace- Moderator
- Olof Björck, AAC Clyde Space
- Carol Craig, Sidus Space
- Emmanuel Sauzay, Endurosat
12:00pm: Lunch & Networking
12:45pm: The Power of Processing From Space: In-Orbit Innovations
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- Nicolas Peter, International Space University – Moderator
- Lorenzo Feruglio, Aiko
- Steve Kitay, Microsoft
- Robert Greinecker, iSEE
- Luca Rossettini, D-Orbit
- Avi Shabtai, Ramon Space
1:30pm : The Power of International Collaboration in the Commercial Space Station Era
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- Tim Kopra, Starlab
- Kohei Okamura, Mitsubishi Corporation
1:45pm: Manufacturing in Space and on the Moon
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- Thomas Tanghe, Novaspace – Moderator
- Matthew Gialich, Astroforge
- Mike Greenley, MDA Space
- Dr. Ken Savin, Redwire
- Dr. Vlada Stamenkovic, Blue Origin
- Joshua Western, Space Forge
2:30pm: Entering the 4th Dimension: Next Geo-int
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- Rachel Jewett, Via Satellite – Moderator
- Frank Backes, Capella Space
- Lyn Chassagne, BlackSky
- Susanne Hake, Maxar
- Joe Morrison, Umbra Space
- John Serafini, Hawkeye 360
3:15pm: Networking Break
3:35pm: Redefining the Pathway to Low-Earth Orbit
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- Emeline Bardoux, Novaspace – Moderator
- Tejpaul Bhatia, Axiom Space
- Col. Walter Villadei, Italian Air Force
3:50pm: Life in Space
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- Pacôme Révillon, Novaspace – Moderator
- Grant Anderson, Paragon
- Max Haot, Vast
- Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, NASA
- Giuseppe Lenzo, Telespazio
- Thomas Marshburn, Sierra Space
- Dr. Anke Pagels-Kerp, DLR
4:35pm: Closing remarks
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
9:40 am - 10:40 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
10:40 am - 11:00 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
11:20 am - 12:05 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom
International Space Collaboration Luncheon
This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.
Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund
Moderator: Karen Feldstein
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speakers
Corporate Host
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel
Salon Luncheon: Astranis
This discussion will focus on Proliferated GEO Missions.
By Invitation Only
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel
Salon Luncheon: Aerospace Industries Association
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
By Invitation Only
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: The Broadmoor Hotel
Salon Luncheon: Keysight
Defying Gravity: Part Two, Solutions to the Challenges of the Space Tech Industry
In 2023, Keysight launched a space tech survey, Defying Gravity: Part One, which analyzed the drivers of growth, technology trends, and the challenges at hand within the space tech industry. Join us as we launch Defying Gravity: Part Two, where we explore these challenges in deeper detail, provide solutions for these challenges, and discuss the typical use cases for these solutions. These challenges range from advanced ground systems to 5G non-terrestrial networks, and everywhere in between. Keysight looks forward to discussing how we enable innovators to push the boundaries of engineering by quickly solving design, emulation, and test challenges for all your space and satellite requirements.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Salon Luncheon: PwC
PwC in Space. Learn about how PwC is enabling the new space economy with audit, tax, and consulting solutions. Hear real case study examples where PwC supports space companies including accessing capital, leveraging Generative AI, enhancing Flight Sciences automation, navigate government contracting, develop financial strategies and more. PwC helps transform space companies for the future and brings the capabilities of space to all companies.
If interested in being invited, contact [email protected], and we will forward your request to the sponsor.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Track: By Invitation Only
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Space Symposium: Innovate
This 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, Space Foundation
Panel Moderator: Elizabeth Reynolds, Starburst Aerospace
Presenter of Snapshot of Current Space Economy: Lesley Conn, Space Foundation
Judges:
- Natasha Ahmed, Disruptive
- Dr. Kam Ghaffarian, IBX
- Sara Jones, Honeywell Ventures
- Vinny Pande, SpaceWERX Ventures
- Benjamin Zeitoun, Starburst Aerospace
Presenting Companies:
- Matthew Goodman, The Exclosure
- Mike Grace, LONGSHOT
- Alex Haro, Hubble Network
- Solange Massa, Ecoatoms
- Lee Rosen, Think Orbital
- Trevor Smith, Atomic-6
- Ed Tate, Virtus Solis
- Dr. Nicole Wagner, Lambda Vision
Panelists:
- Carissa Bryce Christensen, BryceTech
- Debra Facktor, Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
- Peter Hughes, NASA
- Sonia Phares, Lockheed Martin Space
Sign up for the waitlist here: https://share.hsforms.com/1dT_je48LTU6Y2teDcpIizQ2xbn7
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Speakers
Co-Sponsor
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
2:50 pm - 3:35 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Climate Change
Climate, sustainability, and relief – the role of space
International support- and relief organizations such as the UN have explicit needs which may be supported by space services and infrastructure. International cooperating bodies such as the SCO (Space Climate Observatory) can provide resources which cover the expressed needs. Cooperation with relevant governments for local implementation, stimulation of local added value and entrepreneurship, must be aligned with proper funding schemes. The panel will discuss current status and way forward for solving these intricate challenges.
Moderator: Christian Hauglie-Hanssen, NOSA
Speakers
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Mission Success is a Team Sport at NASA
A proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” As the agency prepares for ambitious mission goals such as landing humans on the Moon for the first time in more than 50 years, this panel will focus on the integration necessary between and among NASA’s mission directorates to make these plans a reality. Hear from the agency’s top leaders about how they work collaboratively and cooperatively to achieve shared success and ensure the agency leads as a preeminent institution for science, aeronautics, technology and exploration.
Moderator: James Free
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
3:45 pm - 4:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort: Colorado Ballroom
Education to Workforce Program
The Education to Workforce program being held during the 39th 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.
8:30am – Welcome Remarks
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- Dr. Melissa Patton, Space Foundation
8:35am – Industry Panel Remarks
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- Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation
8:50am – Industry Panel: Industry Innovators Championing Inclusive Futures
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- Melanie Stricklan, Space Workforce 2030 – Moderator
- Mike Edmonds, Blue Origin
- Mike French, Aerospace Industries Association
- Elaine Ho, NASA
- Joseph Horvath, Nova Space
- Via Van Liew, Aerospace Corporation
- Mandy Vaughn, GXO
10:00am -Networking Break
10:15am – University Leadership Panel Remarks
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- Dr. Quincy Brown, NSpC
10:30am – University Leadership Panel: Preparing the Workforce to Meet the Needs of the Space Industry
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- Dr. Greg Autry, Thunderbird School of Global Management – Moderator
- Dr. Mordecai Ian Brownlee, Community College of Aurora
- Dr. Janine Davidson, Metropolitan State University
- Mike Kincaid, NASA Office of STEM Education
- Dr. Rachelle Keck, Grand View University
- Robert Milner, Sam Houston State University
- Dr. Henrietta Pichon, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
11:40am – Networking Break
12:00pm – Lunch
12:45pm – Networking Break
1:00pm – International Panel Remarks
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- Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, African Union Commission
1:15pm – International Panel: Multilateral Collaboration on Capacity Building of Education to Workforce
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- David Thomas, MILO Space Institute – Moderator
- Robert Aillon, Leviathan Space Industries
- Natavan Hasanova, Azercosmos
- Rafael Kargren, Arizona State University
- Melody Korman, Rakia Mission
- Anna Moore, Australian National University
- Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, African Union Commission
- Dr. Muhammad Sharif, ICESCO
2:25pm – Closing Remarks
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- Dr. Melissa Patton, Space Foundation
This event is open to all Space Symposium registrants
Speakers
Thursday, April 11, 2024
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Thursday, April 11, 2024
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Processing on the Edge
We depend on services from our space assets for our everyday lives – from navigating us from point A to point B to predicting and monitoring our weather to defending our national security. It is essential that both commercial and government entities have reliable and resilient tracking, telemetry and commanding of these space assets. With the number of space assets expected to grow in the coming decades, legacy ground stations do not have the system availability to support all ground users. A panel of experts from industry and government will discuss the concepts, challenges and innovations of faster, flexible and more dynamic on-orbit satellite data processing.
Moderator: David Ellis, BAE Systems
Thursday, April 11, 2024
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
The Legacy and New Space: Joining Forces to Transform the Launch Industry
Both legacy and new space companies have their benefits and challenges. Legacy companies have decades of flight heritage and a risk averse approach to technology development, whereas new space companies bring agility with a rapid, iterative approach. When you combine the best of both worlds, real innovation can unfold. Leaders from Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace will come together to discuss their first-of-its-kind collaboration to develop a new medium launch vehicle taking flight in 2025. The fireside chat will cover the progress to date and the opportunity to fill a void in the underserved medium-lift launch market.
Moderator: Hon. Jim Bridenstine
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:00 am - 11:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Concurring Session
Commercial Protection
Commercial space services, such as communications, remote sensing, and space domain awareness, are increasingly being integrated into military and intelligence space operations. This integration yields benefits for government end users and private sector providers, but also potentially exposes commercial space capabilities to new threats. As has been demonstrated during the war in Ukraine, the use of commercial space systems for national security can result in those systems being targeted to have effects on the battlefield.
Moderator: David Gauthier
Thursday, April 11, 2024
11:20 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Concurring Session
Thursday, April 11, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Shaping the Future Space Workforce: A Holistic Approach to Innovation and Inclusion.
In an era where the space industry is rapidly evolving, preparing a diverse and skilled workforce for the challenges and opportunities ahead is more critical than ever. The Women’s Global Gathering Luncheon at the Space Symposium presents a unique panel discussion titled “Shaping the Future Space Workforce: A Holistic Approach to Innovation and Inclusion,” designed to spark a progressive and organic conversation on the future of the space workforce.
This panel brings together a distinguished array of leaders from across sectors — including governmental agencies like NASA and the Department of the Air Force, industry giants, and groundbreaking startups at the forefront of innovation – both in technology and organizational culture. This diverse representation ensures a dynamic exchange of ideas, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities in developing the space workforce.
The discussion aims to bridge gaps between education and industry, highlight successful models of inclusivity and innovation, and explore policy recommendations that support workforce development. By incorporating perspectives that span from the strategic to the practical, from policy to education, this panel seeks to outline a forward-looking strategy that prepares individuals for the critical future of space exploration and defense and ensures that the space workforce is as diverse, innovative, and resilient as the missions it undertakes.
Join us for an engaging dialogue that promises to offer insights, strategies, and inspiration for anyone interested in the future of space exploration and defense, as well as the development of a workforce capable of reaching new frontiers.
Master of Ceremonies: Melanie Stricklan, Space Workforce 2030
Moderator: Lauren Barnes, L3Harris Technologies
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Speakers
Corporate Host
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Track: Educators and Students
Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom
Educator Panel: NASA Spin Off Technology
Explore real-world applications of NASA space tech on Earth in this session for K-12 educators and industry partners. Engage in a one-hour panel with entrepreneurs who’ve turned NASA tech into innovative products, gaining insights and stories to inspire students. This is an in-person event and will not be livestreamed.
Moderator: Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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 39th Space Symposium.
Master of Ceremonies: Richard B. Cooper
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Thursday, April 11, 2024
9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Track: New Generation Space Leaders, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
