SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Salon Breakfast: Vast

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

7:15 am - 8:30 am

Track:

Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Going direct to the dream End State vs Iterative Stepping Stones: Considerations for Building Space Infrastructure

As space activity transitions from government-led exploration to a broader commercial and industrial ecosystem, the program strategy used to develop infrastructure in orbit is becoming increasingly important. From Apollo’s ambitious end-state goal of landing humans on the Moon, to the incremental assembly and long-term operations of the International Space Station, different approaches to program architecture have shaped how capabilities are built, funded, and sustained.

Speakers

  • Will Bruey, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Varda Space Industries
  • Jaret Matthews, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Astrolab
  • Bridgit Mendler, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Northwood Space
  • Kris Young, Chief Operating Officer, Vast

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

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Vast