SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

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

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Speaker

Meghan Allen

Norman Garza, Jr.

Mayor Yemi Mobolade

Lt. Governor Howie Morales

Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell

Corporate Host

Sam Deneke

Co-Sponsor

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

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Speaker

H.E. Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi

Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund

Karen Feldstein

Prof. Teodoro Valente

Dr. Hiroshi Yamakawa

Corporate Host

Rod Drury

Co-Sponsor

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.

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Speaker

Richard B. Cooper

Paul Engola

Todd Ericson

Sarah Gillis

Anna Menon

Co-Sponsor

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

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Speaker

Tom Arseneault

Thomas Dorame

Lt. Gen. Philip A. Garrant, USSF

Corporate Host

Dr. Dave Kaufman

Co-Sponsor

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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Speaker

Richard B. Cooper

Co-Sponsor

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

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Speaker

Shea Ferring

Heather Nelson

Joseph Pelfrey

Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Sejba, USSF

Melanie Stricklan

Hon. Dr. Heather Wilson

Co-Sponsor

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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Speaker

Capt. Andrew Baac, USSF

CMSgt John Bentivegna, USSF

CMSgt Jacob Simmons, USSF

Corporate Host

Mary Clum

Co-Sponsor