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, SVP Strategic Engagement, Space Foundation

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Speaker

Meghan Allen

Hon. Michael Kratsios

Corporate Host

Caryn Schenewerk

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. Pascal Ehrenfreund, Board, Space Foundation
• Speaker: Hon. Jim Bridenstine, Managing Partner, The Artemis Group
• Moderators:
  • Kathleen Karika, Senior Advisor, NASA
  • John Thompson, Senior Bureau Official, Bureau of Oceans & International Environmental & Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

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Speaker

Mohsen Al Awadi

Hon. Jim Bridenstine

Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund

Kathleen Karika

Dr. Thomas Reiter

Maj. Gen. Roberto Melgar Sheen

Dr. John Thompson

Corporate Host

Christina Mancinelli

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, Independent Director, Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation
• Fireside Chat: 
  • Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander, U.S. Space Command
  • Lt. Gen. (Ret.) DeAnna Burt, Former Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear, U.S. Space Force

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

Lt. Gen. DeAnna M. Burt (Ret.)

Paul Engola

Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, USSF

Corporate Host

John Serafini

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.

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Corporate Host

Chris Hansen

Co-Sponsor

Workforce Luncheon: Shockproof – Building a Workforce Amid Constant Disruption

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.

Moderator: Heather Pringle, CEO, Space Foundation

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Speaker

Jason Kim

Dr. Diane Lauer

Dr. Laurie Leshin

Maj. Gen. Heather L. Pringle, USAF (Ret.)

Melanie Stricklan

Corporate Host

J.P. Nauseef

Co-Sponsor

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.

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Speaker

Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, USSF

Corporate Host

Thomas Martin

Co-Sponsor