SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

Track: Symposium Program

Sunday, April 7, 2024

Sunday, April 7, 2024

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Monday, April 8, 2024

Monday, April 8, 2024

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Location: Broadmoor Theater

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

5:15 pm - 6:00 pm

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Location: International Center: Outside

Welcome Reception

Co-Sponsor

Monday, April 8, 2024

6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

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Location: International Center

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

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RTX

Monday, April 8, 2024

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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Location: Northrop Grumman Exhibit Center

Monday, April 8, 2024

8:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room

Monday, April 8, 2024

9:00 pm - 9:10 pm

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Location: Lakeside Lobby & Terrace

Opening Night Fireworks Show

Fireworks viewing outside at the lake at 9:00pm.

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MDA Space

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

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Maxar Intelligence

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

8:45 am - 9:05 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

9:10 am - 9:30 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

9:35 am - 9:55 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

10:00 am - 10:20 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

10:20 am - 10:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

10:30 am - 10:50 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

10:50 am - 11:10 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

11:10 am - 11:30 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

11:30 am - 11:50 am

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

11:50 am - 12:00 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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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.  

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

2:50 pm - 3:10 pm

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One on One with Hon. Daniel Goldin

Interviewed By: 

  • Joanne Maguire

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

3:15 pm - 3:35 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

3:35 pm - 3:45 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

3:45 pm - 4:05 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

4:10 pm - 4:30 pm

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Location: International Center

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

4:35 pm - 4:55 pm

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Location: International Center

One on One with Aarti Holla-Maini

Interviewed By: 

  • Steve Eisenhart

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

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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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

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RTX

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

7:15 am - 8:30 am

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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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

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RAM Aviation, Space & Defense

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

8:45 am - 9:05 am

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

9:05 am - 9:25 am

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

9:25 am - 9:30 am

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

9:30 am - 9:40 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

10:40 am - 11:00 am

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

11:00 am - 11:20 am

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Location: International Center

One on One with Dr. Derek Tournear

Interviewed By: Lt Gen. David Buck, USAF (Ret.)

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

11:20 am - 12:05 pm

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Location: International Center

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom

International Space Collaboration Luncheon

This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.  

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

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Location: International Center: North

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

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Location: International Center: South

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

2:50 pm - 3:35 pm

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Location: International Center: North

Nations to Watch

Co-Moderators:

  • Steve Eisenhart
  • Dr. Christian Feichtinger 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

2:50 pm - 3:35 pm

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Location: International Center: South

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

 

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

3:35 pm - 3:45 pm

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

3:45 pm - 4:30 pm

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Location: International Center: North

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

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Location: International Center: South

Thursday, April 11, 2024

Thursday, April 11, 2024

8:30 am - 2:30 pm

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Location: Cheyenne Mountain Resort

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 

    • Dr. Melissa Patton, Space Foundation 

8:35am – Industry Panel Remarks

    • Kelli Kedis Ogborn, Space Foundation 

8:50am – Industry Panel  

    • 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

    • Dr. Quincy Brown, NSpC

10:30am – University Leadership Panel with Q&A 

    • 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

    • H. E. Mohammed Belhocine, African Union Commission 

1:15pm – International Multilateral Collaboration on Education to Workforce Panel with Q&A

    • David Thomas, MILO Space Institute – Moderator 
    • Robert Aillon, Leviathan Space Industries 
    • Rafael Kargren, Arizona State University
    • Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, African Union Commission 
    • Dr. Muhammad Sharif, ICESCO 

2:25pm – Closing Remarks 

    • Dr. Melissa Patton, Space Foundation 

This event is open to all Space Symposium registrants 

Thursday, April 11, 2024

8:45 am - 9:30 am

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Location: International Center: North

Thursday, April 11, 2024

8:45 am - 9:30 am

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Location: International Center: South

Thursday, April 11, 2024

9:35 am - 10:20 am

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Location: International Center: North

Thursday, April 11, 2024

9:35 am - 10:20 am

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Location: International Center: South

Thursday, April 11, 2024

10:20 am - 10:30 am

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Location: The Broadmoor Hotel

Thursday, April 11, 2024

10:30 am - 11:15 am

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Location: International Center: North

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.

Thursday, April 11, 2024

10:30 am - 11:00 am

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Location: International Center: South

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

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Location: International Center: South

Thursday, April 11, 2024

11:20 am - 12:00 pm

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Location: International Center: North

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

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Location: International Center: South

Thursday, April 11, 2024

12:15 pm - 1:45 pm

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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 USSF, industry giants, groundbreaking startups, and now, a proposed addition from the academic or non-profit sector specializing in STEM education, workforce development, or space policy. 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.

Moderator: Kristin Houston 

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Corporate Host

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Thursday, April 11, 2024

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

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Location: International Center

Thursday, April 11, 2024

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

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Location: International Center

Thursday, April 11, 2024

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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Location: Colorado Hall

Thursday, April 11, 2024

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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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.

Separate Registration or Purchase Required

Thursday, April 11, 2024

9:00 pm - 12:30 am

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Location: Colorado Hall