Track: Symposium Program
Monday, April 7, 2025
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
Corporate Host
Monday, April 7, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center
Monday, April 7, 2025
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Lake Terrace Dining Room
Opening Night Drone Show
Presented by the St. Vrain Innovation Center
Drone Show viewing outside at the lake at 9:00pm.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
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 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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speaker
Corporate Host
View from the Top: Insights from Space Industry Leaders
Co-Moderators:
- Danielle Bierman
- Rebecca Sutton
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Global Space Collaboration Luncheon
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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speaker
Corporate Host
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: BAE Systems Exhibit Center
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Corporate Partnership Dinner
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.
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Acquisition Breakfast
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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Corporate Host
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:00 am - 10:10 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
10:20 am - 11:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:20 am - 11:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:30 am - 11:40 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
11:40 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Space Technology Hall of Fame & Awards Luncheon
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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speaker
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom
Innovate Space: Supplier Showcase Happy Hour
Open to all attendees with BAE Systems Exhibit Center access.
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
8:45 am - 9:30 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Space Communications to Enhance Information Advantage at the Tactical Edge
Moderator: Ricky L. Freeman
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:35 am - 10:20 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Thursday, April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: South
Thursday, April 10, 2025
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Track: Symposium Program
Location: International Center: North
Thursday, April 10, 2025
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall
Space Workforce for Tomorrow Luncheon
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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Speaker
Thursday, April 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: International Center
Space Symposium Closing Dinner: Securing our Future
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
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Corporate Host
Thursday, April 10, 2025
9:00 pm - 12:30 am
Track: New Generation Space Leaders, Symposium Program
Location: Colorado Hall