SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA
Track: Track Program
Monday, April 13, 2026
Space Law and Regulation Track
Presented in Association with Greenberg Traurig and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
The Space Law and Regulation Track, developed in association with the International Institute of Space Law, will address pressing issues of space law and regulation impacting commercial space activities. Featuring government and industry leaders addressing a range of current issues.
The track will again feature the signature General Counsel Forum and will include a reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig to provide an opportunity for attendees to network. Lunch is included for Space Law & Regulation Track registrants.
8:15 am: Young Professionals (35 and Under) Breakfast: Pathways to Success in Space Law
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- Hear from established space lawyers about how they got to their positions, and suggestions for advancing in the field.
- Separate Registration or Purchase Required: https://spacefoundation.swoogo.com/youngprofbreakfast
- Introduction: Dr. Michael Mineiro, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
- Moderator: Laura Cummings Ross, Associate, Greenberg Traurig
- Speakers:
- Catherine Kuersten, Head of Government Affairs & Public Policy, Northwood Space
- Elisabeth Pinsonneault, Senior Legal Counsel, Sierra Space
- Justin Silver, Senior Legal Counsel, IonQ
9:30 am: Welcome Remarks
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- Dr. Milton “Skip” Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Prof. Dr. Lesley Jane Smith, President, International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
9:40 am: Department of Commerce
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- Hon. Taylor Jordan, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction & Director, Office of Space Commerce
10:00 am: Regulatory Update and Importance to Space Companies
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- Moderator: Dr. Michael Mineiro, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
- Sabrina Jawed, Deputy Assistant Chief Counsel, Regulations Division, Federal Aviation Administration
- Jay Schwarz, Chief, Space Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
- Glenn Tallia, Chief Legal Counsel, Weather, Satellites, and Research, National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
10:55 am: Break
11:10 am: From Greenland to Space Superiority
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- Hon. Peter Beshar, Former General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force; Space Foundation Board Member
11:30 am: Fireside Chat: Acquisition Reform
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- Alice Eldridge, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, BAE Systems, Inc.
- John M. Tenaglia, Principal Director, Defense Pricing, Contracting, and Acquisition Policy, U.S. Department of War
12:00 pm: Lunch
1:00 pm: Featured Speaker: Dan Jablonsky, Chief Executive Officer, Sierra Space
1:20 pm: Cutting Edge Issues
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- Moderator: Tom McCartin, General Counsel, True Anomaly
- EU Draft Space Law: Prof. Lesley Jane Smith, President, International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
- Life Sciences in Space: Dr. Nicole Wagner, Chief Executive Officer, Lambda Vision
- Spaceports: Dr. George Nield, President, Commercial Space Technologies, LLC
- Space-Based Solar Power: Nathan O’Konek, Chief Operating Officer, Star Catcher
2:20 pm: NASA and USAF/USSF Legal Issues
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- Iris Lan, General Counsel, NASA
- Hon. William Lane, General Counsel, U.S. Department of the Air Force
2:45 pm: Break
3:00 pm: National Security & Commercial Space
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- Moderator: Dennis Burnett, General Counsel, HawkEye 360
- Kelly P. Garehime, Chief Legal & Ethics Officer, Sierra Space
- Col. James Gutzman, Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Space Command
- Janna Lewis, Senior Vice President of Policy & General Counsel, Astroscale U.S.
3:50 pm: What GCs are Thinking About
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- Moderator: Anna Jones, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Intuitive Machines
- Aaron Futch, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, Redwire Space
- Arjun Kampani, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, Rocket Lab
- Shirley Paley, Chief Legal Officer, Muon Space
5:00 pm: Reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig & HawkEye 360
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Monday, April 13, 2026
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Track: Track Program
Location: Broadmoor West: Rocky Mountain Ballroom
Space Science & Exploration Track
Presented in Association with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The Space Science & Exploration track allows for in-depth discussions of a range of space science and research matters. Government and industry speakers will address the NASA science roadmap, Earth and climate science, advanced rockets, exploration initiatives, space weather, and more. Lunch is included for Space Science & Exploration Track registrants.
Luncheon Co-Sponsor: Protolabs
10:00 am: Welcome
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- Dipak Srinivasan, Formulation & Strategic Engagements Manager, JHUAPL
10:10 am: NASA Science and Exploration in the Artemis Era
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- Amit Kshatriya, Associate Administrator, NASA
10:55 am: Measuring Biosignatures on Exoplanets
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- Moderator: Heidi Hammel, Vice President for Science, AURA
- Giada Arney, Planetary Scientist & Astrobiologist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Mark Clampin, Acting Deputy Associate Administrator, Science Mission Directorate, NASA
- Martin Frederick, Corporate Director, Civil Space Programs, Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Erin May, Exoplanet Astronomer, JHUAPL
- Alison Nordt, Director, Space Sciences & Instrumentation, Lockheed Martin Space
11:50 am: Lunch
12:50 pm: Welcome Back
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- Helene Huby, Board of Directors, Space Foundation
1:00 pm: Bio-Labs Beyond Earth and the Future of Human Health
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- Moderator: Mark Shelhamer, Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
- Lisa Carnell, Director, Biological & Physical Sciences Division, NASA
- Frank De Winne, LEO Exploration Group Leader & ISS Programme Manager, European Space Agency (ESA)
- Dava Newman, Apollo Program Professor of Astronautics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- William O’Hara, Vice President of Engineering, Aurelia Institute
1:45 pm: Building Better for Artemis: Infusing Engineering with Science
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- Moderator: Alicia Carey, Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Brett Denevi, Lead, Artemis III Geology Team, JHUAPL
- John Grunsfeld, President, Endless Frontier Associates
- Nujoud Merancy, Deputy Associate Administrator, Strategy and Architecture Office, NASA
- Jean-Claude Piedboeuf, Senior Vice President, Space Programs, CSA
2:30 pm: Break
2:50 pm: Space Science & Exploration Historical Perspective
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- Moderator: Heidi Hammel, Vice President for Science, AURA
- Matthew Shindell, Curator, Planetary Science and Exploration, Smithsonian
3:30 pm: Our Connection with the Sun
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- Moderator: Daniel Meidenbauer, Program Manager, Space Exploration Sector, JHUAPL
- Daniel Baker, Director, Colorado Space Policy Center, University of Colorado
- Stephen Fuselier, Vice President, Space Science Division, Southwest Research Institute
- Irene Parker, Acting Assistant Administrator, NESDIS, NOAA
- Joseph Westlake, Heliophysics Division Director, NASA
4:15 pm: Fireside Chat with the SMD & ESDMD AAs
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- Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator SMD, NASA
- Lori Glaze, Acting Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, NASA
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Space Finance & Investment Track
Presented in Association with PwC
Space is moving from bold ambition to operational reality—and that shift is changing what investors, partners, and customers will fund. Space Finance and Investment Track: Deal-to-Scale, presented in association with PwC, brings leaders together for a full day of real talk and practical working sessions on how space and space-enabled organizations earn credibility: articulating a financeable growth story, pressure-testing risk and resilience, and building the operating discipline to deliver once capital is raised or a deal is signed.
Over the day, we’ll move from a market view of where the space economy is heading, into what it really takes to get transaction-ready, and then into the execution realities of running and scaling in a high-constraint environment—AI-enabled work, emerging tech risk (including quantum horizons), and mission-critical cybersecurity.
Expect short talks, live Q&A with push-to-talk microphones on every table, roundtable conversations, and built-in networking breaks. You’ll leave with practical takeaways you can apply immediately—and a stronger network of peers who have the same deal, partnership, and growth challenges.
7:30 am: Networking Breakfast
8:30 am: Welcome Remarks from Space Foundation and PwC
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- Hoyt Davidson, Board of Directors, Space Foundation
- John May, Partner, Space Sector Leader, PwC
9:00 am: The Business of Space – Capital, Infrastructure, and Trust
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- Moderator: Foster Jondro, Partner, PwC
- Carissa Christensen, CEO, BryceTech
- Dr. Travis Taylor, Space Luminary, PwC
- Mislav Tolusic, Managing Partner, Marlinspike
9:45 am: Networking Break
10:15 am: From Private Ownership to Public Markets – Navigating the Path for Space and Defense Companies
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- Moderator: Michael Bellin, Partner, US IPO Leader & US Capital Markets Integrated Solutions Leader, PwC
- Jeff Griffiths, Deals Managing Director, PwC
- Pem Hutchinson, Managing Director, Originations, CSC Leasing
- Brian O’Toole, Chief Executive Officer, BlackSky
11:30 am: Digital Twins – De-Risking Investment and Live Operations from LEO to the Moon
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- Moderator: Antoine Grenier, Partner Space & Satellite, Analysys Mason
- Dr. Mark Eddings, Senior Vice President, Space Market, LMI
- Dr. Belinda Marchand, Chief Science Officer, Slingshot Aerospace
- Dr. Cody Paige, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University
- Dr. Timothy Persons, Partner, PwC
12:15 pm: Lunch
1:30 pm: Investing in the Bottlenecks – Capital Strategy for a Resilient Space Supply Chain
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- Moderator: Doug Anderson, Partner, Operations and Supply Chain Services, PwC
- Shawn Buckley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Redwire Space
- Amber McIntyre, Senior Director for Civil Space, Aerospace Industries Association
2:30 pm: Networking Break
3:00 pm: The Economics of Cyber Resilience in the Space Economy
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- Moderator: Sean Joyce, Principal, Office of the Chairman and Global Cybersecurity and Privacy Leader, PwC
- Gen. Paul Nakasone, USA (Ret.), Former Commander of U.S. Cyber Command & Former Director, National Security Agency
4:00 pm: Closing Remarks
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- Hoyt Davidson, Board of Directors, Space Foundation
- John May, Partner, Space Sector Leader, PwC
4:30 pm: Reception
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Game Changers: AI & Space Track
Presented in Association with Novaspace
The Game Changers: AI & Space Track showcases cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence applications for space exploration and operations. Industry leaders, scientists, and innovators gather to discuss how AI is revolutionizing satellite technology, autonomous spacecraft, mission planning, data analysis, and space debris management. This track highlights collaborative efforts between space agencies and tech companies to leverage AI for deep space missions, planetary exploration, and improving Earth observation systems, offering attendees insights into the future of AI-driven space endeavors. Lunch is included for Game Changers: AI & Space Track registrants.
9:00 am: Opening Remarks
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- Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer, Novaspace
9:05 am: Welcome Remarks
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- Carissa Christensen, Board of Directors, Space Foundation
9:10 am: Fireside Chat: Entering the Age of Space-Based Power Computing
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- Moderator: Pacome Revillon, Chief Executive Officer, NovaSpace
- Dr. Debra Emmons, Chief Technology Officer, The Aerospace Corporation
9:25 am: Making Space Data Centers a Reality
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- Moderator: Carla Filotico, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Rob deMillo, Chief Executive Officer, Sophia Space
- Steve Eisele, Chief Executive Officer, Lonestar Data Holdings
- Salem El Nimri, Chief Technology Officer, AWS Aerospace & Satellite
- Dennis Gatens, President, LEOcloud, Voyager Technologies
- Philip Johnston, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Starcloud
10:10 am: Break
10:30 am: Toward a New Decade of Interoperability: Earth Observation Entering the Information Domain
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Dr. Brian Barritt, Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Aalyria
- Makoto Kobori, Senior Manager, Business Development, Space Compass
- Mack Koepke, Senior Vice President of Business Development, Loft Orbital
11:15 am: Edge Computing for Resilient Space Architectures
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- Moderator: Dara Panahy, Partner, Milbank
- Daniel Gizinski, President of Satellite & Space Segment, Comtech
- Dr. -Ing Onur Deniz, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, NeuralAgent
- Phil Frank, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rendezvous Robotics
- Karan Kunjur, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, K2 Space
- David Anderson, Chief Product Officer, Ramon.Space
- Michał Zachara, Chief Operating Officer, KP Labs
12:05 pm: Lunch
1:05 pm: Unlocking Lunar Cadence: From Ambitions to Missions
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- Maria Lily Shaw, Senior Consultant, Novaspace
1:15 pm: From Detection to Decision: Trusting AI Insights
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- Moderator: Maurizio Valesani, Manager, Novaspace
- Phil Carrai, President, Space, Training & Cybersecurity Division, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
- Francis Doumet, Chief Executive Officer, Metaspectral
- Richard Schgallis, Executive Vice President, Space, Safran Data Systems Inc.
- Kate van Dam, Head of Government, SkyFi
- Phil Carrai, President, Space, Training & Cybersecurity Division, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
1:55 pm: Fireside Chat: Computing Above the Clouds: In-Space GPUs for Real-Time Monitoring
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- Moderator: Pacôme Révillon, Chief Executive Officer, Novaspace
- Dr. May Casterline, Director, Solution Architecture, NVIDIA
- Dr. Kiruthika Devaraj, Vice President, Avionics & Spacecraft Technology, Planet
- Pacome Revillon, CEO, Novaspace
2:15 pm: Fireside Chat: From Code to Command: AI’s Role in Defense
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- Moderator: Zack Hester, Head of U.S. Office, Novaspace
- Devin Brande, Director, GEOINT Functional Management & Enterprise Operations, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
2:30 pm: Fireside Chat: From Sensor to Decision: AI in the Future of Space Warfare
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Col. Jon Strizzi, Director of Enterprise Integration, Space System Integration Office & Director of Analysis & Nuclear Systems, Space Systems Command
2:45 pm: AI Driven Change: Detection for Rapid Response
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- Moderator: Zack Hester, Head of U.S. Office, Novaspace
- Lyn Chassagne, Chief Marketing & Product Officer, BlackSky
- Luciano Giesso, Vice President, Space Systems, Satellogic
- Eric Jensen, Chief Executive Officer, ICEYE US
- Dr. Sanjay Parthasarathy, Director of Custody & Emerging Capabilities Cell, Space Development Agency (SDA)
3:30 pm: Closing Remarks
3:35 pm: Coffee & Networking
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