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Monday, April 7, 2025
Space Law and Regulation Track
Presented in Association with the International Institute of Space Law (IISL) and Greenberg Traurig
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.
9:30 am – Welcome remarks
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- Skip Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Prof. Dr. Kai-Uwe Schrogl, President, International Institute of Space Law (IISL)
9:40 am – Regulatory Update and Importance to Space Companies
9:40 am – Introduction by Moderator
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- Audrey Schaffer, Vice President, Strategy & Policy, Slingshot Aerospace
9:50 am – FAA
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- Caryn Schenewerk, President, CS Consulting
10:10 am – NOAA Office of Space Commerce
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- Gabriel Swiney; Director of Policy, Advocacy, and International Division, NOAA
10:25 am – FCC
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- Cat Kuersten, Senior Corporate Counsel, Project Kuiper
10:40 am – Export Control
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- Krystle Caponio, Advisor & Founding Team Member, Vast
11:00 am – Q&A of regulatory speakers
11:30 am Keynote
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- Jay Schwarz, Chief, FCC Space Bureau
12:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 pm – Panel on AI Issues Relating to the Space Industry
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- Moderator: Quincy Stott, General Counsel, Maxar Space
- Maj. Gen. Kim Crider, USAF (Ret.), Founding Partner, Elara Nova
- Matt Linton, General Counsel, True Anomaly
- Tuana Yazici, Chair, IISL Working Group on Legal Aspects of AI in Space
1:50 pm – Panel on Lunar Activities
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- Moderator: TBA
- Ananda Martin, General Counsel, ispace technologies U.S., inc.
- Trent Martin, SVP, Space Systems, Intuitive Machines
- David Wheeler, General Counsel, Firefly
2:30 pm – General Counsel Forum
2:30 pm – Foreign General Counsels: Managing Risk in an Uncertain World
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- Moderator: Richard DalBello, Principal, RDB Space
- Vittorio Colella-Albino, General Counsel, Telespazio
- Kaoru Kodama, General Counsel, Astroscale Holdings (Japan)
- Nate O’Konek, General Counsel, Neo Space Group
3:10 pm – National Security & Commercial Space
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- Moderator: Tom Ayres, General Counsel, Starlab
- Dennis Burnett, Executive VP & General Counsel, Hawkeye 360
- Kelly Garehime, VP, General Counsel, Chief Ethics Officer, and Corporate Secretary, Sierra Space
- Robin Ricketts, VP & General Counsel, Lockheed Martin Space
4:00 pm – General Counsel Panel
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- Moderator: Skip Smith, Chair, Space & Satellite Industry Group, Greenberg Traurig
- Aaron Futch, Executive VP, General Counsel and Secretary, Redwire Space
- David Goodwin, Acting General Counsel, Vast Space
- Andrew Johnson, Chief Legal Officer, AST SpaceMobile
- Janna Lewis, SVP Policy & General Counsel, Astroscale U.S.
5:00 pm – Reception hosted by Greenberg Traurig & HawkEye360
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Space Science Track
Presented in Association with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
The Space Science 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 Track registrants.
10:00 am – Welcome
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- Dipak Srinivasan, Space Exploration Sector’s Formulation & Strategic Engagements Program Area Manager, JHUAPL
10:05 am – Importance of Space Science
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- Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL
10:25 am – Earth Science & Environmental Security
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- Moderator: Dr. Marisa Hughes, Assistant Program Manager, Human and Machine Intelligence, JHUAPL
- James Graf, Director for Earth Science and Technology, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
11:10 am – Diving into the Helio Decadal Survey
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- Moderator: Dr. Jim Kinnison, Advanced Concepts and Mission Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Dr. Robyn Millan, Professor, Dartmouth College
- Dr. Joseph Westlake, Heliophysics Division Director, NASA
11:55 am – Lunch
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- Co-Sponsor: VAST
- Corporate Host: Max Haot, Chief Executive Officer, VAST
- Co-Sponsor: VAST
1:00 pm – Welcome Back from Lunch
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- Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Board Member, Space Foundation Board of Directors
1:05 pm – Astrobiology
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- Dr. David Grinspoon, Senior Scientist for Astrobiology Strategy, NASA
1:40 pm – Habitable Worlds Science & Technology
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- Moderator: Dr. Jason Kalirai, Mission Area Executive, Space Formulation, JHUAPL
- Dr. Giada Arney, Research Space Scientist, NASA
- Lee Feinberg, Habitable Worlds Observatory Principal Architect, NASA
2:15 pm – Moons of the Giants
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- Moderator: Michael Amato, Manager, Lead Engineer, New Business Developer- Planetary Exploration Line of Business, NASA
- Richard Cartwright, Senior Professional Staff, JHUAPL
- Dr. Alfonso Davila, Research Scientist, NASA
- Dr. Sam Howell, Project Staff Scientist, Europa Clipper Mission, NASA JPL
- Tim Linn, Advanced Programs Sr. Manager, Commercial Civil Space – Science Exploration, Lockheed Martin
3:00 pm – Networking Break
3:30 pm – Lunar Science & Exploration
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- Moderator: Alicia Carey, Civil Space Formulation Manager, JHUAPL
- Dr. Ben Bussey, Chief Scientist, Intuitive Machines
- Dr. Lori Glaze, Deputy Associate Administrator, ESDMD, NASA
4:15 pm – One-on-One with the NASA Science AA
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- Steven Arnold, Deputy Mission Area Executive for Civil Space, JHUAPL
- Dr. Nicola Fox, Associate Administrator SMD, NASA
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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
New Frontiers Track
*Best suited for new company entrants and emerging nations
In an era marked by unprecedented innovation, the future of space is dynamic and evolving. From cislunar considerations to Space-to-Earth capabilities, the growing wave of technology, new entrants, and emerging nations is reshaping the landscape and influencing market dynamics, investment trends, and business strategies. This track will discuss considerations for thriving in an increasingly crowded market and how to align efforts to capitalize on these developments. Topics will help equip attendees with actionable insights to navigate the next phase of the space industry, fostering the strategies that will shape the future of space commercialization. Lunch is included for New Frontiers Track registrants.
Registrants will have access to the Innovate Space: Supplier Showcase.
10:00 am – Opening Remarks
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- Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
10:15 am – Fireside Chat: New Entrants – Countries
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- Moderator: Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
- Robyn Henderson, Acting Head, New Zealand Space Agency
10:40 am – Fireside Chat: New Entrants – Capabilities
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- Moderator: Kevin O’Connell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Space Economy Rising, LLC
- Alexandra Coultrup, Director, LEO Business & Policy, Starfish Space
- Col. Jonathan Whitaker, Chief of Staff, Combined Forces Space Component Command, NATO
11:00 am – Panel: Investing/ Funding Finance
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- Moderator – Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Pablo Cuervo, Managing Partner, VenQuest Group
- Arthur Grijalva, Director, SpaceWERX
- Jay Kim, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Boryung
- Dr. Jean-Francois Morizur, Co-Founder & CEO, Cailabs
- Eric Ponzio, Investment Banking, Structured Products Origination, J.P. Morgan
12:00 pm – Lunch
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- Co-Sponsor: ARA
- Corporate Host: Jim Kainz, Director, Business Development, ARA
- Co-Sponsor: ARA
1:00 pm – Keynote – Strategic Considerations for Long Term Growth
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- Ron Birk, Principal Director of the Space Enterprise Evolution Directorate, The Aerospace Corporation
1:45 pm – Table Breakout (Audience Included Topical Discussions)
3:15 pm – Outbrief & Wrap Up
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- Kelli Kedis Ogborn, VP – Space Commerce & Entrepreneurship, Space Foundation
- Dr. Soichi Noguchi, Former Astronaut, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
4:00 pm – Networking
4:45 pm – Closing
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Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Game Changers: AI & Space Track
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, CEO, Novaspace
9:05 am – Welcome Remarks
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- Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund, Board Member, Space Foundation
9:10 am – Fireside Chat: What is AI in Space?
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
9:25 am – Panel: Unlocking Full EO Potential with AI-powered Solutions
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- Moderator: Jason Rainbow, Senior Staff Writer, SpaceNews
- Johan Åman, CEO, Unibap
- Balan Ayyar, CEO & Founder, Percipient.ai
- Lyn Chassagne, Senior Vice President, Go to Market, BlackSky
- Shashank Narayan, CTO, Ansys Government Initiatives
- Robbie Schingler, Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder, Planet
10:10 am – Coffee & Networking time
10:30 am – Panel: Artificial Intelligence in SSA: Revolutionizing Space Monitoring
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- Moderator: Dara Panahy, Partner, Milbank
- Tony Frazier, CEO, Leolabs
- Stefan Frey, CEO, Vyoma
- Dr. Chiara Manfletti, CEO, Neuraspace
- Melissa Quinn, Managing Director, Slingshot Aerospace
- Lt. Col. A. Walter Shedroff, Chief, Combat Operations & Senior IMA to the Director at The National Space Defense Center/Delta 15, U.S. Air Force
11:30 am – Panel: Optimizing the Skies: Innovations in Constellation Management
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- Moderator: Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace
- Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, USAF (Ret.), Director of Aerospace & Satellite Solutions, AWS
- Guy de Carufel, CEO, Cognitive Space
- Robbie Robertson, CEO, Sedaro
- Guillaume Tanier, CEO & Co-founder, Leanspace
- Christoper Taylor, CEO, Aalyria
- Paula Trimble, Policy Director, Space Development Agency
12:15 pm – Lunch
1:15 pm – Panel: Enhancing Space Communication and Operations on the Ground
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- Moderator: Pacôme Révillon, CEO, Novaspace
- Phil Carrai, President Space Training & Cyber Division, Kratos
- Don Claussen, CEO, ST Engineering iDirect
- Ron Faith, CEO, RBC Signals
- Pier Michele Roviera, President, Space Solutions, Safran Defense & Space Inc.
- Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys
2:00 pm – Fireside Chat: Seeing Double: The Future of Digital Twins
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- Moderator: Carla Filotico, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Peter Wilczynski, Chief Product Officer, Maxar Intelligence
2:15 pm – Panel: Made by AI: Innovation in Satellite Manufacturing
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- Moderator: Rainer Horn, Partner & Managing Director, Novaspace
- Lorenzo Feruglio, CEO, AIKO
- David Kervin, CEO & Co-Founder, Proteus Space
- Aitor Moríñigo Muñoz, CEO, Satlantis US
- Al Tadros, CTO, Redwire
2:45 pm – Coffee & Networking time
3:05 pm – Panel: From Earth to the Moon: AI’s Impact on Space Exploration
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- Moderator: Natalia Larrea Brito, US Director, Novaspace
- Grant Anderson, CEO & President, Paragon
- Rolf Densing, Director of Operations, European Space Agency
- Dr. Michele Faragalli, CTO, Mission Control
- Neeraj Gupta, Chief Innovation Officer, Voyager Technologies
4:05 pm – Fireside Chat: AI-Powered defense: balancing technology and trust
4:20 pm – Panel: Beyond Our Planet: Harnessing AI for the future of Space Health
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- Moderator: Dr. Kris Lehnhardt, Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine & Director of Space Medicine, UTHealth Houston
- Dr. Anke Pagels-Kerp, Divisional Board Member Space, DLR
- Dr. Shawna Pandya, Astronaut; Chief Instructor, Space Medicine & Extreme Environments; Director, Space Medicine Group, International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)
- Dr. Erika Wagner, US Business Development Lead, The Exploration Company
4:50 pm – Closing Remarks
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