SPACE SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

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.

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Thomas Dorame

Featured Speaker: 

• The Honorable Michael Rogers

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Speaker

Thomas Dorame

The Honorable Michael Rogers

Corporate Host

Brig. Gen. Pete F. Hoene, USAF (Ret.)

Co-Sponsor

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.

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Peter Trainer

Featured Speaker: 

• LTG James Dickinson, USA

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Speaker

LTG James H. Dickinson, USA

Peter Trainer

Corporate Host

Robert Strain

Co-Sponsor

This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.  Discussion by a distinguished panel of Space Agency leaders from around the world.

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Steve Eisenhart

Moderator: 

• Sylvain Laporte

Panelists:

• Dr. Eng. Mohammad Nasser Al Ahbabi
• Megan Clark
• Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund
• Graham Turnock

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Speaker

Dr. Eng. Mohammad Nasser Al Ahbabi

Dr. Megan Clark

Prof. Dr. Pascale Ehrenfreund

Steve Eisenhart

Sylvain Laporte

Dr. Graham Turnock

Corporate Host

Dr. Janet Kavandi

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 voluntary efforts are essential to the success of the 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 (external link).

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Jeffrey Grant

Featured Speaker: 

• The Honorable Barbara M. Barrett

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Speaker

The Honorable Barbara M. Barrett

Jeffrey Grant

Corporate Host

Roy Azevedo

Co-Sponsor

The Space Technology Hall of Fame® honors those who transform technology originally developed for space exploration into products that help improve the quality of life here on Earth at a special luncheon held during the Space Symposium.

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Richard B. Cooper

Featured Presenter: 

• John de Lancie
• Dr. Erin Macdonald

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Speaker

Richard B. Cooper

John de Lancie

Dr. Erin Macdonald

Co-Sponsor

The Space Foundation invites the public, both men and women, to purchase tickets for the annual Women’s Global Gathering, an inspirational and memorable program and luncheon. Participants will hear from accomplished senior leaders as they share their insights on the important role of women in the exploration of space. This event also provides a great networking opportunity and is open to both men and women and Space Symposium registrants and participants.

Panel: Sensoria 6 HI-SEAS Mars Mission Crew

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Shelli Brunswick

Moderator: 

• TBA

Panelists:

• Dr. Adriana Blachowicz
• Erin Bonilla
• 2nd Lt. Makiah Eustace, USAF
• J.J. Hastings
• Maraia Hoffman
• Dr. Sian Proctor

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Speaker

Dr. Adriana Blachowicz

Erin Bonilla

Shelli Brunswick

2nd Lt. Makiah Eustice, USAF

J.J. Hastings

Maraia Hoffman

Dr. Sian Proctor

Co-Sponsor

The culminating event of the annual Space Symposium, the Space Foundation Awards Dinner provides the opportunity to highlight outstanding achievements in the space community.  Join us as we recognize and celebrate recipients of the Space Achievement Award, the Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Award and the John L. “Jack” Swigert, Jr., Award for Space Exploration.  

Master of Ceremonies: 

• Thomas E. Zelibor

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Speaker

Thomas E. Zelibor

Corporate Host

Leanne Caret

Co-Sponsor