Track: Meal Event
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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 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: Meghan Allen
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Corporate Host
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Thomas Dorame
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Corporate Host
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: CAPT Frank Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.)
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
7:15 am - 8:30 am
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Thomas Dorame
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Corporate Host
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Peter Trainer
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
Location: Broadmoor Main: Ballroom
International Space Collaboration Luncheon
This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.
Master of Ceremonies: Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund
Moderator: Karen Feldstein
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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 Department of the Air Force, industry giants, and groundbreaking startups at the forefront of innovation – both in technology and organizational culture. 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.
Master of Ceremonies: Melanie Stricklan, Space Workforce 2030
Moderator: Lauren Barnes, L3Harris Technologies
Separate Registration or Purchase Required
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Track: Meal Event, Symposium Program
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.
Master of Ceremonies: Richard B. Cooper
Separate Registration or Purchase Required