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, Space Foundation

Featured Speaker:

• Gen. Lester Lyles, USAF (Ret.)

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Speaker

Thomas Dorame

Gen. Lester Lyles, USAF (Ret.)

Corporate Host

Jay Icard

Co-Sponsor

Returning to the Symposium agenda, 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: 

• The Honorable Bob Walker, Moon Walker Associates

Featured Speaker: 

• Lt. Gen. Micheal Guetlein, USSF

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Speaker

Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein, USSF

The Honorable Robert Walker

Corporate Host

Dr. David Kaufman

Co-Sponsor

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.

Master of Ceremonies:

• CAPT Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.)

Featured Speaker:

• MGySGT Scott H. Stalker, USMC

Corporate membership is an investment in the future of our industry, the returns are endless. Learn more about Corporate Membership (external link).

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Speaker

CAPT Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., USN (Ret.)

MGySgt Scott H. Stalker, USMC

Corporate Host

David Broadbent

Co-Sponsor

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.

Featured Speaker:

• Maj. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, USAF

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Speaker

Maj. Gen. Shawn N. Bratton, USSF

Corporate Host

Greg Wyler

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, BAE Systems

Featured Speaker:

• Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, USSF

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Speaker

Lt. Gen. John E. Shaw, USSF

Peter Trainer

Corporate Host

Maria Demaree

Co-Sponsor

Master of Ceremonies:

• Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, COSPAR

Featured Speaker: 

• The Honorable Don Graves, United States Department of Commerce
• Yasuyuki Kasai, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Japan 
• Chirag Parikh, National Space Council

This luncheon focuses on the critical global relationships in the exploration and development of Space.  

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Speaker

Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund

The Honorable Don Graves

Yasuyuki Kasai

Chirag Parikh

Corporate Host

Jacqueline “Jackie” Schmoll

Co-Sponsor

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.

Master of Ceremonies:

• Shelli Brunswick, Space Foundation 

Corporate Host: 

• Praveen Kurian, L3Harris Technologies

Moderator: 

• Stacey Casella, L3Harris Technologies

Panelists:

• Allison Areias, UNOOSA
• Karen Cox, Maxar Technologies
• Dr. Diane Howard, National Space Council
• Tara Solorzano, L3Harris Technologies
• Casey Swails, NASA

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Speaker

Allison Areias

Shelli Brunswick

Stacey Casella

Karen Cox

Dr. Diane Howard

Tara Solorzano

Casey Swails

Corporate Host

Praveen Kurian

Co-Sponsor

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 38th Space Symposium.

Master of Ceremonies:

• Richard B. Cooper, Space Foundation

Featured Speaker:

• Vanessa Wyche, NASA’s Johnson Space Center

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Speaker

Vanessa Wyche

Richard B. Cooper

Corporate Host

Ted Colbert

Co-Sponsor