Speaker Photo Op on Mt. Washington (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Speaker Dinner Reception (Invitation Only)
Sponsored by Pittsburgh Regional Alliance

Government Investments in Regional Space
Learn more about how administrations across OH, PA, and WV are committed to driving regional space and space-adjacent programming, funding, and awareness to the region.

Moderator:
Representative Adam Holmes, Ohio’s 97th District

Panelists:
Rick Siger, Secretary, PA Department of Community and Economic Development
Mark Bartman, Maj Gen (Ret.), USAF, VP for Advanced Programs, Parallax Advanced Research 
Mitch Carmichael, Secretary, WV Department of Economic Development

NASA and DOD Regional Amplification
NASA and Department of Defense participants will share more about their regional programming and how maximizing the reach of existing programs can drive public investments into the regional space industry.

Moderator:
Representative Matthew Cartwright, Pennsylvania’s 8th District

Panelists:
James Reuter, Associate Administrator, NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
Phil Hahn, Deputy Director, AFWERX
Dr. James Kenyon, Director, NASA Glenn Research Center
Sean Frisbee, President, Vertx Partners 

Workshop: Leveraging Regional Investments
Join industry leaders in identifying pathways to maximizing the impact of regional investments in the space and space-adjacent industries.

Component Manufacturing & Mission Assurance:
Mark Straszheim, Regional Director and Advanced Materials Lead, Cumberland Additive
Matthew Grubb, Senior Systems Engineer, TMC Technologies
Kenneth Costello, Engineering Services Group Lead, NASA Katherine Johnson IV&V Facility

Infrastructure, Power, & Communications:
Michael Anness, Director of Fuel Innovation, Westinghouse
Brian Barritt, Chief Technology Officer, Aalyria
Mike Provenzano, Director of Lunar Surface Systems, Astrobotic

LEO, Cis-Lunar, & Lunar:
Clive Neal, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences, University of Notre Dame
Dan Hendrickson, Vice President of Business Development, Astrobotic
Dr. John Horack, Professor and Neil Armstrong Chair in Aerospace Policy, The Ohio State University

Commercial Low Earth Orbit
Sponsored by Voyager Space
Join industry experts as they discuss how the future of LEO commercialization lends itself to the strengths of the region and the potential of space for broader applications.

Moderator:
Dr. Jonathan Volk, Senior Manager of In-Space Manufacturing and Advanced Materials, Sierra Space

Panelists:
Dr. Michael Roberts, Chief Science Officer, ISS National Lab
Dr. Tara Ruttley, Chief Scientist, Orbital Reef, Blue Origin
Vanya Buvac, Chief Business Officer, Goeppert
Ethan Haase, Vice President of Business Development & Capture, Voyager Space

Networking Reception at Carnegie Science Center
Sponsored by Babst Calland
All attendees are encouraged to enjoy the inclusive evening Networking Reception at Carnegie Science Center. Participants will enjoy exploring the new Mars: The Next Giant Leap exhibit with light hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and engaging conversation with regional space ecosystem participants.

Speakers:
Zoë Karabinus, Program Director, Keystone Space Collaborative
Dr. Steven Knapp, President and CEO, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh

Continental Breakfast

All Attendees Welcome

Workforce Development
Join this star-studded panel as they discuss how to address and respond to workforce development needs to support and engage a more successful regional workforce.

Moderator:
Jason Kessler, Program Executive, NASA SBIR/STTR

Panelists:
Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair, Appalachian Regional Commission
Dr. Howard Greene, Director, K-12 Education Outreach, The Ohio State University
Dr. Quintin Bullock, President, Community College of Allegheny County
Scott Rotruck, Vice President of External Relations, Vertx Partners
Christopher Allen, Chief Operating Officer, Nova Space Inc.

Moderator:
Robert Cunningham, Vice Chancellor for Research Infrastructure, University of Pittsburgh

Panelists:
Daniel Lockney, Program Executive, Technology Transfer, NASA
Theresa Mayer, Vice President for Research, Carnegie Mellon University
Cheryl Turnbull, Senior Director, Keenan Center for Entrepreneurship, The Ohio State University
Brian Joseph, President and CEO, Touchstone Research Laboratory