Agenda
We are pleased to share a well-rounded speaker and panel lineup that covers a wide variety of topics. From Low Earth Orbit to regional investments and everything in between, we look forward to sharing these conversations with you! Check out the full agenda below.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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6:00PM – 8:00PM
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Speaker Dinner at Grand Concourse in Station Square |
Thursday, June 1, 2023
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9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall
Explore regional space ecosystem participants and learn more about how they contribute to the industry. Interested in becoming an Exhibitor? Check out our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities here.
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9:15 AM – 9:30 AM
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Welcoming Remarks
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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Morning Keynote
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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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. |
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11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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Networking & Refreshments Break
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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
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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. |
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
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Lunch Keynote Speaker
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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
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Workshop: Leveraging Regional Investments Join industry leaders in identifying pathways to maximizing the impact of regional investments in the space and space-adjacent industries. |
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3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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Networking & Refreshments Break
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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
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Commercial Low Earth Orbit 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. |
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5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Networking Reception at Carnegie Science Center 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.
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Friday, June 2, 2023
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Exhibit Hall
Explore regional space ecosystem participants and learn more about how they contribute to the industry. Interested in becoming an Exhibitor? Check out our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities here.
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8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
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Research and Development Academic Breakfast & Networking* Enjoy breakfast and networking with R&D academic participants from across the region. *Note this session is an additional cost to general registration. |
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8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
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Research and Development Academic Strategy Session* |
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10:00 AM – 10:15 AM
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Welcoming Remarks
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10:15 AM – 10:45 AM
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Morning Keynote
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10:45 AM – 11:00 AM
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Networking & Refreshments Break
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Technology Translation |
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
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Lunch Speaker
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1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
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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. |
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2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
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Closing Remarks
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3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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Closing Celebration at Moonshot Museum
Hosted at the Moonshot Museum in partner with AFWERX Pittsburgh. Come celebrate all that this region has to offer and explore Pennsylvania’s first space museum with other space ecosystem participants and thought leaders.
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2023 SPEAKERS
Congressman Matthew Cartwright
United States Representative
James Reuter
NASA Space Technology Associate Administrator
Pam Melroy
Deputy Administrator of NASA
Michael Roberts
ISS National Lab
Jonathan Volk
Sierra Space