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Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor DayInnovation Challenge Awards Ceremony & Investor Day
May 29, 2025 | Alloy 26, Nova Place
Join us on Thursday, May 29 at Alloy 26 in Nova Place for an afternoon focused on recognizing innovation and exploring investment opportunities at the Innovation Challenge Awards Ceremony and Investor Day. This event will highlight key advancements in the aerospace sector and provide valuable insights into investment trends shaping the future of space industry growth.
Attendance is FREE, but registration is required.
Agenda
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12:30 – 1:00 PM
Alloy 26 Lobby, Nova Place
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Registration & Check-In
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1:00 – 5:00 PM
Alloy 26 Auditorium, Nova Place
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General Session & Awards Presentation
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1:00 – 1:30 PM
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Remarks: Keystone Space Welcome
Zoë Karabinus, Program Director Keystone Space Collaborative |
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1:30 – 2:30 PM
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Fireside Chat: Regional Workforce & Economic Opportunities through Tri-State Innovation Models Justine Kasznica, Founder & Board Chair, Keystone Space Collaborative Cynthia Bouthot, President, Space Commerce Matters |
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2:30 – 3:00 PM
Alloy 26 Lobby, Nova Place |
Networking Break |
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3:00 – 4:00 PM
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Panel: Regional Aerospace Investment Trends
(moderator) Justine Kasznica, Founder & Board Chair, Keystone Space Collaborative
Manwei Chan, Director of International and Science Development, Voyager Technologies Ilana Diamond, Managing Partner, 412 Venture Fund Zach Malone, Partner, Magarac Venture Partners Christopher MacPherson, Go To Market, Lovelace AI
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4:00 – 5:00 PM
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Awards Presentation & Insights with Challenge Awardees
(moderator) Ven Raju, President & CEO, Innovation Works
David Niedzwiecki, Senior Scientist, Goeppert LLC Jacob Scoccimerra, Founder, Monolith Space Mitchell Fogelson, Founder & CEO, Beyond Reach Labs Kyle Guinness, CEO & Co-Founder, Revitalize Eye Care Rich West, Director of Marketing and Digital, The Kurt J Lesker Company |
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5:00 – 6:30 PM
Federal Galley, Nova Place
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Networking Happy Hour |