Agenda
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Opening Remarks
GovExec CEO, Tim Hartman, welcomes you to Beyond Earth: The View From Space.
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive OfficerGovExec
Enabling Safe Space Transportation
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space TransportationFAA
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-ChiefGovExec
Panel Discussion: The Next Generation of AI Enhanced Space Operations
Artificial intelligence has had a transformative impact on space missions. Data driven AI is advancing our understanding of weather patterns, ability to calculate flight patterns, and enhance the design and engineering of spacecraft. Join Govexec as we talk with leading industry voices about the cutting-edge AI applications that improve predictive capabilities and operational efficiency in space missions. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how industry is pioneering the next generation of AI-driven solutions that will improve the efficiency of future space operations.
Steve Samoranski
Director, Technical Strategy, Federal Defense & IntelligenceIBM
Dr. Christine Edwards
Principal Autonomy/AI Research Engineer and Associate FellowLockheed Martin
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive OfficerGovExec
Viewing the International SATCOM environment from a NATO perspective
The importance of communications for the military cannot be overstated. How does NATO leverage satellite communication capability from its members? What systems are currently in place and what is coming in the next five years? What does this same picture look like for possible NATO adversaries? Join us as we present our overview on this subject and provide Forecast International's military Space outlook for the next five years.
Carter Palmer
Lead Analyst Space SystemsForecast International
Go for Launch
Akash Vangani
Deputy Chief EngineerNASA
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-ChiefGovExec
Panel Discussion: From Complexity to Success: Improving Space Operations through Innovation
Space Missions are increasingly complex and risky with a high cost of failure. Therefore, managing risks and getting operations right is critically important for mission success in Space. Join GovExec as we talk with leading industry voices about how they are helping US space missions achieve success and manage risk through improved system security, testing, training, data driven modeling, and AI predictive analytics. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how industry is pioneering a more secure and reliable future for operations in Space.
Dan Wald
Principal/Director of Artificial IntelligenceBooz Allen
Dan Ourada
Vice President, Captures & Business DevelopmentAmentum
Constance Sayers
PresidentGovExec
Defense Operations in Space
Dr. John Plumb
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space PolicyDepartment of Defense
Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology EditorDefense One
Cocktails and Networking
Enjoy complimentary cocktails and networking as you take in sunset views of The Wharf.