Beyond Earth: The View from Space - Agenda
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3:00 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Registration

45 minutes

Pick up your name badge and network with your peers. 

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3:45 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Opening Remarks

5 minutes

GovExec CEO, Tim Hartman, welcomes you to Beyond Earth: The View From Space.

Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec

GovExec CEO, Tim Hartman, welcomes you to Beyond Earth: The View From Space.

Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec
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3:50 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Enabling Safe Space Transportation

20 minutes
Kelvin Coleman
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation
FAA
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
Kelvin Coleman
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation
FAA
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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4:10 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Panel Discussion: The Next Generation of AI Enhanced Space Operations

25 minutes

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
Steve Samoranski
Director, Technical Strategy, Federal Defense & Intelligence
IBM
Dr. Christine Edwards
Dr. Christine Edwards
Principal Autonomy/AI Research Engineer and Associate Fellow
Lockheed Martin
Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec

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
Steve Samoranski
Director, Technical Strategy, Federal Defense & Intelligence
IBM
Dr. Christine Edwards
Dr. Christine Edwards
Principal Autonomy/AI Research Engineer and Associate Fellow
Lockheed Martin
Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec
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4:35 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Viewing the International SATCOM environment from a NATO perspective

15 minutes

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
Carter Palmer
Lead Analyst Space Systems
Forecast International

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
Carter Palmer
Lead Analyst Space Systems
Forecast International
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4:50 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Go for Launch

20 minutes
Akash Vangani
Akash Vangani
Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
Akash Vangani
Akash Vangani
Deputy Chief Engineer
NASA
Frank Konkel
Frank Konkel
Editor-in-Chief
GovExec
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5:10 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Panel Discussion: From Complexity to Success: Improving Space Operations through Innovation

25 minutes

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
Dan Wald
Principal/Director of Artificial Intelligence
Booz Allen
Dan Ourada
Dan Ourada
Vice President, Captures & Business Development
Amentum
Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec

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
Dan Wald
Principal/Director of Artificial Intelligence
Booz Allen
Dan Ourada
Dan Ourada
Vice President, Captures & Business Development
Amentum
Constance Sayers
Constance Sayers
President
GovExec
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5:35 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Defense Operations in Space

20 minutes
Dr. John Plumb
Dr. John Plumb
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy
Department of Defense
Patrick Tucker
Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
Defense One
Dr. John Plumb
Dr. John Plumb
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy
Department of Defense
Patrick Tucker
Patrick Tucker
Science & Technology Editor
Defense One
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5:55 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Closing Remarks

5 minutes
Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec
Tim Hartman
Tim Hartman
Chief Executive Officer
GovExec
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6:00 PM EDT Wednesday, August 28

Cocktails and Networking

1 hour

Enjoy complimentary cocktails and networking as you take in sunset views of The Wharf.

Enjoy complimentary cocktails and networking as you take in sunset views of The Wharf.

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