Conference - June 9
(by invitation only)
Innovations in Space
Commercial companies and NASA are developing technologies to enable future scientific discovery and to benefit humanity.
Learn more about the global space economy, now estimated to eclipse nearly $1 trillion by 2040. This business-to-business conference aims to be a convening destination for the industry to connect, learn about the latest in space exploration and inspire attendees to design innovative business solutions. Featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, networking events and opportunities throughout the day.
As the 5th largest and most diverse city in the U.S., Houston is Space City, home to human space flight, the energy capital, and home to the largest medical center in the world. There is no better place to showcase how the space economy can and will benefit life here on earth.



Conference Schedule – Thursday, June 9
8:00 AM: Coffee reception & registration – Astronaut Gallery
9:00 AM: Opening Presentation – Space Center Theater
- William Harris & Vanessa Wyche Fireside Chat
10:15 AM: Breakout Session 1
- Mission Briefing Center: Venture Capital Opportunities (Moderator – Harvin Moore: Principal of Frontera Technology Ventures)
- Meagan Crawford – Co-founder, Venture Partner of Spacefund
- Andrew Chang – Managing Director of Corporate Development at United Airlines
- Kurt Shurer – Managing Partner at C5 Capital
- Andrew Bossert – Managing Partner at Space Advisory Group
- Space Center Theater: Global Collaborations to Return to the Moon (Moderator – David Alexander: Director at Rice Space Institute, Professor of Physics and Astronomy)
- Sean Fuller – International Partner Manager, Gateway, NASA Johnson Space Center
- Pending – European Space Agency
- Pending – MDA Space
- Pending – Lockheed Martin
11:30AM: Breakout Session 2
- Mission Briefing Center: Technology Transfer from Space (Moderator – Casey Curry: Senior Director for Strategic Communications and Philanthropy at alliantgroup)
- Gib Reynolds – Director of BizLAB at Baylor Research & Innovation Collaboration
- Mike Lewis – Chief Innovation Officer at Nanoracks
- James Hury – Deputy Director and Chief Innovation Officer at Baylor TRISH
- Pending – NASA Johnson Space Center (Douglas Terrier or Nick Skytland)
- Space Center Theater: Partnering with Academic Institutions (Moderator – Daniel Newmyer: VP of Education at SCH)
- Rob Ambrose – TESS Director for Space Robotics Initiatives at Texas A&M
- David Alexander – Director at Rice Space Institute, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University
- Raymond Curtice – Engineering Manager at Baylor Research & Innovation Collaboration
- Stephanie Murphy – Owner and Chairman at Aegis Aerospace
12:30 PM: Lunch Presentation
- Special Events Building: Space Safety and Cyber Security (Moderator – Dyan Gibbens)
- Pending – Space Force
- Pending – Space Force
- Pending – C5 Capital or Maxar
2:00 PM: Keynote Presentation
- Space Center Theater: Lunar Transportation (Moderator – William Harris)
- Howard Hu – Program Manager of Orion: NASA Johnson Space Center
- Jack Fischer – Intuitive Machines
- Franklin Chang-Diaz – Ad Astra
- Pending – NASA Johnson Space Center (Gateway)
- Debbie Korth - Orion
- Pending – Blue Origin
3:15 PM: Breakout Session 3
- Mission Briefing Center: Growing the STEM Workforce (Moderator – Daniel Newmyer)
- Dr. Janis Fowler – San Jacinto College
- Cyrus Shy – Intuitive Machines EDGE Graduate
- Pending – Greater Houston Partnership
- Pending – Houston Airport System/Space Port
- Space Center Theater: Lunar Industrialization Opportunities & Infrastructure Needs (Moderator – Dyan Gibbens)
- Elliot Carol – Lunar Resources
- Jack Fischer – Intuitive Machines
- Lara Kearney – NASA Johnson Space Center
- Eric Sunby – TerraSpace
4:30 PM: Closing Keynote Presentation
- Space Center Theater: Astronaut Panel (Moderator – Casey Curry)
- Pending – Inspiration 4 Astronaut
- Pending – Axiom 1 Astronaut
- Pending – NASA Astronaut
6:00 PM – 8PM: Reception & Private Concert
- Space Center Houston Main Plaza
- Featuring Katy Toupin
Conference Schedule – Thursday, June 9
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
Breakout Session 1
Venture Capital Opportunities - Mission Briefing Center
Global Collaborations to Return to the Moon - Space Center Theater
11:30 AM
Breakout Session 2
Technology Transfer from Space - Mission Briefing Center
Partnering with Academic Institutions - Space Center Theater
12:30 PM
Lunch Presentation
Space Safety and Cyber Security Presentation (Lunch served) - Special Events Building
2:00 PM
Keynote Presentation
Lunar Transportation - Space Center Theater
3:15 PM
Breakout Session 3
Growing the STEM Workforce - Mission Briefing Center
Lunar Industrialization Opportunities & Infrastructure Needs - Space Center Theater
4:30 PM
Closing Keynote Presentation
Astronaut Panel - Space Center Theater
6:00 PM - 8 PM
Reception & Private Concert
Katy Toupin - Space Center Houston Main Plaza
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