The Ultimate High Ground: The Role of Space in National Security
We've taken over the South Congress Hotel for the day to delve into the critical importance of space technology in shaping global security dynamics, highlighting how nations not only advance their own space capabilities but leverage commercial technologies for defense and strategic advantage.
The panels will run from 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Afterwards, we will be hosting a cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and beverages.
12:00PM Check-In
1:00PM Opening Remarks
1:10PM Rapid, Resilient, Ready: The Need for Missile Warning and Tracking
Jason Kim, CEO, Millennium Space Systems
Masao Dahlgren, Fellow, Missile Defense Project, CSIS
Col. Heather Bogstie, Senior Materiel Leader, Resilient Missile Warning, Tracking, Defense, SSC
1:55PM Funding Defense Innovation
Erik Kriessman, Partner, Altimeter Capital
David Rothzeid, Vice President, Shield Capital
Chris Morales, Principal, Point72 Ventures
2:35PM Break
3:05PM Critical Tech for Great Power Competition
Moderator: Kim Crider, Ret. Maj. General, USSF
Damon Feltman, Chief of Space Data Transport, Space Development Agency
David Eccles, Principal Dir. for Commercial Space Under Sec. of Defense for Research & Engineering
3:50PM From Ground to Orbit: Building the Backbone of Space Security
Moderator: Aria Alamalhodaei, Space Reporter, TechCrunch
Bill Weber, CEO, Firefly Aerospace
Topher Haddad, CEO, Albedo
Gabe Dominocielo, Co-Founder, Umbra
Shey Sabripour, CEO, CesiumAstro
4:35PM Break
5:05PM A Fireside Chat
Moderator: Mo Islam, Payload
The Honorable Dan Goldin, Former Administrator of NASA
5:55PM Closing Remarks
6:00PM - 9:00PM Cocktail Party!
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Millennium Space Systems
Supporting Sponsors
Orrick
Prewitt Ridge
Teague