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Space Valley Discovery Agenda

Discovery Experience 1: Our Future in Space Valley

For stakeholders located in Space Valley

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH

8:30-9:00 AM     Check-in & Networking

9:00-10:00 AM     Welcome to Space Valley: Setting the Stage

10:00-11:00 AM     Panel: Space Economy: The Big Picture. A Government Perspective

  • Charlene Jacka, Chief Engineer, SpaceWERX

  • Scott Maethner, Deputy Director, AFRL Space Warfare Directorate

  • Gabe Mounce, Space Force

  • Candice Siebenthal, Commercialization Manager, Los Alamos National Labs 

  • Walt Ugalde, Lead, NASA Technology Commercialization Expansion

11:00-12:00 PM     Panel: Why Space Valley? An Industry Perspective

  • Dr. Amin Maghareh, Technical Advisor, Verus Research

  • Mason Martinez, Director of Operations, AeroVironment

  • Dale Parkes, Chief Technology Officer, Mantis

12:00-1:30 PM      Lunch Provided

1:30-2:30 PM      Panel: How Space Valley Universities are Taking the Lead

  • Dr. Lique Coolen, Vice President for Research, New Mexico Tech

  • Dr. Dave Hanson, Associate Vice President For Research, New Mexico State University

  • Patricia Knighten, Director of Innovation Commercialization, NMSU Arrowhead Center

  • Col. Joseph Roth, Assoc. VP of National Security Programs, University of Texas-El Paso

2:30-3:30 PM      Panel: What Can We Learn from Other Space Regions?

3:30-5:30 PM      Space Valley Ecosystem Reception

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH

9:00-10:00 AM     Panel: Lessons Learned from Space Commissions

  • Brett Meecum, Chairman, Arizona Space Commission

  • Brad Morrison, Board of Directors, Texas Space Commission

  • Day Hochman-Vigil, State Representative, NM District 15

10:00-11:00 AM     Space Valley Coalition Workshops

11:00-12:00 PM     Group Session: Regional Strategy Development

12:00-1:00 PM     Lunch Provided

1:00-2:30 PM     Group Session: Regional Funding Strategies

2:30-3:30 PM     Group Session: Build Your Space Valley Roadmap

3:30-4:30 PM     Presentation: Regional Space Valley Plan

4:30-5:00 PM     Space Valley Coalition Ambassadors Ceremony

Discovery Experience 2: Your Future in Space Valley

For companies and organizations looking to establish or expand their Space Valley presence

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH

8:00-8:45 AM     Check-in & Networking

8:45-9:00 AM     Welcome

9:00-9:30 AM     An Introduction to Space Valley

9:30-10:30 AM     Panel: Key Assets & Government Opportunities in Space Valley

  • Charlene Jacka, Chief Engineer, SpaceWERX

  • Dr. Michael Jackson, President, New Mexico Tech University

  • Gabe Mounce, Space Force

10:30-11:30 AM     Panel: The Many Partnership Opportunities in Space Valley

  • Michael Martinez, Asst. VP for Regional Innovation & Partnerships, University of Texas- El Paso

  • Francisco Pallares, Business Development Officer, Spaceport America

  • Randy Trask, CEO, Q Station

  • John Waller, Program Manager, NMSU Arrowhead Center

  • Haoying Wang, Assoc. Professor of Management, New Mexico Tech University

11:30-1:00 PM     Lunch Provided

1:00-2:00 PM     Why Space Valley is the Place for Global Innovators

2:00-4:30 PM     Workshop: U.S. Regulatory & Compliance Foundations

4:30-8:00 PM     Hyperspace Challenge: Space-Tech Capital & Capability Exchange

This is a separate, free event. For more details and to register, click here. 

4:30 PM     Networking Happy Hour

5:15 PM     Welcome & Hyperspace Updates

5:30 PM     Company Showcase: X-Bow Systems

6:00 PM     Space-Tech Ecosystem Exchange

7:00 PM     Closing Remarks & Final Networking             

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST

8:00-9:00 AM     Check-in & Networking

9:00-10:00 AM     Panel: Private Equity Supporting Growth in Space Valley

  • Yasine Armstrong, President, New Mexico Angels

  • Jon Clark, State Investment Officer, New Mexico State Investment Council

  • Amanda Giannini, Fund Manager, Ingenuity Venture Fund

  • Steve Weinstein,  Chairman, Roadrunner Venture Studios

10:00-11:00 AM     Panel: What Does Each Region of Space Valley Have to Offer You?

  • Anthony Aldaz, VP of Business Development, New Mexico Partnership

  • Robert Beletic, Aerospace & Defense Manager, Colorado Office of Economic Development

  • Sara Harris, Executive Director, Midland Development Corporation

  • Natalie Littlefield, Senior Vice President, The Borderplex Alliance

  • Nora Myers-Sackett, Director of Technology & Innovation, New Mexico Economic Development

11:00-12:30 AM     Group Session: What Do You Need from Space Valley to Succeed?

12:30-2:00 PM     Lunch Provided

2:00-3:00 PM     Panel: Know What Your Government Customer Wants

A facilitated activity designed to match your needs with opportunities and connections

3:00-4:00 PM     Group Session: Needs & Leads 

6:00-8:00 PM     Rendezvous Italy International Space Accelerator Showcase & Reception

Join us as the European companies from Q Station's first international accelerator take the stage to pitch their technologies.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND

9:00-1:00 PM     Optional Industry Tours. Information will be shared with registrants soon. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

The world-famous International Balloon Fiesta starts in Albuquerque. While we have no official event scheduled, we encourage attendees to extend their stay and attend the Fiesta. For more details, visit www.balloonfiesta.com.

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