2023 Industrial Space Defense Summit | Potomac Officers Club
WHAT
Space has gone through a myriad of consequential changes since mankind entered the domain, and today, it is not a benign environment. The commercialization and democratization of space has created a highly-competitive landscape that simultaneously drives innovation and poses significant risks to countries that cannot keep up.
The U.S. must develop and deploy innovative solutions at the speed of relevance to keep pace with adversaries, ensure the country’s space superiority, protect critical systems and maintain national security.
Join the Potomac Officers Club’s 3rd Annual Industrial Space Defense Summit to hear government and industry space leaders discuss advancements in space defense technologies, the importance of building a viable industrial base in space and the critical role of public-private partnerships in the nation’s defenses across a volatile domain.
Speakers
Hon. Frank Calvelli
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration
U.S. Department of the Air Force
Laura DeSimone
Executive Director
Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
DASD John Hill
Deputy Assistant Secretary Space and Missile Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy [SP]
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Kate Kelly
Director of Space & Emerging Programs
BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC
Col Stephen Landry
Director of Innovation and Digital Transformation, Chief Technology and Innovation Office
U.S. Space Force
Michelle Lee
Plant Manager, Lynchburg Technology Center
BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC
Dr. Steven Meier
Director, Naval Center for Space Technology
Naval Research Laboratory
John Moberly
Senior Vice President, Space
SpiderOak
Dr. Liz Newton
Chief Operating Officer
BWXT Advanced Technologies LLC
Stephanie Possehl
Director, Space & Missile Defense
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)
Lt Col Jonathan Shea
Materiel Leader and Director, DoD Space Test Program (DoD STP)
Space Systems Command
Colonel Dan Visosky
Chief, Space Control Division, Space Programs Directorate [SAF/SQS]
U.S. Space Force
Agenda
7:00am | 8:00am | Networking Reception |
8:00am | 8:05am | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
8:05am | 8:45am | Opening Keynote: Hon. Frank Calvelli |
8:45am | 9:45am | Building The Future of Space Technology Panel: Liz Newton (Moderator) Col Stephen Landry, Dr. Steven Meier. Lt Col Jonathan Shea and Colonel Dan Visosky |
9:45am | 10:00am | Break |
10:00am | 10:40am | Morning Keynote: Laura DeSimone |
10:40am | 11:20am | Unlocking Space Innovation Through Acquisition Fireside Chat: John Moberly (Moderator) and Stephanie Possehl |
11:20am | 12:00pm | Closing Keynote: DASD John Hill |
12:00pm | 12:05pm | Closing Remarks |
12:05pm | 12:30pm | Networking Lunch |