Wed, July 31

Astrodebates
Part I: 9:30-10:30 a.m. PT
Part: II: 10:45-11:45 a.m. PT
Forum Ballroom 113

Join Emma Louden, Caryn Schenewerk, Rob Meyerson, and others for a lively session of debate and learning. A group of volunteers will debate on topics relevant to the future of space and civilization.

Michael Gold, Chief Growth Officer, Redwire, will be a debate judge.

Panel: The Good, the Fad, and the Buggy: Harnessing AI’s Potential for Space
10:45-11:45 p.m. PT

The Good, the Fad, and the Buggy: Harnessing AI’s Potential for Space
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of space operations, offering unprecedented opportunity for managing the complexities of space. of AI and machine learning can support capabilities for enhanced Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Coordination, tracking and collision avoidance, national security monitoring, servicing and refueling, and operational efficiency for commercial satellites. We will hear from leaders at federal agencies and commercial companies navigating this period of evolution through overarching strategic frameworks for AI and their efforts to ensure data quality, algorithmic biases, and ethical considerations.

Panelists:

• Kevin Bell, Sr. Vice President, The Aerospace Corporation (moderator)
• Al Tadros, Chief Technology Officer, Redwire

Panel: Accelerating Development of the Space Ecosystem – an AIAA Task Force
4:30-5:15 p.m. PT
Forum Ballroom 116

Mike Gold, Chief Growth Officer, Redwire

This panel will address five (5) key gates for enabling the Space Ecosystem (both public and private) – 1.) Regulatory; 2.) Acquisition; 3.) Integration; 4.) Investors; 5.) Insurers. The panel will explore each gates’ role, decision making at each gate, what are the challenges in aligning and accelerating decision making and possible approaches to addressing these challenges.