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Sessions (63)

Autonomous Medicine (Room 320B)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Art Papier, MD ; Jeanette Little ; Jeffrey Davis ; Kris Lehnhardt ; Sarma Velamuri MD ; Sharmila Anandasabapathy, MD MD
NASA is looking at how machine learning and AI can be applied autonomously to address the unique medical needs of astronauts traveling to Mars. Thi... More...

Emerging Suborbital and Near Earth (LEO) Orbital Services (Room 310B)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): George Nield ; Greg Orndorff ; Leslie Kovacs ; Peter McGrath II ; Stephen Eisele
Emerging launch capability for human and robotic payloads is disrupting the launch industry. Explore how these emerging services will support tradi... More...

Remote Energy Generation (Room 310A)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Allyson Callaway ; Dionne Hernandez-Lugo ; Steve Rhyne ; Vanessa Clark
NASA’s Kilopower project is a technological endeavor with the intent to develop an affordable fission nuclear power system that will enable l... More...

Smart Advanced Manufacturing Conference: Benefits from Using New Manufacturing Operational Intelligence (Room 320A)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jesse Koenig ; Scott Killian ; Tim Shinbara
Smart machines are improving quality control and safety, and reducing operational costs in advanced high-tech manufacturing. This session will pres... More...

SpaceCom Entrepreneur Summit (Room 330A)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Aaron Pagel ; Frank Amini ; José Morey ; Mike Read ; Sidney Nakahodo ; Stephan Reckie ; Steven Gonzalez ; Tejpaul Bhatia
Day 1 workshop and presentation of $100,000 Entrepreneur Challenge semi-finalists. A separate registration is required. Regular SpaceCom attendees ... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Data Analytics (Room 310C)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Brady Cline ; Dan Katz ; Kedar Kulkarni ; Lou Zacharilla ; Meg Vootukuru ; Robello Samuel
Huge data sets are being generated by satellites. This panel will discuss a case study of how the use of predictive data analytics could be applied... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Wearables (Room 320C)

27 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Bob Prochnow ; Jocelyn Dunn ; Joseph Lazukin ; Justin Bautista ; Kristen Todd
Wearable technologies and devices are playing an increasing role in industry. NASA’s exoskeleton research, for example, will give astronauts ... More...

Welcoming Remarks (Grand Ballroom A)

27 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Speaker(s): James Causey

Transforming Space Commerce (Grand Ballroom A)

27 Nov 18
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM
Speaker(s): George T. Whitesides

The $1 Trillion Space Economy: How Will We Get There? (Grand Ballroom A)

27 Nov 18
10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
Speaker(s): Kevin O'Connell
For this talk, Kevin O'Connell will discuss the critical elements that will need to be in place in order to achieve the incredible space econom... More...

Panel: Key Benchmarks for a LEO Economy (Grand Ballroom A)

27 Nov 18
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Bradley Schneider ; Carissa Christensen ; Robert Curbeam ; Stuart Martin ; Sudhir Pai
This session brings together thought leaders to identify the key benchmarks who will demonstrate how a LEO marketplace is being created, and how in... More...

NASA Chiefs Forum (Room NASA Theater in the Exhibit Hall)

27 Nov 18
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Speaker(s): Douglas Terrier ; J.D. Polk ; Jeff DeWit ; Sumara Thompson-King
A panel of NASA Chiefs will come together to discuss issues impacting the agency and the commercial space industry in light of recent policy direct... More...

Smart Advanced Manufacturing: Latest Advancements in Applied Robotics and Autonomy in the Manufacturing Process (Room 320A)

27 Nov 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Brady Walther ; Josh Langsfeld, Ph.D. ; Stephen LaMarca

Impact of Space Policy Changes (Room 310A)

27 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Alexander MacDonald ; Dorothy Reimold ; Kevin O'Connell ; Michael Beavin
This session will review policy changes benefiting the commercial space community. They include: • Appointment of a new NASA Administrator &bu... More...

Italian Advanced Manufacturing for the Space Economy (Room 320C)

27 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
This session will feature presentations from the following Italian companies:  ALFA MECCANICA with  "Alfa Meccanica: Know ... More...

Microbes: The Effect on Humans and the Environment (Room 320B)

27 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Dorit Donoviel ; Dr. Buck Samuel ; Dr. James Novak ; Dr. Mark Ott ; Thomas Marshburn
Understanding microorganisms from astronauts and their environment during spaceflight is critical to protecting the crew from disease and ensuring ... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Internet of Things (IoT) (Room 310C)

27 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Dr. Stephan Biller ; H. Brent Baker Sr., Maj Gen (USAF, Retired) ; James McClellan ; Kent Cunningham
Internet of things (IoT) technologies are playing an increasing role in addressing challenges in industry. Through case studies and collaborative d... More...

The Evolving Satellite Communications Market (Room 310B)

27 Nov 18
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Lou Zacharilla ; Michael Abad-Santos ; Mina Mitry ; Paul Scardino ; Stuart Martin
If all continues to go according to forecast, the satellite communications industry will continue to be disrupted by satellites that are smaller, s... More...

Smart Advanced Manufacturing: New Additive Manufacturing Materials & Their Application (Room 320A)

27 Nov 18
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Ben Fisher ; Dr. Jacob Nuechterlein ; Stephen LaMarca

How the International Space Station Can Benefit Companies Outside of the Space Industry (Room 310A)

27 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Etop Esen ; Negar Feher ; Sandra Perry ; Scott Copeland ; Stephen Navran ; Tom George
This panel will cover current and potential future commercial opportunities on the ISS that could return value in terrestrial applications, the cha... More...

Italian Technology Solutions for the Space Economy (Room 320C)

27 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This session will feature presentations from the following Italian companies: ALTEC    AEREA   with "SHRE... More...

Smart Advanced Manufacturing: In Space Materials Testing and Specialty Product Manufacturing (Room 320A)

27 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Arpana Verma ; Fred Young ; Justin Kugler ; Mark Gittleman ; Stephen LaMarca

Space Traffic Management and Debris Mitigation Best Practices (Room 310B)

27 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Benjamin Bastida Virgili ; Daniel Oltrogge ; David Hartshorn ; Marshall Kaplan
As space sustainability gains prominence on national policy agendas throughout the world, the U.S. government has decided that space traffic manage... More...

Telemedicine (Room 320B)

27 Nov 18
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Ashot Sargsyan ; Jeffrey Davis ; Michael Fordis, MD ; Peter Lee MD, PhD ; Sarvari Venkata Yellapragada MD ; Tomasz Tkaczyk PhD
Telemedicine lessons learned on the International Space Station can be applied to remote environments such as Antarctica and offshore oil rigs. Tel... More...

SpaceCom Entrepreneur Summit (Room 330A)

28 Nov 18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Stephan Reckie
Day 2 workshop and mentoring activiites. A seperate registration is required. Regular SpaceCom attendees may attend space permitting.  More...

Heavy Lift for Commercial Markets (Room 310A)

28 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Bretton (Brett) Alexander ; Joshua Ehrlich ; Larry Strader ; Tiphaine Louradour
Significant heavy lift capability is on the horizon. Much of this capacity will be in the service of NASA’s human missions to the Moon and Ma... More...

NASA Innovations — Opportunities for Energy and Medical Industries (Room 320C)

28 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Charlene Gilbert ; Kimberly Minafra ; Steven Gonzalez
Many technologies that have transformed markets on Earth can trace their origins to NASA. For example, the accuracy required for LASIK eye surgery ... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Welcoming Remarks (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Speaker(s): Sudhir Pai
The Smart Energy Conference opening remarks will set the tone and expectation for the content filled full day of workshops that ... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Automation and AI (Room 310B)

28 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Bob Touchton ; Kedar Kulkarni ; Meg Vootukuru ; Robello Samuel ; Robin Macmillan
Use of automation and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is widespread and on the rise. This panel will discuss how these technologies can b... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Cybersecurity (Room 310C)

28 Nov 18
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Donald Pedersen ; Holly Rollins ; Lance Smith
Cybersecurity is the number one challenge in the digital world. Space-based and ground-based assets are equally vulnerable. This panel will discuss... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Smart Oil & Gas Exploration (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
8:40 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): James Franks ; José Gutierrez Ph.D. ; Sudhir Pai ; Trey Mebane

Opening Remarks (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Speaker(s): James Causey

Smart Energy Conference: Smart Drilling and Smart Rigs (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Speaker(s): ALAN FANI ; Hifzi Ardic ; Jorge Hernandez ; Sudhir Pai ; Trey Mebane

New Horizons for NewSpace: Co-Designing the Atlantic International Satellite Launch Program (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
10:05 AM - 10:10 AM
Speaker(s): Luís Serina
Minister Heitor will address the audience about an initiative by the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT) and the Mission Structure o... More...

Indian Space Program – A Partner to Nation Building (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM
Speaker(s): Rakesh Sasibhushan
A developing country faces many challenges in its progress towards improving the quality of life of its citizens.    India has also ... More...

ULA's Transformation for Affordable and Accessible Space Launch (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Speaker(s): Tory Bruno
United Launch Alliance is the nation’s most experienced space launch company with 131 consecutive launches and a 100 percent mission suc... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Innovations in Deep Water Robotics (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Nicolaus Radford ; Sudhir Pai ; Todd Newell

The Role of Italy in the Global Space Economy: Technology, Applications and Infrastructure (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Speaker(s): Angelo Vallerani ; Anilkumar Dave ; Diana Giorgini ; Domenico Grandoni ; Raffaele Savino Ph.D. ; Roberto Provera ; Vincenzo Giorgio

A Dialogue with National Space Council Users Advisory Group (Room 310C)

28 Nov 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): David Alexander ; Eric Stallmer ; George Sowers ; Pam Melroy ; Tory Bruno
The National Space Council, chaired by Vice President Mike Pence, advises the President on space policy.  The NSpC was re-established in 2017 ... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Latest Remote Sensing Technologies Applied Across the Energy Supply Chain (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Fredrick Jenet ; Michel Masson ; Sheldon Drobot ; Sudhir Pai

SpaceCom Entrepreneur Summit Pitch Competition Finals (Grand Ballroom A)

28 Nov 18
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Speaker(s): Aaron Pagel ; Ben Lamm ; Dr. Richard Munassi ; Fredrick Jenet ; Hoyt Davidson ; Irena Chaushevska ; José Morey ; Juliana Garaizar ; Michael Mealling ; Robert Shaddox ; Sean Casey ; Sidney Nakahodo ; Stephan Reckie ; Steven Gonzalez ; Sunil Nagaraj ; Tejpaul Bhatia
The finalists in the SpaceCom Entrepreneur Summit pitch competition will present their business plans at this general session. An expert panel of j... More...

Transition Break

28 Nov 18
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Future for Commercial Space Habitats (Room 310A)

28 Nov 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Richards ; Frank Bunger ; Joshua Ehrlich ; Larry Toups ; Mike Lewis
The private sector is planning new space habitat concepts that will stimulate wide-ranging commercial potential. Gain a new understanding of the co... More...

NASA Innovations — Opportunities for Advanced Manufacturing and Agribusiness Industry (Room 320C)

28 Nov 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Harvey Schabes ; Nona Cheeks ; Steven Gonzalez
NASA technology has helped transform many businesses and products on Earth — for example, technology now in use to remove mold in the storage... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Cybersecurity Across Oil and Gas Operations (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Lance Smith ; Sudhir Pai

Technology Convergence Panel — Radiation Protection (Room 310C)

28 Nov 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Bill Kline ; Dan Fry ; Oren Milstein
Long-duration exposure to harmful radiation is a leading challenge in planning for deep space human exploration. The energy and medical fields have... More...

Technology Convergence Panel — Smart Robotics (Room 310B)

28 Nov 18
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Bob Prochnow ; Bob Touchton ; Carl Walz ; Nicolaus Radford
Smart robotics are becoming ubiquitous in every economic sector, from driverless tractors and pipeline inspection to surgery assistance and Martian... More...

Access to Lunar Water Resources: The Linchpin of the Cislunar Economy (Room 310A)

28 Nov 18
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Barry Finger ; Dr. Guangdong Zhu ; George Sowers ; Joshua Ehrlich ; Phillip Morrison
The success of a thriving cislunar economy depends on access to a source of water for fuel and human sustenance. This session will explore business... More...

Biotechnology Breakthroughs for Deep Space (Room 310C)

28 Nov 18
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Dorit Donoviel ; Dr. John Martin, MD ; Jory Tremblay
Administering healthcare in deep space will require new approaches and technologies. This panel will feature disruptive medical innovations that wi... More...

Innovations from the Federal Labs — Opportunities for Commercial Space Industry (Room 320C)

28 Nov 18
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Jon Chavez ; Michael Erickson ; Roger Werne, PhD ; Steven Gonzalez
In this presentation, commercial space professionals will hear how technologies from national labs across the country can transform their industry ... More...

Smart Energy Conference: Smart Refinery Operations (Room 320A)

28 Nov 18
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Sudhir Pai ; Tim Westhoven

Technology Convergence Panel — Augmented and Virtual Reality (Room 310B)

28 Nov 18
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Speaker(s): Fernando De La Pena Llaca ; Marissa Rosenberg ; Tom Englund
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications are deployed in many industries. For example, NASA uses AR to improve astronaut produc... More...