Get ready to launch into the future of space at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023! On September 19, Day 1, promptly at 0800 hours, the Space Stage will come alive with sessions featuring some of the industry’s leading founders, investors, NASA researchers, Department of Defense officials, military commanders, and national security experts. These leaders will delve into the challenges of interstellar travel, commercial and government collaboration, the next space age, and more.
The Most Exciting Time in Space: How We Got Here and What Comes Next
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Presented by The Aerospace Corporation.
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the challenges of interstellar travel and the next space age.
- Hear from leading experts on commercial and government collaboration in space.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
The Future of Sending Human Beings Into Space
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Discover the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Learn about the challenges of sending human beings into space.
- Hear from leading experts on the future of space travel.
Commercial Space Power and the Next Space Age
Speakers
- General James Dickinson, Commander, U.S. Space Command
- Ryan Evans, CEO, Bedrock Learning
- John Plumb, Assistant Secretary Defense, Space Policy, Department of Defense
- Mandy Vaughn, CEO and founder, GXO
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the commercial space power and its impact on the next space age.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
Quantum and a New Age of Espionage
Speakers
- Debra L. Emmons, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Discover the latest advancements in quantum technology and its impact on space.
- Learn about the challenges of espionage in space.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
AI and Space: The Future of Exploration
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the impact of AI on space exploration.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
AI and Space: The Future of Exploration
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the impact of AI on space exploration.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Space Technology Innovation
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Discover the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Learn about the challenges of sending human beings into space.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Startups in Space
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Learn about the challenges of sending human beings into space.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Investing in Space
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Discover the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Learn about the challenges of sending human beings into space.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Women in Space
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the impact of women in space exploration.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Sustainability in Space
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Discover the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Learn about the challenges of sending human beings into space.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
The Future of Space Exploration
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Explore the impact of AI on space exploration.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Conclusion
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Recap the key takeaways from the conference.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Networking Reception
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Network with industry leaders and experts.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Registration
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Register for the conference.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Contact Us
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Contact us for more information.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Social Media
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Follow us on social media.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Sponsorship
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about sponsorship opportunities.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Venue
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about the venue.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Accommodations
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about accommodations.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Transportation
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about transportation options.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
FAQs
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about frequently asked questions.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Code of Conduct
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about the code of conduct.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Disability Access
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about disability access.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Photography and Recording
Speakers
- Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation
- Brian Weeden, Director, Program Planning, Secure World Foundation
- Susan Karlin, Regular Contributor, Fast Company
- Peter Wegner, Chief Strategy Officer, BlackSky
Agenda Highlights
- Learn about photography and recording policies.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
Contact Us
Speakers
- Laura Crabtree, Co-founder & CEO, Epsilon3
- Jared Isaacman, Astronaut & Commander, Inspiration4 & Polaris Program
- Dave Korsmeyer, Deputy Center Director (Acting), NASA Ames Research Center
- Aaron Stein, Chief Content Officer, War on the Rocks
Agenda Highlights
- Contact us for more information.
- Learn about the latest advancements in space technology and innovation.
- Hear from leading experts on government collaboration in space.
