Market Analysis: Events
Global Space Technology Forum, Dec 7-9,2009, ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
"Hosted in Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital and fast emerging regional hub for aviation and aerospace, the Global Space Technology Forum provides the perfect opportunity to closely examine emerging Space technologies and business plans. Attending delegates can look forward to discussing the most up to date Space applications, trends and research in the market." This is the 2nd annual Forum held in Abu Dhabi and includes a commercial space session and increasing involvement by the West and the U.S., including Bigelow Aerospace and SpaceX.
Advancing NewSpace Conference | The Space Frontier Foundation
"Honor the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing by spending 4 days (Jul 17-20, '09) discussing the latest entrepreneurial space industry events at the NewSpace 2009 Conference, the NASA Research Park, Mountain View, CA. The Space Frontier Foundation has extended online registration until July 10th, 2009 for space professionals and enthusiasts everywhere. Attendees will hear giants in the industry speak, and have access to intriguing exhibits ranging from NewSpace media and entertainment to the latest technologies. Network with fellow enthusiasts at the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (SEDS), Teachers in Space, and the National Space Society (NSS) booths or pick up gear at the Space Frontier Storefront. You will also learn about the launch of the International Space University’s new MBA program at the ISU exhibit."
Innovation in Aerospace | A Workshop
The Workshop examined the challenges, lessons, and applicability of the information technology industry's practices for the aerospace community and the experience that innovative firms have had in working with government agencies. Two of the presentations have been put online after the event. Panel I covered "Introducing Silicon Valley to Aerospace" and Panel II covered "Public-Private Partnerships".
Government, Aerospace & Space Industry Knowledge
An introductory short course will be presented for non-industry attendees that covers the basic information needed to understand the Aerospace & Space industries and their relationship to government and supply-chain issues. Taught by an expert and specialist in these areas from CSA.
Space 3.0 - Emerging Commercial Applications for Small Satellites
“Radical advances in small satellite technology are fast approaching, which will allow innovators to create from today’s “garages” powerful consumer and commercial nanosatellites. This new era of entrepreneurial space will create a market where companies and educational groups can design, build and operate small, highly functional spacecraft (eSats). Join SEF Spaceworks, Stanford University, Aviation Week and other sponsors on March 24 in Palo Alto, California for a unique workshop exploring the emerging commercial and educational uses and applications for these eSats. Space is limited so register now.”
Space Investment Summit (SIS) 6
SIS-6, the next in the series of Summits will be titled “The NewSpace Frontier: Down-to-Earth Market Opportunities” and address the connection between the existing hospitality industry and the emerging space tourism industry. Presentations will focus on the latest developments in the rapidly growing space tourism industry (vehicles, funding, destinations, timeframes, numbers of customers and more), as well as new cross-industry business opportunities. The agenda, when ready, will be posted at the above URL.
Space Investment Summit (SIS) 5
“SIS-5 hosted entrepreneurs and investors at the Luxe Hotel. The Summit welcomed keynote speaker, Steve Jervetson, Managing Director of Draper Fisher Jervetson, a leading venture firm with affiliate offices around the world. In addition, the Summit featured nine pre-screened entrepreneurial business plans from companies with significant growth potential. Entrepreneurs gained from an increased investor interest in their efforts and established companies benefited by promoting development of new opportunities for partnership with entrepreneurial companies.” The agenda, brief speaker bios, brief business plan intros and some presentations can be found at the above URL.
Space Investment Summit (SIS) 4
“SIS 4 hosted entrepreneurs and investors at the Capital Hilton Hotel to engage in a frank dialogue about the best investment opportunities in new space-related ventures. The Summit came at an exciting time…with space startups like Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic and Elon Musk’s SpaceX nearing commercial operation, while space-related ventures like Google Earth and Garmin expand to reach global markets.” The agenda, speaker bios and some presentations can be found at the above URL.
Space Investment Summit (SIS) 3
“SIS-3 was the third investor gathering in a series of Summits that are helping build global opportunities for seed and early stage investment in space-related commerce, expanding funding resources for entrepreneurial start-up and growing companies.” "It [also] brought together industry representatives, entrepreneurs, and experts – all with the latest information about relevant investment opportunities in space commerce. The term “space-related” encompassed business activities 1) in-space, 2) enabled by space, 3) experiencing space directly or by multimedia, and 4) not yet involving space but eventually extending to space." The agenda, speaker bios, and presentations are available online at the above URL.
Space Investment Summit
“Join us at the Space Investment Summit for a down-to-Earth appraisal of the newest space commerce investment opportunities. Right now, as never before, from commercial launch to space tourism to robotic orbital manufacturing, space-related enterprises are emerging as exciting investment opportunities. Many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, such as Richard Branson, Paul Allen, and Jeff Bezos, are accelerating the launch of a global space economy, providing significant funding for space ventures.” This Summit was held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel at Battery Park, New York. The agenda, speaker bios, presentations and full report are available online at the above URL.