United Nations Association of Australia | Space Development Summit

 

WHAT IS THE SPACE DEVELOPMENT SUMMIT? 

The inaugural UNAA Space Development Summit will connect industry leaders and members of the Australian scientific community with leaders of contemporary space efforts on an international and domestic level.

Additionally, the summit itself will provide a nexus for industry, government, scientists and advocates to meet and discuss the latest advancements in space technology, science, policy, commerce, exploration and settlement.

 

PRESENTATIONS:

 

Registration: 8:00am – 9:00am

 

Introductory Speakers: 9:00am – 9:40am

 

Lachlan Hunter | Executive Director, United Nations Association of Australia – 10mins

Kirby Ikin | Chairman, National Space Society Board of Directors – 15mins

Rob Hillard | Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Deloitte – 15mins

 

Australian Space Development: 9:40am - 11:15am

 

Karl Rodrigues | Executive Director International and National Engagement, Australian Space Agency – 15mins

James Gilmour | Director, Gilmour Space Technologies – 10mins

Dr. Jason Held | CEO, Saber Astronautics – 10mins

Dr. Patrick ‘Paddy’ Neumann | Chief Scientist and Founder, Neumann Space – 10mins

Rohan V. George | Chief Commercial Officer, Equatorial launch Australia - 10mins

Sebastian Chaoui | CEO, Arlula – 10mins

Steve Green | CEO, Beyond Earth Resources – 10mins

George Coulloupas | Managing Director, Aerospace Systems Pty Ltd – 10mins

Patrick Wang | CEO, Space Ops Australia – 10mins

 

Morning Tea: 11:15am - 11:45am

 

International Space Development: 11:45am - 1:05pm

 

Ron Goedendorp | VP Space Opportunities, NanoRacks – 20mins

John C. Mankins | Founder & President, Mankins Space Technology – 20mins

Mike de La Chapelle | Senior Technical Fellow, Boeing – 20mins

Dr Richard Milford | Senior Director Systems, Virgin Orbit – 20mins

 

Lunch: 1:05pm – 2:00pm

 

Space Policy & Law: 2:00pm - 3:40pm

 

Alex Seneta | Executive Director, Regulation and International Obligations, Australian Space Agency – 20mins

Donna Lawler | Principal, Azimuth Advisory – 20mins

Robert McKinnon | Assistant Secretary, Strategic Issues and Intelligence Branch, International Security Division, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – 20mins

Bill Barrett | Senior Vice President at Asia Pacific Aerospace Consultants – 20mins

Niklas Hedman | Chief of the Committee, Policy and Legal Affairs Section, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs – 20mins

 

WHAT IS THE UNAA? 

Established in 1946, the United Nations Association of Australia (UNAA) is the official non-profit, non-government, membership-based, organisation working on behalf of the United Nations core body to promote its overall aims and ideals. While equally seeking to build support for the UN's programs, activities and agencies.

"Most Australians every year are exposed to our activities in the news or in person whether they realise it or not. We hold a branch office in every capital city and maintain a supporter base of over 200 active titled volunteers along with our employees. Our events across Australia attract over 10,000 people annually and our online activities directly connect with thousands more." - Major General (Ret’d) Michael G Smith AO | National President