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More than 75 industry visionaries, strategists and experts on the conference program.

Hundreds of business applications of space technology and other innovations on the show floor.

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BUSINESS EXECUTIVES ARE LOOKING FOR A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

FIND YOURS AT SPACECOM. On November 17–19, 2015, SpaceCom — the Space Commerce Conference and Exposition — will present a powerful three-day event engineered to fuel business innovation across the aerospace, medical, energy, transportation, maritime, communications and advanced manufacturing industries.

The dynamic, three-day event is specifically designed to: • H ighlight ways space technologies cut across five target industries • S howcase examples of how business can capitalize on space and suborbital environments • A ccelerate the commercial usage of the International Space Station National Laboratory • D emonstrate why fostering close collaboration, partnerships and codevelopment on an international scale is so crucial • O ffer insights into the who and how to raise money for new ventures • P rovide existing space companies access to new customers

November 17–19, 2015 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

A NEW SPACE RACE HAS BEGUN. Business executives looking for a competitive advantage will have an incredible head start if they participate in SpaceCom. This race is to accelerate expansion of a new ecosystem — the application of space technology to fuel business innovation and new market opportunities.

SpaceCom 2015 provides a key opportunity for the medical community to interact with spaceflight industry leaders to share ideas on providing medical care in the remote environment of space. It also opens doors to new research opportunities that will benefit not only humans in space, but also lead to medical care advances on Earth.”

DR. JAMES VANDERPLOEG CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, VIRGIN GALACTIC

AGENDA-AT-A-GLANCE

2015 INTERNATIONAL SPACEPORT SUMMIT

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17

DAY 1: THE NEW SPACE RACE 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

Keynote: NASA’s Role in the Rise of Space Commercialization Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (USMC-Ret), Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration

9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

The State of Global Space Commerce

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

New Business Opportunities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Keynote Luncheon: Small Sats, Big Business George T. Whitesides, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Galactic

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Global Trends in Advanced Manufacturing, Communications and Capital Markets Advanced Manufacturing Innovations

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Disruptive Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing

Capital Markets Look to Space

Industry Challenges in Medicine, Energy, Transportation and Maritime Energy: Working in Extreme Environments

4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

SpaceCom is proud to host the first invitationonly commercial spaceport summit. The Summit will unite spaceport facility executive managers from around the world to explore common challenges and brainstorm initiatives, activities and actions to power commerce and opportunity across the new, emerging network of international spaceports. For more details, contact James Causey, SpaceCom Executive Director, at jcausey@spacecomexpo.com.

Medical: Remote Medicine and Robot-Assisted Surgery

Transforming Transportation: Autonomous Cars and Maritime Industry

Maritime: Fostering Collaboration between the Blue Economy and the Space Economy

Opening Reception and Exhibits DAY 2: ACCELERATING MARKET GROWTH IN THE NEW SPACE RACE

7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

ISS Feed of National Lab Capabilities

8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

Keynote

9:15 – 10:00 a.m.

Core Concept Working Groups (Session I)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Access to and Working in Space — Getting There and Back

Exploring Satellite Innovations — Big Data and CyberSecurity

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

SpaceCom Exposition

10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Core Concept Working Groups (Session II) Access to and Working in Space — Working on the International Space Station (ISS)

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Exploring Satellite Innovations — The Proliferation of Remote Sensing System

Exploring the Nexus between the Blue Economy and the Space Economy

Humans in Space — Remote Medicine

Humans in Space — Human-Machine Interfaces

Business and Funding Model Basics — Capital Availability and Business Plans

Business and Funding Model Basics — Partnering with NASA on Developing Technologies for Space and NonSpace Applications

Applications in Action/Show Floor Tour Advanced Manufacturing

Communications

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch and Exhibits

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Industry Roundtables Part I: Case Studies and Discussion Advanced Manufacturing

4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Advanced Materials and Microgravity — Biological

Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing

Energy

Medical

Transportation

Energy

Medical

Autonomous Transportation and Maritime

Energy

Medical

Autonomous Transportation and Maritime

Industry Roundtables Part II: Facilitated Working Groups Advanced Manufacturing

Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19

DAY 3: FINANCING INNOVATION FOR THE NEW SPACE RACE 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

ISS Feed Announcing “Launch Health Innovation Challenge” Winners

8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

Keynote: The Innovation Challenge: Accelerating the Take-Off of Technology Dr. Yuri Sebregts, Executive Vice President Innovation and R&D and Chief Technology Officer, Royal Dutch Shell

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Industry Roundtables & Innovation Challenge Solution Critiques

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

SpaceCom Exposition

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Successful Funding Strategies: Financing Innovation That Accelerates Growth

11:30 a.m.– 12:15 p.m.

Keynote: Our Future Off-Earth Chris Impey, Author, Beyond: Our Future in Space, and Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona

12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

How to Benefit from the New Space Race

1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibits and Special Show Floor Programming

3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

NASA Johnson Space Center Tour Register now • www.spacecomexpo.com • +1.703.683.8500

SPACE APPLICATIONS FUELING BUSINESS INNOVATION Multiple market segments are exploring ways to utilize space technologies and innovations to enhance their growth and profitability. SpaceCom will delve into these opportunities with solutions-oriented case studies, intensive roundtables and practical how-to sessions across our diverse conference program and interactive exposition floor.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING • Robotics, 3D printing, advanced materials and alloys • Innovation in production, manufacturing and new material creation and testing • Reduction of production cycles, solutions to maintenance issues, increased supply chain efficiency • Access to the International Space Station (ISS) for testing processes and materials in zero gravity and harsh environments

MEDICAL • Pharmaceutical and biotechnological experiments aboard the ISS that are facilitating new discoveries • Stem cell research, protein crystal growth, cell microencapsulation, capillary and multiphase flow and wound healing

• Exploration, drilling, transportation, harsh environments — the space and energy sectors share many technical challenges • Crossover technologies impact deep water drilling, undersea production, pipeline operations and safety • Lifecycle management software developed by NASA is increasing energy efficiencies and profits

• Telemedicine and remote medical treatment • Advances in space robotics impact specialized surgical procedures

November 17–19, 2015 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

ENERGY

COMMUNICATIONS • Low-cost, light satellites, nanosats, sophisticated satellite sensors • Increased efficiencies in telecom, GPS, weather forecasting, crop yields/watering, maritime fuel/travel time reduction, oil exploration and traffic management • Collect and download blizzards of data on Earth observation, navigation, tides, weather and more

• Ports, cruise lines, tankers, consumers and all intermodal transportation benefit from the application of space technologies • Autonomous vehicles and advancements from the technology transfer from NASA’s Lunar Room and Mars Rover • Advanced satellite capabilities provide triple redundant GPS, enhanced navigation and routing, and crystal clear communications across the industry

TRANSPORTATION & MARITIME

At SpaceCom, you will be exposed to the companies at the forefront of these capabilities and shown how many different applications exist that may be used by your company to improve profits, create new product lines and gain market share.

There are significant similarities in many of the challenges facing the commercial development of space and operations within the oil and gas industry. Common issues such as navigating harsh environments, significant investments in modeling and simulation, and data latencies span both sectors. SpaceCom is an outstanding opportunity that brings together experts and thought leaders from multiple industries for a chance to collaborate and focus on developing mutually beneficial solutions.”

ERIC GEBHARDT CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGINEERING, GE OIL & GAS

2015 SPACECOM FACULTY SpaceCom unites a stellar line-up of visionaries, strategists, distinguished experts and thought leaders from aerospace, targeted industries and academia to inspire and challenge you with real-time solutions that can be immediately implemented in your organization.

Roger Lanctot, Associate Director, Global Automotive Practice, Strategy Analytics Maarten Sierhuis, Director, Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley

Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Director, NASA Human Health & Performance Directorate Mark Dillard, Lead Partnership Development Office Integration, NASA

ENERGY

COMMUNICATIONS

Dr. George C. Nield, Associate Administrator, FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation

Eric Gebhardt, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Engineering, GE Oil & Gas

Kieran Arnold, Head of Satellite & Mobile Communications, Satellite Applications Catapult

Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Director, NASA Johnson Space Center

Mark Gittleman, Executive Vice President, Intuitive Machines Randall Luthi, President, National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) Henk Mooiweer, GameChanger, Shell Technology Center Dr. Yuri Sebregts, Executive Vice President Innovation and R&D and Chief Technology Officer, Royal Dutch Shell

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING George N. Bullen, CPIM, President and CEO, Smart Blades, Inc. Richard Glover, President and CEO, ACME Advanced Materials Tim Shinbara, Vice President Manufacturing Technology, Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Michael Snyder, Chief Engineer, Made In Space

MEDICAL Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Director, Baylor Global Initiative Stefanie Countryman, Business Development Manager, BioServe Space Technologies Dr. Dorit Donoviel, Director, Biomedical Innovations Laboratory, Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine

Kimberly Slater, Program Manager â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Earth and Space Science Division, Draper Laboratory Mark Whorton, Chief Technology Officer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.

INVESTMENT COMMUNITY Chad Anderson, Managing Director, Space Angels Network Sean Casey, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silicon Valley Space Center Hoyt Davidson, Founder & Partner, Near Earth, LLC Juliana Garaizar, Managing Director, Houston Angel Network Stephan Reckie, Founding Managing Member, Angelus Funding

ACADEMIA/NON-PROFIT Dr. David Alexander, Professor, Physics and Astronomy, and Director, Rice Space Institute, Rice University Chris Impey, Author of Beyond: Our Future in Space and Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona Maryanne Maldonado, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Houston Technology Center

MEDIA

Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston (invited) Mike Read, Manager, ISS National Lab Office, NASA Johnson Space Center Michael Suffredini, Manager, International Space Station Program, NASA

AEROSPACE Dan Blaettler, Senior Program Manager, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) Cynthia Bouthot, Director of Business Development, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) Joshua Brost, Business Development, SpaceX Carissa Christensen, Managing Partner, The Tauri Group Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., President, Space Systems Group, Orbital ATK John Elbon, VP and GM of the Space Exploration Division, The Boeing Company Johnnie Engelhardt, Senior Payload Integration Engineer, MEI Technologies Col. Gregory H. Johnson (USAF-Ret), President and Executive Director, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) Jeff Greason, CTO and Chair, XCOR Jeffrey Manber, CEO, NanoRacks

Carlos Grodsinsky, Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President Technology, ZIN Technologies, Inc. Joseph Ng, President, iXpressGenes

Jeffrey Foust, Senior Staff Writer, Space News

GOVERNMENT

Dr. James M. Vanderploeg, Chief Medical Officer, Virgin Galactic

Greg Abbott, Texas State Governor (invited)

MARITIME & TRANSPORTATION

Dr. Robert Ambrose, Principal Investigator, Game Changing Development Program Software, Robotics & Simulations Division, NASA

Mario C. Diaz, Director of Aviation, Houston Airport System

Michael B. Jones, President, The Maritime Alliance

Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (USMC-Ret), Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult Bob Prochnow, Executive Director, Technology Collaboration Center of Houston Michael Roberts, Senior Research Scientist, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) Wanda Sigur, VP and GM of the Civil Space Line of Business, Lockheed Martin George T. Whitesides, CEO and President, Virgin Galactic

Sean Carter, Partnership Manager, Strategic Partnership Office, NASA JSC

Confirmed program participants as of July 28, 2015

CONFERENCE SESSIONS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17 DAY 1: THE NEW SPACE RACE Why, how and when to take advantage of the dynamic business opportunities propelling the new space race.

Exhibit Hours: 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Capital Markets Look to Space

New Business Opportunities in Low Earth Orbit (LEO)

Investment trend opportunities across multiple industries that are benefiting from space capabilities and technology are substantial. The appetite for space-related funding is akin to the early days of the Internet, and like the Internet, the value is not just for the space companies themselves. Forward-thinking companies across all sectors of the global economy who adopt these space innovations and applications will benefit.

Opportunities are opening up and expanding in low Earth orbit and the sub-orbital environments. Launch costs are dropping. Access to the International Space Station is easier than ever. What are the commercial possibilities for all industry sectors? Who are the near-term winners and what categories have the best prospects for long-term return on investment? How can all industries join in the new space race? • Jeffrey Foust, Senior Staff Writer, Space News (moderator) • Frank L. Culbertson, Jr., President, Space Systems Group, Orbital ATK

• Chad Anderson, Managing Director, Space Angels Network 2:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Break 3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Col. Gregory H. Johnson (USAF-Ret), President and Executive Director, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

• Annise Parker, Mayor of Houston (invited)

• Jeffrey Manber, CEO, NanoRacks

• Greg Abbott, Texas State Governor (invited)

• Stuart Martin, CEO, Satellite Applications Catapult

Medical: Remote Medicine and Robot-Assisted Surgery

11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

From infrared ear thermometers to artificial hearts, technology developed to monitor and maintain the health of humans in space has improved medical diagnosis and treatment on Earth for many years. Advanced AI-driven diagnostic and treatment technologies for deep space missions will translate into the next wave of innovations we will see in hospitals and clinics. What health challenges face humans in space, and how will resolving those challenges improve life on Earth?

8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

• Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Director, NASA Johnson Space Center 9:00 – 9:45 a.m.

KEYNOTE: NASA’s Role in the Rise of Space Commercialization NASA Administrator Charles Bolden will discuss how the emerging commercial space sector plays a critical role in NASA’s journey to Mars. NASA’s work off the Earth for the Earth in commercial space is helping to spur new economic possibilities across all industries and driving innovation to help NASA achieve its mission in human space exploration and science. Bolden will provide insights on the future of this vital sector and its continuing role in America’s space program. • Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden, Jr. (USMCRet), Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.

The State of Global Space Commerce The commercial space sector is leveraging technologies and capital markets globally to impact all industries at an increasing rate. Regulatory barriers are coming down, and government is partnering with private space ventures. Explore new opportunities impacting all sectors of the economy — specifically in energy, transportation, medicine, maritime, communications and advanced manufacturing. • Carissa Christensen, Managing Partner, The Tauri Group (moderator) • Joshua Brost, Business Development, SpaceX

KEYNOTE: Small Sats, Big Business The age of low-cost access to space for private citizens and cargo is nearly at hand, creating a major paradigm shift in how we think of business. Virgin Galactic — with SpaceShip Two and LauncherOne systems — is doing its part to lead the way. Gain insights into where space venture capital is being invested and what the possibilities are for a world when 3 billion unconnected people are connected via low Earth orbit satellites.

1:30 – 2:45 p.m.

Global Trends in Advanced Manufacturing, Communications and Capital Markets Advanced Manufacturing Innovations Advanced manufacturing technologies derived from space innovations are impacting all industries and transforming how things are made. Advanced manufacturing trends, such as 3D printing, robotics and artificial intelligence are opening up new opportunities throughout the global economy. • George N. Bullen, CPIM, President and CEO, Smart Blades, Inc.

Disruptive Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing

• Wanda Sigur, VP and GM of the Civil Space Line of Business, Lockheed Martin 10:30 – 10:45 a.m.

• Kieran Arnold, Head of Satellite & Mobile Communications, Satellite Applications Catapult

• Jeff Greason, CTO and Chair, XCOR • Dr. George C. Nield, Associate Administrator, FAA Office of Commercial Space Transportation

Break

• Dr. James M. Vanderploeg, Chief Medical Officer, Virgin Galactic

Energy: Working in Extreme Environments

• George T. Whitesides, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Galactic

Low-cost, light satellites and nanosats have disrupted traditional satellite business models. Satellite sensors are collecting blizzards of data, driving the growth of companies that can intelligently interpret that data for applications across telecom, GPS, weather forecasting, crop yields and watering, maritime fuel and travel time reduction, oil exploration and traffic management for all modes of transportation. What does this mean for the energy, transportation, agriculture, maritime and other sectors?

• John Elbon, VP and GM of the Space Exploration Division, The Boeing Company

Industry Challenges in Medicine, Energy, Transportation and Maritime

Deep ocean operations are pushing the limits of offshore technologies, but collaboration between the energy and aerospace industries creates new opportunities to apply NASA technologies and methods to deep ocean operations. Knotty challenges persist for deep ocean systems — how can the application of deep space technology address these and other challenges? • Mark Gittleman, Executive Vice President, Intuitive Machines

Transforming Transportation: Autonomous Cars and Maritime Industry Automation and satellite communications and remote sensing data will become even more essential to land and sea travel in the coming years and decades, resulting in greater efficiencies and improved safety. How can we address difficult issues while avoiding potential pitfalls as these technologies mature? • Maarten Sierhuis, Director, Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley

Maritime: Fostering Collaboration between the Blue Economy and the Space Economy The fast-growing global Blue Economy, driven to a large extent by space technology, is transforming ocean utility, resources and sustainability. What are the advanced ocean technologies being adopted today, and what challenges still remain? • Michael B. Jones, President, The Maritime Alliance 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Opening Reception and Exhibits Network with fellow SpaceCom attendees and explore the latest space commerce applications, technologies and services in a dynamic reception on the SpaceCom show floor.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 DAY 2: ACCELERATING MARKET GROWTH IN THE NEW SPACE RACE In-depth training on the tools needed — and opportunities within — the medical, advanced manufacturing, energy, communications, maritime and automotive sectors to apply space technologies.

Exhibit Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 7:30 – 8:00 a.m.

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking 8:00 – 8:15 a.m.

ISS Feed of National Lab Capabilities Hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station as they showcase capabilities and share experiments currently onboard the orbiting National Lab and learn how NASA is making it easier for private companies to utilize the ISS for commercial purposes. • Michael Suffredini, Manager, International Space Station Program, NASA 8:15 – 9:00 a.m.

KEYNOTE Details coming soon. 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Break 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.

Core Concept Working Groups (Session I) Join one of five concurrent working groups to delve deeper into real-world space technology applications for your industry.

Access to and Working in Space — Getting There and Back So, you have a microgravity experiment you want to fly in space. How do you do it? What are your launch vehicle options? Should it fly aboard the ISS? Do you need an orbital long duration flight or is a suborbital flight good enough? What is payload integration all about? Do you need the samples returned and what will that add to the cost? In this interactive session, all these basic questions will be answered. • Cynthia Bouthot, Director of Business Development, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

Exploring Satellite Innovations — Big Data and CyberSecurity GPS, telecom, weather and imaging . . . all will see rapid evolution in analytical applications. The collection of data will become secondary to the software applications capable of deriving actionable analysis for an ever-increasing terrestrial market. The threat of cyber-attacks adds a layer of vulnerability to which owners and users of space assets must pay close attention. Discover how big data from satellites is collected and how creative entrepreneurs are building business models around analysis and protection of that data for niche markets in all sectors. • Kimberly Slater, Program Manager— Earth and Space Science Division, Draper Laboratory

Advanced Materials and Microgravity — Biological

Exploring Satellite Innovations — The Proliferation of Remote Sensing Systems

From protein crystal and 3D tissue growth to drug development/ testing and understanding diseases, microgravity has proven to have unique and desirable effects on biological processes. In this session, explore how microgravity can enhance biomedical research and what capabilities the ISS has in place to handle biological materials. This session is particularly relevant to anyone in the pharmaceutical or biotech fields.

Light satellites, nanosats and picosats...disruptive satellite technology is changing the playing field across the satellite industry. Easy access to space on and from ISS as well as “ride-along” payloads and tethers creates greater access to land management intelligence relating to farming, urban planning, energy exploration, water management and forestry. This session shares success and lessons learned from companies exploring and exploiting this new wave of technology advancement and space access for remote sensing. Learn what’s next for these companies and how your company could benefit.

• Joseph Ng, President, iXpressGenes • Michael Roberts, Senior Research Scientist, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

Humans in Space — Remote Medicine The need to provide astronaut healthcare and monitoring while in space is helping to drive new applications across the medical industry — and saving lives in the process. Bone density measurements and remote surgery techniques are two examples. Hear case studies of successful Earth applications of medical devices developed for space as well as review other medical challenges. Brainstorm potential new devices that will improve diagnosis, treatment and care of patients. • Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, Director, Baylor Global Initiative • Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Director, NASA Human Health & Performance Directorate

Business and Funding Model Basics — Capital Availability and Business Plans Any new commercial venture requires sources of capital and analysis of expected investment timeframes and returns. The right business plan means the difference between success and failure. In this session, refine your space business strategies. Come with your ideas, or work with others, and learn how to get started on producing a winning plan and where to find the right capital sources for your space-related business venture. • Hoyt Davidson, Founder and Partner, Near Earth, LLC • Richard Glover, President and CEO, ACME Advanced Materials • Michael Snyder, Chief Engineer, Made In Space 10:00 – 10:15 a.m.

Break 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.

Core Concept Working Groups (Session II) Access to and Working in Space — Working on the International Space Station (ISS) What are the capabilities and features of the ISS that private companies and organizations can access? What are the commercially promising research areas aboard ISS (i.e., space biology; fluids and combustion science; Earth sensing; protein crystallization)? What are the requirements for getting a commercial experiment on the ISS? This is an introduction to the benefits and capabilities of using the ISS for commercial purposes.

• Dan Blaettler, Senior Program Manager, Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS)

Exploring the Nexus between the Blue Economy and the Space Economy Blue Economy companies have developed advanced applications and services based on airborne and satellite information gathering capabilities that have improved efficiencies, reduced cost and promoted sustainability. This session reviews the current Blue Economy successes and explores future opportunities and needs. • Michael B. Jones, President, The Maritime Alliance

Humans in Space — Human-Machine Interfaces There seems to be no limit to the potential applications of robotics, automation and AI. This session will review stateof-the-art human-machine interface research. Attendees from the manufacturing, automotive, medical and energy fields will engage in an exercise on how they can improve human-machine interface in their own operations. • Dr. Robert Ambrose, Principal Investigator, Game Changing Development Program Software, Robotics & Simulations Division, NASA

Business and Funding Model Basics — Partnering with NASA on Developing Technologies for Space and Non-Space Applications While NASA’s mission is to overcome the technological barriers of spaceflight and exploration, the solutions of many of their challenges have the potential for non-space applications. NASA Johnson Space Center is collaborating with public agencies, private companies and academia in co-development projects in areas such as robotics, structures, software, energy production/ storage and medical. This session will highlight areas with the potential for collaboration, and attendees will have an opportunity to discuss their needs and how they might be able to form new partnerships to solve their challenges. • Sean Carter, Partnership Manager, Strategic Partnership Office, NASA JSC • Mark Dillard, Lead Partnership Development Office Integration, NASA JSC • Bob Prochnow, Executive Director, Technology Collaboration Center of Houston 11:00 – 11:30 a.m.

• Stefanie Countryman, Business Development Manager, BioServe Space Technologies

Break

• Carlos Grodsinsky, Chief Operating Officer/Senior Vice President Technology, ZIN Technologies, Inc.

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Mike Read, Manager, ISS National Lab Office, NASA Johnson Space Center • Mark Whorton, Chief Technology Officer, Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc.

November 17–19, 2015 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Applications in Action/Show Floor Tours Attendees will break out into self-selected groups that will tour the exhibit floor to review how products and services can be applied directly to their industries.

12:30 – 2:00 p.m.

Lunch and Exhibits 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 DAY 3: FINANCING INNOVATION FOR THE NEW SPACE RACE

Industry Roundtables Part I: Case Studies and Discussion

Attendees reconvene to explore ideas generated, how funding is achieved and next steps.

Team up to analyze examples of technology transfer already impacting your industry, examining case study merits and opportunities for further economic development.

Exhibit Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Advanced Manufacturing Robotics, durable materials testing, packaging, clothing, agriculture data, 3D printing • Tim Shinbara, Vice President — Manufacturing Technology, Association of Manufacturing Technology (AMT)

Satellite Communications and Remote Sensing Global Internet access from satellites, company satellites for internal communications, travel cuts, applications for weather measurement • Kieran Arnold, Head of Satellite & Mobile Communications, Satellite Applications Catapult

Energy Deposit identification, mining techniques, survival in harsh climates, fluid flow in low temperatures, fuel cell applications to cars and homes • Henk Mooiweer, GameChanger, Shell Technology Center Houston

Medical Ultrasound as a platform for inexpensive, safe, effective means of diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions in low-resource settings; innovations in portable brain physiology monitoring tools; new approaches to lower-cost medical care • Dr. Dorit Donoviel, Director, Biomedical Innovations Laboratory, Center for Space Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine

Autonomous Transportation and Maritime Vehicle/vessel automation, remote vehicle/vessel diagnostics and repair, traffic management, shipping scheduling and tracking • Roger Lanctot, Associate Director, Global Automotive Practice, Strategy Analytics 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Break 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Industry Roundtables Part II: Facilitated Working Groups Identify challenges in your industry and develop actionable solutions that could have marketable value. Select your top solution for presentation and review during the investment panel on Thursday.

10:45 – 11:30 a.m.

Successful Funding Strategies: Financing Innovation That Accelerates Growth Taking a realistic look at market demand, when can we expect a true surge in growth? What will it take to be a winner in the New Space Race? What criteria do you need to apply to your investments in space-related business or applications to manage the associated risk? Bring your questions to this open forum with leading space investors.

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

• Chad Anderson, Managing Director, Space Angels Network

Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking

• Sean Casey, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silicon Valley Space Center

8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

ISS Feed Announcing “Launch Health Innovation Challenge” Winners Astronauts aboard the ISS will announce the winners of the three-day competition, focused on improving health management of astronauts. Winners will share their innovation and have their idea tested aboard the ISS. The competition is produced by Energizing Health, DreamIt Ventures, the National Space Biomedical Research Institute, the Greater Houston Partnership and CASIS. 8:45 – 9:30 a.m.

KEYNOTE: The Innovation Challenge — Accelerating the Take-Off of Technology Over the past decade, the energy industry substantially altered the way it innovates and develops technology. For Shell, open innovation accelerates the pace of innovation and enables more valuable access to technologies —including space technologies — that are already proven, and having direct impact on areas such as environmental footprint, sustainability and Shell’s core business. • Dr. Yuri Sebregts, Executive Vice President Innovation and R&D and Chief Technology Officer, Royal Dutch Shell 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Industry Roundtables & Innovation Challenge Solution Critiques Hear from the space technology investor community as they evaluate ideas and case studies generated from SpaceCom’s Industry Roundtables and the “Launch Health Innovation Challenge. • Chad Anderson, Managing Director, Space Angels Network • Sean Casey, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Silicon Valley Space Center • Hoyt Davidson, Founder and Managing Partner, Near Earth, LLC

• Hoyt Davidson, Founder and Managing Partner, Near Earth, LLC • Juliana Garaizar, Managing Director, Houston Angel Network • Stephan Reckie, Founding Managing Member, Angelus Funding 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

KEYNOTE: Our Future Off-Earth Human interest in space goes back to the dawn of civilization. Now genetic science has found the gene linked to our wanderlust for space. Today’s trends in commercial space development are pointing the way toward a robust space-based economy over the next 50 and 100 years. What will that look like and why should everyone care that we succeed in space? • Chris Impey, Author of Beyond: Our Future in Space and Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona 12:15 – 1:00 p.m.

How to Benefit from the New Space Race With a solid foundation of space capabilities in place, and a deeper understanding of how those capabilities fuel business innovation across the global economy, what’s next? This session will wrap up lessons learned at SpaceCom with guidance on stimulating greater cross-industry and international engagement. • Maryanne Maldonado, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Houston Technology Center (moderator) • Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Director, NASA Human Health & Performance Directorate • Mario C. Diaz, Director of Aviation, Houston Airport System • Eric Gebhardt, Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Engineering, GE Oil & Gas • Randall Luthi, President, National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Lunch, Exhibits and Special Show Floor Programming

• Juliana Garaizar, Managing Director, Houston Angel Network • Stephan Reckie, Founding Managing Member, Angelus Funding 10:15 – 10.45 a.m.

Break

3:30 – 7:30 p.m.

NASA Johnson Space Center Tour End your SpaceCom adventure with a behind-the-scenes tour of an out-of-this-world facility! You’ll see the space vehicle mockup facility, historic Mission Control and much more. Shuttle bus transportation will be provided to/from the convention center (pre-registration is required to participate; space is limited).

EXPOSITION

The SpaceCom Exposition is the place to be November 17–19 in Houston! Our dynamic show floor will be packed with content, products and premium engagement opportunities — giving you the chance to check out the latest technologies and ask questions directly to the product innovators about how space applications can fuel business innovation for your organization/industry. It will be a truly educating and immersive experience.

EXPOSITION HOURS:

Tuesday, November 17 | 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19 | 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Don’t Miss the SpaceCom Opening Reception. Kick off this groundbreaking event by making connections with industry peers and thought leaders while exploring the exhibits.

150 exhibitors showcasing innovations focused on the economic development of space and the application of space technologies across the global economy.

Innovation Theater

featuring presentations on the latest space capabilities and applications.

Cutting-edge achievement from the

Launch Health Space Innovation Challenge and SpaceCom STEM Award winners.

November 17–19, 2015 • George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

Five Industry Centers focused on

market roundups, sponsor presentations, product demonstrations, and VIP meet and greets for the medical, energy, advanced manufacturing, transportation and communications sectors.

Nearly 8 hours hours of exclusive show floor time for conference attendees to build meaningful, new business relationships.

IN COLLABORATION WITH

REGISTRATION INFORMATION Online registration is now open! Register by September 11 to take advantage of early-bird discounts! Conference Program Hours:

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Exposition Show Floor Hours:

Tuesday, November 17 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 19 7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

FOUNDING SPONSORS

Tuesday, November 17 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Until September 11

Until November 15

Onsite

Full Conference — Complete access to all three days of SpaceCom, including 25+ conference sessions, the SpaceCom Expo Floor, opening night reception, daily breakfasts/lunches and postshow white paper Industry

$495

$645

$745

Government

$385

$495

$595

VIP Lifetime — Complete access to all three days of SpaceCom and all future events

Exhibitors and supporting organizations aligned with SpaceCom: Aerospace Medical Association (AsMA) Aerospace States Association (ASA) Air Law Institute (ALI) American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) APICS Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) Baylor College of Medicine Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) BIO International Convention CAMX — The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA) CTIA Super Mobility 2015 Danish Aerospace Company (DAC) Experior Laboratories FAA Center of Excellence for Commercial Space Transportation Fujitsu Glovia, Inc. Genesis Engineering Glenair, Inc. Griffin Communications Group Houston Technology Center International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety (IAASS) International Space Safety Foundation (ISSF)

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Journal of Space Safety Engineering Lampasas Economic Development Manufacturing Today The Maritime Alliance Midland Development Corporation (MDC) NASA National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA) National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) Near Earth LLC New Space Rice Space Institute Sierra Lobo, Inc. Silicon Valley Space Center (SVSC) Society for the Advancement of Material and Process Engineering (SAMPE) Stinger Ghaffarian Technologies, Inc. (SGT) Space Angels Network Space Safety Magazine Space.com SpaceNews TDK Corporation Technology Collaboration Center of Houston (TCC-Houston) Tempus Global Data The Maritime Alliance (TMA) TRACLabs TRI MODELS University of Texas Medical Branch

Industry

$1,250

$1,550

$1,750

Government

$895

$1,095

$1,295

Single Day Conference — Access to one day of conference sessions, the SpaceCom Expo Floor, breakfast/ lunch and post-show white paper Industry

$235

$295

$395

Government

$190

$235

$295

Expo-Only — Access to the SpaceCom Expo Floor for all three days of the event and the opening night reception Industry

$75

$85

$100

Government

$50

$65

$80

Single Day Expo-Only — Access to the dynamic SpaceCom Expo Floor (available Wednesday or Thursday only) Industry

$35

$45

$60

Government

$25

$30

$40

Visit www.spacecomexpo.com for special student pricing. Hotel Information SpaceCom 2015 has worked closely with several Houston-area hotels to provide great rates, exceptional service and no service fees. Visit www.spacecomexpo.com to secure discounted accommodations in the Official SpaceCom 2015 hotel block (based on availability).

Airport Information Houston’s airport system is the fourth largest in the U.S. and is served by two major airports, Bush Intercontinental (IAH), located 20 miles north of downtown, and William P. Hobby (HOU), located about 11 miles south of downtown.

There are many intersection points between space technology and land-based industries, but many of these opportunities are underutilized. We are excited to see where the future of space commercialization will take us. SpaceCom is leading that future.”

BOB RICHARDS VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT SYSTEMS, ORBITAL ATK

313 S. Patrick St. Alexandria, VA 22314

The business of space has been a core focus of Wyle for almost 50 years. As such, we are delighted to be an industry sponsor of SpaceCom — a forum to establish the future of space commerce. Wyle is committed to supporting SpaceCom as a venue to enhance understanding among key industries in establishing a vibrant and sustainable commercial space market.”

VERNON MCDONALD, PH.D. VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING GROUP, WYLE

Business opportunities abound at SpaceCom! Did you know? Elon Musk’s SpaceX is making a rocket engine with a 3D printer. Vancouver General Hospital uses robot-controlled lasers to perform brain surgery. Maersk is saving bunker fuel by using satellite data to more accurately track currents. Google is developing global Internet access via a new array of satellites. Oceaneering has developed a remote operated vehicle that has broken depth exploration thresholds.

Join us in Houston to learn how the application of space technologies can fuel business innovation for you!

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN www.spacecomexpo.com