Our 2024 program will focus on industry insights from experts on the state of the global space economy; explore how AI will change the space community; and discuss other issues that will impact the state of space.

DATE: February 8, 2024

TIME: 9:00-11:30 a.m.

LOCATION: National Press Club, Washington, DC

State of Space 2024

Every year, Space Foundation brings together different space leaders from around the world, all serving in unique ways to share how they see the State of Space in that particular year. Below you will find the various “State of Space” programs, Space Foundation has hosted online and in-person for the past several years. Each offers a window to the people, positions, issues and conditions that are impacting the State of Space.

Insights into the Space Economy and its Impact

Panel - The State of Global Space Economy:
With more nations, industries and infrastructures taking larger roles with space, they are also shaping one of the most dynamic economies on the planet. Jobs, investments, innovations, and more are impacted. A panel of space community leaders will share their insights on these areas and how they see the state of the global space economy evolving in 2024 and beyond.

Panel – The Incalculable Gamechanger – Space & AI:
Space has always been associated with transformative technologies and innovations, but AI may be the most revolutionary yet. This panel will bring together leading innovators to share how AI will be a gamechanger for space exploration, operations, security and more.

Panel - Space Matters:
Closing out the State of Space Program, the feature panelists of Space Foundation’s Space Matters program, the Honorable Bob Walker (former US Rep.) and Carissa Christensen, CEO of BryceTech, will provide their insights on the state of space and areas to watch in 2024 and beyond.

Looking Back: Previous State of Space Reports

State of Space 2023

State of Space 2022

State of Space 2021

Speakers

Heather Pringle

CEO

Space Foundation

Meghan Allen

Senior Vice President of Government Relations

Space Foundation

Lesley Conn

Director of Research & Digital Programming

Space Foundation

Brendan Rosseau

Teaching Fellow & Research Associate

Harvard Business School

Eric Fanning

President and CEO

Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)

Robert S. Walker

CEO

MoonWalker Associates

Carissa Christensen

CEO and Founder

BryceTech

Dr. Robert Redmon

Director, NOAA Center for Artificial Intelligence

Aniello Violetti

Space Attaché

Embassy of Italy

Peter Marquez

Head of Global Space Policy

Amazon Web Services

Dr. Scott Pace

Professor of the Practice of International Affairs
Director, Space Policy Institute
Director, Institute for International Science and Technology Policy
Director, MA International Science and Technology Policy
Elliott School of International Affairs

Goeroge Washington University