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The Space Intelligence Conference designed for the Intelligence Community at the TS/SCI level.

November 1 - 2, 2023

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Martin Faga

The late Martin “Marty” C. Faga was an intelligence community pioneer, industry innovator and tremendous public servant serving the national security of the United States and the free world. His leadership within the space community revolutionized the way intelligence agencies, military service branches and industry could work together to safeguard freedom from threats known and evolving. His work built relationships between service branches, intelligence agencies, American allies, and industry; secured American interests abroad and liberties at home; and served as a model and legacy to follow.

FAGA FORUM - SERIOUS TIMES DEMAND SERIOUS DISCUSSIONS

The Space Intelligence Conference designed for the Intelligence Community at the TS/SCI level.

Timely and Compelling Topics Include:

• Dynamic Space Operations
• NRO Requirements and Capabilities
• Congressional Perspectives and Future Legislation

Engage with Experts

Leading government officials and industry experts, well-versed in space and intelligence issues, will discuss critical threats and challenges, and share their perspectives and insights on a variety of issues.

Join Us at the Faga Forum

The Space Intelligence Conference designed for the Intelligence Community in the metro Washington, D.C., area. Due to the tremendous interest in classified programming at our annual Space Symposiums and the high demand from customers, the Space Foundation is once again organizing this classified event.

U.S. citizenship and a TS/SCI security clearance are required for all attendees.

Agenda

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Registration Opens

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Classified Demo Day

Thursday, November 2, 2023

7:45 am - 8:45 am

Registration, Breakfast Co-Sponsored by Umbra, Networking

8:45 am - 8:55 am

Master of Ceremonies

Dr. Jennifer Gautier, The Aerospace Corporation

8:55 am - 9:00 am

Opening Remarks

Pete Trainer, Space Foundation Board of Directors

9:00 am - 9:05 am

Welcome Remarks

The Honorable Steve Isakowitz, The Aerospace Corporation

9:05 am - 9:25 am

Featured Speaker: The Honorable Dr. Chris Scolese

The Honorable Dr. Chris Scolese, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

9:25 am - 9:45 am

Featured Speaker: Paul Irwin

Paul Irwin, Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Featured Speaker: Col. Pam Melroy, USAF (Ret.)

Col. Pam Melroy, USAF (Ret.), NASA

10:00 am - 10:20 am

Featured Speaker: Clinton Clark

Clinton Clark, ExoAnalytic Solutions

10:20 am - 10:40 am

Featured Speaker: Brad Edmonson

Brad Edmonson, U.S. Space Force

10:40 am - 10:55 am

Break

10:55 am - 11:40 am

Panel: NRO Chiefs Discussion

Moderator:

Damon Wells, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Panelists:

Jimmy Comfort, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

Kristina Harrington, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

TJ Lincoln, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

11:40 am - 12:00 pm

Lessons Learned from DoD Rapid Acquisitions: William Bailey

William Bailey, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Luncheon Co-Sponsored by BlueHalo

1:00 pm - 1:20 pm

Featured Speaker: Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern

Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern, Space Systems Command (SSC)

1:20 pm - 2:05 pm

Panel: U.S. Government Partnership with Industry to Advance U.S. Government Missions

Moderator:

Dr. Debra Emmons, The Aerospace Corporation

Panelists:

Devin Brande, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

Jason Mallare, Umbra

Dr. Frank Turner, Space Development Agency (SDA)

2:05 pm - 2:15 pm

Break

2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Fireside Chat: Enabling DSO Through IC/DoD Integration

Dr. Claire Leon, Space Systems Command (SSC)

Mike Orr, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm

Panel: Policy

Moderator:

Dr. Jamie Morin, The Aerospace Corporation

Panelists:

David Eccles, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD)

Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)

Andrea Yaffe, National Security Council (NSC)

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Closing Remarks

Thomas Dorame, Space Foundation

4:15 pm - 6:00 pm

Networking Reception Co-Sponsored by Astranis

Speakers

William Bailey

William Bailey

Director and Program Executive Officer

Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office

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Devin Brande

Devin Brande

Director, Commercial Operations Group

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

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Clinton Clark

Clinton Clark

Vice President, First Impressions

ExoAnalytic Solutions

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Jimmy Comfort

Jimmy Comfort

Director, Survivability Assurance Office

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Brig. Gen D. Jason Cothern

Brig. Gen. D. Jason Cothern

Deputy Commander

Space Systems Command (SSC)

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Thomas Dorame

Thomas Dorame

Senior Vice President, Symposium 365

Space Foundation

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David Eccles

David Eccles

Associate Principal Director, Space Technology

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD)

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Brad Edmonson

Chief, Analysis & Production Headquarters Space Force S2A

U.S. Space Force

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Dr. Debra Emmons

Dr. Debra Emmons

Vice President & Chief Technology Officer

The Aerospace Corporation

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Dr. Jennifer Gautier

Dr. Jennifer Gautier

The Aerospace Corporation

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Kristina Harrington

Kristina Harrington

Director, Signals Intelligence Systems Acquisition Directorate

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Paul Irwin

Space Executive

Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI)

Steven Isakowitz

The Honorable Steve Isakowitz

President

The Aerospace Corporation

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Dr. Claire Leon

Dr. Claire Leon

Director, Space Systems Integration Office

Space Systems Command (SSC)

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TJ Lincoln

TJ Lincoln

Director, Mission Operations Directorate

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Jason Mallare

Jason Mallare

Vice President, U.S. Government Programs & Strategy

Umbra

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Pam Melroy

Col. Pam Melroy, USAF (Ret.)

Deputy Administrator

NASA

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Dr. Jamie Morin

Dr. Jamie Morin

Vice President, Defense Systems Operations

The Aerospace Corporation

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Mike Orr

Mike Orr

Director, Systems Engineering Directorate

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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The Honorable Dr. Chris Scolese

The Honorable Dr. Chris Scolese

Director

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Pete Trainer

Pete Trainer

Space Foundation Board of Directors

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Dr. Frank Turner

Dr. Frank Turner

Technical Director

Space Development Agency (SDA)

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Ezinne Uzo-Okoro

Dr. Ezinne Uzo-Okoro

Assistant Director for Space Policy

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP)

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Damon Wells

Director, Office of Policy & Strategy

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

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Andrea Yaffe

Andrea Yaffe

Space Policy Director

National Security Council (NSC)

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