Nate Davis
Partner, Holland & Hart Nate works with growth companies, private equity funds, and venture capital and growth equity firms to complete equity and debt financings, buy and sell companies, navigate corporate governance matters, and capitalize on strategic growth opportunities. Seasoned M&A Attorney: Nate has helped countless public and private buyers and sellers complete all manner…
Read MoreBridgit Mendler
CEO and Co-Founder, Northwood Space Bridgit Mendler is the CEO and Co-Founder at Northwood Space. Northwood is building the network connecting satellites to Earth, beginning with proliferated ground infrastructure. Designed from the ground up, Northwood’s ground network is built to rapidly scale capacity for satellite communication. Prior to founding Northwood, Bridgit ran two companies in television and…
Read MoreGen. David “D.T.” Thompson, USSF (Ret.)
General (Retired) “DT” Thompson retired in 2024 after serving more than 38 years in the Air and Space Forces, completing assignments in operations, acquisition and academia. He commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, deployed to SouthWest Asia, and served in senior positions in the National Reconnaissance Office, Air Force Warfare Center, United States…
Read MoreHon. Peter Beshar
Former General Counsel of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force From 2022 to early 2025, the Honorable Peter J. Beshar served as the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of the Air Force. Nominated by the President and unanimously confirmed by the Senate to this 4-star equivalent role, Mr. Beshar was the Chief Legal…
Read MoreKevin O’Connell
CEO & Founder, Space Economy Rising Kevin M. O’Connell is a recognized expert on space commerce, the global space economy, and U.S. national security matters. For almost four decades, he has focused on space commercialization and technological competitiveness and how to advance them in global markets. He has also focused on how these innovations impact…
Read MoreDr. Soichi Noguchi
Astronaut & CEO & Founder, Miraispace co ltd. Dr. Soichi Noguchi graduated from the Graduate School of University of Tokyo in 1991. His first spaceflight was on the space shuttle Discovery in 2005, on the “Return To Flight” after the Columbia disaster. He was the first Japanese to conduct three spacewalks (EVA) as a lead spacewalker. In 2009,…
Read MoreCarissa Christensen
CEO & Founder, BryceTech Carissa Christensen is the Chief Executive Officer and founder of BryceTech, LLC, based in Alexandria, VA. She previously co-founded defense contractor The Tauri Group, acquired by LMI in 2019, and quantum computing software firm QxBranch, acquired by Rigetti Computing in 2019. She is an active tech investor and has served on…
Read MoreLindsay Papsidero
Sr. Director Advanced Programs, Astrobotic Technology Lindsay Papsidero leads Astrobotic’s Advanced Programs group, developing mission concepts, product lines, and the technology road maps for the company’s future. Prior to Astrobotic, Lindsay served as the Director of Lunar Communications and Navigation at Crescent Space, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin. During her time at Crescent, Lindsay ran…
Read MoreTanya Pemberton
President & CEO, The Aerospace Corporation Tanya Pemberton is president and chief executive officer of The Aerospace Corporation, a leader in advancing national space capabilities. Pemberton, who assumed her role on October 18, 2025, is responsible for guiding Aerospace as it works to solve the hardest technical problems and deliver on national priorities. Previously, Pemberton…
Read MoreHélène Huby
CEO & Founder, The Exploration Company Helene is Co-Founder & CEO of The Exploration Company, one of the fastest-growing space companies in Europe, which builds reusable space capsules and rockets. She has served as an executive at Airbus Defence & Space and ArianeGroup both in operational and strategic roles: from starting as Head of Innovation…
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