The Business of Space Conference

February 23 – 25, 2025

The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) // Huntsville, AL

Engage with top academics, business leaders, innovators, and policy influencers working on the new space economy. Dive into keynote presentations and discussions that foster collaboration between researchers and space economy industry stakeholders. These conversations will present the latest insights into the new space economy and shape future academic and policy research.

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Conference Details

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Speakers

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Agenda

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Venues + Location

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Hotel

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Registration Fees

National Space Club Members

Keynote Speaker

 

Speakers

 

Tim Alatorre

Co-founder, COO, Chair of Board at Above Space

Jingning Ao, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at Morgan State University

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Rose Croshier

International Relations Specialist within the Office of Space Commerce covering Africa, South America, India and parts of Europe.

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Olivia Holzhaus

Founder and CEO, Rhodium Scientific, Space Biotech

Izzy House 

Director of marketing strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance, author of a space marketing book series, host of the "Space Marketing Podcast" and organizer of the 'Space for Kentucky Roundtable"

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Li Wu Hsu, Ph.D. 

Associate Professor of Marketing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business

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Tracy Lamm

Director of Human Exploration Advanced Capabilities, Lockheed Martin Space

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David Livingston, DBA 

Founder and host of "The Space Show," executive director of the One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. (OGLF) and subject-matter expert for space-related topics

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Yeolan Lee, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business

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Juan Lopez

Blue Origin

Molly Mulligan, Ph.D.

Director of Business Development, Redwire Space

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Sven Modell

Professor at Alliance Business School at the University of Manchester, UK, and a visiting professor at the Norwegian School of Economics and Turku School of Economics

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Daria Opekunova, MBA

Senior Technical Product Manager, Blue Origin

Ryan Robertson

Vice President of Space Sector Business Development, Space Florida

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Kenneth Shields

Senior Director of Business Development, Sierra Space

Reggie Spivey

Chief Operating Officer, Tec-Masters, Inc.

Christopher Udall

Managing Director, HudsonAlpha AgTech Accelerator powered by gener8tor

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Taylor Yeazitzis

Graduate Research Assistant, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

Tentative Agenda

Sunday, February 23
5:00-6:00 pm: Welcome reception

Monday, February 24
8:30 am: Welcome and introduction
8:45 am: Keynote - Kevin Engelbert, NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
9:30 am: Session - Juan Lopez
10:05 am: Coffee break
10:20 am: Session - Ryan Robertson
10:55 am: Session - Space Force
11:30 am: Lunch and keynote - David Livingston, DBA, "The Space Show," One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. (OGLF)
12:30 pm: Networking break
1:00 pm: R&D Panel - Christopher Udall, HudsonAlpha; Olivia Holzhaus, Rhodium Scientific; Kenneth Shields, Sierra Space
2:00 pm: Session - Izzy House
2:35 pm: Coffee break
2:50 pm: Academic Panel - Sven Modell, University of Manchester; Daria Operkunova, Colorado School of Mines
3:50 pm: Industry Panel - Molly Mulligan, Redwire; Tim Alatorre, Above Space; Reggie Spivey, Tec-Masters Inc.
4:50 pm: Closing remarks

Tuesday, February 25
8:30 am: Welcome
8:45 am: Keynote
9:30 am: Session - Rose Croshier
10:05 am: Coffee break
10:20 am: Academic Panel - Yeolan Lee, The University of Alabama in Huntsville; Jingning Ao, Ph.D., Morgan State University; Taylor Yeazitzis, The University of Alabama in Huntsville
11:30 am: Lunch and keynote - Space Force Association, Huntsville
12:30 pm: Closing remarks
1:30 pm: Enterprise tour at ULA (guided)or tour the Space & Rocket Center (self-guided)

Venues + Location

Parking

Please park in the Student Services Building (SSB) lot K1. View the campus map here.

Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

800 Monroe St | Huntsville, AL

Why should I book at the official conference hotel?

• Complimentary scheduled transportation to and from the UAH campus.
  
  
• Enjoy the conference welcome reception without the need to travel.
  
  
• Continue informal conversations and networking with fellow attendees who are also staying at the hotel.
  
  
• Shuttle service between Huntsville International Airport and the hotel.

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Explore the Rocket City!

Huntsville Attractions

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all the Rocket City has to offer while you’re in town. You’ll find we have a variety of attractions, whether you're interested in education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. There’s no such thing as being bored in the Rocket City!

Visit asmartplace.com/targeted-industries to learn about Huntsville’s integral role in the contemporary space sector.

Things to do in Huntsville

Sponsors

We are pleased to offer a limited number of sponsorship opportunities for your organization to support this event.

 

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Thank you to our planning committee members.

Hank Alewine, Ph.D., CPA, conference chair
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business

Lucia Cape
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

Jeremy Fehrenbacher, MBA
Moog

Tina Highfill, Ph.D.
Bureau of Economic Analysis

Christine Kretz
Karman Line Consulting

Yeolan Lee, Ph.D.
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, College of Business

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