AGENDA Wednesday, November 29, 2006
4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Conference Registration
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Opening Ceremony and Reception Honoring 40th Anniversary of Star Trek
Thursday, November 30, 2006
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Conference Registration/Networking/Coffee/Continental Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Welcome Mark Crowley (bio, PDF) Chairman, CSA Board of Directors Vice President, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Keynote Address The Honorable Jane Harman (bio, PDF) Ranking Minority Member, House Select Committee on Intelligence Honorary Co-Chair, "Transforming Space: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Talent"
8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Space and Missile Systems Center: Transformation Epicenter With a 50-year legacy of mission success and innovative development of critical U.S. space assets such as MILSATCOM, GPS and EELV, SMC leads numerous transformation-related initiatives for the U.S. Air Force. What is the current status of these key initiatives, what innovative technologies and processes are required and how do these translate to opportunities for the nation’s space enterprise community? Key SMC program managers will provide you with an update, including business opportunities for existing and future systems. Moderator Lt. Gen. Eugene Tattini (Ret.), Deputy Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (bio, PDF) Panelists Col. Wesley A. Ballenger, Jr., Commander, Global Positioining Systems Wing, SMC (bio, PDF) Col. Joseph F. Boyle, Chief Engineer, Launch and Range Systems Wing, SMC (bio, PDF) Col. James R. Horejsi, Director, Engineering and Architectures, SMC (bio, PDF) Col. Donald E. Wussler, Jr., Vice Commander, Space Superiority Systems Wing, SMC (bio, PDF) Col. Roger Teague, Commander, Space Group, Space Based Infrared Systems Wing, SMC (bio, PDF)
10:00 a.m.- 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.	Space Science: A Key to Transformation Space science is key to the transformation of space. Advancements in space science enable new technologies, help to explore planets and other celestial bodies in the solar system, identify in situ resources on planets, test widely held physics theories, and provide answers as well as questions regarding the origins of the universe. Noted scientists from world-class academic   and non-profit organizations located in California, including Stanford University and the SETI Institute, will share their contributions to key recent and future space science advancements. Moderator Scott Hubbard, Visiting Scholar, Stanford University Center for Integrated Systems Carl Sagan Chair for the Study of Life in the Universe, SETI Institute (bio, PDF) Panelists Prof. Charles Kennel, Director,Scripps Institute of Oceanography, UC San Diego (bio, PDF) Prof. Robert Lin, Director, UCB Space Science Lab (bio) Dr. Dan McCleese, Chief Scientist, Jet Propulsion Laborary (JPL) (bio) Dr. Carl Pilcher, Director, NASA Astrobiology Institute (bio) Prof. Robert Byer, Director Hansen Experimental Physics Lab, Stanford University (bio)
11:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Keynote Address James R. Hansen (bio, PDF) Author of First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Transformational Space Technologies: Space Applications Developing innovative technologies that can compete with current commercial products, services and processes for both governments and consumers is a key component of transforming space. Space technology already plays a significant role in supporting government (urban planning, environmental management, etc.) and consumers, but where are tomorrow's business opportunities--those areas of criticality that call out for new space-based solutions? Key local, state, and federal government officials as well as the entertainment industry will identify current technological challenges, which could be met through the use of space technology such as communications interoperability, transportation planning, and resource monitoring. Moderator Lon Rains, Editor, Space News (bio, PDF) Panelists Ted O'Brien, Vice President, Channel Development, Iridium Stallite LLC (bio, PDF) Kathy Shockey, Director, Sales and Marketing, Space Systems Loral (bio, PDF) Robert Cox, Director, National Space Technology Applications Office and Assistant Director, Earth Science and Technology Directorate (bio, PDF) Ann Ciganer, Vice President, Trimble Navigation, Ltd. Henry Gaillard*, CEO, Magellan
2:30 p.m .- 2:45 p.m.	BREAK
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Transforming Space Enterprise With the input of more than 300 stakeholders, the California Space Authority developed the first California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan in 1998.  That plan identified five strategic initiatives and created a roadmap for space enterprise (industry, academia, government and workforce) within the state of California.  The initial strategic plan was updated in 2004 and will be completed in 2006.  The combined efforts of the two plans have created a sense of community within California space enterprise, led to the investment of more than $80 million in space infrastructure, and created a concept for the California Space Center.  In 2006, more than 200 stakeholders have gathered in meetings throughout the state to create the next strategic plan -- the California Space Enterprise Strategic Plan for 2007 through 2010 – which will be revealed for the first time in this panel discussion. Moderators Brig. Gen. Leonard Kwiatkowski (Ret.), Vice President, Military Space Programs, Lockheed Martin (bio) Gen. Thomas Taverney, (Ret.), Senior Vice President/Executive Staff, SAIC Space Operations (bio) Panelists Mark Crowley, Vice President, Space Based Infrared Systems, Lockheed Martin Space Systems (bio, PDF) Jan Molvar, Chief Engineer, Scitor Corporation (bio) Stan Rosen, Consultant, Toffler Associates (bio) Victoria Conner, Principal, Strategic Vitality LLC (bio, PDF)
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	SpotBeam Awards Reception SpotBeam Program (PDF)
7:00 p.m.	SpotBeam Awards Dinner
Friday, December 1, 2005
7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.	Networking/Coffee
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Welcome The Honorable Andrea Seastrand (bio, PDF) Executive Director, California Space Authority Opening Remarks Transformation: Industry Perspective Dr. Alexis Livanos (bio) President, Northrop Grumman Space Technology Keynote Address The Honorable Ken Calvert (bio) Chairman, House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee Honorary Co-Chair, "Transforming Space: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Talent"
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Transformation: The NASA Perspective Dr. Scott Horowitz (bio, PDF) Associate Administrator, Exploration Systems, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	NASA Centers in California: Keys to Space Exploration The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA Ames Research Center, and NASA Dryden Flight Research Center continue to make significant contributions to the transformation of space, including the nation’s space exploration activities. These activities cover a broad spectrum, including but not limited to nanotechnology, astrobiology, planetary research, and launch vehicle testing. Together, the centers award more than $4 billion annually in contracts. This panel will focus upon business opportunities at each center as well as each center’s contributions to NASA's Vision for Space Exploration. Moderator Victoria Bradshaw, Secretary, State of California/Labor and Workforce Agency (bio) Panelists Dr. Charles Elachi, Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) (bio) Kevin Petersen, Director, NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (bio) Angela Diaz, Director, Strategic Communications & Development, NASA Ames Research Center (bio)
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	BREAK
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Keynote Address Lt. Gen. Michael Hamel (bio) Commander, LAAFB/Space and Missile Systems Center
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Accessing Space: NASA and DoD Transformations NASA's space exploration mission requires retirement of the space shuttle by 2010. NASA is in the process of transforming the space launch component of civil space through its awarding of contracts for the Crew Exploration Vehicle (CEV), the Crew Launch Vehicle (CLV), and the Commercial Orbital Transportation System (COTS). The Department of Defense has identified its own requirements for new launch vehicles capable of launching a broad spectrum of payloads, from microsats to large communication satellites, and has recently launched the first Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles (EELV's) from the West Coast at Vandenberg Air Force Base. This panel will focus upon the transportation needs of both agencies and the business opportunities they will provide. Moderator Dr. William Ballhaus, Jr., President/CEO, Aerospace Corporation (bio) Panelists Dan Collins, Vice President/General Manager, Boeing Launch Systems (bio, PDF) Debra Facktor Lepore, President, AirLaunch, LLC (bio) Gwynne Shotwell, Vice President Business Development, Space Exploration Technologies (bio) Peter Wilson, Commentary Author, RAND Corporation John Garvey, President/CEO, Garvey Spacecraft (bio) Dan DeLong, Founder/Vice President & Chief Engineer, XCOR Aerospace (bio)
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Introduction Howard Chambers (bio, PDF) Vice President/Program Manager, Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems Luncheon Keynote Rep. Buck McKeon Chairman, House Committee on Education and Workforce (bio)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	21st Century Education and Workforce Development: Science & Technology Challenges As the Baby Boomer generation, which was inspired by the nation's efforts that resulted in landing on the Moon, becomes eligible to retire, there is a projected lack of engineers and scientists to replace them. Many nations, including China and Japan, are graduating several times the number of engineers that are graduating in the United States. What can be done to ensure the future space workforce will be available when needed to continue this nation's space exploration activities and to ensure access to space? This panel will focus on ongoing efforts and future plans to educate and train the space workforce of the future. Moderator Emily DeRocco, Assistant Secretary, Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor and Employment (bio, PDF) Panelist Dr. Paula Arvedson, President, Satellite Educators Association (bio) Dr. Ares Rosakis, Director, Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories, CalTech (bio) Damon Castillo, President/Chairman, Science and Technology Education Partnership (STEP) (bio) Dr. Bruce Gerding, Vice President, Planning and Administration, Northrop Grumman (bio) Edna DeVore, Director of Education and Public Outreach, SETI (bio) Bruce Stenslie, Deputy Director, California Workforce Association (bio) Dr. Leslie Uhazy, Dean of Mathetics and Science, Antelope Valley College (bio, PDF)
2:30 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.	Keynote Address Rick Stephens (bio, PDF) Senior Vice President, The Boeing Company
2:50 p.m. - 3:10 p.m.	BREAK
3:10 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Keynote Address Lt. Gen. Brian Arnold, USAF (Ret.) (UASF bio) Vice President, Strategic Systems, Raytheon
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	The Realities of Space Tourism With the successful launches of SpaceShipOne and ongoing visits to zero gravity, space tourism has become a reality...or has it? Are we closer than ever to sending tourists to suborbit, orbit, the Moon, and beyond? Does space tourism remain an experience for only wealthy individuals such as Dennis Tito, Mark Shuttleworth and Gregory Olson. These questions and many more will be explored by a group of space entrepreneurs who will surprise you with their answers. Moderator John Spencer, Space Architect/Founder, Space Tourism Society (STS) (bio, PDF) Panelists Robert Bigelow, Founder/President, Bigelow Aerospace (bio) Derek Webber, Director, Spaceport Associates (bio) Ken Davidian, NASA Centennial Challenges Jonathan Hung, President, Space Tourism Society (STS), Singapore Chapter (bio, PDF) Dr. Vernon McDonald, Wyle Laboratories, Inc. (bio, PDF) Dr. Peter Diamandis, Chairman/CEO, Zero Gravity Corporation (bio)
*INVITED

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