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New Horizons Summit (NHS) 2023

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Purpose:

Join us as we embark on an exciting journey to explore a new horizon that holds limitless possibilities.This year's focus is on painting a vision of a supply chain that can create a thriving cis-lunar ecosystem of companies. Our aim is to build a sustainable future that enables us to expand further into our solar system, unlocking new frontiers and opportunities for generations to come. Don't miss this chance to be part of an event that promises to be truly transformative.

Aim:

The aim of the summit is to ensure that those who attend will leave with not only an awareness of said horizons being a potential reality, but equipped with a knowledge of their position within the supply chain needed to make this a reality.

The curation of this supply chain behind a clear and tangible purpose enables us to provide the following benefits.

  • We weave together startups, SMEs and local/international enterprise companies in panel discussions, providing them with direct business development/ cash-flow opportunities that break down any barriers to entry.
  • This means that investors can view and capitalise on these discussions and fund further interaction.
  • Those who provide supporting services, such as consultancies, have the opportunity to gauge what services offerings the industry needs to scale, and meet its goals and purpose.

History:

Our event has a proven track record of bringing together the brightest minds from a diverse range of industries, including heavyweights like Rolls-Royce, Microsoft, and Axiom. In 2022 alone, we engaged over 1000 attendees through a combination of in-person and online experiences. This year, with the help of our valued sponsors, we're committed to engaging our audience even more deeply.

One of the unique features of our summit is that we freely broadcast the event online, providing a unique opportunity to engage with thousands of people beyond the physical venue. We're proud to have connected with countless online communities, offered volunteer opportunities to students, and facilitated networking for our attendees.

By participating in our event, you will have the opportunity to join this exclusive community of investors, start-ups, executives, and industry professionals. You'll gain access to tailored B2B meetings, start-up pitches, and exclusive announcements, all while networking with some of the most influential leaders in their respective fields. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of something truly special.

Schedule:

As of now, we have our panel topics confirmed, and we will be announcing our presenters as soon as they are confirmed. To get an idea of the caliber of our past exhibitors, please take a look at our last summit.

08:30-09:00: Registrations (30 mins)

09:00-09:05: Welcome Address: Imelda Alexopoulos, Partner, PwC

09:05-09:10: The Purpose Behind the Supply Chain: Kirby Ikin, Chairman, National Space Society

09:10-10:10: Keynote Speeches (60 mins)

  • A United Effort – Steven Freeland, Vice-Chair, Space Resource Activities Working Group, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS)
  • The Gateway – Sean Fuller, International Partner Manager, Gateway Program at NASA, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • From the Moon to Mars - Aude Vignelles, Chief Technology Officer, General Manager a/g, Australian Space Agency
  • Australia's Global Role- Daniel O'Toole, Sector Director, Space, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)
  • Fostering Innovation in Australia's Space Sector - Steve Milanoski, Director, Manufacturing Technology, Research and Technology, New South Wales (NSW) Government

10:10-11:20: Panel 1 - Foundations (70 mins)

Moderator - Nicci Rossouw, CEO, Robotics Australia Group

  • Reusable Spacecraft - Ryan Nagle, Chief Supply Chain Officer, Datum Source, Ex-SpaceX Senior Supply Chain Manager for Starship
  • Lunar Reconnaissance - Jeremy Aubert, Space and Defence, Marketing Manager, Fleet Space Technologies
  • Launch/Landing Infrastructure – Lloyd Damp, Chief Executive, Southern Launch
  • Resource Extraction - Michelle Keegan, Program Director, Australian Remote Operations in Space and on Earth (AROSE)
  • Habitat Building – Melodie Yashar, Vice President, Building Design & Performance, ICON

11:20-11:40: Refresh and Refuel: Morning Tea (20 mins)

11:40- 12:50: Panel 2 - Interplanetary Infrastructure, LEO and Beyond (70 mins)

Moderator – Amy Ormrod, Director, PwC

  • Trade Posts- Liz Warren, Director of Research Development, Blue Origin
  • Refuelling, Comm & Nav Services – Philip Citowicki, Business Development Lead, Lockheed Martin Space
  • Power Generation - Katie Jarman, Innovation Manager, Rolls Royce
  • Habitation - Christian Maender, Executive Vice President, In-Space Solutions, Axiom
  • Agriculture - Matthew Gilliham, Director, ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants for Space

12:50 -13:40: Replenish and Network: Lunch (50 mins)

13:40-15:00: Panel 3 - Delivering and Managing Space Solutions: Services in Action (70 mins)

Moderator - Lockheed Martin

  • Space Domain Awareness - Jason Held, CEO, Saber Astronautics
  • In-Space Logistics - Rajat Kulshrestha, CEO & Co-Founder Space Machines Company
  • In-Orbit Manufacturing - Troy McCann, CEO, Moonshoot
  • Sustainable Propulsion Services - Herve Astier, CEO, Neumann Space
  • Infrastructure Inspection - Rachael Sharp, Partnerships Success and Special Projects, HEO Robotics

15:00-15:20: Recharge & Relay: Afternoon Tea (20 mins)

15:20-16:30: Panel 4 - Towards Self-Sufficiency and Sustainability in Space (70 mins)

Moderator – Andrew Murphy, Optus Satellite and Space Systems

  • AI-Optimized Hardware - Johan Barthelemy, Developer Relations Manager, Nvidia
  • Transitioning Towards Automated Systems - Nathan Kirchner, Founding Director, Robotics Australia Group/ Special Advisor Robotics, Laing O'Rourke 
  • Digital Twins - Zia UL Islam, Senior Partner, National Industry Manager (Australia & New Zealand), Unity
  • Health and Medical Technologies - Vienna Tran, Medical Officer, South Australia (SA) Health
  • Spacesuits - Kiriti Rambhatla, CEO, Metakosmos

      Networking: An exploration of New Horizons at the Art Gallery of New South Wales

      Join us for a night of networking, entertainment, and inspiration at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in partnership with their Atelier next generation philanthropy group. Enjoy drinks, refreshments, and a curator talks, highlighting the newly opened ‘Sydney Modern’ northern building.  There will be opportunity to view the indigenous Yiribana gallery,  Dreamhome: Stories of Art and Shelter, and striking The End of Imagination installation in the Tank space.

      Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and be part of an unforgettable evening with 100-150 Atelier patrons.


      Contact:

      If you’d like to be in contact with us regarding being a speaker or a sponsor, feel free to email us at: operations@nssa.com.au.

      Acknowledgements:

      Special thanks to Tobias Roetsch from gtgraphics.de for the amazing graphics.


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