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    New Horizons Summit (NHS) 2024

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    Purpose:

    We are forging a self-sustaining lunar supply chain, transforming the Moon into both a habitat and a launchpad for deeper solar system exploration.

    Aim:

    The summit's objective is not just to expand awareness of the impending horizons but to empower attendees with a clear understanding of their pivotal role in the essential supply chain that will bring this vision to fruition. The meticulous orchestration of this supply chain around a defined goal offers distinct advantages:

    • We seamlessly integrate startups, SMEs, and both local and global enterprises in panel dialogues, fostering immediate business development opportunities and eliminating entry barriers.
    • Investors gain a front-row seat to these strategic discussions, enabling them to identify and nurture promising ventures.
    • Support entities, like consultancies, can pinpoint the precise services the industry demands, aligning their offerings to facilitate industry growth and realization of its overarching mission.

    History:

    Since our 2021 inception, our summit has become a cornerstone in the space industry, featuring over 50 top organizations, including Rolls-Royce, Blue Origin, NVIDIA, Woodside, Lendlease, Lockheed Martin, Relativity Space, and Gilmour Space Technologies. Embracing a hybrid model from 2022, we've consistently welcomed 200+ attendees annually, fostering a more inclusive, global community. The event is a key meeting point for over 300 influential decision-makers yearly, driving industry innovation. Participants range from startups and investors to executives and experts, offering a rich blend of business opportunities, innovative pitches, and the latest in space technology. It's more than an event; it's a platform shaping the future of space through collaboration and dialogue.

    New Horizons Festival Overview:

    We are hosting two summits, and you are welcome to join us for both. Below is a macro-level overview of our schedule. For specific details about the event you are showcasing at, please visit the respective event pages.

    VRChat Space Jam
    Dates: April 12th - 26th
    Location: VRChat
    Attendees: Over 1 million visits and counting

    Element Summit
    Date: May 9th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Location: KPMG, Three International Towers, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
    Attendees: 150

    New Horizons Summit
    Date: May 10th, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Location: KPMG, Three International Towers, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia
    Attendees: 150

    The Event Horizon (Celebratory gathering for all summit attendees and various interest groups, in collaboration with Stone & Chalk)
    Date: May 10th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Location: The Collider, 477 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW 2000, Australia
    Attendees: 250

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    New Horizons Summit Schedule:

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

    Special thanks to our advisory board — Blue Origin, NVIDIA, Lockheed Martin, Australian Space Agency, Optus, and the Department of Enterprise, Investment, and Trade of New South Wales — for their assistance in creating the following schedule:

    8:30:00 AMRegistrations
    9:00:00 AMWelcome AddressKPMG, Jacob Hacker, Director
    9:10:00 AMThe HorizonNational Space Society, Isaac Arthur, President
    9:20:00 AM - 10:08:00 AMKeynote Speeches
    9:20:00 AMUnited EffortUnited Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS), Steven Freeland, Vice-Chair, Space Resource Activities Working Group
    9:32:00 AMNASA GatewayNASA, Sean Fuller, Gateway International Partner Manager
    9:44:00 AMMoon to Mars: Trailblazer programASA, Arvind Ramana, Director, Technology Uplift, Office of CTO
    9:56:00 AMIAC Sydney 2025SIAA, Lisa Vitaris, Director, IAC
    10:08:00 AM - 11:23:00 AMSESSION 1: Initial Preparations - Earth to Lunar Orbit
    10:08:00 AMModeratorSpace Research Student Committee (SRSC), Co-president, Keira Chrystal
    10:13:00 AMAdvancements in Hybrid Rocket Technology and Launch Infrastructure: The development of hybrid-propulsion launch vehicles and the strategic selection and construction of launch pads, enhancing the safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of space missions.Gilmour Space Technologies, David Jervis, Head of Sales
    10:25:00 AMSpace Suits: Designing and manufacturing suits for human operations on the Moon.Axiom, John Hunt, Deputy Program Manager, AxEVA Suits Program
    10:37:00 AMRefuelling: Ensuring the spacecraft has adequate fuel for the journey, exploring in-space refuelling techniques.Astroscale, Dr. Clare Martin, Executive Vice President
    10:49:00 AMInnovations in Space Hospitality: The latest developments in space hospitality, focusing on innovative habitation designs that enhance human comfort and enable long-term orbital stays.Voyager Space, Abby Dickes, Chief Marketing Officer
    11:01:00 AMSpace Domain Awareness: Navigating the Crowded Skies: The critical role of Space Domain Awareness in ensuring safe and sustainable space operations, focusing on the detection, tracking, and management of space objects to prevent collisions and protect space assets.Saber Astronautics, Jason Held, CEO
    11:13:00 AMQ&A
    11:23:00 AMRefresh and Refuel: Morning Tea
    11:53:00 AM - 1:08:00 PMSession 2 - Lunar Touchdown - Resource Identification & Extraction
    11:53:00 AMModeratorLunar Outpost Oceania, Henry Lourey, Project Engineer
    11:58:00 AMLunar Prospecting: Verifying areas rich in resources on the lunar surface.Fleet Space, Jeremy Aubert, Exploration Manager, Space & Defence
    12:10:00 PMCommunication & Connectivity: Setting up communication lines within the Moon and back to Earth.Amazon/Project Kuiper, Hannah (Dibb-Holland) Williams, Head of Asia, Pacific and Japan (APJ)
    12:22:00 PMEnergy Systems: Setting up consistent power sources.Rolls-Royce, James Montgomery, Chief Design Engineer – Novel Nuclear
    12:34:00 PMNavigational Systems & Onboard AI: Setting the course using AI and advanced navigational tools.Advanced Navigation, Dr. Alex Arriola, Photonics Team Leader
    12:46:00 PMLunar Landing Zones: Scouting and deciding on the optimal landing sites.Exploration Architecture Corporation (XArc)/ Astroport, Sam Ximenes, CEO
    12:58:00 PMQ&A
    1:08:00 PMReplenish and Network: Lunch
    2:08:00 PM - 3:23:00 PMSession 3 - Infrastructure Development - Making the Moon Habitable
    2:08:00 PMModeratorCicada Innovations, Alex Shapilsky, Head of Space
    2:13:00 PMResource Extraction: Harvesting lunar regolith and sub-surface ice.AROSE, Michelle Keegan, Director Resources & Space, Deputy Chair (and founder) Resources Advisory Board
    2:25:00 PMResource Transportation: Efficiently transporting extracted lunar materials.OffWorld, Jim Keravala, CEO & Chief Architect
    2:37:00 PMProcessing & Refinement: Converting raw lunar materials into usable forms.Interlune, Nina Hooper, Business Development Manager
    2:49:00 PMHabitat Design: Developing shelters specifically designed to withstand lunar conditions, offering protection and comfort to inhabitants.Hassell, Xavier De Kestelier, Head Of Design
    3:01:00 PMHabitat Construction: Utilizing processed materials to construct habitats that provide safe, sustainable living spaces for humans on the MoonICON, Ryan Timoney, Senior Mechanical Engineer, Off-Planet Robotics
    3:13:00 PMQ&A
    3:23:00 PMRecharge & Relay: Afternoon Tea
    3:53:00 PM - 5:08:00 PMSession 4 - Establishing a Self-Sufficient and Sustainable Pathway for Lunar Operations
    3:53:00 PMModeratorElement Robotics, Tenzin Crouch, Founder
    3:58:00 PMResource Cycling, Waste-to-Food Systems: Transforming waste into food to ensure a sustainable and self-sufficient lunar habitat.Woodside, Jason Crusan, Vice President New Energy Growth & Solutions
    4:10:00 PMLunar Agriculture: Exploring innovative approaches to producing food and medicines on the Moon to support long-term human habitation.ARC Centre of Excellence in Plants For Space, Professor Mathew G. Lewsey, Node Leader
    4:22:00 PMHardware and solutions accelerating AI for space applications, including edge-based medical application and other critical services.NVIDIA, Johan Barthelemy, Senior Developer Relations Manager - Strategic Researcher Engagement
    4:34:00 PMAutonomous Systems for Lunar Operations: Using AI for strategic lunar base planning and management.AWS, David Freeman, Principal Partner Sales Manager, Space and Satellite - APJ
    4:46:00 PMStrategic Mission Planning for Long-term Lunar Operations: The Role of Science and Industry Collaborationsispace, Sophia Casanova, Lunar Exploration Scientist
    4:58:00 PMQ&A
    5:08:00 PMEnd of Day Wrap Up

    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.

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