Commercial Investing in Space | January 13-14, 2026
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8:00-8:40 AM | Networking Breakfast & Registration
8:40-9:10 AM | Opening Keynote
Keynote Presenter:
Tim Chrisman, Executive Director at Association for Space Finance | Foundation for the Future and Skytop Contributing Author
8:55-9:35 AM | Opening Panel
The Race to Space, Corporate Style: The Rapidly Unfolding Investment Case
Moderator:
Tim Chrisman, Executive Director at Association for Space Finance | Foundation for the Future and Skytop Contributing Author
Panelists:
9:35-10:05 AM | Interview
Proving Business Models: From Speculative to Demonstrated Performance
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10:05-10:20 AM | Networking Break
10:20-10:50 AM | Presentation
Body of Law: From International to Intergalactic
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10:50-11:30 AM | Panel Discussion
Pieces of the Puzzle: Building a Self-Sustaining Ecosystem to Nourish Industry Objectives
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11:30-12:10 PM | Panel Discussion
Biotechnology and Space: Expanding Its Commercialization
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12:10-1:10 PM | Networking Luncheon
1:10-1:40 PM | Fireside Chat
Space Based Solar Power: Competing with China for Dominance
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1:40-2:20 PM | Panel Discussion
Sustainability: How Space Can Support the Fight Against Climate Change
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2:20-2:55 PM | Presentation
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2:55-3:20 PM | Networking Break
3:20-4:00 PM | Panel Discussion
Manufacturing: A Smart Solution that is Eco-Friendly
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4:00-4:30 PM | Closing Keynote
Imagination Realized: When Space Goes Public
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Tim Chrisman
Executive Director, Association for Space Finance | Foundation for the Future, Skytop Contributing Author and SkytopTV Host
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