SIR JOHN A. MACDONALD BUILDING
144 Wellington St, Ottawa
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Sir John A. Macdonald Building
Space Canada Parliamentary Reception - Open to All Conference Attendees
- Guest Speaker: Col. Jeremy Hansen
- Industry Leaders
- Networking
- Food & Beverages
Day Two:
Spacebound conference
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St, Ottawa
7:45am – 8:15am - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Registration / Coffee & Networking
8:30am – 12:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 1 - Tuesday Morning Sessions
• Welcoming Remarks - Space Canada Chair
• Panel: Exploring the Economic Potential of the New Space Economy
• Keynote Speech - Minister Harjit Sajjan
• Keynote Speech - Lisa Campbell, CSA
• Commercialization Presentation by NovaSpace
• Panel: Empowering the Private Sector: Partnerships Driving the Future of Space
• Fireside Chat - Hon. Marc Garneau
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 1 - Tuesday Lunch Session
• Lunch & Networking
1:00pm - 4:30pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 1 - Tuesday Afternoon Sessions
• Panel: Shaping Canada's Future with Emerging Space Technologies
• CSA Economic Presentation - Shazmin Kanji
• Panel: Expanding Horizons and Opportunities in Space Exploration
• Panel: Creating the Right Conditions for Growth in the Space Sector: Regulatory Modernization & Governance
• Panel: Building a Diverse and Strong Space Workforce
9:30am - 10:15am - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Connecting the World from Space
Moderator: Steve Scherer, Chief Correspondent / Ottawa Bureau Chief, Reuters
Panelists:
• Michèle Beck, SVP of North American Sales, Telesat
• Scott Brass, Founder and CEO, Eagle Flight Networks
• Patrick Thera, President, Advanced Technologies, Calian
• Daniel Winters, Director of Engineering – Connected Canada Branch at Innovation, Science and Economic Development
10:15am - 10:45am - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Refreshments Break
10:45am - 11:30am - Canadian Museum Of Nature
From LEO to Lunar – The New Commercial Destinations
Moderator: Dr. Nadeem Ghafoor, CEO, Avalon Space
Panelists:
• Stephen Hampton, Head of Public Policy, Telesat
• Holly Johnson, VP of Robotics and Space Operations, MDA
• Dr. Alexander MacDonald, Chief Economist, NASA
• Dr. Christian Sallaberger, President and CEO, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation
11:30am - 12:15pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Canadian Innovation: Solving Health Challenges on Earth and in Space
Moderator: Dr. Sarah Gallagher, Director, Institute for Earth and Space Exploration, Western University
Panelists:
• Col. Jeremy Hansen, Astronaut, Canadian Space Agency
• Donya Naz Divsalar, Cofounder and CEO, Caidin Biotechnologies
• Dr. Shawna Pandya, VP of Immersive Medicine, Luxsonic Technologies
12:15pm - 1:15pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Lunch
Featuring a fireside Chat with Hon. Marc Garneau, P.C., M.P., retired astronaut and former CSA President
Moderated by Katie Davey, Public Policy Forum
1:15pm - 1:45pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Keynote Address
• Lisa Campbell, President, Canadian Space Agency
1:45pm - 2:30pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Industry Perspectives on the Critical Role and Growing Market for Earth Observation
Moderator: Taryn Tomlinson, Canadian Space Agency
Panelists:
• Stéphane Germain, President, GHGSat
• Wade Larson, SVP Business Development, EarthDaily Analytics
• Dr. Minda Suchan, VP of GeoIntelligence, MDA
• Mark Wlodyka, VP, Canadian Government Programs, SpaceAlpha
2:30pm - 3:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Refreshments Break
3:00pm - 3:45pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Global Reach: A Canadian Perspective on Space Defence Capabilities
Moderator: Fatima Atik, Executive Director, Policy Insights Forum
Panelists:
• Brigadier-General C.A. (Chris) McKenna, Director General Air and Space Force Development, RCAF
• Stephen Hampton, Head of Public Policy, Telesat
• Dr. Wesley Wark, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
3:45pm - 4:30pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
National Space Governance: Sustaining Competitive Advantage in a Competitive Global Marketplace
Moderator: Christine Tovee, CTO, Wyvern
Panelists:
• Dr. Alexander Macdonald, Chief Economist, NASA
• Col Catherine Marchetti, Commander 7 Wing (Space), RCAF
• Mary Preville, Vice President, Space Program Policy, Canadian Space Agency
• BGen (Ret’d) Kevin Whale, Senior Director, Defence Strategy, MDA
• Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada
4:30pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Closing Remarks
• Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada
5:00pm - 7:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Networking Reception
• Social event at the Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day THREE
Spacebound conference
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Canadian Museum of Nature
240 McLeod St, Ottawa
8:00am - 8:30am- Canadian Museum of Nature
Registration / Continental breakfast
8:30am – 12:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 2 - Wednesday Morning Sessions
• Panel: Securing Canada’s Defence and Sovereignty through Space Innovation
• Panel: Safeguarding Space Infrastructure from Cyber Threats
• Panel: Global Partnerships in Space: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead
• Keynote Speech - B.Gen Chris Horner
• Panel: Canada’s Political Environment and What It Means for the Space Sector
12:00pm - 1:00 - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 2 - Wednesday Lunch Session
• Lunch & Networking
1:00pm - 3:00pm - Canadian Museum Of Nature
Day 2 - Wednesday Afternoon Sessions
• Fireside Chat - Ambassador David Cohen
• Fireside Chat - To Be Announced
• Panel: Harnessing Earth Observation to Support Canada’s National Priorities
• Closing Remarks - Space Canada CEO
9:45am - 10:30am - Canadian Museum of Nature
Launch: Why Canada Needs It Now More than Ever
Moderator: Sarah McLean, VP, Communications and Corporate Affairs, Maritime Launch Services
Panelists:
• Steve Matier, President and CEO, Maritime Launch Services
• Ken Skublics, Director, Space Programs and Operations, Telesat
• Rushi Ghadawala, Business Development, Magellan Aerospace
Panelists:
• Hira Nadeem, President and Co-founder, Zenith Canada Pathways Foundation
• Yolanda Brown, Director of People and Programs, Mission Control Space Services
• Alan Tay, Co-founder, Delphi Technology Group
• Ryan Anderson, President, Canadian Space Society
11:30am - 12:00pm - Canadian Museum of Nature
Trends and Innovation in Earth Observation Analytics
Moderator: Jina MacEachern, Director, Geointelligence, MDA
Panelists:
• Cristian Sternat, Director of Business Development, Skywatch
• Norm Couturier, CEO, Terris Earth Intelligence
• Paul Adlakha, Managing Director, C-Core
• Nicholas Kellett, Founder and CEO, Deploy Solutions
12:00pm - 1:00pm - Canadian Museum of Nature
Networking Lunch
1:00pm - 1:45pm - Canadian Museum of Nature
Growing the Canadian Space Sector: A Look at Financing & Investment
Moderator: Daniel Sax, Co-founder and CEO, Canadian Space Mining Corporation
Panelists:
• J. Brant Arseneault, CEO, 9Point8 Capital
• Jacqueline Good, Founder and CEO, Magnestar
• Ewan Reid, President and CEO, Mission Control Space Services
• Jason Carvalho, Founder and Managing Partner, Humanus Ventures
1:45pm - 2:00pm - Canadian Museum of Nature
Conclusion
• Brian Gallant, CEO, Space Canada
Conference Conclusion Time TBD - Mission Control's headquarters, 162 Elm Street West
Afternoon networking reception
• Although the conference will be done, the networking (and fun) will continue! Mission Control cordially invites all Spacebound attendees to a reception after the conclusion of the Spacebound conference.
Mission Control
162 Elm St. West
Ottawa, ON K1R 6N5
