Business of Space Conference 2025

 

February 23 – 25, 2025

ý // Huntsville, AL


Engage with top academics, business leaders, innovators, and policy influencers working on the new space economy. Dive into keynote presentations and discussions that foster collaboration between researchers and space economy industry stakeholders. These conversations will present the latest insights into the new space economy and shape future academic and policy research.


 


Registration Fees

Early Bird Rate


$425

Register by December 16.

Standard Rate


$525

Register by February 17.

Federal Government


$225

Register by February 17.
Verification Required

UAH Students/
Faculty & Staff

$150
Register by February 17.
Verification Required

National Space Club Members

Space Club Early Bird Rate

$325
Register by December 16.
Verification Required

Space Club Standard Rate

$425
Register by February 17.
Verification Required





Call for papers

ý (UAH) College of Business invites submissions for the Business of Space Conference 2025, taking place on the UAH campus from February 23 to 25, 2025. The theme of this year's conference is “Creating Solutions with Partnerships: Opportunities and Barriers.” Submissions will be accepted until November 15, 2024.

Learn more and submit your paper

Speakers

 

Rose Croshier

International Relations Specialist within the Office of Space Commerce covering Africa, South America, India and parts of Europe.

Kevin Engelbert 

Manager of the In Space Productions Applications (InSPA) portfolio at NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center

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Izzy House

Izzy House 

Director of marketing strategies for the Global Spaceport Alliance, author of a space marketing book series, host of the "Space Marketing Podcast" and organizer of the 'Space for Kentucky Roundtable"

David Livingston, DBA 

Founder and host of "The Space Show," executive director of the One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. (OGLF) and subject-matter expert for space-related topics

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Tentative Agenda

Sunday, February 23
5:00-6:00 pm: Welcome reception

Monday, February 24
8:30 am: Welcome and introduction
8:45 am: Keynote - Kevin Engelbert, NASA, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center
9:30 am: Speaker session
10:00 am: Coffee break
10:15 am: Speaker session
10:50 am: Speaker session
11:30 am: Lunch and keynote - David Livingston, DBA, "The Space Show," One Giant Leap Foundation, Inc. (OGLF)
12:30 pm: Networking break
1:00 pm: Speaker session
1:35 pm: Speaker session
2:05 pm: Coffee break
2:20 pm: Speaker session
2:55 pm: Closing remarks
3:00 pm: Explore the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (on your own)

Tuesday, February 25
8:30 am: Welcome
8:45 am: Keynote
9:30 am: Speaker session
10:00 am: Coffee break
10:15 am: Speaker session
10:50 am: Speaker session
11:30 am: Lunch and keynote
12:30 pm: Closing remarks
1:30 pm: Enterprise tour


Venues + Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

Welcome Reception


Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

Orion Room // First floor
800 Monroe St.
Huntsville, AL 35801

UAH Student Services Building

Conference Presentations

ý (UAH)
Student Services Building
1201 John Wright Dr.
Huntsville, AL 35899

Parking

Please park in the Student Services Building (SSB) lot K1. View the campus map here.


Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville

800 Monroe St | Huntsville, AL

Why should I book at the official conference hotel?

  • Benefit from FREE scheduled transportation to and from the UAH campus.

  • Enjoy the conference welcome reception without the need to travel.

  • Continue informal conversations and networking with fellow attendees who are also staying at the hotel.


Explore the Rocket City!

Huntsville Attractions

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore all the Rocket City has to offer while you’re in town. You’ll find we have a variety of attractions, whether you're interested in education, arts, nature or just pure entertainment. There’s no such thing as being bored in the Rocket City!

Visit to learn about Huntsville’s integral role in the contemporary space sector.


Sponsorship Opportunities

We are pleased to offer the following sponsorship opportunities for your organization to primarily support this event. There are a limited number of sponsorships available.

 

Learn more

Thank you to our planning committee members.

Hank Alewine, Ph.D., CPA, conference chair
ý, College of Business

Lucia Cape
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber

Jeremy Fehrenbacher, MBA
Moog

Explore Huntsville

Tina Highfill, Ph.D.
Bureau of Economic Analysis

Explore Huntsville

Christine Kretz
Karman Line Consulting

Yeolan Lee

Yeolan Lee, Ph.D.
ý, College of Business


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