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SUMMARY:“When Launch Stops: Is the Space Economy Built for Disruption?”
DESCRIPTION:Join WSBR on June 30th for a Luncheon Discussing Launch Disruption\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington Space Business Roundtable (WSBR) invites you to join us Tuesday\, June 30 for a panel discussion featuring: \n\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman\, Baines Advisory Group\n\n\n\nMike French\, Space Policy Group \n\n\n\nSean Mulligan\, Virginia Spaceport Authority\n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg\, Commercial Space Federation\n\n\n\nModerated by Lisa Wood\, Sophon Consulting\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to welcoming your attendance and participation in what promises to be a dynamic discussion. \n\n\n\nPanelists\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman\, Founder and Principal\,             Baines Advisory Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKelvin Coleman is the former Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation at the Federal Aviation Administration\, where he directed the agency’s regulatory and safety oversight of the U.S. commercial space transportation industry. Over a 29-year federal career\, he held senior leadership positions that shaped national policy\, licensing frameworks\, and operational practices during a period of unprecedented growth in commercial launch and reentry activities. \n\n\n\nMr. Coleman is now Founder and Principal of Baines Advisory Group\, a strategic advisory firm specializing in aerospace\, regulatory strategy\, business growth\, and investment due diligence. In this role\, he provides guidance to organizations at the intersection of commercial space transportation\, government policy\, and private sector innovation. \n\n\n\nHe holds an engineering degree and an MBA and continues to serve as a trusted advisor to industry\, government\, and investors on the future of commercial space. \n\n\n\nMike French\, Founder\, Space Policy Group\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA space policy veteran with experience as NASA’s Chief of Staff\, at the White House\, and in industry\, Mike brings deep relationships across space agencies\, regulators\, Congress\, and the global space community. Mike has advised senior government leaders on space policy\, developed market forecasts and growth strategies for industry executives\, and analyzed major space investments for companies and funds. He is a recognized expert on space policy and space market developments\, serving as a regular media contributor\, Congressional witness\, and frequent public speaker on space topics. In addition to leading the Space Policy Group\, Mike also serves as a senior advisor on space issues to global consulting firm BCG. \n\n\n\nSean Mulligan\, COO & Deputy Executive Director\, Virginia Space Port Association\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg\, Vice President\, Regulatory Affairs Commercial Space Federation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIsaiah Wonnenberg is the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for the Commercial Space Federation (CSF). He supports CSF members in their shared mission of promoting the development of commercial human spaceflight and the commercial space industry\, pursuing ever-greater levels of safety\, and sharing best practices and expertise among the industry and policymakers.Prior to CSF\, Isaiah served as a Professional Staff Member for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce\, Science\, and Transportation\, where he was responsible for developing and managing legislation relating to aviation and space policy\, holding congressional hearings on issues of concern to the aviation and space sectors\, and performing oversight of relevant U.S. federal agencies. Isaiah contributed to the Senate passage of numerous bills enacted into law\, including the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018\, the Transportation Security Administration Modernization Act\, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act\, and the National Quantum Initiative Act.Isaiah received a Master in Public Affairs from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of South Dakota. He was recognized as a member of USD’s “30 Under 30” class for 2023. \n\n\n\nModerator\n\n\n\nLisa Wood\, President\, Sophon Consulting\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA dynamic aerospace executive with over 35 years of leadership experience advancing civil space programs across NASA\, industry\, and academia. Lisa is an expert in strategic program development\, Earth and space sciences\, advanced technologies\, and policy integration. She has a proven track record of leading large\, cross-functional teams\, influencing national science priorities\, and delivering impactful space missions. \n\n\n\nPassionate about advancing science and exploration through strategic partnerships\, innovation\, and public policy\, Lisa founded Sophon Consulting to bring her unique blend of scientific insight\, policy expertise\, and strategic leadership to help organizations navigate complex aerospace challenges\, accelerate innovation\, and build mission-driven collaborations across the civil\, commercial\, and academic space sectors. \n\n\n\nregistration closes on Friday\, June 26th at 3:00pm ET.\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates \n\n\n\nIndividual Seat$85.00Half Table (4 Seats)$320.00Full Table (8 Seats)$640.00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Event Partner!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKET POLICY \n\n\n\nTickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
URL:https://wsbr.org/event/when-launch-stops-is-the-space-economy-built-for-disruption/
LOCATION:Sheppard Mullin\, 2099 Pennsylvania Avenue NW\, Washington\, District of Columbia\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Luncheon
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