2026 WSBR Annual Flagship Luncheon and Silent Auction
2026-03-23 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Arnold & Porter https://www.google.com/maps/place/601+Massachusetts+Ave+NW,+Washington,+DC+20001, 601 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001, United States
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Featuring a Fireside Chat with Congressman Rep. Mike Haridopolos, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.

Please join WSBR on Monday, March 23, 2026, for our annual Flagship Luncheon featuring keynote speaker, Congressman Mike Haridopolos, Chairman of the House Space and Aeronautics Subcommittee.

The event will take place one block from the Convention Center, at the offices of Arnold & Porter, 601 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20001.

Networking and registration will begin at 11:00 am, with lunch to be served at 12:00 pm, giving you ample time to review and bid on the auction items donated by leading companies and organizations throughout the space industry. The program will conclude at 1:30 pm.

Congressman Haridopolos will share his views on advancement of America’s leadership in technology and entrepreneurship, especially as it relates to the emerging commercial space sector. He will also share his thoughts on the Committee’s activities, a new Commercial Space Bill, the nation’s space program, and how the private sector can best be harnessed to advance the President’s space ambitions.

Featured Speaker

Congressman Mike Haridopolos

Congressman Mike Haridopolos is an experienced leader with a rich history of public service, business success, and a steadfast lifelong commitment to conservative values.

Congressman Haridopolos began his career teaching United States History and Political Science at Brevard Community College—now Eastern Florida State College, and taught classes as an instructor at the Bob Graham Center at the University of Florida.

Representing communities in Brevard County in the Florida House of Representatives and the State Senate from 2000-2012, Mike championed transparency, reduced taxes, and advanced conservative reforms. In the Florida Legislature, Mike quickly established himself as a capable lawmaker who stood firmly rooted in his conservative values, and pushed for greater government transparency and accountability for Floridians, leading the effort to put the state’s budget online. In 2008, he sponsored and championed Florida’s constitutional amendment reducing property taxes and allowing homeowners to bring their tax savings with them when they move to a new home.

Serving as President of the Senate from 2010-2012, Mike made transforming the Florida Senate into a more conservative policy body a key objective of his time in office.

After leaving office in 2012, Haridopolos started a successful business and political consulting company. He was elected to represent Florida’s 8th Congressional District in 2024, following the retirement of Congressman Bill Posey.

Mike lives in Indian Harbour Beach with his wife Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. They have three adult children, Alexis, Hayden, and Reagan. Mike is dedicated to serving Brevard, Indian River, and Orange Counties with integrity, strength, and vision.

Moderator

Alicia Brown

Executive Director, Commercial Space Federation

Registration Options

Individual Ticket: $125

Tables:

Full Table (8 seats): $960

Half Table (4 seats): $500

Registration closes on Friday March 20th at 12pm ET

All proceeds from this event go directly to the WSBR Education Fund, providing resources to various STEM initiatives in the greater Washington, DC area and beyond.

Check out our silent auction!

Registration closes on Friday, March 20th at 12:00pm/Noon ET

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Thank you to our Event Partner!

Thank you to our Sponsor!

Ticket Policy:

Tickets are refundable up to 10 business days prior to the event date and are transferrable at any time. Please contact info@wsbr.org with any changes to your registration.
