About the Event
The Aero+Space & Beyond Summit, originally scheduled for June 5-6, 2024, has been postponed. This decision was not made lightly, but we must ensure we deliver the highest quality experience for all participants and stakeholders.
We will soon announce a new date for the summit and will keep you informed.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support!
In a world where the limits of innovation and exploration are constantly being stretched, the forthcoming Aero+Space & Beyond Summit stands out as a unique opportunity to unite minds, technologies, and visions for the future.
The Fisher Center for Business Analytics is organizing this event in a powerful collaboration with the Office for Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in San Francisco, the Chabot Space & Science Center, France Science, Berkeley Space Center, and UC Berkeley Extension. This collective effort is aimed at charting a course for sustainable progress in the fields of Aero+Space & Beyond, underlining the importance of community and shared purpose in our journey.
Set to unfold over two stimulating days, June 5 at the Chabot Space & Science Center and June 6 at Spieker Forum, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, the summit is poised to explore the vast realms of AIR, SPACE, & BEYOND, tackling the diverse challenges and opportunities within each. It aspires to be a melting pot for nurturing French-American and global scientific collaborations and to provide a platform for innovative startups and pioneers in this field.
A Unique Speaker Lineup
Stay tuned for more details as we reveal our out-of-this-world speaker lineup featuring world-class industry leaders, experts, and innovators!
Join us for 2 days of Keynotes and Sessions!
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Preliminary Agenda*
June 5
Join us at Chabot Space & Science Center!
Welcome Café | 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Join us at our Welcome Café! Meet fellow attendees, network, and enjoy refreshments before the main event. Don’t miss the chance to make lasting connections and set the tone for an unforgettable journey.
Morning Sessions | 9:00 am - 10:40 am
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 9:00 am – 9:10 am |
Welcome to the First Aero+Space & Beyond Summit | Gauthier Vasseur, Executive Director, Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics; Emmanuelle Pauliac-Vaujour, Attachée for Science and Technology, Embassy of France in the USA, Consulate General of France in San Francisco. |
| 9:10 am – 9:40 am |
Berkeley Space Center: Why it Matters to Start Corporate + Public + Academia Collaboration | Darek DeFreece, Founder & Executive Director, Berkeley Space Center; Regent Emeritus, UC Berkeley. |
| 9:40 am – 10:10 am |
What Makes Ideas Novel for the Aero+Space Industry? |
Christian Bailey, Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Curated Innovation. |
| 10:10 am – 10:40 am |
Fireside Chat: The Future of Aviation and Aero+Space |
Bill Bruner, CEO, New Frontier Aerospace; Senior Advisor, Space Science and Security Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. |
Networking Break | 10:40 am - 11:10 am
Morning Sessions | 11:10 am - 12:40 pm
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 11:10 am – 11:40 am |
Beyond the Cloud: How Space Infrastructure Makes Space Missions Simpler | Lucas Brémond, Chief Architect & Satellite Operations, Loft Orbital. |
| 11:40 am – 12:10 pm |
A Lab in Space: Harnessing the Power of Microgravity to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Science and Technology | Pinar Mesci, Program Manager, In-Space Manufacturing, In-Space Solutions, Axiom Space. |
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12:10 pm – |
Space to Support Earth: Using commercial Satellite Imagery and Computer Vision Algorithms for Humanitarian Purposes | Nirav Nikunj Patel, Senior Scientist & Program Manager (Remote Sensing), Defense Innovation Unit. |
Networking Lunch | 12:40 pm - 1:40 pm
Afternoon Sessions | 1:40 pm - 3:50 pm
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 1:40 pm – 2:10 pm |
Extreme Conditions, Extreme Research: Exploring Extreme States of Matter with High-Power Lasers |
Félicie Albert, Director, Jupiter Laser Facility, and Scientist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. |
| 2:10 pm – 2:40 pm |
Collaborative Research in Space: the Promises of DESI |
Satya Gontcho A Gontcho, Cosmologist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. |
| 2:40 pm – 3:20 pm |
Workshops: Can Technology Alone Fuel New Paradigms in Space Research and Innovation?
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| 3:20 pm – 3:50 pm |
Everyone Can Work With Space | Allan Petre, Visiting Fellow, Propulsion, Thermal and Materials Engineering, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. |
Networking Break | 3:50 pm - 4:20 pm
Afternoon Sessions | 4:20 pm - 6:00 pm
| Time | TOPIC | Speaker(s) |
| 4:20 pm – 4:50 pm |
War & Peace in Space – Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. |
Leah Walker, Lab Director, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. |
| 4:50 pm – 5:30 pm |
Panel: Diplomacy in AIR and SPACE |
Moderated by Leah Walker, Lab Director, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab. |
| 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm |
Life Beyond? SETI Institute |
Franck Marchis, Senior Astronomer & Director of Unistellar Citizen Science, SETI Institute; Co-founder & CSO, Unistellar. |
Networking Cocktail | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a delightful cocktail reception immediately following the first day, including a few remarks from Frédéric Jung, Consul General, Consulate of France in San Francisco. It’s a chance to unwind, network, and share your thoughts from the insightful sessions. Let’s continue the conversations over appetizers and drinks!
June 6
Join us at Spieker Forum, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley!
Welcome Café | 8:30 am - 9:00 am
Join us at our Welcome Café! Meet fellow attendees, network, and enjoy refreshments before the main event. Don’t miss the chance to make lasting connections and set the tone for an unforgettable journey.
Morning Sessions | 9:00 am - 10:55 am
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 9:00 am – 9:10 am |
Analytics to AI – Is There Still a Pilot in the Plane? How Does the Future of Aviation Blend Humans and Machines? | Zsolt Katona, Professor, Haas School of Business; Faculty Director, Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics. |
| 9:10 am – 9:45 am |
Lessons Learned From the Race 50K Air Taxi | Chris Anderson, Engineer, Stealth; Author, and Entrepreneur. |
| 9:45 am – 10:20 am |
The Trends in Aviation from Hub-and-Spoke Shift to a Point-to-Point Model | Matt Zacharias, CEO, EZ Aerospace. |
| 10:20 am – 10:55 am |
Drones: Challenges and Opportunities for Ubiquitous Autonomous Flight | Mark Mueller, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley. |
Networking Break | 10:55 am - 11:25 am
Morning Sessions | 11:25 am - 12:35 pm
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 11:25 am – 12:00 pm |
Weather Forecasting on a Whole New Level |
Johan Mathé, Co-founder & CTO, Atmo. |
| 12:00 pm – 12:35 pm |
Advanced Air Mobility: Are We Nearly There Yet? | Hamsa Balakrishnan, William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor, Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT. |
Networking Lunch | 12:35 pm - 1:25 pm
Afternoon Sessions | 1:35 pm - 3:45 pm
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 1:35 pm – 2:10 pm |
Flying Cars |
Konstantin Kisly, Co-Founder, Engineer, Alef Aeronautics. |
| 2:10 pm – 2:45 pm |
Joby Aviation – Electric Planes |
Sasha Madar, System Safely Engineer, Joby Aviation. |
| 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm |
Workshop: The Future of Air Travel for the General Public |
*TBA |
Networking Break | 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Afternoon Sessions | 4:15 pm - 6:10 pm
| Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| 4:15 pm – 4:50 pm |
The Autonomous Flight Revolution: Machine Learning, Data, and AI in the Development Process of Autonomous Flight Systems. |
Cedric Cocaud, Project Executive, Acubed by Airbus; Chief Engineer, Wayfinder. |
| 4:50 pm – 5:35 pm |
Panel | *TBA |
| 5:35 pm – 6:10 pm |
Developing SkyforAll: a Shared Vision for the Future of Aviation |
Raj Pai, Senior (Chief) Technologist for NASA, Aviation Systems Division & Sky for All Lead. |
Networking Cocktail | 6:10 pm - 8:10 pm
Join us for a delightful cocktail reception immediately following the second day. It’s a chance to unwind, network, and share your thoughts from the insightful sessions. Let’s continue the conversations over appetizers and drinks!
*Pending Final Confirmation
Venues & Directions
2 Days, 2 Emblematic Sites!
Day 1 | June 5
Chabot Space & Science Center
Address:
Chabot Space & Science Center
10000 Skyline Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
Directions:
Located amidst the picturesque Oakland Hills, Chabot Space & Science Center offers a stunning backdrop for our first day of the summit. Situated just off Skyline Boulevard, it’s easily accessible by car or public transportation.
For those driving, ample parking is available on-site. Simply follow signs once you arrive at the Center.
If you prefer public transportation, several AC Transit bus routes serve the area. Plan your trip using the AC Transit website or your favorite transit app.
Day 2 | June 6
Spieker Forum, Chou Hall, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Address:
Spieker Forum, Chou Hall, Haas School of Business,
UC Berkeley 2220 Piedmont Ave
Berkeley, CA 94720
Directions:
Our second day takes place at the Haas School of Business, located on the UC Berkeley campus. Spieker Forum at Chou Hall, will be our venue for insightful discussions and networking opportunities.
The closest parking on campus is located across the street from the Haas School of Business at the Stadium Parking Garage.
For those using public transportation, the UC Berkeley campus is well-served by numerous AC Transit bus routes, as well as the Berkeley BART station. From there, it’s a short walk to Chou Hall.
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