Summit: Aero+Space and Beyond

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Fisher Center for Business Analytics, Consulate General of France in SF, Chabot Space &Science Center, France Science, UC Berkeley Extension

Chabot Space & Science Center

Join us for this two-day conference where science, business, and education converge for the progress of the economy, society and humanity! <h4>One Summit - Two Dates - Two Locations:</h4><ul><li>June 5th - Chabot Space &amp; Science Center - <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kaiTfkHXffM7k16m8" title="https://maps.app.goo.gl/kaiTfkHXffM7k16m8" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619</a></li></ul><ul><li>June 6th - Spieker Forum, Chou Hall, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley - <a href="https://www.bing.com/maps?&amp;mepi=127~~Unknown~Address_Link&amp;ty=18&amp;q=Haas%20School%20of%20Business%20University%20of%20California%2C%20Berkeley&amp;ss=ypid.YN873x128718177&amp;ppois=37.871585845947266_-122.2538070678711_Haas%20School%20of%20Business%20University%20of%20California%2C%20Berkeley_YN873x128718177~&amp;cp=37.871586~-122.253807&amp;v=2&amp;sV=1&amp;FORM=MPSRPL" title="https://www.bing.com/maps?&amp;mepi=127~~Unknown~Address_Link&amp;ty=18&amp;q=Haas%20School%20of%20Business%20University%20of%20California%2C%20Berkeley&amp;ss=ypid.YN873x128718177&amp;ppois=37.871585845947266_-122.2538070678711_Haas%20School%20of%20Business%20University%20of%20California%2C%20Berkeley_YN873x128718177~&amp;cp=37.871586~-122.253807&amp;v=2&amp;sV=1&amp;FORM=MPSRPL" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2220 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94720</a></li></ul> In an era where the boundaries of innovation and exploration are constantly being pushed beyond the imaginable, the upcoming Aero+Space Summit emerges as a pivotal platform to converge minds, technologies, and visions for the future.Organized by The <a href="https://fcba.berkeley.edu/" title="https://fcba.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fisher Center for Business Analytics</a>, in close collaboration with the <a href="https://sanfrancisco.consulfrance.org/office-for-science-and-technology" title="https://sanfrancisco.consulfrance.org/office-for-science-and-technology" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Office for Science and Technology of the Consulate General of France in San Francisco</a>, the <a href="https://chabotspace.org/" title="https://chabotspace.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chabot Space &amp; Science Center</a>, <a href="https://france-science.com/" title="https://france-science.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">France Science</a>, <a href="https://spacecenter.berkeley.edu/" title="https://spacecenter.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Berkeley Space Center</a> and <a href="https://extension.berkeley.edu/" title="https://extension.berkeley.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UC Berkeley Extension</a>, this event is set to charter a course for sustainable progress in the fields of Aero+Space. Scheduled to unfold over two thought-provoking days, from June 5 and June 6, 2024, the summit promises to navigate through the realms of AIR, SPACE, &amp; BEYOND, addressing the challenges and opportunities that lie within each. It aims to serve as a crucible for fostering French-American and global scientific collaborations and to set the stage for innovative startups and trailblazers in this field. Dive into the future through Sessions, and Interactive Panels and Workshops for a memorable learning experience!

<h3>OUR SPEAKERS</h3> <h4>June 5, 2024 - Chabot Space &amp; Science Center</h4><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauthiervasseur/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gauthiervasseur/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Gauthier Vasseur</a> - Executive Director, Fisher Center for Business Analytics, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuelle-pauliac-vaujour-b7622043/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuelle-pauliac-vaujour-b7622043/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Emmanuelle Pauliac-Vaujour</a> - Attaché for Science and Technology of the Consulat Général de France at San Francisco<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/defreece/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/defreece/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Darek DeFreece</a> - Founder and Executive Director - Berkeley Space Center, UC Berkeley<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbailey/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbailey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Christian Bailey</a> - Co-Founder and Chief Scientist, Curated Innovation<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-bruner-490b098/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-bruner-490b098/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bill Bruner</a> - CEO, New Frontier Aerospace; Senior Advisor, Space Science and Security Program, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-bremond/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-bremond/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lucas Brémond</a> - Chief Architect &amp; Satellite Operations, Loft Orbital<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinar-mesci-phd-msc-4b6970b5/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pinar-mesci-phd-msc-4b6970b5/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Pinar Mesci</a> - Program Manager, In-Space Manufacturing, In-Space Solutions, Axiom Space<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/npatel08/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/npatel08/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nirav Nikunj Patel</a> - Senior Scientist &amp; Program Manager (Remote Sensing) at Defense Innovation Unit<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/f%C3%A9licie-albert-a856983/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/f%C3%A9licie-albert-a856983/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Félicie Albert</a> - Director, Jupiter Laser Facility, and Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satya-gontcho-a-gontcho/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/satya-gontcho-a-gontcho/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Satya Gontcho A Gontcho</a> - Cosmologist, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-petre/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-petre/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Allan Petre</a> - Visiting Researcher at NASA JPL<a href="https://gspp.berkeley.edu/directories/staff-administration/leah-walker" title="https://gspp.berkeley.edu/directories/staff-administration/leah-walker" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Leah Walker</a> - Assistant Director, Berkeley Risk and Security Lab, UC Berkeley<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/franck-marchis-686880/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/franck-marchis-686880/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Franck Marchis</a> - Senior astronomer and Director of Citizen Science at the SETI Institute,Co-founder and CSO at Unistellar

<h4>June 6, 2024 - Spieker Forum, Chou Hall, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley</h4><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsolt-katona-94763411/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsolt-katona-94763411/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zsolt Katona</a> - Professor, Haas School of Business; Faculty Director, Berkeley Fisher Center for Business Analytics (FCBA)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisanderson6/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisanderson6/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Chris Anderson</a> - Ex-CTO, Kitty Hawk; Founder, Stealth Startup<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzacharias/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattzacharias/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Matt Zacharias</a> - CEO, EZ Aerospace<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mueller-36046287/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mueller-36046287/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Mark Mueller</a> - Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Department, High Performance Robotics Laboratory, University of California, Berkeley<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johmathe/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johmathe/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Johan Mathé</a> - Founder, Atmo (AI-enabled weather prediction)<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamsa-balakrishnan-b910804/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamsa-balakrishnan-b910804/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hamsa Balakrishnan</a> - William E. Leonhard (1940) Professor, Aeronautics and Astronautics,Massachusetts Institute of Technology<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinkisly/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantinkisly/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Konstantin Kisly</a> - Co-Founder, Engineer, Alef Aeronautics<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashamadar/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashamadar/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sasha Madar</a> - System Safety Engineer, Joby Aviation<a href="https://www.aiaa.org/detail/person/cedric-cacoud" title="https://www.aiaa.org/detail/person/cedric-cacoud" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Cedric Cocaud</a> - Chief Engineer of Wayfinder A³ by Airbus<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajpai2006/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajpai2006/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Raj Pai</a> - Senior (Chief) Technologist for NASA, Aviation Systems Division

June 5th Agenda

Welcome Cafe

Welcome Address

Opening Keynote: Berkeley Space Center -  Why it Matters?

Session: What Makes Ideas Novel for the Aero+Space?

Fireside Chat: The Future of Aviation and Aero+Space

Break

Session: How Space Infrastructure Makes Space Missions Simpler

Session: A Lab in Space - Harnessing the Power of Microgravity

Session: How Space can Support Earth Endeavors 

Networking Lunch

Session: Exploring Extreme States of Matter with High Power Lasers

Session: Collaborative Research in Space -  The Promises of DESI

Workshop: Can Technology Alone Fuel New Paradigms in Space innovation

Session: Everyone Can Work With Space

Session: War & Peace in Space - Berkeley Risk and Security Lab

Panel: Diplomacy in AIR and SPACE

Closing Keynote: Life Beyond? SETI Institute

Remarks by the French Consul + Networking Cocktail Reception

June 6th Agenda

Session: Lessons Learned From the Race 50K Air Taxi

Session: The Trends in Aviation

Session: Drones- Challenges and Opportunities 

Session: Weather Forecasting on a Whole New Level

Session: Advanced Air Mobility- Are We Nearly There Yet?

Session: Flying Cars

Session: Electric Aircraft

Workshop: The Future of Air Travel for the General Public

Session: The Autonomous Flight Revolution

Panel: TBC

Closing Keynote: Developing SkyforAll - For the Future of Aviation

Networking Cocktail Reception

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