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Northern Virginia Space & Satellite Summit

Join the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s International Business Council at their Space & Satellite Event!

This is an opportunity for firms in these industries to gain insights, make meaningful connections,

and develop business opportunities with key players in this field.

WHEN

Thursday, Janaury 18, 2024

  • 8:30 am to 9:00 am      Registration/Networking/Breakfast
  • 9:00 am to 10:00 am    Panel Discussion
  • 10:00 am to 10:15 am  Q & A
  • 11:00 am to 11:30 am  Networking

WHERE    [See Metro / Parking Information at bottom]

Womble Bond Dickinson

8350 Broad Street (Boro Tower) Suite 1500

Tysons, VA 22102

(703) 790-3310

The main objectives of this seminar are:

  • Provide insights about the current ecosystem of space and satellite assets and industry in the Dulles region.
  • Delve into the aspects of the commercialization of the space sector and discuss challenges and opportunities.
  • Focus on the satellite and communications segment.

Featured:

David Bettinger, CEO, Axta Space Team
Read Bio: Bio – Dave Bettinger

Dennis Gatens, CEO and Founder, LEOCloud Inc.
Read Bio: Dennis R Gatens Bio

George Nield, President, Commercial Space Technologies, LLC.
Read Bio: George Nield Bio

Joseph T. Darden, Director, Aviation Business Development, Iridium
Read Bio: Joseph Darden Bio_Iridium_2023 bio

 

Stephen McCall, Director of Government Relations, Firefly Areospace
Read Bio: Stephen McCall Bio

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

METRO / PARKING INFORMATION

  • Conveniently located one block from the Greensboro Metro Station.
  • The parking garage is located on Solutions Drive. If parking on levels P1-P3, you will need to walk out of the garage, turn right and walk down to the corner of Broad Street and turn right to enter the building. If parking on levels P4-P8, look for the “Boro Tower” elevator in the right corner of the garage and take it to the 1st floor. The Security Desk is located on the 1st floor and from there you will be directed to our office on the 15th floor. Parking rates: 2 hours = $6 and all-day = $13.
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Event Date January, 19

Event Time 1:00am - 5:00am

Event Location

Womble Bond Dickinson Offices 8350 Broad St, Suite 1500 Tysons, VA 22102

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