SpaceQLD 2.0 - Industry Event

On May 4th, Queensland's thriving space sector will come together to discuss current and future opportunities and challenges; share learnings and experiences; and build and grow their network to foster future collaborations and partnerships.

SpaceQLD 2.0 features a dynamic line-up of industry-leaders, technical experts and researchers for a diverse program of conversations, keynotes and networking opportunities. You can choose to participate to the entire program or choose individual sessions.

The event has been designed in partnership with the sector and is presented by Advance Queensland, the Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport and the State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning, with the support of Boeing and Hypersonix.

9.00am-9.30am: Introduction

Dr Michael Smart, CTO & Head of Research & Development, Hypersonix

9.30am - 10.30am: Keynote 1

Space exploration for tomorrow’s world

Michael Elsperman, Director of Space Exploration, Boeing (USA)

Michael Elsperman is at the forefront of global space exploration, as part of NASA's Artemis mission to establish a long-term human presence on the moon. And from the moon ... to Mars. In this interactive keynote, Michael will share how it is the heads, hands and hearts of a global alliance of state agencies and private companies driving the technological change bringing us ever closer to the dream of life in space. This session will include a Q&A. MC is Dr Michael Smart, Hypersonix

10.30am – 11am: Morning tea

11am-12.00pm: Panel Discussion

Solving technical challenges together

Participants:

• Dr Kimberley Clayfield, Space Research Program Director, CSIRO
• Adam Gilmour, CEO & Founder, Gilmour Space Technologies
• Pr Paulo de Souza, Head of School of Information and Communication Technology. Griffith University

Facilitated by:

Air Vice Marshal AM (retd) Neil Hart, Queensland Government Strategic Defence Advisor – Aerospace

12.00-1.30pm: Networking lunch

1.30pm-2.30pm: Keynote 2

Space data, Earth action

Professor Stuart Phinn, University of Queensland and Past-President, Earth Observation Australia.

Can we save earth from space? Discover the who, what, where and how of the almost limitless data we can collect from space, and the equally limitless potential of this data to make a positive impact on our understanding of Earth and ourselves.

This session will include a Q&A

3.00pm-4.00pm: Panel Discussion

Adapting Queensland capabilities for space

Participants:

• Dr Jonathon Ralston, Senior Principal Research Scientist, CSIRO
• Dr Michael Smart, CTO and Head of Research & Development , Hypersonix
• Peter Clowes, Co-Founder, Raytracer
• Dr Jason Armstrong, Senior Manager, Brisbane Boeing Research & Technology Centre

Facilitated by:

Air Vice Marshal AM (retd) Neil Hart, Queensland Government Strategic Defence Advisor – Aerospace

4.00pm-5.30pm: Networking

The day will conclude with a general public event including keynotes speakers and the projection of a cult sci-fi movie classic.

6.10pm-6.40pm: Keynote 3

Why do we look up?

Professor Tamara Davis, Astrophysicist and Cosmologist, UQ

Space geek favourite Professor Tamara Davis shares the compelling reasons why humanity continues to ‘look up’ to find the secrets to the past and future of earth and life, and what research, technology and discoveries have scientists excited in 2022.

6.40pm-7.10pm: Keynote 4

Because we can, doesn’t mean we should: the ethics of colonising space

Evie Kendal, Lecturer. Swinburne University of Technology. Member of Humanities, Arts & Social Science Space & Cosmology (HASS) Research Group, University of South Australia and Lecturer of Health Promotion, Swinburne University of Technology

Evie Kendal , lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology and member of Humanities, Arts & Social Science Space & Cosmology (HASS) Research Group, University of South Australia explores the complex ethical and moral dimensions to colonising space both for humankind and life on other planets, including lifeforms yet to evolve.

7.30pm - 9.30pm: Cult Space Movie

Battle Beyond the Stars

Book your tickets

The event is free. You are welcome to attend to part of the day or to the whole event.

To ensure that we cater appropriately and welcome all participants interested in the event, please select the tickets for each of the sessions that you wish to attend.