Lift-Off: Celebrating Washington’s Space Innovation Ecosystem
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Join us for the industry kickoff to Seattle Space Week—an evening spotlighting the people and partnerships driving Washington’s rise in the space economy. Featuring a keynote from State Commerce Director Joe Nguyen and a cross-sector industry panel, Lift-Off celebrates the innovation, collaboration, and momentum powering our space ecosystem.
Keynote
Joe Nguyen, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Panelists
Joe Nguyen, Director, Washington State Department of Commerce
Nicole Brown, Sr. Mission Manager, Starfish Space
Andrew Hanna, Senior Manager for Government Programs and Business Development, Stoke Space
Mehran Mesbahi, Executive Director, Joint Center for Aerospace Innovation (JCATI)
Bryan Brewer, Startup Funding Coach, Funding Quest
Host and moderator
Sean McClinton, Co-Founder & Director of Entrepreneurship, Space Northwest
Event schedule
6:00-6:30 p.m. Arrival and networking
6:30-7:00 p.m. Keynote by Joe Nguyen
7:00-8:00 p.m. Panel discussion