UC San Diego Space Innovation Forum: Advancing the Next Era of the Space Economy! 

Join UC San Diego and top space industry and government leaders for an afternoon of idea exchange, innovation, and collaboration — followed by a star-studded networking mixer!

This exclusive, in-person forum will bring together faculty, industry executives, alumni, and government partners shaping the next era of the space economy — from life sciences and dual-use technologies to AI, robotics, and orbital infrastructure.

Be part of the movement to take research from the lab to orbit.

Featured Speakers

• Matt Martinez – Vice President of Transformation, Viasat

• Andrew Ermitano – Deputy Chief of Space Ventures, SpaceWERX (managing a $500M portfolio)

• Sabrina Steele – Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications Division, The Aerospace Corporation

• Michael Reilly, MBA – Chief Strategy Officer, Varda Space Industries

Registration

👉 Please register HERE by November 12, 2025.

This is an in-person, limited-capacity event, so early registration is encouraged.