Technical programme
IAC-09 — 60th International Astronautical Congress
E6. ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INVESTMENT SYMPOSIUM
The Symposium deals with issues and options associated with the promotion of entrepreneurial endeavour and private investment in emerging space business activities. Contributions reporting on ongoing ventures/programs/activities that have already taken place will usually be received more favourably than those reporting on notional concepts and plans. Similarly, more weight will be given to contributions that include analysis and critical thought rather than relying primarily on advocacy of particular views or approaches.
- Coordinator
Paul Eckert
Federal Aviation Administration Office of Commercial Space Transportation (FAA/AST) — United States
E6.1. Dynamics of Entrepreneurship
This session will focus on varied roles and significant contributions of entrepreneurs, exploring a variety of perspectives and historical examples, as well as current trends.
- Chairman
Lawrence Williams
SpaceX — United StatesRobert D. Richards
Optech Incorporated — Canada
- Rapporteur
Steve Bochinger
Euroconsult — France
E6.2. Attracting Private Investment
This session will examine types of investors and investments, discussing the difficulties and potential involved in attracting increased private capital to support entrepreneurial efforts.
- Chairman
Ken Davidian
— United StatesRichard Brook
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) — United Kingdom
- Rapporteur
Joseph E. Palaia, IV
4Frontiers Corporation — United States
E6.3. Synergy of Entrepreneurship, Investment, Government, and Industry
This session will focus on the benefits and challenges facing government agencies and established companies, as they attempt to interact constructively with private investors and entrepreneurial firms.
- Chairman
Max Grimard
World Space Week Association — FranceDouglas Comstock
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) — United States
- Rapporteur
Kevin Stube
The Planetary Society — United States