October 11th, 2024 - Pauley Ballroom
The Berkeley Space Symposium 2024, is the largest undergraduate aerospace event at UC Berkeley. It will be held at Pauley Ballroom on October 11th, 2024. Building on the success of the event last year, at which we welcomed 15 companies and 300+ student attendees, we are excited to expand and accommodate an even greater array of industry participants and students this year. The event is endorsed by UC Berkeley’s Department of Aerospace Engineering and will encompass a career fair, series of student presentations, a keynote from a space expert, and an interactive panel discussion. Moreover, a dedicated networking session will help build meaningful connections and facilitate dialogue between emerging talents and established professionals. Our career fair provides a unique opportunity for attendees to engage directly with representatives from prominent aerospace companies, research institutions, and startups.
Since 2022, this event has been bringing industry and academia together. We plan to continue building the Berkeley Aerospace Community through the symposium, and help steer the aerospace industry toward a brighter and more innovative future.
NewSpace@Berkeley
Will Marshall, Co-Founder & CEO at Planet Labs
NASA Ames, Redwire Space, Berkeley Space Center, Space Sciences Lab
Join us for a dynamic panel featuring Al Tadros, CTO of Redwire Space, Jessica Marquez, Human Systems Engineer at NASA Ames, and Darek DeFreece, Founder of the Berkeley Space Center, as they explore how cutting-edge innovations and collaborations are building the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, and how you can be part of this exciting future. The discussion will be moderated by Abhishek Tripathi, Director of Mission Operations at Space Sciences Laboratory.
Dr. Youping Gao, Chief Scientist & EVP of Technology at ADDMAN
Talented students from student space organizations will present their work in their respective booths. All presentations will repeat 3-4 times, each 15-20 minutes, allowing all guests to check out different booths and maximize interaction between student teams and industry professionals.
All companies and organizations invited to table will receive a booth during this time and be able to engage with students directly. Light snacks and beverages are provided during this section of the event.