TechCrunch's disruption has always been a place to take shape for the future, and nothing literally as the Space Stage, which will be launched in San Francisco's western Moscone on October 27th. In collaboration with the Aerospace Corporation, we will announce breakthroughs for rockets, satellites, and AI in rockets, satellites, and AI at this stage.
This year's agenda brings together founders, investors and operators who are turning their bold vision into lasting businesses, even in tougher capital and more high expectations markets. Whether you're a space junkie, startup builder, or an investor chasing the edge of innovation, Space Stage offers insight into what's next for the most dynamic sector in technology.
Don't miss the exclusive look of Space Technology. Register by 11:59pm on September 26th to save up to $668 to disrupt your 2025 pass.
This is the first preview of the Space Stage
Invest in the edge of the universe
With Celeste Ford, managing director of Stellar Ventures. Chris Morales, Partner, Point 72; Speaker to be announced
As space becomes a larger focus for both government and private markets, investors are navigating new opportunities and new risks. Join these top investors to analyse where capital flows, what startups need to show to stand out, and how the space funding environment is evolving.
ai at the Edge: A startup that drives the future of space
Aerospace Corporation announces
Space is no longer about rockets and satellites, but about data and decisions, making both faster. From autonomous systems to resilient calculation and onboard intelligence, AI is becoming the backbone of the way missions are managed at scale. Aerospace Corporation and innovators analyse how early stage innovation drives these changes and lays the foundation for an evolving space economy.
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AI is transforming countless industries, and space is no exception. Aerospace Corporation is hosting a pitch-off to showcase Showcase Startups, which tackles innovative AI solutions for the most challenging issues in space exploration, orbital intelligence and infrastructure.
From Robin Hood to Ether Flux: The Next Frontier of Baijubat
With Baiju Bhatt, founder and CEO of AetherFlux
As Robin Hood's co-founder, Baijubat helped redefine access to investment across generations. Now he's back at AetherFlux, a company operating at the cutting edge of aerospace and deep technology. In this fireside chat, we share why Bats are jumping into space, what they learned about the construction of fundamentally different industries, and how they translate the founder's experience when it's literally orbit.
Double use and increased private investment
URSA Major Chairman and CEO Dan Jablonsky and speakers announced
The line between commercial and defense technology is by no means thin, with private capital competing to fund the next generation of dual-use companies. Startup leaders will join us to explore how startups are navigating this complex landscape, the opportunities (and responsibilities) that come with building dual-use technologies, and what it means for the future of the aerospace industry.
Laying the foundations for a new space economy
Even co-founder and CEO Rogers is a real anomaly. Max Haot, CEO, vast, announced speaker
The next wave of space startups is building rockets as well as building an entire ecosystem. The CEO of a truly extraordinary and vast space takes the stage to discuss how businesses create infrastructure, enable new markets, and lay the foundations for a thriving space economy. From orbit services to next-generation satellite networks, this session explores the components of the future where commercial space is a critical part of global technology.
Don't wait $668 in ticket savings to leave the track
And that's just the beginning of the space stage. Looking forward to more sessions, the speakers will soon be revealed.
In the meantime, grab a confusion pass before normal bird savings disappear at 11:59pm on September 26th.