We're out of this world excited to announce that our dedicated space stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024 is complete. This stage joins FinTech, SaaS, and AI as other industry-focused stages, all under one big roof. To conclude, we are pleased to announce that this year, as part of the event, we will be holding a pitch contest called “The Space Challenge, powered by Aerospace.”
The entire Space Stage agenda for Disrupt 2024
As the space industry accelerates, new opportunities for founders, investors, and customers are proliferating. Not only are the once astronomical costs of doing business in orbit falling, but so are the technological barriers to entry.
The growing number of actors in space creates a vibrant, diverse, and competitive environment that straddles private and public markets, not to mention a rapidly growing dual-use sector. Discover the challenges and opportunities that await in orbit with Disrupt's Space Stage. There, you'll hear from leaders across the industry.
See the final agenda below. Let's meet again!
dual-use startup
John Gedmark (Astranis), Even Rogers (True Anomaly), Melanie Stricklan (Space Workforce 2030), Tim Solms (Slingshot Aerospace)
While governments and defense agencies increasingly rely on commercial services, startups face significant challenges breaking into the formal aspects of this highly regulated industry. How can young, lean companies compete for contracts and attention with blue-chip companies and more established organizations, and how can investors help?
Future Startup Challenge for Space Operations
Provided by Aerospace Corporation
With Cody Bronkar (SpaceWERX), Debra Emmons (The Aerospace Corporation), and Justin Krauss (JP Morgan)
TechCrunch and Aerospace Corporation are teaming up again for the Space Challenge pitch competition. The competition aims to foster the growth and development of innovative startups that aim to transform commercial space operations. By engaging the community of founders and innovators, venture capitalists, and the commercial community, this session will cast a wide net and attract startups from space and beyond. Applications are now closed, but don't miss out.
Peter Beck takes control of the space industry with fins
with Peter Beck (Rocket Lab)
Rocket Lab founder and CEO Peter Beck is a familiar face to everyone in the space industry. But the company's ambitions go far beyond its popular Electron launch vehicle. Beck believes that for space companies to grow and perhaps even survive, they need to become fully integrated, one-stop shops. Hear how Rocket Lab is pursuing this ambitious goal.
The future of launch
With Kelly Hennig (Stoke Space) and Muhammad “Mo” Shahzad (Relativity Space)
Launch has already been reinvented over the past decade, so why stop there? The demand for space is growing as rapidly as the pace of launches allows, but there are opportunities beyond rockets and rocket building. there is. The voices of these founders will shape the future of software, automation, and operations around startups.
Brigitte Mendler talks about her transition from Disney star to startup founder
with Brigitte Mendler (Northwood Space)
Former Disney Channel star Brigitte Mendler wants to transform one of the least sexy sectors of the space industry: ground stations. In this fireplace, learn more about how Northwood Space is building a data highway between Earth and orbit.
Riding the Wave: The Future of Space Investing
Lewis Alun Jones (Seraphim Space), Katelin Holloway (Seven Seven Six), Jordan Noone (Embedded Ventures)
Private investment in commercial space companies has exploded in recent years, but investor appetite has recently been dampened by rising interest rates, mixed performance in space stocks and geopolitical uncertainty. In this talk, we will discuss the future of space technology investment, which areas are oversaturated or undervalued, and whether this year will be make or break for space startups.
Explore the future of space innovation with Disrupt
At TechCrunch Disrupt, you'll find innovation at every stage of your startup's journey. Whether you're a budding founder with an innovative idea, a seasoned startup looking to scale, or an investor looking for the next big thing, TechCrunch Disrupt has you covered. We provide unparalleled resources, connections, and expert insights to advance your venture. More than 10,000 startup and venture capital leaders will attend this year's event, which will be held from October 28th to 30th at Moscone West in San Francisco.
Join us as we bring the world's top leaders to the stage at Disrupt 2024! Secure your ticket now and join us on our journey of exploration.