Signature Series
International Security Space Week
October 23-26, 2023
The Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, VA
Unclassified and SECRET
October 24: NSSA's Inaugural International Security Space Forum
NSSA will convene the inaugural International Security Space Forum. This event is open to all and will focus on gathering government and industry leaders from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, and Japan to discuss policy, planning, acquisition, and operational matters requiring closer collaboration.
NSSA will work with USSF and our international partners to establish objectives and outcomes, all enabled by pre-work with principals and staff, to ensure informed and productive dialogue. The venue will facilitate rich dialogue among principals, including government and industry representation from all participating countries. The agenda will cover opportunities for co-development and interoperability and the establishment of shared standards, protocols, and interfaces for accomplishing this.
The International Security Space Forum will conclude with an evening networking reception at a nearby venue.
October 25 & 26: Space System Command's International Reverse Industry Days
Space Systems Command has been hosting several “Reverse Industry Days” on multiple subjects to get industry help in shaping the thinking about space acquisition challenges.
This one focuses on Resilience of the Global Supply Chain for Space – Developing an Allied Approach. Allies and their respective industry partners from seven nations (AUS, CAN, DEU, FRA, GBR, JPN, NZL) along with the U.S., will share perspectives on the international supply chain as a problem set and will have the opportunity to offer insights and solutions. Four Moderated Panels will examine the global supply chain from different perspectives. The final session will be an SSC-guided discussion on how to move forward with key themes from the event and pathway to develop an Allied Space Supply Chain Strategy.
The two Reverse Industry Days will only be open to two registrants per company.
Registration closes October 9, there will be NO ONSITE registration.
This event will be closed to the press.
Sponsored by
Invited Speakers and Panelists
Gen B. Chance Saltzman
GEN James Dickinson
Ms. Kelli Seybolt
MGEN Philippe Adam
BGEN G. Michael Adamson
Lt Gen Michael Guetlein
Hon. John Plumb
BGEN Chris McKenna
AVM Paul Godfrey
Mr. Andrew Hodgkinson
MajGen Michael Traut
Air Commodore Pete Thompson
Dr. John Huth
Mr. Scott Millar
Ms. Avril Jolliffe
Dr. Claire Leon
Mr. Bertrand Le Meur
Ms. Deanna Ryals
MGEN Hiroaki Sakanashi
Dr. Bronwyn Evans-Kent
Jun Kazeki
John Hill
Bobby Lentz
Mr. Steven “Bucky” Butow
Kay Sears
Dan Tenney
John Serafini
Debra Faktor
TBD
Agenda
October 23
NSSA kicks off International Security Space Week with a networking social at Wellington's, located in the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles (14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA)
6:00pm-8:00pm
No-host Social
NSSA's Inaugural International Security Space Forum
October 24
NSSA will convene the inaugural International Security Space Forum.
8:00am-8:15am
Welcome
8:15am-8:45am
Keynote: Gen B. Chance Saltzman, Chief of Space Operations, USSF (confirmed)
8:45am-9:15am
International Security Context: Dr. John Huth, Chief, Office of Space and Counterspace, DIA (invited)
9:15am-10:15am
Panel: Operations Perspective International Security Context
- GEN James Dickinson, Commander, USSPACECOM, U.S. (invited)
- AVM Paul Godfrey, Commander UK Space Command, U.K. (confirmed)
- Air Commodore Pete Thompson, Director General Space Capability, Australia (confirmed)
- MGEN Philippe Adam, Space Commander, Air and Space Force, France (confirmed)
- BGEN G. Michael Adamson, Commander, 3 Canadian Space Division, Canada (confirmed)
- Maj Gen Michael Traut, Commander, Space Command, Germany (invited)
10:15am-10:30am
Break
10:30am-11:30am
Panel: Policy Perspectives
- Hon. John Plumb, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, U.S. (confirmed)
- Ms Avril Jolliffe, Director General Industry, Trade and Economic Security, UK Ministry of Defence, U.K. (invited)
- Mr. Scott Millar, Visiting Assistant Deputy Minister (Horizontal Policy), Department of National Defence, Canada (confirmed)
- Mr. Andrew Hodgkinson, Assistant Secretary Strategic Capabilities Policy Development, Australia (invited)
- Mr. Bertrand Le Meur, Director of Defense Strategy, Foresight and Counter-Proliferation, France (invited)
- Dr. Bronwyn Evans-Kent, Director Defense Policy, Ministry of Defence, New Zealand (invited)
11:30am-12:00pm
Keynote: Lt Gen Michael Guetlein (invited)
12:00pm-1:00pm
Lunch
1:00pm-1:30pm
Lessons Learned from Russia-Ukraine Conflict
1:30pm-2:30pm
Panel: Acquisition Perspectives
- BGEN Chris McKenna, Director General, Air and Space Force Development, Canada (confirmed)
2:30pm-2:45pm
Break
2:45pm-3:45pm
Panel: Industry Perspectives
- Bobby Lentz, VP, Space Sector Strategy, Northrop Grumman (confirmed)
- Kay Sears, VP/GM, Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems, Boeing (invited)
- Dan Tenney, VP, Strategy and BD, Lockheed Martin Space (confirmed)
- John Serafini, CEO, Hawkeye360 (confirmed)
- Debra Faktor, Head of U.S. Systems, Airbus, U.S. Space and Defense (invited)
3:45pm-5:00pm
Facilitated Audience Feedback
- Ms. Kelli Seybolt, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs, U.S. (confirmed)
- Ms. Deanna Ryals, Director, International Affairs, Space Systems Command (SSC/IA), U.S. (confirmed)
5:30pm-7:30pm
Reception
West Lobby, located in the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles (14750 Conference Center Drive, Chantilly, VA)
Space Systems Command’s International Reverse Industry Days
October 25
Morning Session is Secret – Government Only; Afternoon Session is Unclassified, All Registered Attendees are Welcome
Space Systems Command will hold reverse industry days with the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, and Japan.
7:30am-8:00am
Check in, Coffee & Networking
8:00am-8:05am
SECRET – Aerospace Corp Welcome and Acknowledge Senior Officials
The Aerospace Corporation Leadership Welcome
8:05am-8:10am
SECRET – Space Systems Command Welcome
Lt Gen Michael Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command, U.S. (confirmed)
8:10am-8:45am
SECRET – Intel Brief on Threats to the Global Supply Chain for Space
8:45am-9:45am
SECRET – Gov-Only Sync Session:
US, AUS, CAN, DEU, FRA, GBR, JPN, and NZL present a 15- minute summary of their country’s supply chain needs and challenges.
- 8:45am – 9:00am United States
- 9:00am – 9:15am Australia
- 9:15am – 9:30am Canada
- 9:30am – 9:45am Deutschland
9:45am-10:15am
Coffee & Networking Break
10:15am-11:15am
SECRET – Gov-Only Sync Session (Continued):
Each country presents a 15-minute summary of supply chain needs and challenges.
- 10:15am – 10:30am France
- 10:30am – 10:45am United Kingdom
- 11:45am – 11:00am Japan
- 11:00am – 11:15am New Zealand
11:15am-1:00pm
Lunch
11:15am-12:00pm
- Adjourn Government-only Classified session. Exit the Gambit Conf Room while it is re-set for Unclassified Discussions
- Industry Check In
12:00pm-1:00pm
- Government/Industry Lunch in the Atrium, overflow seating in the Gambit Conf Rm
1:00pm-1:05pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Aerospace Corporation Welcome
Steve Isakowitz, President and CEO, The Aerospace Corporation (invited)
1:05pm-1:10pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Space Systems Command Welcome
Lt Gen Michael Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command (confirmed)
1:10pm-1:15pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Objectives for the Afternoon:
Ms Deanna Ryals, Director, International Affairs, Space Systems Command (SSC/IA), U.S. (confirmed)
1:15pm-2:55pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Gov Briefings:
US, AUS, CAN, DEU, FRA, GBR, JPN, and NZL brief the Government/Industry audience on their supply chain needs and challenges. Each 10-minute presentation is followed by a 10-minute Q&A.
- 1:15pm – 1:35pm United States
- 1:35pm – 1:55pm Australia
- 1:55pm – 2:15pm Canada
- 2:15pm – 2:35pm Deutschland
- 2:35pm – 2:55pm France
2:55pm-3:30pm
Coffee & Networking Break
3:30pm-4:30pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Gov Briefings (Continued):
- 3:30pm – 3:50pm Great Britain
- 3:50pm – 4:10pm Japan
- 4:10pm – 4:30pm New Zealand
4:30pm-5:00pm
UNCLASSIFIED – Wrap Up, Review Next Day’s Agenda and Adjourn:
Ms Deanna Ryals, Director, International Affairs, Space Systems Command (SSC/IA), U.S. (confirmed)
October 26
All Sessions are Unclassified
Space Systems Command will hold reverse industry days with the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, and Japan.
7:30am-8:00am
Check in, Coffee & Networking
8:00am-8:05am
Welcome
Lt Gen Michael Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command (SSC/CC) (confirmed)
8:05am-8:45am
Keynote: Ms. Avril Jolliffe, Director, General Industry, Trade and Economic Security, UK Ministry of Defence, U.K. (confirmed)
8:45am-10:00am
Panel: Space Community Requirements and Supply Chain Availability
Moderator: Ms Kelli Seybolt, Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, International Affairs (SAF/IA), U.S. (confirmed)
- Col Todd Benson, Space Force Director of Requirements (confirmed)
- Col Paul Filcek, Director, Space Force Mission Sustainment (confirmed)
10:00am-10:30am
Coffee & Networking Break
10:30am-11:45am
Panel: Integrating Resiliency
Moderator: Dr. Claire Leon, Director, Space Systems Integration Office (SSC/SSIO), U.S. (confirmed)
- Dr. Gina Guillaume-Joseph, CTO- Government Workday, U.S. (confirmed)
- Don V. Widener, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer, Intelligence Solutions BAE SYSTEMS, Intelligence & Security, U.S. (confirmed)
- Ms. Renata Spinks, Former CIO - United States Marine Corps, U.S. (confirmed)
11:45am-12:45pm
Lunch
12:45pm-2:00pm
Panel: Barriers to Supply Chain Management
2:00pm-2:30pm
Coffee & Networking Break
2:30pm-3:45pm
Panel: Tech Innovations for Supply Chain Management and Visibility
Moderator: Steven “Bucky” Butow, Director of the Space Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), U.S. (confirmed)
3:45pm-5:00pm
Discussion: Call to Action: Pathway to Develop an Allied Space Supply Chain Risk Management Strategy
Moderator: Ms Deanna Ryals, Director, International Affairs, Space Systems Command (SSC/IA), U.S. (confirmed)
5:00pm-5:15pm
Closing Remarks & Adjourn
Lt Gen Michael Guetlein, Commander, Space Systems Command (SSC/CC) (confirmed)
Lodging Information
NSSA has NOT secured a room block during the International Security Space Week but hotels are plentiful near The Aerospace Corporation in Chantilly, VA. The hotels listed below have confirmed availability throughout the International Security Space Week
- Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles
14750 Conference Center Drive
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-818-0300 - Hyatt Place Chantilly / Dulles Airport-South
4994 Westone Plaza
Chantilly, VA 20151
703-961-8160
- Holiday Inn: Chantilly-Dulles Expo (Arpt)
4335 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20151
1-888-480-0427
- Springhill Suites Centreville Chantilly
5920 Trinity Parkway
Centreville, VA 20120
703-815-7800
- Hilton Washington Dulles Airport
13869 Park Center Road
Herndon, VA 20171
703-478-2900