Panel: Business Case for Spaceports: Catalysts for Demand and Revenue Opportunities

Tue, January 27
W331A
Global Spaceport Alliance

Spaceports are powerful engines of regional growth, driving innovation, investment, and opportunity across the space sector. Their economic influence extends far beyond the launch pad, energizing industries and creating high-value jobs within the communities they serve. Achieving long-term prosperity requires a strategic blend of revenue sources, from government grants and infrastructure incentives to commercial tenants, tourism, and retail operations. This session will explore how spaceports can diversify funding, strengthen partnerships, and build resilient financial models that support lasting success.

Speakers
Cherie Matthew
Cherie Matthew, South Texas Aviation Lead - Jacobs
Kei Shimada
Kei Shimada, CEO - Sirius Technologies
Ed Baron
Ed Baron, SVP, Chief Product Strategy - Parsons
Dale Ketcham
Dale Ketcham, Vice President, Government & Community Relations - Space Florida
Tricia Quinn
Tricia Quinn, Vice President - Aerospace - Michael Baker International