State of Play: How Regional Strategies Are Reshaping Commercial Space Investment

Thu, January 29
W330A
SpaceCom | Space Congress: DISCOVER

As the U.S. charts a course toward renewed leadership in space, states are emerging as powerful engines of innovation, investment, and policy. This session brings together top officials from leading space states to explore how regional strategies are shaping national success. From workforce development and infrastructure investment to policy incentives and industry partnerships, these state leaders are on the frontlines of commercial space expansion. They collaborate on national aerospace priorities, while competing intensely to attract the next SpaceX, Blue Origin, or breakthrough startup to their state. They compete fiercely to attract the next launch company, manufacturing facility, or R&D hub.

This panel will offer a candid, insider perspective on the state-level policies, funding mechanisms, and public-private partnerships driving aerospace growth. Attendees will gain insight into how each state is creating an ecosystem to support commercial space—from university research and talent pipelines to full-scale manufacturing and operations.

Whether you're a company looking to expand or an investor tracking regional trends, this panel will reveal how dynamic state strategies are shaping the next space age and where the biggest opportunities lie.

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Panelists could include: Gwen Griffin, chair, Texas Space Commission; Rob Long, president & CEO, Space Florida; Dr. Ron Sega, Colorado Space Coalition; Dr. Charles Carr, Alabama Space Authority

Speakers
Norman Garza, Jr.
Norman Garza, Jr., Executive Director - Texas Space Commission
Robert Long
Robert Long, President & Chief Executive Officer - Space Florida
Kathy Lueders
Kathy Lueders, General Manager, Starbase - SpaceX

Sponsored by:

space florida