From astronauts and NASA leaders to policymakers and cultural icons who’ve ventured beyond Earth, these speakers bring powerful insight at the intersection of space, technology, and human potential. Whether inspiring innovation, exploring the future of exploration, or translating complex science into accessible storytelling, they captivate audiences with bold visions of what’s possible.

First African American Woman in Space; Founder and President, the Jemison Group and BioSentient Corp

NASA'S Longest-Tenured Administrator (1992-2001); Founder of Cold Canyon, an Innovation Advisory Company

55th Speaker of the House; Played a substantial role in legislation shaping America’s commercial space sector

Pro Football Hall of Famer, Broadcaster, & Entrepreneur; The first American news anchor to go to space

Astronaut - First Woman Commercial Spaceship Pilot; Space Poet - First Artist Selected to be an Astronaut

Former NASA Astronaut, First to Tweet from Space; NYT Bestselling Author

Former NASA Astronaut and International Space Station Commander; Accomplished Tech Entrepreneur

Former NASA Astronaut; Social Entrepreneur