ASTRA Workshop 2026
About this Event
Get ready for ASTRA Workshop 2026, an exciting in-person event bringing together the next generation of space leaders, innovators, researchers, and changemakers!
Join us on October 8, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET at the Jim W. Henderson Administration and Welcome Center for a day focused on the future of Artificial Intelligence, Space Technology, Robotics, and Aerospace.
ASTRA is where big ideas meet real-world innovation. This workshop will connect students, industry professionals, government representatives, researchers, policy leaders, startups, sponsors, and community partners for conversations about the future of space exploration, sustainability, autonomy, national security, commercial space, and emerging aerospace technology.
Through engaging speaker sessions, dynamic panels, networking opportunities, and student-focused programming, attendees will have the chance to learn from leaders across the space sector, build meaningful connections, and explore how AI, robotics, policy, and aerospace innovation are shaping the next frontier. Whether you are a student looking to break into the space industry, a professional interested in the future of space technology, a company hoping to connect with emerging talent, or a community partner invested in Florida’s growing space ecosystem, ASTRA Workshop 2026 is your opportunity to be part of the conversation.
Come connect, collaborate, and help shape a smarter, more sustainable, and more exciting future in space!
Day 1 Agenda
Day 1
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks: Why ASTRA, Why ERAU, Why Now
Host: Kyah Adams
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Keynote: The Future of Intelligent Space Systems
Host: Dr. Greg Autry
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel 1: Artificial Intelligence for Space Operations
Host: Amit Jain
Technical Session 1: Space Situational Awareness
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel 2: Robotics, Autonomy, and Future Space Systems
Host: William Hickmott
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Beyond the Flight: Science, Discovery, and the Future of Commercial Space
Host: Dr. Robert Ferl
🕑: 03:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Panel 3: Commercial Space, Startups, and Innovation Pathways
Host: Andrew Rush
Technical Demonstrations and Sponsor Engagement
Host: XDLab
🕑: 04:00 PM
Closing Plenary: Space Needs a Translator
Host: Camille Bergin
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Optional Lab/ Campus Tours
Day 2 Agenda
Day 2
🕑: 09:00 AM
Day 2 Welcome: From Technology to Responsible Implementation
🕑: 09:30 AM
Morning Keynote: Sustainable Space Operations in a Congested Environment
Host: Tim Chrisman
🕑: 10:30 AM
Panel 4: Space Policy, Sustainability, and Governance
Host: Representative Kim Kendall
🕑: 11:00 AM
Panel 5: AI Ethics, Risk, and Responsible Innovation in Space
Host: Apoorva Bajaj
🕑: 12:00 PM
Technical Session 3: Digital Twins, Simulation, and Decision Support for Space
Host: Satlyt Technical Demonstration
🕑: 01:30 PM
Panel 6: National Security, Defense, and Resilient Space Operations
Host: Councilmember Matthew Reinhart
🕑: 02:30 PM
Career and Workforce Session: Building the Future Aerospace Workforce
Student Poster Session and Research Networking
🕑: 04:30 PM
Closing Keynote: Always More to Learn: Leadership, Curiosity, and the Next Era
Host: Sierra Calhoun-Pollard
Awards, Closing Remarks, Next Steps
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 135.23
