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Colorado State of Aerospace

Playbook for Maintaining Denver, Colorado Springs and the Regions's Dominance in the Commercial, National Security and Civil Space Sectors

Event Ended On: Tuesday August 27 2024

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Speakers and Panels

Launching New Frontiers: Accelerating the Aerospace Industry

Examining the financial landscapes and investment strategies that fuel innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and maintain Colorado's competitive edge

Eve Lieberman

Executive Director, OEDIT, State of Colorado
Monica Palko

Monica Palko

Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, York Space Systems
Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison

Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison

Executive Director, Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
Tim Vanderhoof

Tim Vanderhoof

VP Economic Development, Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC
Angelia Cowgill
Moderator

Angelia Cowgill

Senior Associate, Stantec

Building for the Beyond: Developing, Designing and Constructing Aerospace Facilities

Exploring best practices from pre-construction planning to delivering state-of-the-art aerospace facilities

Steve Smith

Steve Smith

VP, Engineering, Science and Analysis, BAE Systems, Inc.
Becky Yoder

Becky Yoder

SVP Finance and Business, Operations Astroscale U.S.
Kevin Mahoney

Kevin Mahoney

VP, GH Phipps Construction Companies

Keynote Speaker

Brigadier General Michael Bruno
Keynote

Brigadier General Michael Bruno

Director of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters

Opening Remarks

Why You Won't Want To Miss This Aerospace Commercial Real Estate Deal-Making Event:

What You'll Learn:

  • Given the 88% growth in the aerospace industry over the past two decades in the Denver-Boulder area, what types of infrastructure developments are most urgently needed to sustain further growth? How can these be strategically implemented?
  • With Colorado having the highest concentration of private aerospace employees in the country, what strategies are being implemented to ensure ongoing workforce development and sustainability?
  • How do inter-city collaborations such as the partnership between the Metro Denver Economic Development Corp. and Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce spur aerospace innovation and statewide economic growth?
  • How does the local ecosystem in Colorado support the growth and success of aerospace startups? What specific programs, incubators and networks have proven effective in helping businesses scale?
  • Colorado’s leading research institutions and more than 30 federal laboratories make significant contributions to the state’s dynamic innovation economy. What mechanisms are in place to facilitate technology transfer from research institutions and federal labs to commercial applications within the aerospace sector?

 

How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Summit:  This event will provide invaluable opportunities to engage directly with key industry leaders and innovators who are shaping the future of Colorado's aerospace sector. The aerospace industry is a crucial driver of Colorado’s economic growth, spanning four metro areas and at least eight rural counties. The state ranks first in the United States for its high concentration of private aerospace jobs, with more than 37,000 private jobs and $12.7 billion in total output. Through panel discussions, participants will gain insights into successful strategies for continued and sustainable economic development and innovation.

 

Who You'll Network With At This Discussion: Owners, developers, investors, entrepreneurs, brokers, public officials, economists, architects, tenants, engineers and providers moving the market forward. 

 

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Kay VanAsdale at kay.vanasdale@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact rachel.sundin@bisnow.com no later than seven business days before the event.

Venue

Inverness Denver
200 Inverness Dr W
Englewood, CO 80112

Ballroom: Sunrise Room


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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
8:50 AM
Breakfast and Networking
8:50 AM
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Douglas County
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
Launching New Frontiers: Accelerating the Aerospace Industry
Examining the financial landscapes and investment strategies that fuel innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and maintain Colorado's competitive edge
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
Networking Break
10:15 AM
10:25 AM
Opening Remarks
AZ Opportunity Fund
10:25 AM
11:10 AM
Building for the Beyond: Developing, Designing and Constructing Aerospace Facilities
Exploring best practices from pre-construction planning to delivering state-of-the-art aerospace facilities
11:10 AM
11:25 AM
Keynote Address
Brigadier General Michael J. Bruno
11:25 AM
11:45 AM
Closing Networking

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