MISSION agenda

2:00 PM

Guest Arrival

Opening Remarks

  • Susanne Hake, SVP, U.S. Government, Maxar

  • David Rothzeid, Partner, Shield Capital

2:30 PM

Panel: The Next Frontier of Conflict
Explore how space-based capabilities are reshaping modern warfare.

  • Jaqueline Feldscher (Moderator), Managing Editor, Payload

  • Chris Morales, Partner, Point 72 Ventures

  • Capt Cody Bronkar, USSF, Venture, SpaceWERX

  • Jackie Barbieri, Founder and CEO, Whitespace

2:40 PM

4:00 PM

Break

Rapid Tech Demos
Five companies. Five minutes each. Experience live demos from next-gen national security tech providers and connect with founders shaping tomorrow’s defense capabilities.

  • Peter Wilczynski (Moderator), Chief Product Officer, Maxar

  • ⁠Jim Rebesco, CEO, ⁠Striveworks

  • Andrew Peterson, CEO & Founder, Array Labs

  • Mike Panos, Vice President of Operations, SkyFi

  • Jesse Kallman, Founder & CEO, Danti

  • Jackie Barbieri, Founder & CEO, Whitespace

3:20 PM

Fireside Chat: Bridging Innovation to Implementation
Join DIU’s Director of Emerging Technology, Dr. Nick Estep, Lt Col, USAF, for candid insights on integrating commercial space capabilities into defense missions and accelerating critical technologies from concept to deployment in operational environments.

  • Susanne Hake (Moderator), SVP, U.S. Government, Maxar

  • Lt Col Nicholas Estep, USAF, Director, Emerging Technology Portfolio, DIU

4:20 PM

Panel: Building a Multi-Domain Kill Chain
Defense leaders and industry innovators discuss practical strategies for seamless cross-domain operations. Discover how emerging technologies in data fusion, AI, and autonomous systems are accelerating battlefield decision-making at the tactical edge.

  • Lauren Williams (Moderator), Defense One

  • Peter Wilcyznski, Chief Product Officer, Maxar

  • Luke Fischer, Co-Founder & CEO SkyFi

  • Matt MacGregor, Senior Director for Strategic Growth at Anduril Industries

4:40 PM

5:30PM

Break

Closing Remarks

  • Susanne Hake, SVP, U.S. Government, Maxar

5:20 PM

Happy Hour
Continue the conversation and connect with industry leaders during our exclusive reception. Light bites and cocktails provided.

6:00 PM -

7:30 PM

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Join us March 9, 2025

Orbital Edge brings together 100 professionals from defense and space sectors to explore capabilities shaping the future of warfare.

The event is free, but space is limited. Register today to reserve your spot.

Registration Options:

  • Full Access: All panels, demonstrations, keynote, and networking reception (2:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT)

  • Evening Access: Networking reception only (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT)