The second annual Michigan Space Forum will take place in Traverse City May 31-June 1 at the Hagerty Center. Industry experts in space, aerospace, engineering, academia, and entrepreneurship will be among the attendees. Registrants include participants from across Michigan, the U.S. and the world. Industry titans such as Pete Worden of Breakthrough Starshot, Ellen Chang of LightSpeed Innovations, and Dave Buck, Lt Gen, USAF (ret), formerly of Air Force Space Command will be among those on hand. Additionally, the Michigan Space Forum will host a number of panels to facilitate dialogue surrounding some of the most critical concepts in the space, communication, and technology fields. Topics will include Entrepreneurial Women in Space, Launch in Michigan, Emerging Space Technologies, Space-Enabled IoT, Government Role in Space Innovation, Big vs. Small Satellites, and a Rising Stars panel, where attendees will get a chance to learn from the scientists of tomorrow and hear about the progress they've made.
 
Educators can receive SCECH credits for attending, with a discount admission rate also available. Discounts are also available for students, military/first responders, and young professionals (under age 30). Greg Johnson, Managing Director, TCSA (Astronaut, former Director CASIS), said, “The Michigan Space Forum is well-received as an event where space visionaries, innovators, and educators gather to learn from one another.”
 
“The space economy is on fire, and the Michigan Space Forum is a gathering to fan the flames. Last year’s inaugural event was a surprising success, and I anticipate the second Michigan Space Forum to elevate the discussion,” said Mike Carey, Chief Strategy Officer, ATLAS Space Operations, Inc. Click here to register or get more information.