2013 IAC Young Professionals Programme
The IAF Young Professional’s Programme is dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in the international space community.
Networking Events
Welcome Reception
Sunday 22 September – 18:45 – 21:00 – Room 310
Be sure to schedule your travel to attend this initial Young Professionals event!
This will be an opportunity to meet the other YPs who are attending the IAC, hear about the many YP specific events at the IAC this year, and talk to the president of the IAF and the people who lead the organizing of the Beijing and Toronto IACs.
Speakers include:
- Kiyoshi HIGUCHI, IAF President,
- XU Dazhe, Chair of the IAC Local Organising Committee (invited)
- LI Ming, Co-Chair IAC International Programme Committee (invited)
Cocktails and light appetizers will be served.
Future of Human Exploration
Tuesday 24 September – 18:45 – 21:00 – Room 309 A&B
With several different destinations proposed for human exploration from Low Earth Orbit, to the moon, an asteroid, and Mars, hear a discussion among high level managers from several space agencies on their plans and take time to engage them on their plans. This event follows on the discussion from the combined Heads of Industry and Next Generation Plenary on the same topic earlier in the day. Attend both to enhance your understanding of how Young Professionals can shape the future of human exploration.
Speakers include:
- William Gerstenmaier, Associate Administrator, Human Exploration and Operations Directorate, NASA
- Yoshiyuki Hasegawa, Executive Director, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) (invited)
- Thomas Reiter, Astronaut & Director of Human Spaceflight and Operations, European Space Agency (ESA) (invited)
- Sandy Magnus, former NASA Shuttle and International Space Station Astronaut
- Chinese Taikonaut (invited)
Moderated by Kathy Laurini, NASA
Cocktails and light appetizers will be served for the YPs and invited guest in Room 310.
Space Debris
Wednesday 25 September – 18:45 – 21:00 – Room 309 A&B
The next generation of aerospace professionals will be invited to listen to experts discussing the threats of Space Debris and the challenges to mitigate these and bring their own opinions to the table by asking questions and providing comments.
Further details to follow
Cocktails and light appetizers will be served for the YPs and invited guest in Room 310.
2013 Young Professionals Virtual Forums
- V1-B6.4 – Space Operations (SOC): 23 September at 15:15
- V2-B3.9 – Human Space Endeavours (HSE): 26 September at 14:45
- V3-B2.8 – Space Communications and Navigation (SCAN): 25 September at 14:45
- V4-E2.3 – Student Team Competition: 24 September 2013 at 14:45
- V5-B3.10 Next Generation Destinations for Human Exploration: 27 September 2013 at 13:30
Four committees will be co-hosting virtual sessions with the Workforce Development/Young Professionals Programme committee:
- Space Operations Committee (SOC)
- Human Space Endeavours Committee (HSE)
- Space Communications and Navigation Committee (SCAN)
- Space Education and Outreach Committee (SEOC)
The 2013 Young Professionals Virtual Forums are sponsored by INSYEN
Our other activities include:
Next Destinations for Human Exploration
Tuesday 24 September – 08:30-09:30 – Room 309 A&B
Plenary Event 3 with Industry Leaders and next generation speakers
Young Professionals Workshop
Friday 20 September – Grand Skylight Catic Hotel
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