GSA International Spaceport Forum – Sydney, Australia
Advancing Spaceport Development and Operations through Global Collaboration
Following the success of the inaugural International Spaceport Meeting in Milan, co-hosted by the Global Spaceport Alliance (GSA), we are proud to present the second GSA International Spaceport Forum—this time in Sydney, Australia, on the eve of the 2025 International Astronautical Congress.
The first gathering brought together participants from over 20 countries and sparked pivotal dialogue among spaceport operators and regulatory leaders, setting the stage for deeper global cooperation in space transportation. The Sydney Forum continues this mission—bringing together spaceport representatives and stakeholders from government, industry, academia, and international organizations to collaborate on the future of spaceport development and operations.
We are excited to invite you to the upcoming GSA International Spaceport Forum, taking place in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, September 28th, the day before the 2025 International Astronautical Congress (IAC), September 29th – October 3rd.
This exclusive gathering builds on the momentum of last year’s inaugural event in Milan, which brought together representatives from over 20 countries to advance global spaceport collaboration.
Event Details:
WHERE: PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney
150 Day Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
WHEN: September 28, 2025 (Sunday) from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
COST: NON-Member rate: $150
Special registration rate for GSA Members. IF YOU ARE A MEMBER – PLEASE GO HERE.
This forum will bring together leaders from spaceports, government, industry, and academia to explore critical challenges and opportunities, including:
- Growth of the global space economy
- Point-to-point transportation through space
- Development of safety and interoperability standards
- International collaboration in developing space rescue capabilities
Who should attend:
- Spaceport executives and planners
- Government agencies and regulatory officials
- Aerospace industry leaders
- Academic researchers and policy experts
- Key international space organization representatives
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Registration is closed online.
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SPEAKERS AND SESSIONS
Introduction and Organizer Welcomes
Dr. George C. Nield
Chairman
GSA
Phil Joyce
Senior Vice President
Blue Origin
Simonetta Di Pippo
Professor of Practice of Space Economy – Director SEElab
SDA Bocconi
John Wensveen, Ph.D.
President
International Space University (ISU)
Spaceports and the Space Economy
Carissa Christensen
CEO
Bryce Tech
(Moderator)
Kelli Kedis Ogborn
Vice President
Global Space Programs
Space Foundation
Janice Starzyk
Acting Director
Office of Space Commerce
Steve Lloyd
Vice President
Aerospace & Defense
BRPH
Point-to-Point Transportation through Space
Oscar Garcia
Chairman & CEO
InterFlight Global
(Moderator)
Stefan Powell
CEO & CTO
Dawn Aerospace
Dr. Matt Hill
CEO
Hypersonix
Bhavyashree Janardhana
Propulsion Engineer
Polaris Spaceplanes
Pradeep Dass
President and CTO
Space Engine Systems
Development of Standards
Natalia Larrea Brito
Senior Director for Space
AIAA
(Moderator)
Paul Wilde, Ph.D.
President
International Association for the Advancement of Space Safety
Andrew Nelson
Vice President
Aerospace
RS&H
Christopher De Luis
General Manager
Office of the Space Regulator
Australian Space Agency
Development of Space Rescue Capabilities
Jamie Morin
Executive Director of the Center for Space Policy and Strategy
The Aerospace Corporation
(Moderator)
Jan Osburg
Senior Engineer
The RAND Corporation
Shane Smith
Co-Founder & CFO
Operator Solutions
Rebecca Connolly
CEO
SpaceCyT Institute
Chairperson
Space Law Council of Australia and New Zealand
GSA International Spaceport Forum
>>NON-MEMBER<< REGISTRATION
If you are a GSA Member – please go HERE.
*Please, limit two per company or organization due to limited space.
Non-Member Rate – $150.00 USD
Missed the first event in Milan? Get the recap HERE