Space AI Summit

Visionary Leaders from Academia, Artificial Intelligence, and Space Exploration

 
We are entering a bold new era—where space exploration and artificial intelligence (AI) converge to reshape our world. These two transformative forces are revolutionizing how we learn, solve problems, live, and imagine the future.

As AI accelerates human potential here on Earth, space technologies are expanding our reach beyond it. Together, they’re opening new frontiers for innovation, global collaboration, and education.

The 2025 Global SPACE AI Leaders’ Summit is a premier international forum at this historic intersection—where groundbreaking ideas, bold leadership, and future-defining partnerships take center stage.

Held in Houston, Texas—home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and a rising global hub for innovation—this summit will bring together:

           University presidents and academic leaders
           Pioneers in AI and space technology
           NASA astronauts and global scientists
           Government and policy leaders
           Top AI companies and tech innovatorsAs a flagship event of the 2025 World Space Vision & AI Challenge, the summit will feature keynote addresses, expert panels, and roundtable discussions designed to:

Explore how AI and space are redefining the future of learning, work, and society
Share successful models of interdisciplinary and international collaboration
Forge partnerships between academia, industry, and government
Empower the next generation with the knowledge and mindset to lead

Open to the public, the summit welcomes students, educators, families, companies, and lifelong learners. Whether you're shaping policy, developing breakthroughs, or raising tomorrow’s space or AI pioneers—this is your platform.

Join us in Houston this October and help launch the next era of human progress.
The future isn’t just coming—it’s lifting off.


If you are interested in attending, please get in touch with Ms. Allison Stump. allisons@thehasse.org

2025 Space Vision & AI Challenge (SVAC) Summit – One-Day Agenda

  • Date: October 3, 2025
  • Location: Houston, Texas | Hybrid (In-Person & Virtual)
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST)
  • Attendees: University Presidents/Professors, Former NASA Astronauts, AI & Space Industry Leaders

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM | Opening Keynote:
"The Space Economy, AI, and the Future of Education"

  • Speaker: [Renowned University President/Professor or Industry Leader]
  • Overview: The evolution of the space economy, advancements in AI, and global education systems is essential to preparing students for AI-driven careers in the space industry and meeting future workforce demands.

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Panel 1:
"The Space Economy’s Impact on Higher Education & Workforce Development"

  • Focus: Redefining Learning, Research, and Industry Collaboration: The Role of Universities in Advancing the Space Economy.
  • Panelists: Former NASA Astronaut, Leroy Chiao (ISS Commander and Commercial Space Expert)
  • University Presidents/Professors:
    • National University of Singapore
    • University of Melbourne
    • National Taiwan University
    • Seoul National University
    • Imperial College London (United Kingdom, Europe)
    • King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
    • Industry Executives: Axiom Space, SpaceX, AI-powered space startups
  • Key Discussion Points:
    • Universities’ role in preparing students for the commercial space revolution.
    • Interdisciplinary learning (AI, business, space engineering) as the future of education.
    • How universities can develop AI and space economy research centers.

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Panel 2:
"AI & The Transformation of Education for the Space Workforce"

  • Focus: AI’s Impact on Personalized Learning, Astronaut Training, and Global Space Education Programs
  • Panelists: Former NASA Astronaut: Carl Walz (Astronaut Training & AI in Education)
    • University Presidents/Professors
      • Key Discussion Points:
        • AI-powered adaptive learning and space-focused education platforms.
        • AI-driven training simulations for astronauts and space professionals.
        • Preparing universities for AI-integrated learning and industry collaboration.
      This agenda is subject to change. We reserve the right to modify the schedule, panel topics, and speakers.