Ai Summit

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, 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 (KAUST, Saudi Arabia, Middle East)
    • 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 at any time. Additional panelists may be announced as we finalize the summit program.