.jpg)
Friday February 26
-
01
Check-in
- 02 Zeanah Engineering Complex
- Universities
- 30+
- Attendees
- 200
- Companies
- 30+
Schedule
Saturday February 27
-
03
Breakfast & KeynotesNeyland Stadium
-
04
Student & Industry Networking
-
05
Lunch & Student Project Expo
- 06 Zeanah Engineering Complex
-
07
VIP Dinner
-
08
Evening Social
Student + Industry Competition
A sponsor-built space economy problem. Industry advisers pressure-test the plan. Students make the calls.
- Budget
- $50 million
- Horizon
- Five years
- Advisers
- Industry
- The turn
- Market shock
Fictional. Spent like it isn’t.
Show a path to meaningful revenue.
They challenge customers, technology, and execution.
Revise, pitch, and defend the trade-offs in a simulated investment round.
Breakout Panels
Industrializing Orbit
Stations, in-space manufacturing, and on-orbit servicing for a lasting space economy.
Delta-V
Launch vehicles, engines, and in-space propulsion that cut cost and extend reach.
Building a Moon Base
Power, habitats, infrastructure, and logistics for a sustained presence on the Moon.
Dome and Dagger
Hypersonic threats, space-based sensing, and the interceptor systems shaping defense.
Sponsorship
Your support keeps industry access affordable for students.
$1,000
General
Keep student access affordable and meet the people in the room.
$5,000
Friday Competition
Fund the awards and Friday food. Sit with teams while they work the problem.
$7,500
VIP Dinner
Invitation-only dinner for about 40 guests. A smaller room, and a direct conversation.
$15,000
Title
Saturday keynotes at Neyland and the breakout panels at Zeanah. The premier slot.
Speaking and sponsorship inquiries hcrowthe@vols.utk.edu