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  • Side Talk Presentation Application

  • Got a breakthrough idea or fresh perspective to share with the space and satellite community? Side Talks are concise, high-impact individual 15 minute presentations at Silicon Valley Space Week designed to spotlight the most original thinking and technical innovation across our industry.

    Whether you’re showcasing a white paper, presenting a technical abstract, or pitching an emerging business concept, Side Talks put your insights in front of an engaged audience of peers, investors, and decision-makers.

    Please note:  A valid attendee registration is required to apply. We can accept one application per attendee.  If your company is exhibiting or sponsoring the event, please contact sean@satnews.com regarding longer-format presentation opportunities available to you.

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    • Submission Categories

      To keep the program diverse and relevant, proposals are invited in (but not limited to) the following tracks:

      • Mission Concept & Use Case: New Earth-observation missions, cislunar logistics, climate apps, etc.
      • Enabling Tools & Infrastructure: DevOps for spacecraft, digital twins, ground-segment platforms
      • Technical Innovation: Novel architectures, new materials, advanced payload designs
      • Commercial Strategy: Go-to-market plans, business-model pivots, investment theses
      • Policy & Regulatory Insight: Spectrum allocation, export control/ITAR updates, standards
      • Dual-Use & National Security: Civil-mil synergies, resilient architectures, rapid acquisition

       

      Selection Criteria

      Side Talks are curated for originality and audience value. Submissions are evaluated on:

      1. Originality – Does it break new ground?
      2. Relevance – Will it resonate with SVSW attendees?
      3. Quality of Description – Is the concept clear and compelling?
      4. Program Balance – Does the topic add diversity to the agenda, or is the category already saturated? While all strong proposals are welcome, final selection may prioritize underrepresented themes to ensure a broad range of insights and innovation.
      5. Technical Depth & Impact – Is the idea both rigorous and influential?
      6. Presentation Readiness – Can you communicate it succinctly and effectively?

       

      Why Present?

      • Visibility: Showcase your work to industry leaders and press.
      • Feedback: Get real-time insight from experts and potential collaborators.
      • Momentum: Turn a great idea into partnerships, funding, or pilot projects.

       

      Submit your Side Talk proposal today and put your boldest ideas on center stage.

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    • Submission Categories

      To keep the program diverse and relevant, proposals are invited in (but not limited to) the following tracks:
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