MSBR invites you to join us for our next luncheon or special event in the Maryland area to engage with some of the brightest talent in the space industry. Our events are open to the general public and we obtain a Widely Attended Gathering (WAG) determination from NASA’s Agency Counsel for Ethics specific to each of our events.
To purchase a seat for yourself or a table for your group, please click on the event title and follow the link. Please be aware that priority seating is reserved for MSBR’s corporate members.
Please note that dates and speakers for MSBR events are subject to change. If you have questions regarding our events or are a Civil Servant that would like to receive a standing monthly invitation to our events, please contact Missy Linkins at missy@mdspace.org. Please note that Civil Servant requests must include position title or otherwise clarify level of management. Requests must be renewed on a biannual basis based on availability and attendance. Thank you.
Please note change in speaker Dr. Elsayed Talaat Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NESDIS Join the MSBR for our luncheon in July with special guest, Dr. Sarah Kapnick! Dr. Elsayed Talaat is the Director of the Office of Space Weather Observations at NESDIS. In this role, he provides leadership and oversight […]
Senior Advisor, Space Systems and Services, National Risk Management Center, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Chris Cannizzaro leads the Space Systems and Services branch within CISA’s National Risk Management Agency. His branch seeks to identify, assess, and mitigate risk to space systems and from dependencies on space-based services such as GPS, communications, and Earth observations. His branch […]
Dr. James B. Garvin, PI DAVINCI Mission to Venus, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Chief Scientist & Senior Fellow & 2024 Webby Awardee) Dr. James B. Garvin is the NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Scientist. He provides strategic advice and analysis on the scientific priorities and directions to the Center Director and senior leadership, […]
Please note new day - WEDNESDAY Unlocking Cosmic Potential: Harnessing University Partnerships as Force Multipliers in Our Space Mission Our collective mission transcends individual agency boundaries, uniting us in a common goal: to harness the collective power of our nation's brightest minds and most advanced technologies. Force multipliers aren't just theoretical concepts—they're the cornerstone of our […]
Wes Deadrick, Director of NASA’s IV&V Program Wes Deadrick is the Director of NASA’s Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Program, located at the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Facility in Fairmont, West Virginia. He is responsible for the leadership and technical direction of the IV&V Program and agency-wide strategy to provide the highest […]
Glenn F. Ivey, Esq., US Representative, 4th Congressional District Congressman Glenn Ivey is an attorney who served on Capitol Hill as chief counsel to the Senate Majority Leader, as counsel to Senator Paul Sarbanes during the Whitewater investigations, Chief Majority Counsel to the Senate Banking Committee, and on the staff of Rep. John Conyers (D-MI). […]
Due to the MSBR Spring Gala on May 2, there is no luncheon scheduled for April. After the Gala, the next luncheon will be held on May 21, 2025.
The MSBR Gala is an evening of celebration for our collective talents and accomplishments to support STEM—a wonderful opportunity to network and socialize with your colleagues and guests. Evening activities include a welcome reception, silent auction & raffle, plated dinner, distinguished guest remarks, and STEM testimonial and awards! This year's Gala, held on Friday, May […]
Science and Engineering of NASA's Dragonfly Mission with Drs. Lena Adams (Dragonfly Lander Systems Engineer, APL) and Melissa Trainer (Dragonfly Deputy Principal Investigator, GSFC) Dr. Elena Adams currently serves as Dragonfly Lander Systems Engineer at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory. She previously served as the Dragonfly Deputy Mission Systems Engineer, as well as the […]
Dr. Christopher Scolese, Director, National Reconnaissance Office Dr. Christopher Scolese was sworn in as Director of the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) in 2019. In this role, he provides direction, guidance, and supervision on all matters related to the NRO and executes authorities delegated by the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National Intelligence. Dr. […]
General Lester L. Lyles General Lester L. Lyles earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University (1968), an M.S. in Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering from New Mexico State University (1969), and honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from New Mexico State (2002) and Urbana University (2009). He is also a graduate of several senior military and executive […]
James “J.J.” Shaw, CDR (Retired) USN As Senior Business Development Lead – Intelligence Community for Amazon’s Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS), James “J.J.” Shaw helps prepare for the launch of Amazon Kuiper’s Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services, which will revolutionize global broadband connectivity. Prior to KGS, J.J. held numerous leadership roles in the satellite and […]
A members only, intimate social gathering with industry colleagues, Maryland legislators, and NASA executives. The primary contact for each member / member company should have received an official email with details regarding the registration process. To register or ask questions, please email missy@mdspace.org.
Dr. Scott Pace, Director of the Space Policy Institute and Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at GWU Dr. Scott Pace is the Director of the Space Policy Institute and a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. In addition, he formerly served as the […]
Kevin Kelly, Partner at Actum We’ve had a change in our November luncheon lineup! Our originally scheduled government speaker will be joining us on May 20, 2026. This month’s guest speaker will be Kevin Kelly, with the topic Maryland’s Mission in Space for the 2030s. Kevin Kelly is an expert Federal on budgets, policy, and […]
