A quarterly networking event to bring the space community together to learn, provide open forums for discussion and create strong relationships. These have now evolved into learning opportunities with guest speakers, sponsors and Q&A.
October 2024 was our first World Space Week event. Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Australia, the Australian Space Diversity Alliance brought together
amazing speakers: Julia Dickinson (Lockheed Martin Australia), Chloe Chang (Lunar Outpost Oceania / ELO2), Peter Moar (Swinburne University of Technology /Engineers Australia), Rachel Ong (BAE Systems Australia/ Aviation/Aerospace Australia), and our fantastic MC, Jacqui Tyack from the Diversity Alliance.
The evening was filled with powerful insights into the current and future landscape of engineering:
The evening was filled with powerful insights into the current and future landscape of engineering including Transformative Space Technology, Diversity and Inclusion in Aerospace and Empowering Diverse Pathways.
Photography by Mia Chan, Aviation/Aerospace Australia.
June 2024 saw a panel of experts share their thoughts on Skills and creating a sustainable space workforce. Prof Virginia Kilborn, Swinburne University of Technology, Rick Doblanovic, C4 Space, Assoc Prof Gail Iles, RMIT University, Peta Kenny, Victorian Space Science Education Centre (VSSEC) sponsored by Aviation Aerospace Australia, in a panel moderated by Jenny Mitchell, Engineers Australia.
Our additional speaker sponsored by RMIT, Prof Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, Chair of United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management Private Sector Network shared more on Space and Spatial Victoria.
Photography by Akhash Kennedy
March 2024 was a stellar line up for International Women's Day.
Industry and higher education shared the state of play of the Australian space industry and their journey, including
Dr Amanda Caples, Lead Scientist Victoria,
Assoc Prof Gail Iles, RMIT University,
Dr Milica Symul, Chief Operating Officer, iLAuNCH Trailblazer,
Jeannie Ng, PhD candidate in the Space Physics Group at RMIT University
and Dr Cherry Chen from CSIRO's Lab22.
Photography by Akhash Kennedy
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Region VI Student Conference, Swinburne University. Virtual and in person attendance. Call for papers closes 4 August. Find out more >
If you're interested in attending the next Melbourne Space Networking Event or being a sponsor, contact us and we will add your name to our email invitation list or follow The Write Space on LinkedIn.
Events have been held in Sept 23, Nov 23, Mar 24 , Jun 24 & Oct 24.
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