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Space-based Abundance
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🚀 Space-based Abundance | Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum
Encouraging the Growth and Success of technology-based entrepreneurial ventures in Southern California
🌌 About the Event
Space-based technologies like GPS have already transformed life on Earth — but what comes next? Could orbit-derived energy, data, and health solutions become freely available to all? Once the exclusive domain of science fiction visionaries like Isaac Asimov and Nikola Tesla, these concepts are rapidly becoming tangible realities.
Caltech researchers are at the forefront of space-based solar power — capturing continuous, weather-independent solar energy in orbit and transmitting it wirelessly down to Earth. Alongside this breakthrough, a new generation of entrepreneurs is developing a remarkable array of innovative services and technologies originating from space.
This Caltech Entrepreneurs Forum event brings together leading experts to examine the entrepreneurial and research opportunities emerging from this exciting frontier. The program will feature keynote addresses, company presentations, an interactive panel discussion, and a lively networking session with industry and research leaders.
🎤 Keynote Speaker
Harry Atwater, Ph.D.
- Howard Hughes Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science
- Director, Liquid Sunlight Alliance
- California Institute of Technology
🗣️ Speakers
Leon Alkalai, Ph.D.
- Founder & CTO, Sophia Space
- Founder & CEO, Mandala Space Ventures, LLC
🏗️ Producers
Goran Matijasevic, Ph.D.
- Executive Director, UC Irvine Chief Executive Roundtable
- University of California, Irvine
Dan Wu
- Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Jordan Noone
- General Partner, Embedded Ventures
🎟️ Tickets & Pricing
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission (Advance) | $30.00 |
| General Admission (At Door) | $40.00 |
| Caltech Students (with current ID) | Free |
⚠️ Advance ticket sales close on Friday, May 30th at 1:00 PM PST.
☕ Parking & Logistics
- Coffee & Networking begin at 9:00 AM (new time)
- Forum program starts at 10:00 AM (note updated start time — no longer 9 AM)
- 🅿️ Free Underground Parking: Turn right at the signal on the east side of Cahill (at the tennis courts); the parking lot entrance is approximately 75 yards on the right.
Location
1216 E California Blvd
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Location
1216 E California Blvd
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