We extend our great thanks to the speakers whose insights and expertise significantly enrich the International Space Development Conference. Their contributions, fueled by deep knowledge and passion for space exploration, broaden perspectives and inspire our community. We are deeply appreciative of their involvement and the impactful knowledge they share.
2027 Featured Speakers
Lynn Harper
Co-founder & Strategy Lead, InSpace Production Applications, NASA
Dylan Taylor
Chairman & CEO, Voyager Technologies
Theodore W. Hall
Senior Software Developer, Digital Media Commons, University of Michigan
Stevan Akerley
Space Ambassadors Program Director National Space Society
Isaac Arthur
President, National Space Society
Gary Barnhard
CEO, Xtraordinary Innovative Space Partnerships, Inc
Larry Bartoszek
Owner, Bartoszek Engineering
Dr. Sherry Bell
Dean of Psychology, Kepler Space University
David Brin
Astrophysicist and Novelist, Caltech Distinguished Alumnus
Burt Dicht
National Space Society Director of Membership
William W. “Bill” Gardiner
Lab Director, Analytech Div. of Laboratory Consulting Sources, Inc.
Dr. Aidyl Gonzalez-Serricchio
Caltech Scientist and Outreach Director, International Institute of Astronautical Sciences
Dr. Giuseppe Iaria
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Calgary
Dr. Fredrick Jenet
National Space Society Board of Directors
Dr. Pascal Lee
Planetary Scientist, SETI Institute and Mars Institute
John Mankins
President, Mankins Space Technology
Bryce Meyer
NSS Space Ambassador, Space Farms, St Louis Space Frontier
Larry Niven
Science Fiction Writer
Thomas Andrew Olson
Board Chair, Center for Space Commerce and Finance
Dr. Shawna Pandya
Director of Medical Research Orbital Assembly Corporation
Rod Pyle
Ad Astra Editor-in-Chief, Author, Host of "This Week in Space" - ISDC 2027 Chair
Dennis Wright
Vice President, International Space Elevator Consortium