The CSCA Canadian SmallSat Symposium: Full Schedule

7:30am EST

Breakfast Hosted by Printech Circuit Labs

Thanks to Printech Circuit Labs for hosting breakfast (www.pcbs.space).

Tuesday February 13, 2018 7:30am - 8:15am EST
Foyer

Breakfast, Breakfast

7:30am EST

Registration

Tuesday February 13, 2018 7:30am - 12:00pm EST
Foyer

8:30am EST

Opening Keynote: The Sustainability of Space

Canada has been a world leader in applying niche expertise to achieve substantial impact in the space sector. Maintaining that leadership in a commercial environment that is presenting dramatic new business plans at an accelerating pace will require a combination of focus and innovation. Being ready for the challenge will require work and investment, but Canada has some advantages to exploit.

Speakers

Michael Simpson

Executive Director, Secure World Foundation

Dr. Michael K. Simpson is Executive Director of the Secure World Foundation and former President of the International Space University. He has also been President of Utica College and the American University of Paris with a combined total of 22 years of experience as an academic chief... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am EST
Prince Ballroom

Space Policy and Law, Keynote

9:15am EST

NAFTA Updates for the Space Sector

With the NAFTA renegotiation having completed its Sixth Round of negotiations at the end of January, the impact of the potential termination of the NAFTA is now a serious consideration for companies operating in Canada, especially where a large percentage of their business depends on sourcing from or supplying the U.S. (and Mexico) markets. Apart from NAFTA, the Canada - European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) provisionally entered into force on September 21, 2017 and during January the eleven remaining countries in the now named Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) have agreed to move forward without the U.S.'s involvement. This session will provide an overview of the state of play of the NAFTA renegotiations, possible outcomes and impacts on companies, and the planning that companies can be doing now. The session will also provide an overview of key CETA and CPTPP provisions that may have an impact on the Canadian SmallSat businesses.

Speakers

Greg Kanargelidis

Partner, Practice Group Leader of the International Trade Group, Blakes Cassels and Graydon LLP

Greg is the Practice Group Leader of the International Trade group at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. His practice embraces all areas of international trade, customs and commodity tax. Greg regularly represents clients with respect to cross-border trade and investment issues, including... Read More →

GK NAFTA Presentation PPT

Tuesday February 13, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
North York Room

Space Policy and Law, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

QEYSSat: Quantum Computing

Speakers

Thomas Jennewein

?, University of Waterloo

Tuesday February 13, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

Commercial Space 101 - Introduction to Space

Limited Capacity filling up

An introduction to the workshop.

Foundations of Commercial Space (45 mins) – An overview the space sector, The Space Advisory Board Report and its Impact on Across Sectors.

Consultations on Canada’s Future in Space: What We Heard
A copy of this report will be available for all attendees.

Speakers

Dr. David Kendall

Chairman, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Dr. David Kendall is a retired employee of the Canadian Space Agency having held senior positions including as the Director General of Space Science and Space Science and Technology. He is also a faculty member of the International Space University based in Strasbourg, France.Dr... Read More →

Michelle Mendes

Exec Director, CSCA

Michelle Mendes is the Executive Director and President of the CSCA, sits on the Canadian Space Advisory Board, and on the Boards of MaxQ Canada, Women in Aerospace Canada, SpaceApps Canada and serves on Committees of the International Astronautical Federation. Michelle holds an MBA... Read More →

Christine Tovee

Space Advisory Board Member, Christine Tovee

Tuesday February 13, 2018 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Workshop

9:45am EST

Decentralized system design: blockchain, IoT, and space

There's a lot of hype around decentralized tech right now, and it's hard to even know what tools are available, let alone how to use them efficiently within an operational system. In this talk we'll briefly cover the landscape of decentralized technologies to get a high-level view of what benefits they can bring. Then we'll look at a couple systems in greater detail, and consider the benefits and cost of using these new tools in system design by looking at a variety of use cases.

Speakers

Dann Toliver

Co-Founder, TodaQ

Developer and technical founder with 20 years of experience as a programmer, systems architect, language designer and project leader, Dann is the co-author of the Toda Protocol and Chief TODA Protocol Architect for TODAQ Financial. Dann has built mission critical applications for... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 9:45am - 10:00am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

9:45am EST

Comprehensive European Trade Agreement (CETA) Impact on the Space Sector

Now that CETA allows European companies to bid on Canadian public sector procurements without reciprocity, there has been a major impact on the Canadian commercial space sector. Find out how this could impact Canada and what are the exemptions to know about in order to succeed.

Speakers

Paul Lalonde

Partner, Dentons

Tuesday February 13, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
North York Room

Space Policy and Law, Mini-Session

10:15am EST

Networking Break

Tuesday February 13, 2018 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Foyer

Break, Break

10:45am EST

Planet

Speakers

Mike Safyan

Senior Director, Launch and Ground Stations, Planet

Tuesday February 13, 2018 10:45am - 11:15am EST
North York Room

Space Policy and Law, Mini-Session

10:45am EST

Commercial Space 101 - Space Sector Investment

Limited Capacity seats available

Keeping up with international commercial developments:

Considerations for Space Sector Investment
Hassan Khan, TodaQ and Quantius Inc., CEO -

International Investment Trends in Space Technology
Nathan DeRuiter, Managing Director, Euroconsult -

Speakers

Hassan Khan

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TodaQ/Quantius

Hassan Khan is a Founder, CEO at TODAQ Financial and also serves on its Board of Directors. He is also CEO and Chairman of Quantius, and alternative lender to going knowledge based SMEs that are rich in intellectual property. Hassan also serves on the Boards of two non-profits... Read More →

Nathan de Ruiter

Managing Director, Euroconsult

Tuesday February 13, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Workshop

10:45am EST

Payloads

Speakers

Conor Brown

External Payloads Manager, NanoRacks, LLC

Graduated in 2013 from Queen’s University with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering. External Payloads Coordinator at NanoRacks, LLC since January, 2014. Currently specializing in small satellites and their deployment from the International Space Station (ISS). Primary... Read More →

Andrey Maksimov

CEO, Precious Payload Inc

Andrey is a UAE/Canada based entrepreneur, co-founder of Precious Payload company. He is passionate to bring disruption to the industry by using software and proven strategies from IT world. His company aims at making access to space for smallsats easy by introducing an online reservation... Read More →

Rafel Jorda Siquier

Founder and CEO, Open Cosmos

Tuesday February 13, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Session

11:45am EST

Keynote Luncheon Speaker: Global Governance and Small Satellites

As we are all aware, the world of “space” is changing dramatically and rapidly. The small satellite “revolution” is but one aspect, albeit an important component, with respect to these changes. And it is a global phenomenon requiring global thinking and action in order to preserve the future of space for future generations – the unique role of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space: UN COPUOS. This talk will provide some background to the Committee and focus on current activities addressing the development of guidelines that are trying to maintain the fine balance of opening space to new initiatives while ensuring responsible actions are put in place to maintain the safety, security and sustainability of space activities.

Speakers

Dr. David Kendall

Chairman, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Tuesday February 13, 2018 11:45am - 1:15pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Space Policy and Law, Keynote

1:15pm EST

The Smallsat Revolution

The smallsats (<500 kg mass satellites) market is going through significant expansion in terms of capabilities and demand. In the last couple of years, numerous companies have produced solutions, largely based around a constellation approach, to better deliver services and reach out to new users. The smallsat market has quickly expanded over the last five years and will experience a sustained expansion in the future. Over 6,200 smallsats are expected to be launched over the next 10 years, a substantial increase over the previous decade. This will correspond to $16.5 billion in manufacturing market value from 2017 to 2026, and $14.5 billion in launch services.

These solutions are supported by new ventures, entrepreneurs investing in space in this so-called new or adaptive space environment. The logic of lower-cost constellations is to provide global connectivity from one system (satcom) or high-frequency change detection (in Earth observation) or connecting devices and vehicles (Information) for the Internet of Things, Machine to Machine, and traffic monitoring (AIS or ADS-B). It is aided by the advancement of satellite system miniaturization permitted by new technologies and/or advances in related sectors, particularly in computational technology with smallsats now providing operational services that were previously only achievable through heavier satellites.

Speakers

Adam Keith

Affiliate Principal Advisor, Euroconsult

Adam Keith is a Principal Advisor at Euroconsult based in Montreal, Canada. In his 20 years working in the space sector, Adam has advised a wide range of clients including space agencies, government organizations and commercial actors along the value chain.Adam held various positions... Read More →

Adam Keith smallsat revolution pdf

Tuesday February 13, 2018 1:15pm - 1:45pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Plenary

1:50pm EST

Commercial Space 101 - Space A Catalyst for Economic Growth

Limited Capacity seats available

Canadian case studies of success: How to integrate space into business and financial considerations.

Moderators

Eva-Jane Lark

Vice-President and Wealth Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns

Eva-Jane Lark is a Vice-President and Wealth Advisor with BMO Nesbitt Burns, one of Canada's largest full-service investment firms. For over 25 years, she has provided expert advice to her clients on a wide variety of investment and wealth management issues.When not busy helping her... Read More →

Speakers

Dr. Christian Sallaberger

President & CEO, Canadensys Aerospace

President & CEO, Canadensys Aerospace Chairman of the Board, International Space University Chairman, International Space Exploration Committee, IAF

James Slifierz

CEO, SkyWatch

James is the Co-Founder and CEO at SkyWatch Space Applications. He is also a Co-Founder and Chair of MaxQ, Canada's first organization focused on developing the space startup ecosystem, and the Lead Organizer for NASA Space Apps Waterloo. In 2014 James was a part of the team that... Read More →

Cornelius Zünd

CEO, Satellite Squared

Entrepreneurship, new space, on orbit servicing, asteroid mining, space debris, launch vehicles, Moon Village Association, Space Power Satellites, fundraising, Earth / space sustainability, climate change, improving life on Earth through the use of space data and technology #M... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Workshop

1:50pm EST

Government's Role in SmallSats

Moderators

Dr. David Kendall

Chairman, United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space

Speakers

Kelly Anderson

Deputy Director, Global Affairs Canada

Shari Scott

Director - Space Services Operations, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development

Satellite spectrum licensing Domestic and international frequency coordination

Christine Tovee

Space Advisory Board Member, Christine Tovee

Tuesday February 13, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
North York Room

Space Policy and Law, Session

1:50pm EST

Communications and Ground Stations

Ms. Jennifer Blasko - Swedish Space Corp., Commercial Ground Systems Increase Small Satellite Impact

Simon Molgat Laurin, UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL), The NORSAT-2 Microsatellite: Demonstrating Advanced Maritime Communication with VDES

Speakers

Jennifer Blasko

Director, Business Development, SSC - Swedish Space Corporation

Simon Molgat Laurin

Mechanical Design and Test Research Assistant, UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)

Børre Pedersen

KSAT

Blasko Abstract pdf

Laurin Abstract pdf

Simon Molgat UTIAS SFL NORSAT 2 CSCA Presentation pdf

Jennifer Blasko CSCA Smallsat Symposium Presentation final pdf

Tuesday February 13, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Session

2:50pm EST

Networking Break

Tuesday February 13, 2018 2:50pm - 3:20pm EST
Foyer

Break, Break

3:20pm EST

Innovation Solutions Canada - Canada's SBIR Program

Innovative Solutions Canada is a new federal program with over $100 million dedicated to supporting the scale up and growth of Canada’s innovators and entrepreneurs by having the federal government act as a first customer. Modelled after the successful US Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program; twenty participating federal departments and agencies will issue challenges they are facing and set aside a portion of funding to support the creation of innovative solutions by Canadian small businesses. By funding proposed solutions, the program is supporting the development of early-stage, pre-commercial innovations. You can view current challenges at www.canada.ca/innovative-solutions.

Speakers

Robert Smith

Executive Director, Innovative Solutions Canada

On June 19th, 2017, Robert Smith was appointed Executive Director, Innovative Solutions Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Prior to that, Robert was Director General responsible for Indigenous Programs Operations, Program Operations Branch, Service Canada... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:20pm - 3:50pm EST
North York Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

3:20pm EST

Commercial Space 101 - The Nexus Between Space and Other Industries

Limited Capacity seats available

How space assets can amplify opportunities in other sectors.

Focus sectors:
Resource Sector
Environmental Sector
Communications Sector
Policy, law and regulatory considerations

Speakers

Stephane Germain

CEO, GHGSat Inc.

Stéphane Germain founded GHGSat in 2011 to answer a market need for consistent, high quality measurements of greenhouse gas emissions from industrial facilities worldwide. Mr. Germain has over 25 years of experience in aerospace engineering, project management, and business development... Read More →

Gordon Osinski

Professor, University of Western Ontario

Dr. Michael Pley

Pley Consulting Inc.

Lucy Stojak

Executive Director, HEC Montréal

Dr. Marie Lucy Stojak is the Executive Director of Mosaic, the Creativity and Innovation Hub at HEC Montréal, Canada's oldest business school. She was the first Director of the Space Studies Program of the International Space University and has over 25 years’ experience in developing... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:20pm - 4:20pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Workshop

3:20pm EST

Space Exploration

Dr. Kieran Carroll - Gedex
An Asteroid Lander/Rover for Asteroid Surface Gravity Surveying
Mr. Jocelyn Boily - AstroKeys Inc.
Small Satellite Mission to Near Earth Asteroids for characterisation for future In-Situ Resources Utilisation

Speakers

Jocelyn Boily

CEO, AstroKeys Inc.

Kieran Carroll

Chief Technology Officer, Gedex Systems Inc.

Canadian microsatellite and nanosatellite pioneer. MOST, NEOSSat, BRITEs, reaction wheels, attitude control subsystems. Mission and system level design, program and project architecting and management. Terrestrial and space exploration geophysics. Gravimeters and gravity gradiometers... Read More →

Nadeem Ghafoor

Vice President, Space Exploration, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation

Dr. Nadeem Ghafoor is the Vice President of Space Exploration at Canadensys Aerospace, a Toronto-based space systems and services company with a focus on accessible space, where he is responsible for science and exploration activities spanning government and commercial markets. Nadeem... Read More →

Boily Abstract pdf

Carroll Abstract pdf

Kieran Carroll Kieran Carroll GRASP Asteroid lander Space Exploration pdf

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:20pm - 4:20pm EST
Valleybrook Room

Science, Session

3:50pm EST

NSERC and other funding programs to Support Industry-Academic R&D

Speakers

Dr. Andrew Sinclair

Manager, Ontario Regional Office, NSERC

Dr. Sinclair joined NSERC as the Manager of the Ontario Regional Office about a year ago. He has significant knowledge of government programs supporting R&D. Prior to NSERC, for 5 years, he was the CEO of a start-up, OtoSim Inc, taking it from an invention disclosure to sales of over... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST
North York Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

4:25pm EST

Space Debris: Status and Challenges

Speakers

Michel Doyon

Flight Operations Manager, Canadian Space Agency

Michel Doyon is the Flight Operations Manager in the Satellite Operations, Infrastructures and applications directorate at the Canadian Space Agency. He joined the Canadian Space Agency in 1998 as a control systems engineer and occupied several functions within the Space Technology... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 4:25pm - 4:55pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Space Policy and Law, Plenary

6:30pm EST

SkyWatch Welcome Reception

A networking mixer with complimentary appetizers and drinks, courtesy of SkyWatch.

Speakers

Sylvain Laporte

President, Canadian Space Agency

Before being appointed as President of the Canadian Space Agency, Sylvain Laporte was the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) effective April 2011. CIPO is a federal organization responsible for administering the Patent Act and managing requests... Read More →

Tuesday February 13, 2018 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Foyer

Reception, Reception

7:30am EST

Breakfast

Wednesday February 14, 2018 7:30am - 8:15am EST
Foyer

Breakfast

8:30am EST

Perspective on 20 Years of Small Mission Breakthroughs at SFL

SFL reflects on 20 years of breakthroughs in developing smaller satellites for demanding applications. Current integration and cost trends in the small satellite industry are discussed, while SFL looks ahead to what the future may hold for small satellite manufacturers and service providers.

Speakers

Dr. Robert Zee

Director, Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)

In 1997, Dr. Zee helped to establish the Space Flight Laboratory (SFL) at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS), a unique self-sustaining lab in Canada that he continues to lead. SFL’s mandate is to provide superior value in space missions at home and... Read More →

Robert ZeeSFL 20 years Canadian Smallsat Symposium 16x9 widescreen 20180129a pdf

Wednesday February 14, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Keynote

9:15am EST

The mechanics and challenges of a new space company. Building from idea to first launch and beyond.

Speakers

Mina Mitry

CEO, Kepler Communications

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

Satellite Squared

Satellite Squared's mission is to build towards an economically sustainable, in-space infrastructure, through the conception and operation of innovative systems for the purposes of space exploration, logistics, and commerce. We are developing the technology to improve solar panel performance in orbit, with both short and mid-term applications on the way.

Power Boosting
Our short term application, Solar Bloom, is a low mass, low volume deployable solar concentrator which will increase the power available to a satellite by up to 50%. It is installed onto the outside of a satellite as a subsystem, and deployed once released from its launch vehicle.

The innovation of this new technology is to increase the energy produced by a solar panel for less mass, area and cost than by the addition of another solar panel.

This hardware will be compatible with new satellites, probes, and space stations of all nationalities, sizes and orbits that rely on solar power.

Design and Operational Philosophy
The Solar Bloom is a low cost concept with a mass advantage over rigid solar panels, while creating additional useful surface area. As such, it is significantly cheaper than a rigid solar panel.

The Solar Bloom shares conceptual similarities with the previous generation of concentrator initiatives, while avoiding the same pitfalls. Lessons learned, more advanced deployment technologies, 3D printing and cubesats permit us to mitigate the risks of power concentration while focusing on the benefits.

Contactless Servicing
Our mid-term application, 2Sat is a satellite concept that would provide a contactless power support service to boost the energy generated on a client satellite by 20%-30%.

The concept of the mission is to operate in the SSO and GEO orbital environments. The 2Sat will work with any satellite that uses solar panels regardless of age, make of mission.

Speakers

Cornelius Zünd

CEO, Satellite Squared

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

Space Security and Sustainability

Ms. Jessica West - Ploughshares
Specializes in emergence and evolution of resilience-based policies for national security in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada.

Mr. Gilles Doucet - Spectrum Space Security Inc.
Outer Space SARPs: Levelling the Regulatory Playing Field

Mrs. Michelle Hanlon - ABH Aerospace, LLC
Regulatory Response to the SmallSat Revolution: “There is Nothing We Cannot Do”

Speakers

Gilles Doucet

President, Spectrum Space Security Inc

Gilles Doucet (Civil Space Policy Chair) is a space security consultant, President of Spectrum Space Security Inc. and technical consultant for ABH Aerospace LLC. Spectrum provides consulting services for space security research, education and training. Mr Doucet spent 35 years... Read More →

Michelle Hanlon

Partner, ABH Aerospace

Jessica West

Senior Researcher, Project Ploughshares, Space Security Index

Jessica West is a Senior Researcher at Project Ploughshares where she serves as managing editor for the Space Security Index project as part of a larger research and policy focus on technology, security, and governance. She holds a PhD in global governance and international security... Read More →

Doucet Abstract pdf

Hanlon Abstract pdf

West Abstract pdf

Jessica West SmallSatsSpaceSecurity SPACE POLICY AND RAPID INNOVATION pdf

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:15am - 10:15am EST
North York Room

Space Policy and Law, Session

9:45am EST

SkyWatch

Speakers

James Slifierz

CEO, SkyWatch

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:45am EST

The Emerging Role of Commercial Spaceflight in Earth Remote Sensing Science

A growing portion of the commercial “NewSpace” industry is the acquisition of Earth observation data from satellites built and operated by private companies. Satellite images offered by commercial companies have resolutions as much as an order of magnitude better than the highest-resolution publicly available government-owned counterparts. This jump unlocks resolutions previously only obtainable by government reconnaissance satellites. Thanks to these improvements, private companies have emerged as some of the top providers of key data for Earth observation. This talk will give an overview of the current players in the game and their offerings and capabilities.

Speakers

Tanya Harrison

Manager of Science Programs, Planet

Dr. Tanya Harrison is the Manager of Science Programs for Planet Labs. In this role, she works to increase the use of Planet's Earth observation imagery by scientists to enable discoveries that could help change our world. Tanya holds a Ph.D. in Geology with a Specialization in Planetary... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

10:15am EST

Networking Break

Wednesday February 14, 2018 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Foyer

Break, Break

10:45am EST

Competitions and Prizes to Revolutionize the Sector

The Canadian Satellite Design Challenge

Speakers

Lawrence Reeves

President, CSDCMS

I'm the President of the not-for-profit society which offers and manages the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge. I'm also the Owner/President of Geocentrix Technologies Ltd., and offer technical consulting to the space industry on various mission-related topics. My background is... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 10:45am - 11:15am EST
North York Room

Public Engagement, Mini-Session

10:45am EST

Technology Innovation Management

This session is for founders, entrepreneurs and managers in companies at all stages of growth. Innovation leadership and management, enables you to anticipate market needs and grow innovation capacity of your organization. By integrating creativity and management techniques corporate performance will improve while building a sustainable advantage.

Speakers

Olivier Daigle

Chief Technology Officer, Nüvü Caméras Inc.

Olivier Daigle is a co-founder and Nüvü Camēras’ Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer. He is the inventor behind the core technology of the company and ensures the technological development of Nüvü Caméras’ products.

Dr. Christian Sallaberger

President & CEO, Canadensys Aerospace

President & CEO, Canadensys Aerospace Chairman of the Board, International Space University Chairman, International Space Exploration Committee, IAF

Christine Tovee

Space Advisory Board Member, Christine Tovee

Dr. Robert Zee

Director, Space Flight Laboratory (SFL)

Wednesday February 14, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Panel

10:45am EST

Smallsat revolution in the EO business

Moderators

Adam Keith

Affiliate Principal Advisor, Euroconsult

Speakers

Alfonso Barreiro

CEO, AAC Clyde Space

Stephane Germain

CEO, GHGSat Inc.

James Slifierz

CEO, SkyWatch

Wednesday February 14, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Panel

11:15am EST

Innovation Solutions Canada – AI and Space Challenges

Innovative Solutions Canada will be posting new challenges on a regular basis, covering a variety of economic sections. Make sure to subscribe to the mailing list to never miss an opportunity. In addition to learning about Innovative Solutions Canada program details, come hear about their current challenges in A.I. and space. A technical expert will be on site to answer any questions.

Speakers

Robert Smith

Executive Director, Innovative Solutions Canada

Wednesday February 14, 2018 11:15am - 11:45am EST
North York Room

Public Engagement, Mini-Session

11:45am EST

Keynote Luncheon Speaker - The Canadian CubeSat Project

Speakers

Jean-Claude Piedboeuf

Director General, Space Science and Technology, Canadian Space Agency

Jean-Claude Piedbœuf is the Director General, Space Science and Technology at the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). His group carries out activities that range from pre-mission R&D to timely flight demonstration, with the goal of positioning the Canadian space sector for global opportunities... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 11:45am - 1:15pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Public Engagement, Keynote

1:15pm EST

Smallsats Supporting Environmental Sustainability

Speakers

Stephane Germain

CEO, GHGSat Inc.

Wednesday February 14, 2018 1:15pm - 1:45pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Plenary

1:50pm EST

Crypto Currency and the Space Sector

Speakers

Hassan Khan

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TodaQ/Quantius

Wednesday February 14, 2018 1:50pm - 2:20pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

1:50pm EST

Engaging the Next Generation

Dr. Marianne Mader- Royal Ontario Museum (Moderating)

Dr. Bhairavi Shankar, BeSpatial Consulting Inc.

Presentation Title: Using Small Satellite Data to engage the next generation

Anais Gagnon, Space Concordia

Presentation Title: Benefits of Creating a Space Youth Council

James Costa, Space Apps Canada

Presentation Title: Empowering Canadians within Space and Technology through participatory engagement

Moderators

Marianne Mader

New Executive Director | Nouvelle directrice générale, Canadian Association of Science Centres | Association canadienne des centres de sciences

Dr. Marianne Mader is a Planetary Scientist, Science Communicator, the incoming Executive Director at the Canadian Association of Science Centres, and Co-Founder of STEAMLabs community makerspace. She has dedicated her career to sharing her love for space exploration through planetary... Read More →

Speakers

James Costa

Organizer, Space Apps Canada

James Costa is founder of Space Apps Canada, a national initiative to bring together people, projects, organizations, and events to push the space industry forward. Combining his love for technology and civic innovation, James began organizing NASA’s Space Apps Toronto in 2012 and... Read More →

Anaïs Gagnon

Mechanical Engineering Student, Space Concordia

In the first year of my undergraduate degree, I was chosen to participate in a highly-selective apprenticeship program designed to train future design engineers in the aerospace industry. During my first two years of University, I participated in national and international competitions... Read More →

Bhairavi Shankar

Founder, Education Consultant, BeSpatial Consulting

Bhairavi is a Planetary Scientist and founder of BeSpatial Consulting. Through her company, she actively focuses on public education in space science working with school aged students. She also works with teachers on curriculum development in the subjects of Astronomy, Geology, and... Read More →

Gagnon Abstract pdf

Shankar Abstract pdf

Wednesday February 14, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
North York Room

Public Engagement, Session

1:50pm EST

SmallSats Supporting Maritime Domain Awareness Panel

Moderators

Space Strategies Consulting Ltd.

President and CEO, SSCL

SSCL is composed of a team of highly qualified military, scientific, and space professionals that bring our clients a deep understanding of the complexities of space operations across the entire spectrum of users. SSCL specializes in generating, promoting, and developing solutions... Read More →

Speakers

Peter Dorcas

Vice President, Business Development, exactEarth

Reuben Sorenson

Planet

Wednesday February 14, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Panel

2:20pm EST

Satellite Canada (SatCan)

Speakers

Ryan Anderson

President, Satellite Canada Innovation Network

Satellites, Innovation, Startups, Hackathons, Consulting, LEO, MEO, GEO

Wednesday February 14, 2018 2:20pm - 2:50pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

2:50pm EST

Networking Break

Wednesday February 14, 2018 2:50pm - 3:20pm EST
Foyer

Break, Break

3:20pm EST

ICEYE

Speakers

Pekka Laurila

CFO, Co-Founder, ICEYE

"Pekka Laurila is the Chief Financial Officer and co-founder of ICEYE. ICEYE aims to launch and operate a constellation of micro-SAR satellites providing access to timely and reliable Earth observation data. ICEYE is the first company that has successfully miniaturized a SAR satellite... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 3:20pm - 3:50pm EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

3:20pm EST

The SmallSat Ecosystem

Speakers

Alfonso Barreiro

CEO, AAC Clyde Space

Rani Hellerman

VP Sales, RBC Signals

Eva-Jane Lark

Vice-President and Wealth Advisor, BMO Nesbitt Burns

Andrey Maksimov

CEO, Precious Payload Inc

James Slifierz

CEO, SkyWatch

Wednesday February 14, 2018 3:20pm - 4:20pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Panel

3:20pm EST

Space for Everyone

Limited Capacity seats available

This interactive Q & A session will explore the potential benefits of how to open up the value of small sats for everyone and will explore such topics as open data sets in the context of civic innovation and public engagement.

Speakers

James Costa

Organizer, Space Apps Canada

Nadeem Ghafoor

Vice President, Space Exploration, Canadensys Aerospace Corporation

Tanya Harrison

Manager of Science Programs, Planet

Dexter Jagula

COO, SkyWatch

Dexter Jagula is the Chief Operating Officer of SkyWatch Space Applications (SkyWatch). Dexter holds a Bachelor's in Software Engineering from the University of Ottawa, as well as a Master's in Space Studies from the International Space University. He has close to 10 years of IT experience... Read More →

Bhairavi Shankar

Founder, Education Consultant, BeSpatial Consulting

James Costa Empowering Canadians within Space and Technology through participatory engagement ENGAGING THE NEXT GEN pdf

Wednesday February 14, 2018 3:20pm - 4:20pm EST
North York Room

Public Engagement, Panel

3:50pm EST

Technical Session

Brad Cotten, Space Flight Laboratory, On-Orbit Results from the ADS-B and Drag Sail Experiments On-Board the CanX-7 Mission
This presentation will focus on two main topics, illustrated through on-orbit results. The first is space based ADS-B for tracking aircraft, which is an emerging application for small satellites. The second is space debris mitigation through the use of passive drag sails, a key technology for the sustainable use of low-Earth orbit.

Benoit Larouche, Space Flight Laboratory, DEFIANT: A SMALL MASS-PRODUCIBLE MICROSATELLITE PLATFORM FOR DEMANDING APPLICATIONS UNDER EXTREME COST AND SIZE CONSTRAINTS

Speakers

Brad Cotten

Systems Engineer, Space Flight Laboratory

Brad is a systems engineer and mission manager at the Space Flight Laboratory. Brad was the manager of SFL's CanX-7 mission, which has successfully demonstrated aircraft tracking and a drag sail deorbit device on-orbit. He is currently leading the development of the NorSat-3 mission... Read More →

Benoit Larouche

Advanced Systems, Space Flight Laboratory

Cotten Abstract pdf

Defiant Abstract pdf

Brad Cotten Cotten Brad CanX 7 Technical Session Feb 14 pdf

Wednesday February 14, 2018 3:50pm - 4:20pm EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Mini-Session

4:25pm EST

RemoveDEBRIS Mission - Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.

Speakers

Luis Gomes

Chief Technologist, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd

Luis Gomes joined Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) in 1997 after gaining his degree in Physics and working for a few years in the PoSAT-1 mission and in SAR raw data processing. He started as a Mission Analysis Engineer, being responsible for thermal design at SSTL until... Read More →

Wednesday February 14, 2018 4:25pm - 4:55pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Plenary

7:30am EST

Breakfast

Thursday February 15, 2018 7:30am - 8:15am EST
Foyer

Breakfast, Breakfast

8:30am EST

The Launch Revolution is Coming

Speakers

James Cantrell

CEO and Co-Founder, Vector Launch, Inc.

Jim Cantrell is a well known entrepreneur and expert in space systems and has 30 years of experience in the aerospace and high technology industries. Jim was part of the SpaceX founding team and served as the company’s first Vice President of Business Development. Jim founded two... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 8:30am - 9:10am EST
Prince Ballroom

Launch, Keynote

9:15am EST

Consolidating Public Funding for Collaborative Strategies

The presentation discusses approaches to building an industry-led bottom-up national strategy and targeted programs by making use of private industry organizations, generic government programs, specialized government programs, coordinated efforts, and a wee bit of game theory. The approaches discussed can best apply to emerging markets and regulatory environments and applies general principles of project management and risk management.

Speakers

Chad English

Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council of Canada

I support Canadian small to medium sized enterprises (SME) to grow through innovation, provide business and technology advisory services to SMEs, diagnose organizational pathologies, prescribe process development, provide networking and linkage services to SMEs and assess their innovation... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

Student Rocketry Teams Panel Part 1

Andreas Marquis: UTAT Rocketry
Sandro Papais: McGill / Canadian Rocketry Consortium
Malaki Vandas: UVic
Simon Bambey: UBC
Anais Gagnon: Concordia

There has been a tremendous surge in interest in rocketry, partly spurred on by the accomplishments of game-changing companies like SpaceX, Virgin, Rocket Lab and Blue Origin. Here in Canada, even though rocketry has not been one of our traditional technology niches, a growing number of students from coast to coast are showing that not only are Canadians passionate about the subject, we can also be among the best in the world. Because of the remarkably enthusiastic response to this panel, it will take place in two parts to allow the level of participation that the subject of Canadian rocketry from a student perspective deserves.

Moderators

Adam Trumpour

Launch Canada

Adam is a rocket and gas turbine propulsion professional with broad involvement in the industry. He is a turbine engine concept designer at Pratt & Whitney Canada and a founding partner of Continuum Aerospace, a small company devoted to engineering consulting and developing innovative... Read More →

Speakers

Simon Bambey

Team Lead, UBC Rocket

Third year Engineering Physics Student at the University of British Columbia and Team Lead of the UBC Rocket Team. We build, test and fly suborbital rockets using solid and liquid-propellant rocket engines.

Anaïs Gagnon

Mechanical Engineering Student, Space Concordia

Zakary Harrison

Team Lead, Ryerson Rocketry Club

Ryerson University's rocketry team currently flies high powered sounding rockets at the IREC and Spaceport America Cup events, and took home second place as part of a Canadian award sweep at competition this past summer. We are employing advanced composites manufacturing expertise... Read More →

Andreas Marquis

Director of Rocketry, University of Toronto Aerospace Team

Sandro Papais

ILEWG EuroMoonMars Trainee, European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC)

Sandro Papais is a mechanical engineering student at McGill University. He was an intern with the International Lunar Exploration Working Group (ILEWG) at the European Space Agency (ESA/ESTEC) under the supervision of Prof. Bernard Foing. He previously worked at Pratt & Whitney Canada... Read More →

Adam Paul

Head of Payload Development, Waterloo University

Malaki Vandas

Student, UVic Rocketry

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:15am - 9:45am EST
North York Room

Launch, Mini-Session

9:15am EST

Technical Session

Christopher Robson, University of Alberta, Simulating Aerodynamic Disturbances on CubeSats

Robert Magner, UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory, Optimization-Based Approach for Target Tracking Attitude Trajectory Generation for DAUNTLESS Bus Missions

Olivier Daigle, Nüvü Caméras Inc., TRL-5 EMCCD Controller for Space Applications

Speakers

Olivier Daigle

Chief Technology Officer, Nüvü Caméras Inc.

Robert Magner

M.A.Sc Student, UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory

Robert Magner is currently completing his Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the UTIAS Space Flight Laboratory (SFL). His work at SFL focuses on the development of attitude control systems (ACS) for microsatellite missions. Prior to his Master's, Robert completed his B.Eng... Read More →

Christopher Robson

MSc. Student / EIT, AlbertaSat

Chris Robson earned an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta where he was also a critical part of launching Alberta's first satellite, the Experimental Albertan #1 (Ex-Alta 1) satellite. Ex-Alta 1 was designed, build and launched by the AlbertaSat... Read More →

CSCA SmallSat Symposium Presentation Robert Magner pptx

Daigle Abstract pdf

Robson Abstract pdf

Magner Abstract pdf

Robert Magner Optimization Based Approach for Target Tracking pptx

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:15am - 10:15am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Session

9:45am EST

Protecting Your Intellectual Property

You have a great idea, but what's next? This presentation will provide an overview of different types of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and industrial designs. It will also highlight important issues to consider when building and protecting your intellectual property portfolio, both in the short- and long-term.

Speakers

Tasha De Freitas

Senior Associate, Torys LLP

Tasha De Freitas’ practice focuses on intellectual property matters with an emphasis on the acquisition and protection of patents. In addition to a law degree, Tasha has an aerospace engineering degree from Carleton University. Tasha advises clients on patentability, validity... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Mini-Session

9:45am EST

Maritime Launch Services

Speakers

Dr. Yaroslav Pustovyi

Vice President for Strategic Development, Maritime Launch Services

Dr. Yaroslav “Yarko" Pustovyi is a space industry professional with career experience in the sector since 1988. Formerly an astronaut with the National Space Agency of Ukraine, Dr. Pustovyi was trained by NASA and served as a Backup Payload Specialist for the STS-87 Space Shuttle... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 9:45am - 10:15am EST
North York Room

Launch, Mini-Session

10:15am EST

Networking Break

Thursday February 15, 2018 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Foyer

Break, Break

10:45am EST

Public Sector Support for Innovation

Teri Kirk, Funding Portal - Canadian Government Supports for Innovation

Craig McClelland - ITB Policy and FedDev Support for Innovation

Ryan Fusina, Mentorworks - Strategic Innovation Fund

Speakers

Alex Barlow

Business Development Executive, Mentor Works Ltd.

As a Business Development Executive at Mentor Works Ltd. Alex has the great privilege of providing companies with strategic advice and support to execute on their growth plans.In her 5+ years at Mentor Works, she has seen firsthand the impact of government incentives on business... Read More →

Teri Kirk

President, Fundingportal

Teri Kirk is Founder and CEO of The Funding Portal Inc. (Fundingportal) where she has overseen the growth of North America's leading platform for companies seeking improved access to funding, including government incentives, capital and financing markets. Teri was recognized as the... Read More →

Craig McClelland

Economic Development Officer, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Craig has over 12 years of experience managing and administering a variety of contribution programs for the Government of Canada in diverse areas such as infrastructure, applied research, commercialization, collaborative research, innovation, and technology development. He is currently... Read More →

Craig McClelland 2018 02 15 CSCA SmallSat FedDev final final pptx

Thursday February 15, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Session

10:45am EST

The Path to a Canadian Launch Capability

With the recent launch of the Falcon Heavy making international headlines, and the topic of Canada's lack of a national rocket program and resulting "brain drain" becoming national news, a discussion of Canadian launch capability couldn't be more timely. Do we need an indigenous launch capability? What would be the benefits? How can we make it happen, and what can Canada's policymakers do to help? Our panelists from industry, academia and startups will discuss this crucial subject.

Moderators

Adam Trumpour

Launch Canada

Speakers

Philip Berthiaume

President, SpaceHorizon

Jean-Pierre Hickey

Assistant Professor, University of Waterloo

Randall Lilko

Director, CSCA

Daniel McCammon

Founder, C6 Launch Systems

Dr. Yaroslav Pustovyi

Vice President for Strategic Development, Maritime Launch Services

Dan Steinhaur

President, Stein Industries Inc.

We've been quietly working on liquid fueled rocket engines for the past decade. We're now working on a satellite launcher.

Thursday February 15, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
North York Room

Launch, Panel

10:45am EST

Ex-Alta 1 Cube Satellite (AlbertaSat)

Mr. Christopher Robson - University of Alberta ISSET
Test Apparatus for Precise Measurement of CubeSat COG and MOI
Ms. Callie Lissinna - University of Alberta ISSET
Transient Thermal Circuit Model of the University of Alberta Ex-Alta 1 CubeSat
Mr. Tyler Hrynyk - University of Alberta ISSET
University of Alberta Ex-Alta 1 Cube Satellite for the QB50 Mission

Speakers

Tyler Hrynyk

Project Manager & Satellite Operator, AlbertaSat

Tyler is currently the Project Manager of the AlbertaSat team, which launched Alberta's first satellite, Ex-Alta 1 in May 2017. In addition to being Project Manager Tyler is also one of the satellite operators for Ex-Alta 1, managing the LEOP portion of the mission. Tyler now leads... Read More →

Callie Lissinna

Deputy Project Manager, AlbertaSat

Callie is a mechanical engineering co-op undergraduate student at the University of Alberta and the Deputy Project Manager of AlbertaSat, the student group that recently launched the Ex-Alta 1 cubesat. Before moving into management she was the Mechanical Lead, heading the thermal... Read More →

Christopher Robson

MSc. Student / EIT, AlbertaSat

Hrynyk Abstract pdf

Lissinna Abstract pdf

Test Apparatus for Precise Measurement of CubeSat COG and MOI, Revised Authors pdf

Chris Robson Simulating Aerodynamic Disturbances on CubeSats Finals pptx

Callie Lissinna Callie Lissinna Transient Thermal Circuit Model of Ex Alta 1 Rev3 pptx

Thursday February 15, 2018 10:45am - 11:45am EST
Valleybrook Room

Technology, Session

11:45am EST

Luncheon Keynote: MDA Activities in Smallsats and Space 2.0

MDA is Canada’s largest space company. While MDA is best known for large missions like the RADARSAT series of satellites, including the upcoming launch of the RADARSAT Constellation Mission (RCM), MDA, along with our affiliated companies within the Maxar Technologies family, is involved more and more in smallsat missions. This talk will introduce the audience to some of MDA’s activities in this exciting sector; past, present, and future.

Speakers

Ian McLeod

Vice President, Business Development, ‎MDA Satellite Systems

Mr. McLeod has over 23years of experience in the satellite industry, with a focus on satellite remote sensing, satellite ground systems, and satellite communications. In his current role he is responsible for Business Development for MDA Satellite Systems, based in Montreal, Quebec... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 11:45am - 1:15pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Keynote

1:15pm EST

Canadian Smallsat Communications Constellations

Speakers

Erwin Hudson

Vice President Telesat LEO, Telesat

Erwin Hudson is Vice President, Telesat LEO. He is responsible for directing the development and implementation of Telesat’s planned LEO satellite constellation that will offer high throughput, low latency communications on a global basis.Mr. Hudson is one of the industry’s most... Read More →

Thursday February 15, 2018 1:15pm - 1:45pm EST
Prince Ballroom

Technology, Plenary

1:50pm EST

Private Sector Finance for SmallSats

Speakers

Matthew Atkey

Senior Associate, Torys

Matthew Atkey's practice focuses on corporate and securities law. Matthew advises issuers, investors and dealers in public and private corporate finance transactions such as venture capital financings, private placements and public offerings including IPOs. Matthew also advises acquirers... Read More →

Mike Hollinger

Partner, Dentons

Mike Hollinger practices securities, corporate and commercial law with a focus on the venture technology sector. Mike leads Dentons’ Toronto venture technology practice and has transactional experience gained from mergers and acquisitions as well as private and public markets financings... Read More →

Hassan Khan

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, TodaQ/Quantius

Thursday February 15, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
Princess Room

Business and Finance, Session

1:50pm EST

Launch Technology Session

Before a smallsat mission can begin, it has to get there! From the recent accomplishments of commercial launcher companies like SpaceX, Virgin Orbit and Rocket Lab to the burgeoning student and amateur rocketry scene in Canada and abroad, rocketry and space launch are in the public eye like never before. This session will explore space launch technology from three different angles. Featuring:

Monica Jan, Virgin Orbit, LauncherOne: Responsive Launch for Small Satellites

Diane Kotelko, Magellan Aerospace, Dust Off Your CubeSat and Get Ready for Launch!

Adam Trumpour, Continuum Aerospace, Grassroots Rocketry: The Role of Non-Traditional Innovators in Aerospace

Speakers

Monica Jan

Senior Director of Strategy and Customer Experience, Virgin Orbit

Monica's career spans research and development, investment, and business strategy in the technology and aerospace sector. She has been involved in research and development in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, networking architectures and hardware, telematics systems, and space... Read More →

Diane Kotelko

Space Systems Lead, Magellan Aerospace

Diane has worked at Magellan Aerospace (formerly Bristol Aerospace) since graduating from the Royal Military College many years ago. She has dodged the management bullet, staying on the technical side of the business ever since. Diane has worked on every type of rocket-powered vehicle... Read More →

Adam Trumpour

Launch Canada

Jan.Francis Abstract pdf

Kotelko.Ross Abstract pdf

Adam Trumpour NonTraditional Space Innovators LAUNCH pdf

Diane Kotelko Dust Off Your CubeSat Launch Session pptx

Thursday February 15, 2018 1:50pm - 2:50pm EST
North York Room

Launch, Session

1:50pm EST

NEOSSat

Pooya Sekhavat, Microsat Systems Canada Inc (MSCI), A Novel Reaction Wheel Desaturation Method Using Satellite Residual Dipole

Stuart Eagleson, Magellan Aerospace, Single GPS Antenna Attitude Vector Pair – NEOSSat Recovery

Viqar Abbasi, Canadian Space Agency, Recovering NEOSSat following major attitude control system failures

Speakers