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The American Society for Engineering Management and Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
presents the

FIRST SOUTHEAST REGIONAL EVENT

“Engineering Management in Space and Defense”

The Space Coast Convention Center at Holiday Inn, Cocoa, FL
February 24th, 2025


photo credit to tourisminflorida.com

This event will feature prominent speakers from leading space and defense organizations in the Southeast region and beyond. The goal of this meeting is to facilitate networking between regional industry and academia to address how engineering management is utilized in space and defense projects of the participating companies; up-to-date research areas the industry is interested in; and skills engineering management graduates must be equipped with to meet industry needs. The event also features promotional tables by industry and academic institutions. Registration is open to related industry professionals, academic professionals, researchers and students.

Program:

  • 8:30 – 9:00 am: Continental breakfast provided
  • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Speaking sessions with a networking break
  • 12:00 – 1:00 pm: Buffet lunch provided
  • 1:00 – 3:00 pm: Speaking sessions
  • 3:00 – 4:30: Networking social with drinks and snacks

Speakers include but are not limited to:

  • Earl Benson, Director, Mission Assurance, Northrop Grumman Space Systems
  • Dr. Carl Ise, CPEM, Formulation Manager, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center
  • Dr. Greg Praino, Principal Systems Engineer, Sierra Space
  • Pier Roviera, President, Space Solutions – Safran Defense & Space
  • Zach Sears, System Engineer, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
  • Col. Mark Stephen, Strategic Technology Development, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control
  • Jacqueline Webb, HR Manager, Kratos Defense
  • Dr. Yesim Sireli, Anchor Speaker, Founder and Chair - ASEM Industry Advisory Board; Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Dr. Patricia Anzalone, Anchor Speaker, Professor of Instruction and MSEM Program Director, University of South Florida; ASEM Professional Society Outreach Director


Event Venue, Lodging and Attractions:

The event will be held in the Space Coast Convention Center, adjacent to Holiday Inn Express & Suites at 301 Tucker Ln, Cocoa, FL 32926. 

The venue is located within 30 minutes to the Orlando International Airport; 20 minutes to the Kennedy Space Center; and 25 minutes to the Cocoa Beach Pier.

10 rooms have been blocked for the event at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites.

For reservations, call 1-888-465-4329 or Hotel front desk 1-321-635-9975. Use code “KRD” for discounted room prices:

  • Standard room: $194.95 + tax
  • Suite: $204.95 + tax

We also offer discounted prices for entry to the Kennedy Space Center the next day on February 25th, 2025, 9 am to 5 pm:

  • $70.50 for adults
  • $60.50 for children ages 3 to 11

Please check the related box to add the discounted price to your registration fee on the registration page.

Conference Registration is open at https://asem.org/event-5978419

  • Early Bird (before January 12th): $75 per attendee
  • Regular (January 12th – 26th): $100 per attendee


The conference registration will include the following meals on February 24th, 2025:

  • Breakfast with coffee and pastries
  • Lunch buffet
  • Networking social with drinks and snacks



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