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Register at https://asem.org/event-5978419

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, including:

Col. Rob Fabian

COO, Vaya Space

Danley Tommasini

Director of Programs, L3 Harris / Aerojet Rocketdyne

Dr. Carl Ise, CPEM

Formulation Manager, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center

Dr. Greg Praino

Principal Systems Engineer, Sierra Space

Zach Sears

System Engineer, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control

Twila Johnson

HR Manager, Kratos Defense

Col. Mark Stephen

Strategic Technology Development, Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Shawn Brougham

Vice President of Engineering at Altec & ASEM Secretary

Dr. Patricia Anzalone

Anchor Speaker, Professor of Instruction and MSEM Program Director, University of South Florida; ASEM Professional Society Outreach Director

Dr. Yesim Sireli

Anchor Speaker, Founder and Chair - ASEM Industry Advisory Board; Associate Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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

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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