Date & Time
Friday, Nov. 7
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location
UCF Main Campus, Psychology Building
4111 Pictor Ln, Orlando, FL 32816
2nd SpaceU Symposium at America’s Space University
The Florida Space Institute is proud to convene the 2nd SpaceU Symposium at UCF on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The event will bring together space leaders, researchers and students from across Florida, presenting the latest innovations and research, building in-state collaborations and partnerships, and highlighting our specialized facilities. The Space Showcase will feature research posters, student clubs, degree programs, internship and scholarship opportunities, jobs and more. In partnership with NASA, Florida research universities drive the future of space science, exploration, and industry to foster a prosperous space economy.
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for:
- Space researchers and students from UCF, University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FloridaTech, and Kennedy Space Center
- Industry partners
- Florida space foundations and organizations
What’s Included?
Complimentary registration includes:
- Expert Panels & Speakers, Academic Presentations & Space Showcase
- Light Breakfast & Coffee Break
- Networking Lunch
Highlights
The Symposium will feature:
- NASA Associate Administrator for Science Dr. Nicky Fox
- Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro
- U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos
- Research from UCF, University of Florida, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, FloridaTech, and Kennedy Space Center
- Student Engagement: Poster session, networking, scholarships and degree programs
- Showcase featuring Exolith Lab®, student clubs, industry sponsors, and more
Agenda
9:00 a.m.
Registration & Networking
9:30 a.m.
Welcome & Introductions with Kennedy Space Center Director Janet Petro
9:50 a.m.
Panel – University Space Research in the New Funding Paradigm
10:15 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m.
Institutional Presentations Begin
10:30 a.m.
University of Central Florida
11:00 a.m.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
11:30 a.m.
Lunch, Exhibitors & Posters
1:00 p.m.
FloridaTech
1:30 p.m.
University of Florida
2:00 p.m.
Break
2:15 p.m.
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2:45 p.m.
Panel – Florida Universities in the New Space Economy
3:10 p.m.
Closing Remarks by U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos
Meet Our Speakers
