The Future of Space Policy Forum©

3RD Annual Future of Space Policy Forum

Is Space an Accident Waiting to Happen? The Collision of Satellites, Debris, and Geopolitics

Organizations and students showcase their work in space policy, engineering & defense

Expert panelists with backgrounds in policy, law, engineering, military, security and more

Space professionals, policy experts, students & internationally-minded community

DCFR is dedicated to making this Space Forum useful for all involved. More to come in 2027!

About the Forum

Space exploration and policy have ramped up in the last few decades, and Colorado is poised to be at the center of the advancement. This forum seeks to provide a unique and accessible discussion for internationally minded professionals, new and established space organizations, and young professionals. 

The Denver Council on Foreign Relations envisions a unique approach to space policy, bridging the gap between this critical frontier and foreign policy, international affairs, and young professional communities. By making these high-level space policy discussions accessible to university students and the broader community, we’re fostering informed decision-making for the future. This initiative also offers an opportunity for students to engage directly with current space issues for free.

Simultaneously, we recognize the deep connections between space exploration and the geopolitical, military, research, and logistics considerations that our foreign policy and international affairs community has long addressed. This intersection presents a powerful opportunity for cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration, which is why we invite space professionals, institutes, and foundations to the event. 


Evening of Agenda - Preview

6:00 PM 
Doors Open 
Expo tables and student showcase open | Network & explore
7:00 PM 
Opening Remarks
DCFR welcome + sponsorship appreciation | Grab a plate
7:15 PM 
Panel Starts
Panelist intros — moderated discussion
8:15 PM 
Audience Questions
Come ready with questions
8:45 PM 
Closing Remarks
Additional networking and wrap up

Forum History

Each year, expert panelists tackle a pressing governance challenge — from lunar base logistics to orbital congestion —producing accessible dialogue for professionals, students, and the broader community.

2025 Forum Recap - Lunar Launchpad - the Race to Build a Base on the Moon

The 2025 forum explored the legal, logistical, and geopolitical dimensions of establishing a lunar base. Speakers Abbud-Madrid, C. Johnson, Hopkins, and Skip Smith provided expert analysis before an audience of DCFR members, space professionals, policymakers, and students from across Colorado.

2025 Event Sponsors
2025 Event Partners
2024 Forum Recap - How Does Colorado Fit into the Broader Space Economy?

2024 was the first annual Future of Space Policy Forum and it was an amazing look at how Colorado fits into the broader space economy. Speakers Robert Beletic, Col Agarwal, Jim Crocker, and Larisa Breton came together to outline how Colorado is growing and just what it means to work in space in this era.

The Values

Bringing together the U.S. foreign policy, space communities, and other industry experts to tackle complex questions none of us can answer alone

Providing accessible, high-caliber discussions to students and young professionals that they can take with them on their career journeys.​

Diving into areas where information and policy can be key to getting ahead of the issues we are likely to see in our lifetime

If you have an idea for a good topic, would like to be part of our Expo, or are interested in sponsoring or partnering please reach out to Casey Moher at [email protected].
Young Professionals Networking. The photo shows a handful of young professionals in conversation.

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