AFRL Space Cyber Summit

October 15 – 16, 2025

Registration for this event closes Wednesday, 8 October 2025.

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2025 AFRL Space Cyber Summit

 NEWSPACE NEXUS LAUNCHPAD
October 15 – 16, 2025

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

2025 Summit Agenda

Day 1 – 29 April 2025(At the NewSpace Launchpad)
8:00 AM Check in and Networking Breakfast
  • Arrive NewSpace Nexus LaunchPad, 2420 Alamo Ave SE, #104, Albuquerque, NM
  • Coffee, tea, light breakfast provided
  • Network with government and industry attendees
9:00 – 9:05 AM Welcome – Arial DeHerrera (NewSpace Nexus)
9:05 – 9:10 AM Opening Remarks – Dan Trujillo (AFRL/RV Space Cyber Resiliency Technical Lead)
9:10- 9:30 AM Hector Falcon (Space ISAC)
9:30 – 10:00 AM Sherry Neher (AFRL/RV SCR) – Space Cyber Research
10:00 AM Moderated Discussion 1: Securing the Space Supply Chain
  • Objective: Identify and address vulnerabilities in space system supply chains, from parts manufacturing to software delivery.
11:00 AM Moderated Discussion 2: Cyber-Hardening Space Vehicles
  • Objective: Share and explore design strategies and technologies that protect on-orbit assets from cyber intrusion.
12:00 PM ONSITE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
1:00 PM Moderated Discussion 3: Detecting the Undectectable – Cyber Threat Monitoring
  • Objective: Advance methods for identifying space-relevant cyber attacks through telemetry, signal intelligence, and system behavior.
2:00 PM Moderated Discussion 4: Technical Response Strategies to Cyber Attack
  • Objective: Discuss realistic and effective technical options to mitigate or counteract detected cyber intrusions. 
3:10 PM Moderated Discussion 5: Designing for Adaptive Cyber Resilience
  • Objective: Explore strategies for ensuring mission continuity and system evolution following a cyber breach. 
4:30 PM Closing Remarks – The Importance of Facing the Threat and Call to Action
4:45 PM Networking
  • Join the Communithy at the NewSpace Nexus T5: Third Thirsty Thursday Tech Talk
  • ExNovo Brewing Company, 701 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM

Map to NewSpace Launchpad

Day 2 – 30 April 2025 
Day 2 will be held on Kirtland Air Force Base, Building 497. Must possess a current/valid TS/SCI clearance and complete a KAFB VAR. Details provided in the registration form.

Map to Kirtland AFB, Building 497

For any questions please reach out to: AFRL.RVSW.SpaceCyberSummit@us.af.mil

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