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DESCRIPTION	DATE	LOCATION	CSA ROLE E=Exhibitor O=Organizer P=Participant S=Support/Sponsor
RS2011--Reinventing Space 2011 This year the Responsive Space Conference has become the Reinventing Space Conference in order to put a renewed emphasis on the importance of reducing cost. Most of the people working in Responsive Space have also wanted to create much lower cost space missions. At RS3, Dr. Pete Rustan urged the community to use Responsive Space developments and advancements as a means of reducing the cost of larger, more traditional space systems. The current economic crisis makes that need even more critical if we are to meet the ambitious goals of the American space program. If a solution to the prohibitively high cost of space is not found, then the shortfall in future years will require major cuts in space activity. We are already starting to see that occur. It’s a problem that must be addressed and addressed quickly. Our goal for RS 2011 is to try to help. A classified session (DoD Secret) will also be held on Friday, May 6, 2011.	5/2-5/6, 2011	Westin Hotel, LAX, Los Angeles
CSA Annual Membership Meeting	12/2/2010	TBD	O
Made in California 2010 Seminar Series--Aerospace andDefense Leadership Summit in Torrance. CSA Member Discount! To receive your discount code email Elizabeth Burkhead. Supported by CSA, CMTC presents a manufacturing leadership seminar series. With the economic recovery forthcoming, it's not going to be "business as usual". Aerospace and Defense (A&D) suppliers in California need to prepare for the top line growth and bottom line operations improvement to remain viable and be able to compete globally. Join us at the Holiday Inn, Torrance on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 7:30 am - 2:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Additional information	10/6, 2010 7:30am - 1:00 pm	Holiday Inn, 19800 S Vermont St., Torrance, CA	S
APSCC Satellite Conference & Exhibition Entering its sixteenth year, the APSCC's 13th Annual Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications, Broadcasting and Space Conference and Exhibition. For additional information click here.	10/5-10/7, 2010	Hilton Hotel, Tokyo, Japan	S
Aerospace Meetings Guadalajara 2010 The US Department of Commerce announces its active support and participation in the inaugural Aerospace Meeting Guadalajara 2010, organized by BCI Aerospace. This is a match-making program that will help US firms – most especially suppliers – identify and request meetings with relevant contacts prior to the show. Bombardier, Safran, EADS, and Eaton Corporation are official sponsors of this event, and other OEMs will also be attending as demand for more suppliers and specialized manufacturers is expected to grow in the Mexican aerospace market. For complete details and special event pricing for US companies, offered through the US Commercial Service, please click here.	10/4-10/6 2010	Guadalajara, Mexico
California Governor's Trade Mission to South Korea CSA Member Special Rate of $3,000 vs. original $5,000 rate. To showcase California goods and services, promote tourism and expand trade relations between South Korea and California, the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce on behalf of Gov. Schwarzenegger, will be organizing a number of business opportunities throughout the trade mission for California companies to connect with key business and government decisionmakers.	9/12-9/16, 2010	JW Marriott, Seoul, South Korea	S
NDIA Greater Los Angeles "GLA" and Rocky Mountain Chapters Small Business Committees* Cost $30 includes Morning & Afternoon Breaks & Box Lunch *Register Now! Registrations close Aug. 31* Workshop on Improving Small Business Contracting Competitiveness within Department of Defense and Locally with the Air Force Space and Missile Center. A discussion and exchange with the government, Industry primes, and Small Business on how to improve the opportunities and assist the DoD to achieve the mandated Small Business Awards. RSVP to Judy Burnett	9/8 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.	The Boeing Company, 2020 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA	S
AIAA Space 2010 Conference & Exhibition For additional information visit www.aiaa.org A leading industry event attended by leaders from all corners of the space community, including key government and industry decision-makers.	8/31/10 - 9/3/10	Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim	E, P, S
Glovia International Supply Chain Management Webinar Glovia International invites you to join us for the first of three free webinars discussing Supply Chain Management: Visibility, Synchronization and Optimization. Understand the interdependency of these three concepts and their impact on your supply chain, which is essential to the success of your business. Learn how glovia G2 enables you to obtain immediate visibility of all required variables – simultaneously. Then, in Glovia’s follow-on webinars, learn how to synchronize and optimize these same variables. Additional information and registration.	8/31/10 11 am PST		S
Satellites & Education Conference This is the only conference that connects teachers with their students' future employers. The event is sponsored by the Satellite Educators Association.	8/12-8/14, 2010	California State University, Los Angeles	S
The California Space Center Presentation 8:30 a.m.: Coffee/Networking 9:00-noon: Meeting	7/21/2010	The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme	O
The Farnborough International Airshow 2010. The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world's most iconic global aviation events. FIA holds a prominent position within the aerospace calendar taking place on a biennial basis (once every two years) over one week in July. The first five days of the show are traditionally trade days only, followed by a weekend where the exhibition is opened up to the public. The most recent airshow, FIA 2008, was a record-breaking year for business with US$88.7 billion worth of orders announced during the show. 2008’s event also featured 165 aircraft in static displays and spectacular flying displays and the public weekend attracted a staggering 153,000 visitors. With its existing exhibition halls, flying displays and UAV pavilion, FIA 2010 will evolve its business theme to include a number of new networking initiatives such as a themed conference and seminar programme, a ‘Meet Your Buyer’ event and a day dedicated to International Futures for Youth. Additionally, FIA 2010 will feature a dedicated ‘Space Zone’ and enhanced UAV presence. For more information, click here.	7/19-7/25, 2010	Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Australian Space Development Conference	7/5-7/5, 2010	Adelaide, Australia
Mexico's Aerospace Industry Conference	6/24, 2010	Hilton Philadelphia City Ave., Philadelphia, PA
Suspect Counterfeit Detection, Avoidance and Mitigation with case histories for nonconforming ESD packaging materials used in the shipment of electronic parts Event article, from www.inteferencetechnology.com	6/17-6/18, 2010	Oxford, United Kingdom
CMTC Presents Lean 101 Workshop Class Size Limited to 10! Learn the principles of Lean manufacturing through a mix of class and live hands-on simulation. In addition, you will learn how to sustain those changes for long-term implementation. Hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch provided. Cost for one attendee is $99, two or more $85. For additional information, contact Erica Tominaga.	6/16/2010	CMTC Headquarters, Torrance	S
Toulouse Space Show 2010 2010 The French Aerospace Valley is pleased to invite California Space Authority members to the Toulouse Space Show. Six focused conferences/symposia will be offered: Space Applications, S@tcom, Disruptive Technologies, Nereus, Space Economy, and Space for the Mediterranean Region. Please refer to the flyer for information and registration.	6/8 - 6/11, 2010	Pierre Baudis Convention Centre, Toulouse, France	E, P, S
The Aerospace & Defense Forum June Meeting – "Reinventing Space" Guest speaker: Dr. James R. Wertz, President, Microcosm You are invited to the monthly informal group of senior professionals to share news, information, and analysis concerning the commercial and defense aerospace industries. An RSVP is required to jrosenberg@frontier-assoc.com or 818-505-9915.	6/8, 2010 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 7th Floor, Los Angeles	S
Space, C4 & Cyber: Prevail, Prevent, Prepare & Preserve The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army presents a two-day symposium on various aerospace, military and industry subjects. A highly interactive discussion of challenging and timely topics in an intimate venue. Panels and questions and answers from the experts. See www.ausa.org/glac for registration and information.	6/3-6/4 2010	Westin Long Beach	S
Third Annual Air Force Flight Test Center This is a FREE event open to all small businesses, but there are limited slots. This is a perfect opportunity for companies to meet our senior leadership and acquisition professionals as well as tour the base. Registration ends May 17, 2010, and there are only so many slots, so get those registrations in early! Please return the Registration Form by e-mail to afftc.sb@edwards.af.mil or by Fax to 661-277-8443. ONLY COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION. IF YOU REGISTER AND ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND PLEASE CANCEL BY MAY 17, 2010. If you have questions please feel free to contact Donna L. Thomason, or call 661-277-3640. Thanks in advance for your consideration in attending this seminar!	5/26-27, 2010	Edwards Air Force Base	S
Space Investment Summit 8 (Flyer)	5/26/2010 8:30 am - 6:30 pm	InterContinental Chicago Hotel O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL
California Space Day Sacramento 2010 (flyer, PDF) Registration IMAX Event: HUBBLE 3D Co-hosted with California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) CCST/CSA California Innovation Ecosystem Roundtable Meeting	5/25/10 5/26/10	Space Day: State Capitol, Sacramento IMAX Event: Esquire IMAX Theatre, 1211 K St., Sacramento	O
Tax Incentives for Small Business Please join Acena Consulting for one of three breakfast seminars focused on tax incentives available for small businesses. Our one hour breakfast meeting will focus on R&D Tax Credits, IC DISC for export companies and the new Qualified Therapeutic Discovery Program Tax Credit.	5/25-5/27, 2010	5/25: Woodland Hills 5/26: Irvine 5/27: San Diego	S
Riding the Wave, New Space Defined Guest Speaker: Rick Tumlinson Space is limited and security-controlled. Pleased RSVP to jrosenberg@frontier-assoc.com or call 818-505-9915	5/21/10 7:30 am - 9:00 am	Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro, 1900 Avenue of the Stars, 7th Floor, Los Angeles	S
CSA Luncheon Roundtable (PDF) Join us and guest speaker, Dr. Charles Elachi, Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory at CSA's second luncheon roundtable for 2010. Registration and networking begins at 11:45 followed by luncheon program at 12:15 p.m. Sponsorships Available! Please RSVP to Elizabeth Burkhead or 805-349-2633.	5/19/2010	Sheraton Gateway Hotel, LAX	O
CMTC Presents Lean 101 Workshop Class Size Limited to 10! Learn the principles of Lean manufacturing through a mix of class and live hands-on simulation. In addition, you will learn how to sustain those changes for long-term implementation. Hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch provided. Cost for one attendee is $99, two or more $85. For additional information, contact Erica Tominaga.	5/19/2010	CMTC Headquarters, Torrance	S
Aerospace 2010: Challenges and Opportunities at the Dawn of a New Decade Organized by Women in Aerospace. E-mail	5/18, 2010 9:00 am - 6:00 pm	Hyatt Regency. 400 New Jersey Ave., N.W., Washington, DC
The California Space Center Update 8:30 a.m.: Coffee/Networking 9:00-noon: Meeting	5/12/2010	Santa Barbara Maritime Museum 113 Harbor Way, Ste. 190, Santa Barbara 93109	S
California's Climate Educator Conference JPL Education Office: 818-393-0561 JPL Educator Resource Center: 909-397-4420 Climate Kids	5/1-5/2, 2010	JPL, Pasadena
DOE To Honor Californians With Science Award	4/28, 2010 4 pm	National Academy of Sciences Building, 2100 C Street, NW, Washington, DC
Building a Cohesive, Broad-Based California Space Enterprise Communications Strategy WEBINAR	4/30, 2010 9:00 am - 11:00 am		S
Attracting an Appropriately Trained 21st Century Space Workforce WEBINAR	4/29, 2010 9:00 am - 1:00 am		S
Investment Risk/Planning Challenges in an Uncertain NASA/DOD Technology Roadmap Environment WEBINAR	4/28, 2010 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm		S
Sustaining the California Space Industrial Base, Cornerstone of U.S. Competitiveness WEBINAR	4/28, 2010 9:00 am - 11:00 am		S
Maintaining California/U.S. Space Competitiveness in a Challenging Business and Economic Climate WEBINAR	4/27, 2010 11:00 am		S
Revisiting the California Space Enterprise "Vision" Statement WEBINAR	4/26, 2010 4 pm		S
7th Annual CubeSat Workshop This event brings together over 100 CubeSat developers from around the country and world to collaborate and share their experiences develpoing CubeSats. For more information about CubeSat's and this year's Workshop visit www.cubesat.org. Interested in sponsorship?	4/21-4/23, 2010	California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo	P, S
Catch The Wave Ride The Momentum - Don't Get Caught in the Impact Zone - Position Your Business for Rapid Growth. Personalliy meet Angels, Venure Capitalists, and Private & Public Equity Investors. Information & registration, or call Sean Snider at 951-571-6480.	4/21/2010	Mission Inn, Riverside, CA	S
Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Composites Manufacturing 2010	4/20-4/22, 2010	San Diego
CMTC Presents Lean 101 Workshop Class Size Limited to 10! Learn the principles of Lean manufacturing through a mix of class and live hands-on simulation. In addition, you will learn how to sustain those changes for long-term implementation. Hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Lunch provided. Cost for one attendee is $99, two or more $85. For additional information, contact Erica Tominaga.	4/19/2010	CMTC Headquarters, Torrance	S
SMC Industry Days	4/6/10-4/8, 2010	Long Beach Marriott, Long Beach	S
"Revenge of the Nerds" meets "American Idol" Online Voting Opens for the Spirit of Innovation Awards	Vote between 3/29 - 4/9, 2010	Click on Spirit of Innovation Awards button on CSA's home page
WESTEC 2010 Exposition -- Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)	3/23-3/25, 2010	Los Angeles Convention Center	S
AIA Supplier Management Council, Spring Meeting 2010: "The Global Aerospace Marketplace - Opportunities and Challenges" CSA members will receive a $200 savings off the regular non-member registraiton fee. To take advantage of this special discount, select registraiton type "member" from the drop down menu on the invitee information page. Get the full agenda and speakers list!	3/16-3/16, 2010	Lowes Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, AZ	S
California Space Week Washington D.C. Registration Flyer (PDF)	3/8-3/12, 2010	Washington DC	O
8th Responsive Space Conference (registration)	3/8-3/11, 2010	Westin Hotel, LAX	S
Tech Brew	3/5-3/7, 2010	Earl Warren Fairgrounds, Santa Barbara	S
Women's Festivals	3/5-3/6, 2010	Earl Warren Fairgrounds, Santa Barbara	S
Lean & AS9100: Understanding & Integrating Lean & AS9100 Rev. C The Boeing Company and CMTC present this complimentary workshop and discussion on how to leverage and integrate Lean and AS9100 to vault your company to sustainable business health and growth. Register by Friday, February 26, 2010. Email samia@cmtc.com	3/5, 2010	Boeing Conference Center, 5301 Bolsa Ave., Huntington Beach	S
	3/3-3/4, 2010	University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)	S
22nd Annual High-Tech Conference Sponsored by NASA/JPL in coordination with the SBA. This conference affords small business the opportunity to meet purchasing and technical representatives from major corporations and Federal Agencies during the Marketplace Forum to discuss contact opportunities. Additional information and registration	3/2-3/3, 2010	Westin LAX, 5400 Century Blvc., Los Angeles	P, S
Small Business Development Center -- Antelope Valley Training Seminars. Up-to-date information on all services is available at http://www.cocsbdc.com.	March, 2010	Antelope Valley	S
National Aerospace Manufacturing Summit hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and supported by Aerospace States Association. More info coming...	2/22/10	Orlando, Florida
CSA Luncheon Roundtable Guest Speaker: Lt. Gen. John T "Tom" Sheridan, Commander, SMNC, LAFB	2/11/2010	Sheraton Gateway LAX	O
WEST 2010 Don't miss this valuable professional development opportunity to join the U.S. Naval Institute and AFCEA International and see the cutting edge of communicadtions, defense and IT technologies, and hear top experts dicuss today's hot issues in your field. Free registration for Exhibits and Panel Sessions! Visit www.west2010.org to register.	2/2-2/4, 2010	San Diego	P
2010 Tech Brew Mega Mixer	1/28/2010	Fess Parker's Double Tree Hotel, Santa Barbara	S
NAVSEA Small Business Conference Register today or call 703-941-0600, or by e-mail	1/7/10	California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)	P, S
Counterfeit Detection, Avoidance & Mitigation Executive Summary & Management Overview	12/15 & 16, 09	Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles	E, P, S
Aerospace Manufacturing Seminar hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and supported by Aerospace States Association	12/10/09 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Long Beach Marriott 4700 Airport Plaza Dr.
CSA Annual Membership Meeting For information contact Elizabeth Burkhead, (805) 349-2633. Flyer (PDF)	12/3/09 3:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m.	Los Angeles, Sheraton Gateway LAX	O
Save the Date: California SpotBeam Awards Dinner Registration here	11/18/09	Proud Bird Restaurant, Los Angeles	O
Professionals In Human Resources Association (PIHRA), California Space Authority (CSA) and California Workforce Association (CWA) Course Offering: Strategic Alignment of Public and Private Workforce Development Strategies and Resources: Workforce Investment Board (WIB) and Private Entity/Corporate Human Resources (HR) Alignment	10/27/09 9:00 am - noon	PIHRA Office, 360 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite #2020, El Segundo, CA 902456	O
AERO-ENGINE EXPO The Aero-Engine EXPO is the only independent, dedicated international Aero Engine life-cycle event in the world. With exhibition hall, informal networking receptions and formal B-2-B networking meetings, the Aero Engine EXPO is THE pre-eminent meeting place for Aero Engine professionals.. (more)	10/21/09 - 10/22/09	Olympia II Exhibition Centre, London, UK
ISPCS-2009: Symposium Agenda and Speakers Now on Website We have 34 confirmed speakers over 2 days of the conference. Please check out the sessions and speakers at ISPCS-2009 at www.ispcs.com. The International Symposium for Personal and Commercial Spaceflight is the industry’s leading gathering for the entrepreneurs and innovators coming together to deliver on the promise of spaceflight for mankind. Held October 21 and 22 in Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA, ISPCS is organized by the New Mexico Space Grant Consortium, a member of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, administered by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). For more information on ISPCS 2009, visit www.ispcs.com. We’re also on Facebook and Twitter.	10/21/09-10/22/09	Las Cruces, New Mexico
BABC LA Manufacturing Committee The Future of Manufacturing Seminar and Haas Open House For registration and agenda visit info@babcla.org	Wednesday, October 21 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Lawry's The Prime Rib, 100 North La Ciegega Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90211	P, S
Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy: Informational Hearing on Enterprise Zone and Targeted Economic Development Areas The Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy (JEDE) will be holding an informational hearing to discuss the continuation of incentives offered for targeted economic development and hirings within an enterprise zone. Legislation introduced during the past session, AB 1139, would have revised the definition of qualified employee and altered the incentives offered to businesses for these hirings. This hearing will more thoroughly discuss this concern. Space enterprise community members, both large and small, who invoke these incentives within enterprise zones will find participation in this hearing to be of benefit. Agenda	10/8/09 10:30 a.m.	Roosevelt Community Center, 901 East Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA
CSA 2009 Supplier Forum For more information, contact Christine Purcell Flyer with Registration Link (PDF) Direct Registration Link	10/7/09	Boeing Satellite Systems Event Center, El Segundo	O
IMAPS/JPL Topical Workshop & Exhibition--Counterfeit Parts: Awareness, Detection and Mitigation Free registration Exhibitors' registration	Thursday, 10/1/09 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Radisson Hotel, LAX	P, S
APSCC 2009 Satellite Conference & Exhibition	9/29/09 - 10/1/09	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	S
AIAA Space 2009 Conference & Exposition The year 2009 will be one of major transition. The U.S. government’s massive space modernization program has reached its apex; a new era of human space exploration is beginning as we transition from the Space Shuttle to Constellation; the effects of a complex and dynamic globalized economy are helping shape the market; and the new U.S. presidential administration and Congress mean potential changes in priorities and emphases. Register at www.aiaa.org.	9/14/09 - 9/17/09	Pasadena Convention Center	E, P, S
Hands-on Astronomy and Earth-Science Education Workshops for Grade 4-12 Teachers A weekend of hands-on workshops and informative science talks will be offered as part of the 120th anniversary meeting of the nonprofit Astronomical Society of the Pacific. These workshops will take place Sept. 12-13, 2009, at the Westin Hotel near the San Francisco Airport in Millbrae, Calif. The program will include space science and earth science workshops for educators of grades 4 through 12, as well as sessions for educators who work in informal settings (such as museums, nature centers, amateur astronomy clubs, and community organizations.) No background in astronomy will be assumed or required. Experienced educators from the Society's staff, from NASA and NSF-sponsored projects, and from educational institutions around the country will be prese nting. Only a limited number of spaces will be available, and, thanks to conference supporters, registration for each day of the workshop will be only $39. Sunday afternoon will feature a special nontechnical lecture series about the search for life among the stars, with some of the leading scientists from the SETI Institute describing the scientific experiments now under way to identify life beyond Earth. Thanks to the support of the Spitzer Space Telescope Science Center, a limited number of travel-support scholarships (of up to $300 per person) will be made available for educators. More information	9/12/09 - 9/13/09	Westin Hotel nr. San Francisco Airport, Millbrae
L.A. Export Series 2009 (PDF) September 8: Developing and Expanding Export Markets September 22: The Cultural Language of Business October 6: Internet Resources for Exporters October 20: International Matchmaking November 3: Getting Paid for Export Sales November 17: Legal Do's and Dont's for Exporters December 1: Freight and Logistics--Delivering the Goods For more information, contact Global Initiatives Manager Jasmin Sakai-Gonzalez, 213-580-7569 www.lachamber.com	9/8/09 - 12/01/09	L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. Bixel Street, Los Angeles
KISS Symposia: California As Seen from Space - Delivering Actionable Science (Register by clicking on above link) The Keck Institute for Space Studies, in conjunction with NASA, thered by space based observations. We hope you can join us for this unique opportunity to explore the use of space-based observations for managing California’s precious resources, protecting the state’s fragile environment and supporting its emergency response and preparedness.	09/14/09 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Caltech Institute of Technology, Pasadena
State Wide California Business Ascent Entrepreneurship Competition Comes To Tri Counties and TECH BREW Midsummer's Night Mega Mixer (PDF) Please note this important dual event for sustainable economic development in our region August 17 at Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort in Santa Barbara,Calif. California Business Ascent Competition brings investors and enterprises/innovators together and stimulates economic development--endorsed by the California Business ,Transportation and Housing Agency. Please spread the word and we hope to see you August 17! Visit www.smallbizentrepcntr.org, goldencapital.net, and green2gold.org. Contact: Alan Tratner, 805-879-1729	8/17/09	Fess Parker's Double Tree Resort, Santa Barbara	S
Satellite Educators Association Conference XXII This annual conference is for educators interested in discovering ways to use satellites and related technologies in the classroom. Participants learn ways to help students appreciate and understand the complex interrelationships among science, technology, individuals, societies and the environment. Conference attendees also learn to develop and apply inquiry and technology skills to study authentic questions and problems. The conference is sponsored by California State University Los Angeles, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA, Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing, Lockheed-Martin and Northrop Grumman. For more information, visit http://www.sated.org/index.html. If you have questions about this event, please contact conference coordinator Dr. Paula Arvedson	8/13/09 - 8/15/09	Los Angeles
CSA and Cisco Systems present Space-Enabled Global Communications and Electronic Systems Industry Update Flyer with Registration Link (PDF) Direct Registration Link Agenda (PDF) “Space” has served as a utility for the communications industry for years and 21st century emerging technologies will increase performance, reliance on space, innovative technology requirements and opportunities for communications products providers and electronics suppliers.	8/6/09 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Cisco, 130 Theory Dr., Suite 100, Laguna Rm., Irvine	O
45th AIAA/ASME/SAE/ASEE Joint Propulsion Conference & Exhibit Insertion of Innovative Technology into New and Evolving Systems - The objective of JPC 2009 is to identify and highlight how innovative aerospace propulsion technologies get inserted into both new and evolving systems. Special panel sessions to be announced will focus on advanced system applications that can be used to showcase the propulsion systems, components and technologies that enable them. Register at www.aiaa.org.	8/2/09- 8/5/09	Colorado Convention Center	S
Splashdown 2009 Celebrate the 40th anniversary of man's first steps on the moon by attending Splashdown 2009 on the USS Hornet - the primary recovery ship for the Apollo 11 and Apollo 12 missions. Alameda, CA.	7/24/09- 7/26/09	USS Hornet Museum, Alameda, CA	S
California Science Center, Exposition Park, Los Angeles celebrates the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo XI Moon Landing (PDF) Photos	7/23/09 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	California Science Center, Exposition Park, Los Angeles
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with author Francis French, describing the exciting decade leading up to mankind's most dramatic first step! Tickets to the talk are free with admission and include a free pass to return to the Fleet on Monday, July 20 for the special commemorative panel with Apollo astronauts, which will be broacst on NASA TV at 11:00 a.m. Apollo 11 40th Snniversary Talk & Book Signing , Saturday, July 18, 1:00 p.m., Grayson Boehm Lecture Hall, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center. Plus, visit our "Giant Worlds" exhibition through September 7 and attend The Sky Tonight planetarium show on the first Wednesday of every month! See you at the Fleet this summer!	7/18/09	Reuben H. Fleet Science Center
NewSpace 2009 Conference The conference is a unique chance to assess the thoughts and plans coming from the leaders of the Newspace movement. Discover the entrepreneurial plans behind the recent interest in returning to the moon from such pioneers as Dr. Robert Richards of Odyssey Moon Limited. Register here. Press release (PDF)	7/17/09- 7/20/09	NASA Ames Research Center, Mountain View	S
Apollo 40th Anniversary Events in Washington DC (PDF) Schedule of nation-wide Apollo 40th Anniversary events and activities (PDF) (various dates)	7/16/09- 7/21/09	Various venues, Washington DC
Space, Aerospace and Government Industry Knowledge for the Non-Scientist (Aerospace/Space 101 - "Rocket Science" Basics for Non-Scientists) (PDF) REGISTER HERE In today’s business climate, industry fundamental technical knowledge is key to building the right strategy, winning and supporting customers, and driving business stability and growth. Accurate communication and understanding of key technical requirements is key to success and mission assurance, requiring basic technical understanding by multiple company functions through out the supply chain. For more details e-mail Dianna Minor:DM@CaliforniaSpaceAuthority.org.	7/16/09	Space Exploration Technologies, Hawthorne	O
CA Statewide Work and Career Readiness Certificate – Employer Survey Overview Your answers to the online survey questions will help determine employer opinions regarding the implementation of a statewide Work and Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) program. Further, your responses will help frame a recommendation to the Governor about whether or not California should support a statewide program. Please reply to this online survey by July 1, 2009. For more information about work readiness certificates or questions about this survey, please contact Eric Daniels, Director of State and Local Government Relations for the California Space Authority (CSA) at 916-551-1543.	Until 7/1/09		O
Government, Aerospace & Space Industry Knowledge – Hot Business Topics! (morning program), and Supply Chain in the 21st Century Principles and Resources (afternoon program) (PDF) (3 sessions) Register REGISTER HERE. No cancellations or refunds after June 23, 2009	6/25/09	Crowell & Moring LLP, 3 Park Plaza, 20th Floor, Irvine, CA (locadted corner Main and Jamobrere, in the Hyatt Hotel complex)	O
Challenging Times Ahead for Workforce Planners - Workforce Symposium Join us at the beautiful Pepperdine Villa Graziadio Executive Center in Malibu, CA for a sponsored dinner with Hitachi Consulting & Inform. Arm yourself for the challenges. Workforce Planning Symposium Invitation online	6/17/09	Malibu
The Galactic Gala The Raygun Rocketship crew invites you to San Francisco's exclusive Bently Reserve Intergalactic Assembly Hall for The Galactic Gala, a Fundraiser to support the construction of The Raygun Gothic Rocketship, a "fully-functional" neo-futuristic rocketship to be exhibited and launched from Black Rock City, NV 2009." Click here for information	6/5/09	San Francisco	P, S
ISCe 2009 The ISCe Conference has made its mark as the premier conference focusing on the US Military and government SATCOM marketplace. This annual event brings together the military, government, satellite engineering, and business development communities to interact and discuss key issues, policies, challenges, and opportunities. As a Co-Host, CSA members receive a conference discount!	6/2/09- 6/4/09	San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina	E, P, S (Co-Host)
The Americas Business Forum: Creating Jobs Through Exports	5/27/09- 5/28/09	Omni Hotel, Los Angeles (May 27) and LA Area Chamber of Commerce (May 28)	E, S (Contributing Sponsor)
Government, Aerospace & Space Industry Knowledge: Design for Manufacturability — Electronics (PDF) (310) 329-7535, ext. 1004	5/21/09	Qual-Pro Corporation, 18510 S Figueroa St., Gardena, CA	S
UK Space Technologies Seminar (PDF) U.S. stakeholders will learn about UK Space Sector opportunities, including how to collaborate in target science areas and tap into R&D funding. Janice Dunn, CSA Deputy Director/General Counsel, will be a guest speaker at the event, addressing the topic of ITAR/Export Control. Other focus areas include UK Space Task Force findings; the European Space Agency's new UK facility; the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory R&D focus, and the Farnborough Air Consortium's Space Network. Thursday, May 14, from 12 noon to 2 pm at the Sheraton Gateway LAX. RSVP to Jocelle Arcilla at 310.481.2955.	5/14/09	Sheraton Gateway, 6101 West Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045	S
California Space Day Sacramento 2009	5/12/09	State Capitol, Sacramento	O
San Diego Air & Space Museum Sixth Annual Space Day	5/9/09	San Diego Air & Space Museum
The Aerospace Medical Association Registration	5/3/09- 5/7/09	Westin Bonaventure Hotel, Los Angeles
Responsive Space Conference Now in its 7th year, the Responsive Space Conference has become recognized as the foremost conference on responsive space. The 2009 Responsive Space Conference will focus on a broad spectrum of topics including: business, missions and applications, CONOPS, launch, technology, and education	4/27/09- 4/30/09	LAX Weston Hotel	P
California Space Week Washington DC 2009	4/20/09- 4/24/09	In the capitol offices of Gov. Schwarzenegger, 444 N. Capitol Street, Suite 333, Washington D.C.	O
Worst Case Circuit Analysis Learn first hand from Steve Sandler, distinguished author and one of the top consultants in the power electronics industry. Mr. Sandler combines the teaching of theoretical and practical concepts and years of hands-on experience with tried and tested methodologies for improving your reliability analysis procedures. These WCCA techniques are accepted by virtually every major aerospace manufacturer as the standards in the industry.	4/16/09- 4/17/09	Los Angeles
SMC Industry Days An annual event where industry is invited to learn about the current and upcoming programs at the Center, focusing on business opportunities. For past SMC Indfustry Days agendas visit here. Online registration will be available.	4/14/09- 4/16/09	Long Beach Marriott at the Airport	C, E, O, P, S
Goleta Valley Chamber of Commerce CSC Luncheon Presentation Point of Contact: Shawn Mulchay or Kristen Amyx, 805-967-2500	4/14/09	271 N. Fairview Ave., Ste. 104, Goleta	O
Innovation Summit The Innovation Summit™ is the final program of the Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Awards. This is being conducted in conjunction with Yuri's Night - a celebration of the first manned spaceflight - at NASA Ames Research center in Moffett Field, California. All finalist teams are invited to the Innovation Summit™ for workshops, presentations, and activities. To compete and be eligible for the final awards, all finalists must present their concept to the judging panels and create a tradeshow style display. A complete list of activities, workshops, and competition schedules will be listed in the spring.	4/2/09- 4/4/09	NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field	P, S
Emerging Commercial Applications for Small Satellites	3/24/09	Stanford Unviersity	S
Small Business Conference & GPC Vendor Faire	3/18/09- 3/19/09	Vandenberg AFB	P
CeBIT 2009 (Information, Registration and Maps) Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces California as First State to Partner in CeBIT 2009 (PDF)	3/3/09- 3/8/09	Hannover, Germany
NASA/JPL 21^st Annual High-Tech Small Business Conference	3/3/09- 3/4/09	Westin LAX Hotel	P, S
NDIA West Coast Dinner Join us at a hosted reception at 6:30 pm followed by dinner. Guest speaker will be Lt Gen Larry James, Commander, 14th AF, AFSPC, and Commander, JFCC Space, USSTRATCOM. Formal/Black tie. ID Required. Registration available at www.ndia-glac.org. Announcement (PDF) Reservation (PDF)	2/27/09	Hyatt Regency Century Plaza	S
Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) This educational program is geared to K-16 educators and administrators and will provide a general introduction to the specific NASA/NOAA missions. Quality K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education workshops and NASA and NOAA scientist/engineer presentations of the science behind the satellite instruments along with rocket launch viewing opportunity (icing on the cake, not guaranteed to go even up to launch day) are provided. All K-12 educators will be provided exciting learning opportunities as well as a teacher’s guide, a classroom poster and mission CD for classroom use. Application Deadline: February 13, 2009. OCO will provide space-based observations of atmospheric carbon dioxide and will improve our understanding of the natural processes and human activities that regulate the distribution of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Sign-up deadline is coming up soon for both conferences so please register by mail or fax in your application. Register	2/21/09- 2/23/09	Vandenberg AFB
Antelope Valley Board of Trade Annual Business Outlook Conference e-mail: info@avbot.org	2/20/09	Antelope Valley Fairgrounds	P, S
AIAA-LA Dinner Presentation Speaker: Col. Scott Larrimore, Commander, SBIRS Splace Group. Register online or email to westcoast@aiaa.org.	2/29/09 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	The Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX	P
WEST 2009	2/10/09- 2/12/09	San Diego Convention Center	P
NOAA-N Prime National Polar-orbiting Operation Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) This educational program is geared to K-16 educators and administrators and will provide a general introduction to the specific NASA/NOAA missions. Quality K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education workshops and NASA and NOAA scientist/engineer presentations of the science behind the satellite instruments along with rocket launch viewing opportunity (icing on the cake, not guaranteed to go even up to launch day) are provided. All K-12 educators will be provided exciting learning opportunities as well as a teacher’s guide, a classroom poster and mission CD for classroom use. Application Deadline is January 23, 2009. NPOESS will provide data about the Earth's weather, atmosphere, oceans, land and near-space environment. Participating educators are invited to watch the launch and learn about real-world Earth, atmospheric and rocket science, and NPOESS’s satellite instrument technology.Sign-up deadline is coming up soon for both conferences so please register by mail or fax in your application. Register	2/3/09- 2/4/09	Vandenberg AFB
VerdeXchange's Green Marketmakers Conference	1/26/09	Los Angeles Marriott Downtown	S
AIAA-LA Dinner Presentation Speaker: Douglas L. Loverro, Executive Director, SMC, Air Force Space Command-LAAFB. Register online or email to westcoast@aiaa.org.	1/15/09 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	The Crowne Plaza Hotel LAX	P