SGx2025 YP and Student Lightning Talk 

Applications for the SGx2025 Young Professionals (YP) and Students Lightning Talks are open! 

Have something inspiring to share? Apply today for the 10th edition of SGx’ Lightning Talks hosted by the Space Generation Advisory Council that will take place in Washington, DC on March 10-11, 2025. Lightning Talks are styled in the TEDx format where young professionals and students share their insights and experiences on a specific topic. This year’s theme is “Ventures Beyond Earth: Exploration Meets Enterprise” and we encourage applicants to submit not only inspiring and thoughtful content, but also touch on the opportunities emerging from the overlap between the commercial sector and space exploration. This is a fantastic opportunity to present your unique work, while practicing your public speaking skills and gaining valuable experience.

To apply for a chance to present your talk, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Must be a young professional or student between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of the event (born between March 19, 1988 and March 18, 2006).
  2. Must be able to attend the event in person on March 10 – 11, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
  3. Prepare a 10-minute Talk, followed by a 5-minute Q&A.

     The talk can be about one of the 6 topics below:

  • Technical – Talks centred around a use or development of a technology, research or scientific effort.
  • Policy – Talks about current, planned, or recommended actions of stances taken by governments.
  • Diversity and Inclusion – Talks about programs supporting diversity and inclusion in the space sector.
  • Education and Outreach – Talks about programs supporting education and outreach in the space sector.
  • Business and Innovation – Talks about innovation and developments in space exploration, such as emerging ventures, new technologies, and startups.
  • Personal Space Journey – Talks sharing the challenges one has faced during their space career that would be illuminating to the SGx cohort.

Applications are now open, and will close on January 12th, 2025 23:50 (GMT).

For any questions or comments, please contact the SGx organizing team:  [email protected], [email protected].