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Gregory Robinson is a 33-year NASA veteran and the former Program Director of the James Webb Space Telescope. He is widely credited with turning around the complex project, leading it to a successful launch and deployment. His leadership earned him a place on TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022 list. As a keynote speaker, Robinson provides a powerful look at what it takes to lead a “moonshot” project. He speaks on leadership, project management, and the strategies for inspiring large, global teams. His talks offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to manage complex projects and drive innovation.

Rakesh Sharma is India's first citizen to travel in space, flying aboard the Soviet Soyuz T-11 in 1984. He is a highly decorated former IAF officer and a recipient of the Ashoka Chakra. He spent nearly eight days in space aboard the Salyut 7 Orbital Station, where he conducted pioneering experiments on the effects of yoga in microgravity and performed remote sensing photography of India.

Dr. Susmita Mohanty is a global space entrepreneur, spaceship designer, and space diplomat who co-founded companies on three continents. She is the founder of India’s first space think tank, Spaceport SARABHAI. Her career includes working at Boeing and NASA Johnson and she is a global advocate for “technology diplomacy” and international cooperation in critical tech. Her keynotes, recognized by Fortune Magazine and the BBC 100 Women list, offer deep insights into the emerging NewSpace economy and the future of human spaceflight.