Orbit-Ready: Closing the Texas Space Talent Gap

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

AT&T Hotel and Conference Center

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10/23/2025 01:00 PM 10/23/2025 05:00 PM America/Atikokan Orbit-Ready: Closing the Texas Space Talent Gap This Oct. 23, Space Workforce Incubator for Texas (SWIFT), in partnership with New Worlds, will gather leaders from industry, education, and government in Austin to chart a new course for Texas. SWIFT has created an afternoon with those building the new Texas space workforce—from shop floor to launch pad. Taking place at the AT&T Conference Center, SWIFT is proud to present a MasterMind programming session titled: Orbit-Ready: Closing the Texas Space Talent Gap, from 1-5 p.m. This particular event is not only part of New Worlds programming, but also free and open to members of the space industry. RSVP here to attend as space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swift-at-new-worlds-bu... Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/austin/events/att-hotel-and-conference-center/orbit-ready-closing-the-texas-space-talent-gap-543743?ref=uceaddevent AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 University Avenue, Austin, TX, 78705

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This Oct. 23, Space Workforce Incubator for Texas (SWIFT), in partnership with New Worlds, will gather leaders from industry, education, and government in Austin to chart a new course for Texas. SWIFT has created an afternoon with those building the new Texas space workforce—from shop floor to launch pad. Taking place at the AT&T Conference Center, SWIFT is proud to present a MasterMind programming session titled: Orbit-Ready: Closing the Texas Space Talent Gap, from 1-5 p.m. This particular event is not only part of New Worlds programming, but also free and open to members of the space industry. RSVP here to attend as space is limited: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/swift-at-new-worlds-building-the-space-workforce-tickets-1758104871999?aff=oddtdtcreator More to be announced ASAP, but the first round of confirmed speakers include: Merrill Davis, Texas 2036 Brad Morrison, Board of Directors, Texas Space Commission Rhys Anderson, Founder & CEO, Method MFG Marcus Metzger, Founder, HICAM Alexis Flores, Director of Workforce Development, ARMA Cecilia Detherage, Internship Program Director, Firefly Aerospace (TBD) Traci Hendrix, Executive Director of CCMR, Pflugerville ISD Sheri Bonds, CTE Director, Round Rock ISD Tina Carver, Manager of High School Programs, Austin Community College William Moore, Advanced Manufacturing Student & President, SEDS ACC Rocketry Team See below for details on the topics for this session: Rocket Scientist to Space Cowboy — beyond lab coats to embrace welders, plumbers, electricians, machinists, and makers, proving there’s a place for every Texan in space. More than a Lone Star — uncover hidden constellations of talent in overlooked classrooms and rural launch towns, the diamonds in the rough that will power the 10x workforce Texas needs to win. Wild West at Its Best — space is the new frontier, bold and untamed. Only bold policy can match it. How do we forge partnerships that turn today’s institutions into tomorrow’s trailblazers? Open the Gates to Space — rocket scientists and space cowboys riding together into the final frontier. From lab coats to work boots, how do we give every Texan the skills to claim the stars?

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