Speaker Details_
Christopher
Hewett
General Manager, Space Policy
Australian Space Agency
Biography
The Space Policy branch provides policy advice and analysis on the space sector. The branch works across government policy domains, programs and capability development to facilitate decision making and outcomes in the national interest.
Chris previously held Senior Executive Service roles at the Department of Defence and the Department of Finance. Chris’ career in government began in national security, where he built and lead teams that designed, delivered and used space technologies for 15 years.
Chris’ education includes masters degrees in strategic policy and space operations, and an honours degree in ancient history from the University of Sydney.
Sessions
Day 1 — Tuesday, 15 July 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
2:00 PM
Space Innovation at the Speed of Relevance
Plenary Hall
(Hall L)
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Panel Discussion
Plenary Hall
(Hall L)
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Day 2 — Wednesday, 16 July 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM
International Space Policy
City Room 1/2
(C1/C2, Upper Level)
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Panel Discussion
City Room 1/2
(C1/C2, Upper Level)
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Full Program
Explore or download the full #18ASF Program Outline below:
Sessions
Day 1 — Tuesday, 15 July 2025
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
2:00 PM
Space Innovation at the Speed of Relevance
Plenary Hall
(Hall L)
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Panel Discussion
Plenary Hall
(Hall L)
Defence Science and Technology Group
Space Machines Company
Australian Defence Force
Defense Innovation Unit
CSIRO
Day 2 — Wednesday, 16 July 2025
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
11:30 AM
International Space Policy
City Room 1/2
(C1/C2, Upper Level)
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Panel Discussion
City Room 1/2
(C1/C2, Upper Level)
Karman Project
Lockheed Martin Australia
United States Studies Centre
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Full Program
Explore or download the full #18ASF Program Outline below:
Join Christopher at the
18th Australian Space Forum
Harnessing National interests through space
15-16 july 2O25
Adelaide, south australia
Contact
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CONTACT_
For general enquiries about the Australian Space Forum, please contact our team at the Andy Thomas Space Foundation:
The Andy Thomas Space Foundation
Level 3 / McEwin Building
Lot Fourteen, North Terrace
Adelaide, SA 5000
To make a sponsorship enquiry, or book an exhibition space, please email:
For media enquiries, or to obtain a media pass/access to speakers or delegates for the 18th Australian Space Forum, please email:
ATSF SOCIAL CHANNELS_
Stay up-to-date with #18ASF program and speaker announcements via the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s social media:
MAILING LIST_
Sign up to receive the Andy Thomas Space Foundation’s regular space industry newsletter:
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