What’s Next in Space?

November 21-23, 2008

“A Call for Leadership on Space“, the report published in February 2008 by the Rideau Institute on International Affairs reads: “The space sector in Canada is in a state of crisis. Canada’s world reputation and international influence in space activities are diminishing at an alarming rate”. While an increasing number of countries are investing in space exploration because they view space as a strategic tool for achieving national priorities, Canada’s investment has decreased, along with our understanding of how to use space as a tool to serve Canada’s own public policy objectives and the needs of Canadians.”

The 2008 Space Summit theme, “What’s Next for the Canadian Space Industry?” will emphasize the many short and long term issues, requirements and goals of the various constituencies that together make up the Canadian space industry plus provide insight into the roles played by individuals, business leaders, public organizations and academic experts as they compete to define the issues the industry must address to move forward.

The 2008 Canadian Space Summit is a must attend event for:

• Space advocates and enthusiasts who believe in exploring space solutions to solve terrestrial problems and who want to network with their peers.
• Aerospace executives and independent consultants focused on enhancing the global competitiveness of Canadian industries.
• Professors and students at Canadian educational institutions focused on basic research in space or aerospace related areas.
• Venture capitalists, SR&ED credit financing firms and other organizations seeking an introduction to innovative programs and projects being undertaken right now in Canadian facilities by Canadian scientists and engineers.

Please click here for our most current 2008 Canadian Space Summit program.

Please click here for our Summit Final Schedule.

Online Registration for the 2008 Canadian Space Summit is now closed: please register by cheque, credit card or cash at the door:

Hotel accomodations for out of town attendees are available at the standard rate by calling the the Holiday Inn Montreal Midtown at 877-660-8550, clicking on the graphic link or by visiting their website.

Unfortunately, the special summit rate is no longer available.

The 2008 Space Summit is organized by the Canadian Space Society, a national non-profit organization comprised of professionals and enthusiasts interested in pursuing human exploration and development of the solar system and beyond. For more information on the Canadian Space Society, please visit www.css.ca.

The 2008 Space Summit is presented in collaboration with:

To learn more about available opportunities to collaborate and contribute to the Canadian Space Summit, please call Chuck Black at 416-569-7697 or e-mail the organizers at summit@css.ca.