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Speakers

NEXPLORE 2040 brings together top speakers from technology, entrepreneurship, and space exploration to share insights on shaping the future of lunar and Martian habitation—and how we can start making an impact today. These experts will inspire attendees to innovate and collaborate toward a sustainable path to 2040.

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Dr. Christyl Johnson
Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA Space Technology Mission Directorate
Stacey Schulman
VP, Health, Education & Consumer Industries, Intel
Abe Minkara
Founding Partner, Legacy Knights Family Office
Ariane Fikki
Director, Global Ambassadors at the VR/AR Association (VRARA)
Stephenie Rodriguez
Founder, JOZU for Women Inc
Catherine Ball
Scientific Futurist & Author
Betsabeh Madani-Hermann
Head of Research, Phillips
Christian Elam
Founder, Bachmanity Capital
Peter Kreiner
CEO & Co-Owner, noma group
Barbara Belvisi
Founder & CEO, Interstellar Lab
Omar Hatamleh
Chief Advisor for AI & Innovation, NASA
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