Social events

Young Professional Reception

Monday, 21 May 2012, 1730–1930 hrs

Quorum Room, L’Enfant Plaza Hotel

All Young Professionals, please join us! Meet senior agency and industry executives as well as other early career space professionals at this networking reception. We’ve also designed a special program for you. Don’t miss this event on the evening before GLEX begins!

Co-Sponsored by The Boeing Company and United Launch Alliance

Welcome Reception and Poster Session

Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 1830–2000 hrs

L’Enfant Plaza Hotel, 480 L’Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20024

Join conference speakers and attendees at this gathering to welcome you to Washington, DC! Tickets are required and are included in the conference registration fee where indicated. Extra tickets may be purchased online or onsite at the conference.

Sponsored by The Boeing Company

Off-Site Reception at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 1930–2100 hrs

Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Independence Ave at 6th St, SW, Washington, DC 20560

Enjoy a light hors d’oeuvres reception while viewing the history of aviation and space at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. The museum is located walking distance from the hotel.  Tickets are required and are included in the conference registration fee where indicated. Extra tickets may be purchased online or onsite at the conference.

Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Corporation

Dinner Cruise

Thursday, 24 May 2012

The Thursday evening dinner cruise has been cancelled. AIAA and IAF regret any inconvenience this may have caused.

Networking Coffee Breaks

Coffee and tea will be served in the morning and afternoon. Times will be listed in the final program brochure.

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

Sponsored by Battelle Memorial Institute

Wednesday, 23 May 2012

Sponsored by the Pacific International Space Center for Exploration Systems (PISCES)