‘Humans In Space' Symposium to be Part of 2023 ASCEND

Healthcare investment company Boryung has announced its partnership with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) to bring the Humans In Space Symposium to the upcoming 2023 ASCEND event. Powered by AIAA, ASCEND – which stands for Accelerating Space Commerce, Exploration, and New Discovery – is the world’s premier collaborative, outcomes-driven, interdisciplinary event and will be held this year from October 23 to 25 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

“We are pleased that Boryung will add such a valuable perspective and interactive element to the unique ASCEND experience this year.”

Dan Dumbacher, AIAA

Boryung’s Humans in Space (HIS) Symposium will take place during the 2023 ASCEND event and include the final pitches of the company’s annual HIS Challenge. This competition, launched in May, aims to discover early-stage startups and researchers dedicated to transforming human life in space. During the HIS Symposium, finalists will present solutions and research before a panel of prominent space experts. HIS Challenge winners will receive investments, research awards, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs.

Humans in Space Panel Planned

Beyond the HIS Challenge, Jay Kim, the Chairman and CEO of Boryung, will contribute to a panel discussion during ASCEND and underline the partnership between Boryung and AIAA. Kim’s address will spotlight the shared vision of the two entities, both of which are committed to shaping the trajectory of space exploration and propelling the space industry ecosystem forward. Axiom Space and the Aurelia Institute, co-hosts of the Humans in Space Symposium alongside Boryung, will also lend their expertise.

“We’re thrilled to mark this collaborative milestone with AIAA, the world’s largest aerospace technical society. In just a year since the first Care In Space Challenge, we've made impressive strides,” stated Jack Dongjoo Lim, Head of Boryung’s New Portfolio Investment (NPI) Group. “Our dedication to a strong space ecosystem is resolute. We're committed to this premier global space event opening doors to endless opportunities.”

“We are pleased that Boryung will add such a valuable perspective and interactive element to the unique ASCEND experience this year,” said AIAA Executive Director Dan Dumbacher. “We look forward to welcoming the global community of dreamers and doers who will share their visions of the potential for people living and working in space in the coming years. The outlook for our sustainable off-world future is bright.”

This year’s ASCEND will see the participation of over 2,000 distinguished professionals from academic, private, and government sectors worldwide. The event will unfold across three days, spanning over 200 sessions encompassing the pitch sessions from the annual HIS Challenge, as well as keynotes, panel discussions, interactive roundtables, and debates.

(Source: AIAA news release. Images from file)