AIAA Region VII Student Conference

About this episode

The episode discusses inspiring the next generation of aerospace innovators and the upcoming AIAA Region VII Student Conference.

How do we inspire the next generation of aerospace innovators and connect them with the global space industry? Today we speak with Lisa Vitaris, Strategic Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in the Indo-Pacific, and Dr. Paddy Neumann, Chief Scientist at Neumann Space, to find out! We dive into how students can showcase their research on a global stage, why the regional space economy is booming, and everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 AIAA Region VII Student Conference in Adelaide. About Lisa Vitaris Lisa is a prominent leader in the aerospace sector, dedicated to elevating and growing the space industry across the Indo-Pacific region. As the Founder and CEO of Indo-Pacific Space, she provides high-level advisory and business consulting services to expand the region's cosmic footprint. Lisa brings a wealth of governance and major project expertise to the table, currently serving as a Board Director for Engineers Australia—the peak professional body representing over 130,000 members globally. Additionally, she acts as a strategic advisor for the AIAA and is leading the United States' bid to host the prestigious International…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Newsome

Guests: Lisa Vitaris, Dr. Paddy Neumann

Topics covered

• aerospace innovation
• student research
• space industry
• regional space economy
• AIAA conference

Keywords

• aerospace
• innovation
• student conference
• space industry
• research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Neumann Space, Engineers Australia

Places: Indo-Pacific

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