The Gravity of Growth: Automation, Biotech, and Capital in LEO and Beyond
Overview
Welcome to The Gravity of Growth: Automation, Biotech, and Capital in LEO and Beyond! Join us at ASGSR pre-conference workshop for an exciting event where we delve into the future of technology and innovation in space exploration. The In-space manufacturing is not a distant vision. It’s becoming the next engine of growth for science, technology, and investment. The Gravity of Growth brings together pioneers at the intersection of automation, biotechnology, and venture capital to explore how Low Earth Orbit (LEO) is transforming from a research destination into a thriving industrial ecosystem.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Location
Hilton Phoenix Tapatio Cliffs Resort
11111 North 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
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