Game Changers in conversation with Gilmour Space

Since starting its rocket program in 2015, Gold Coast-based Gilmour Space Technologies has become the leading provider of Australian-made launch vehicles and satellite platforms. The venture-funded company is one of Australia’s largest space employers with over 200 employees; a private orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland; funding from Australia's largest private investors; and a growing launch services business catering to Australian and international satellite customers. Recently, Gilmour Space also received the country's first orbital launch licence in preparation for the first test flight of its Eris rocket.

Hear how this Queensland-based company's journey to the stars has launched them into Game Changer status.

The Speakers

Kody Cook, Deputy Chief Engineer (Systems Engineering) for Gilmour Space Technologies. 

A multidisciplinary engineer, Kody has over a decade of experience in developing, operating and managing various space and aerospace programs.

Ashley Hasforth, Chief Financial Officer at Gilmour Space Technologies. 

Ashley works with some of the country's biggest investors to fund the launch of Gilmour Space’s Eris orbital launch vehicle and small satellite platforms

The conversation will be facilitated by Kate O'Toole, 612 ABC Radio Brisbane presenter

This event is presented as part of World Science Festival Brisbane 

Image: Gilmour Space's Eris rocket at the Bowen Orbital Spaceport by Zaid Dillon, Gilmour Space

Accessibility

If you require accessible seating options please call 3840 7914 or email productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au

Auslan interpretation has been planned for this event.

About Game Changers 

Game Changers brings innovation leaders from business, technology, and creative industries to share their insights with aspiring Queensland entrepreneurs. This is your chance to ask how entrepreneurs and business leaders build companies, reinvent themselves, inspire teams, and envision success.  

Game Changers is a Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame initiative presented by State Library of Queensland and QUT. 

The talk will be live streamed and you can join the conversation online using #qblhof @slqld @QUT. Book for the live stream here.

At the event or via live stream you can ask questions via slido.com; use the code #qblhof  

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