Opportunities for Business and Space Are Out of This World
The Space at Smith Symposium launched a new initiative at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business, uniting students, faculty and industry experts to explore opportunities in the growing space economy and the intersection of business, innovation and national security.
Join the Robert H. Smith School of Business for the Space at Smith Symposium, focused on applying business principles to the commercial space industry. The event will highlight opportunities in the sector and announce the school’s first undergraduate course, The Industry Analysis of Space Commerce, launching in spring 2026.
Date: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
Time: 3–4 p.m. Faculty-Industry Mixer | 4–6 p.m. Panel Discussion
Location: Van Munching Hall 2333 A–D
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