Warren Ferster is a Strategic Communications Consultant, Writer and Analyst with 25 years of experience reporting on and analyzing global space industry and policy issues. He previously served as Editor-in-Chief for SpaceNews magazine for nearly a decade after 8 years as Deputy Editor and nearly 6 years as a National Affairs Reporter. Before joining SpaceNews magazine, he spent 3 years as a Space Industry Reporter for Defense Daily. Warren earned his Masters degree in National Security Policy Studies at George Washington University.

Nick Burrett is Senior Sales Manager at Speedcast, a position he has held for 4 years. Before joining Speedcast, he spent 5 years as a Sales Manager at SES. Nick has held senior sales positions at CETel GmbH and Telesat Canada, and served as Senior Account Manager for both Telia International Carrier and GlobeCast. He began his career in the industry at Taran Microsystems United, where he spent 4 years as Account Manager, before moving on to Sales Manager at ntl Broadcast. Nick has a degree from the University of Bedfordshire.

Nick Reese is the Deputy Director for Emerging Technology Policy at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). He is the founding supervisor of a new policy team focused on emerging technology issues in the geopolitical context. Before this role, he served for 1.5 years as a Senior Cyber Policy Analyst for the DHS. Nick began his career as a Supervisor and Operations Specialist in the U.S. Navy, a position he held for 9 years. He went on to serve as a consultant for the Strategic Intelligence Group and a National Security and Technology Expert and Branch Manager for the U.S. Intelligence Community. Nick is a graduate of Saint Leo University and Old Dominion University, where he received his Master’s degree in International Relations and Affairs.