Board of Governors Dinner and Gala
Sponsored by
We are pleased to announce that Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India,
is the recipient of the prestigious
NSS von Braun Award. Dr. Kalam will be
receiving the award at the ISDC 2013 Gala on Friday, May 24, where he will
also be our honored Gala Keynote speaker. Dr. Kalam talk is titled "Space Solar Power: Key to a Liveable Planet Earth."
Gala tickets are available for
Dr. Kalam, before becoming President of India, was the leading aerospace scientist/engineer in India.
He led the development of the Indian space sector and can be rightfully
referred to as the "Wernher Von Braun of India," which makes this award
particularly appropriate. Today, he heads the top Indian University in
the aerospace field.
Read more about Dr. Kalam at his website, and Wikipedia.
About NSS von Braun Award
This award is given in odd-numbered years to recognize excellence in
management of and leadership for a space-related project where the
project is significant and successful and the manager has the loyalty of
a strong team that he or she has created.
The award was originally proposed in 1992 by National Space Society
Awards Committee member Frederick I. Ordway III, a close associate of
and co-author with Wernher von Braun.
Gala tickets can be purchased via the ISDC registration forms.
See the Registration Summary page for options.
Gala Sponsorships Opportunity
Today, we are pleased to announced that SPACE Canada has signed up
to be our Gala Sponsor.
SPACE Canada (Solar Power Alternative for Clean Energy) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of solar energy from space; an abundant and sustainable source of safe, affordable clean energy for the world.
With Dr. Kalam speaking at the Gala and the possibility of international press covering the event,
this is a great opportunity to get your company or organization's name to the world.
It is not to late to join SPACE Canada in sponsoring the Gala or ISDC 2013.
Please contact
to find out how.
Dress Code
Black Tie Preferred. Dark suit and tie acceptable for gentlemen; cocktail dresses, formal
evening wear or business suits acceptable for ladies. Out of deference and respect for
our honored guests, please no casual attire, jeans or t-shirts.
We will post further information here on this page,
Facebook page and
Twitter as it becomes available.
Special thanks to our Sponsors, Co-Sponsors, Exhibitors, Supporters and Affiliates.
