New Frontiers Diplomacy Forum
Event Description
Join us for WorldDenver’s inaugural New Frontiers Diplomacy Forum, presented by Lockheed Martin Space, in partnership with Wings Over the Rockies on July 28, 2026. Hear conversations among influential leaders from across sectors as they explore how Colorado is advancing global cooperation to shape the future of aerospace and space exploration—from innovations here on Earth to humanity’s return to the Moon through the Artemis Program. Open to all! View full event details here.
Presented by
View Sponsorship Opportunities for visibility and brand recognition. Contact Shannon@worlddenver.org for more information.
Program Highlights Include:
- Keynote Conversation: Deputy Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations at NASA, Meredith McKay will speak on global cooperation in space and the path forward for Artemis II and beyond.
- Executive Panel: Top aerospace and technology executives exploring how public–private collaboration extends U.S. leadership in global markets.
- Government Leaders Panel: Leading local and state government officials discussing policy frameworks for cross-border cooperation.
- Networking: Designed to spark new partnerships and amplify international collaboration.
Individual Tickets: Purchase Tickets
This event is open to all! Please join us by purchasing a general admission ticket for the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum on July 28th.
Thanks to our Venue Partner!
Event Agenda:
11:00 a.m. | Optional Tours of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
12:30 p.m. | Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. | Program Begins
1:15 p.m. | CEO Panel
2:00 p.m. | Government Leaders Panel
3:00 p.m. | Keynote
4:00 p.m. | Program Concludes
4:15 p.m. | VIP Industry Happy Hour (by sponsorship only)
About Our Keynote:
Meredith McKay serves as the deputy associate administrator in the Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR). OIIR is responsible for executive leadership and direction of NASA’s international and interagency activities and partnerships for NASA’s mission areas; interactions between NASA and other executive branch offices, departments, and agencies, including the National Security Council, the Department of State, National Space Council, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and administration of export control and international technology transfer programs. In addition to her acting role, McKay officially holds the position of deputy associate administrator for the office.
McKay began her NASA career over 20 years ago with positions in the Policy and Plans and International Space Station Divisions of the Space Operations Mission Directorate. After joining OIIR, she served in positions of increasing responsibility, including as a regional team lead and division director. She also served as the agency’s acting deputy chief of staff, where she helped lead the coordination and execution of initiatives, programs, and policies in critical areas of concern to the acting administrator and agency leadership. Prior to joining NASA, McKay served in the arts and culture non-profit sector and in political campaign organizations.
She has received numerous group and individual achievement awards, including the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.
Note: As a nonpartisan convener of global affairs programming, WorldDenver provides an unbiased forum for experts, world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors to share their expertise and views on a broad spectrum of issues that matter to the world. We aim for our events to inspire curiosity and further reading, discussion, and civic engagement among our members and the Denver community on the global issues that we present.
Join us for WorldDenver’s inaugural New Frontiers Diplomacy Forum, presented by Lockheed Martin Space, in partnership with Wings Over the Rockies on July 28, 2026. Hear conversations among influential leaders from across sectors as they explore how Colorado is advancing global cooperation to shape the future of aerospace and space exploration—from innovations here on Earth to humanity’s return to the Moon through the Artemis Program. Open to all! View full event details here.
Presented by
View Sponsorship Opportunities for visibility and brand recognition. Contact Shannon@worlddenver.org for more information.
Program Highlights Include:
- Keynote Conversation: Deputy Associate Administrator for International and Interagency Relations at NASA, Meredith McKay will speak on global cooperation in space and the path forward for Artemis II and beyond.
- Executive Panel: Top aerospace and technology executives exploring how public–private collaboration extends U.S. leadership in global markets.
- Government Leaders Panel: Leading local and state government officials discussing policy frameworks for cross-border cooperation.
- Networking: Designed to spark new partnerships and amplify international collaboration.
Individual Tickets: Purchase Tickets
This event is open to all! Please join us by purchasing a general admission ticket for the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum on July 28th.
Thanks to our Venue Partner!
Event Agenda:
11:00 a.m. | Optional Tours of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
12:30 p.m. | Registration Opens
1:00 p.m. | Program Begins
1:15 p.m. | CEO Panel
2:00 p.m. | Government Leaders Panel
3:00 p.m. | Keynote
4:00 p.m. | Program Concludes
4:15 p.m. | VIP Industry Happy Hour (by sponsorship only)
About Our Keynote:
Meredith McKay serves as the deputy associate administrator in the Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR). OIIR is responsible for executive leadership and direction of NASA’s international and interagency activities and partnerships for NASA’s mission areas; interactions between NASA and other executive branch offices, departments, and agencies, including the National Security Council, the Department of State, National Space Council, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and administration of export control and international technology transfer programs. In addition to her acting role, McKay officially holds the position of deputy associate administrator for the office.
McKay began her NASA career over 20 years ago with positions in the Policy and Plans and International Space Station Divisions of the Space Operations Mission Directorate. After joining OIIR, she served in positions of increasing responsibility, including as a regional team lead and division director. She also served as the agency’s acting deputy chief of staff, where she helped lead the coordination and execution of initiatives, programs, and policies in critical areas of concern to the acting administrator and agency leadership. Prior to joining NASA, McKay served in the arts and culture non-profit sector and in political campaign organizations.
She has received numerous group and individual achievement awards, including the NASA Exceptional Service Medal.
Note: As a nonpartisan convener of global affairs programming, WorldDenver provides an unbiased forum for experts, world leaders, diplomats, and representatives from the public and private sectors to share their expertise and views on a broad spectrum of issues that matter to the world. We aim for our events to inspire curiosity and further reading, discussion, and civic engagement among our members and the Denver community on the global issues that we present.