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Speaking Engagements
Selected invited talks and conference presentations.
USGIF Mission Focus: AI First Approaches
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to operational deployment, government and industry are rethinking how AI is integrated into mission workflows. Dr. Amanda Fetch will join leaders from AWS, NGA, and industry for a panel discussion on AI-first strategies to modernize GEOINT and All-Source operations and deliver mission-ready capabilities.
Capital is Culture: AI Compete and Win
Businesses are increasingly looking to AI to better understand their customers and drive smarter decisions. Dr. Amanda Fetch will present "From Space to Personalization Using AI," demonstrating how AI-powered pattern recognition can help organizations uncover customer insights and apply AI to solve real business challenges.
International Space Development Conference (ISDC) 2026 – McLean, Virginia | June 4–7, 2026
Dr. Amanda Fetch presented on artificial intelligence and space situational awareness as part of the AI in Space track, exploring how AI is transforming mission design, spacecraft autonomy, and the long-term sustainability of Earth’s orbital environment and took part in an invited talk and AI in Space panel discussion.
Past Presentations
Selected previous invited talks, conference presentations, and panel discussions.
USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2026 – Aurora, Colorado | May 3–6, 2026
Dr. Amanda Fetch presented on AI-driven space situational awareness and orbital sustainability at the nation’s leading geospatial intelligence conference.
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🎥 Tech, AI, Space, Oh My! (YouTube & Newsletter)
Award-Winning Doctoral Research in Space Situational Awareness
My doctoral research introduces machine learning–based density clustering (DBSCAN) to improve orbital debris characterization and enhance Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
🏆 Recipient, USGIF Doctoral Award for Excellence in GEOINT Research 2025
🥇 First Place, GEOINT 2025 Symposium Student Research Poster Competition
