November 30, 2023
Hotel Caribe Hilton, San Juan
November 30, 2023
Hotel Caribe Hilton
San Juan
San Juan
What to Expect: The New Frontier of Opportunities
The summit aims to create a space where one can learn about the intersection between space exploration, technology, and research. As we look forward to boosting Puerto Rico’s role in the global space economy and innovation sector, we strive to bring together experts, entrepreneurs and decision makers to continue educating the island’s population through the 5th edition of this event.
Experience
Experience a merger through panels with field experts that have made possible advancements in space economy, technology, innovation, and research.
Participate
Participate in numerous networking opportunities that will make possible the exchange of ideas, experiences, and skills through collaborative learning.
Learn
Learn about the advancement in Puerto Rico’s global impact through initiatives that stem from the intersectionality of microgravity, bioscience, and entrepreneurship.
Past Events
The Forward Summit stands as the premier showcase of science in the Caribbean.
Since 2016, this yearly event facilitates participants to engage with professionals and experts in sectors like Agriculture, Biotechnology, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Medicine, Public Health among many others. Through events like this, the Research Grants Program, supported by the Puerto Rico Science, Technology and Research Trust can pave the way for impactful discoveries and support the growth of science and technology in Puerto Rico and beyond.
Relive the past editions of the Forward Summit!
See some key moments that left an impact on our scientific and research community.
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This year NEW topics
Speakers

David E. Thomas
Executive Director
Milo Space Science Institute
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Jorge Morales
Deputy General Manager
Pratt & Whitney Puerto Rico
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José Castro Segarra
Senior Business Development Officer
Department of Economic Development & Commerce of Puerto Rico
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Jose Molina
Aerospace Engineer Consultant
Co-founder of the Puerto Rico Space Foundation
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Luis Ramos
P.R. Research & Technology Center Site Leader
CSA COE Engineering Sr. Director Honeywell Aerospace
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Pedro R. Nieves
Director Puerto Rico Center of Excellence (PRCOE)
Lockheed Martin
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Sheilla N. Torres-Nieves, Ph.D.
Director, Center for Aerospace and Unmanned Systems Engineering
Director, TurboLab: A Pratt & Whitney Center of Excellence
Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Shelli Brunswick
Chief Operating Officer
Space Foundation
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Wanda Díaz-Merced, Ph.D.
Astrophysicist
AstroParticle and Cosmology (APC) laboratory at the Centre for Scientific Research, France
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Sponsors
Meet the sponsors that support innovation!
Want to learn about sponsor opportunities ?
Contact us: grants@prsciencetrust.org
VENUE
Hotel Caribe Hilton San Juan, PR
Hotel Caribe Hilton San Juan, PR

Located between old San Juan and the modern city of Condado. 264 spacious villas at Condado Lagoon Villas, part of the Caribe Hilton complex.
Private beach, modern gym, swimming pool, three tennis courts, spa and games room. Nine restaurants and bars