Thursday, October 9, 2025

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Coronado H

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Ginger Kerrick spent 30 years at NASA leading teams through both triumphs and tragedies, including the loss of the Columbia shuttle. She knows what it takes to perform under pressure, adapt in times of change, and keep mission-critical teams moving forward. Ginger will share how the culture and mindset that fueled NASA’s greatest successes can inspire technical teams. Drawing from stories of spaceflight, crisis response, and groundbreaking missions, she’ll deliver a launch-ready model for leading teams into the future. Ginger's keynote explores how to: * Strengthen resilience in the face of change and challenge * Foster innovation by embracing an outward-thinking mindset * Lead teams with vigilance, clarity, and purpose * Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and future-focused growth