WiSpace Breakfast
Closed event for WiSpace members only
January 29, 2026
09:00-11:00
Tel-Aviv
The WiSpace Association – Israeli Women in Space isdedicated to advancing women and promoting gender equality in the spaceindustry. As part of Space Week, we are hosting an exclusive breakfast eventwith female astronauts for our members, offering inspiration, open dialogue,and networking opportunities within Israel’s women in space community. Thisevent is part of the association’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ourprofessional community, provide role models, and encourage greaterparticipation of women in the space industry. The event is organized incollaboration with Rakia and sponsored by Acktar and the French house in TelAviv.
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Agenda
Speakers
Dr. Sian "Leo" Proctor
Astronaut
Founder and CEO of Space2inspire
Speaker
Astronaut
Founder and CEO of Space2inspire
Dr. Sian Leo Proctor is a visionary poet, artist, explorer, and geoscience educator. In 2021, Dr. Proctor made history as the first artist selected to go to space on the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. She is the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and the only African-American woman to be a mission pilot. Her motto is Space2inspire and her mission is to bridge the gap between art and science by encouraging everyone to let their EarthLight shine. She is an international speaker and the 2024-25 U.S. Department of State Science Envoy for Space. Her SpaceX Inspiration4 spacesuit is currently on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum.
Judges
Selection Committee
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