Hugh Kolias
Co-founder & CEO
Canada Rocket Company
Hugh is the CEO and co-founder of Canada Rocket Company, building Canada’s only medium-lift sovereign launch capability. Canada Rocket Company has attracted (and repatriated) over 100 years of experienced engineers from global rocket programs and raised over $14m in capital.
A seasoned founder, Hugh previously built and sold Yuhu (acquired by HappyCo).
Schedule
25 mins
St. Lawrence Centre — Bluma Appel Theatre
Sovereignty in Orbit: Canada's Role in the Future of Space
The global space economy is rapidly growing, yet Canada is the only G7 country that relies on foreign countries to reach orbit. This timely discussion brings together next-gen innovators accelerating Canada’s sovereign possibilities in space. From end-to-end launch systems, to the delivery of mission critical-information from space, discover how Canadian SpaceTech is a vital component for securing Canada’s future.
