Overview

Join Canberra Cyber Hub and 2026 Australian of the Year, Katherine Bennell-Pegg for a special In Conversation event about the modern space industry, and Australia's growing role within it.

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is the 2026 Australian of the Year and the first professional astronaut to officially represent Australia. Hear her reflections on the future of Australia's space sector and paving the way for future generations of women in space.

The conversation will draw on insights from the National Library of Australia's Women in the Space Industry Oral History Collection, highlighting the lived experiences of women shaping Australia's presence in space. Explore what it means to stand on the global stage and navigate a traditionally male dominated field.

Katherine will appear in conversation with Neil Hart, where they explore the surprising ways space innovation delivers impact back on Earth.

This event is in partnership with Canberra Cyber Hub and Australian Space Agency.