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Dr. Omar Hatamleh, Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center, joins Athena for an exclusive Innovator Insights Salon. With nearly three decades at NASA, Dr. Hatamleh has shaped the agency’s strategic direction in artificial intelligence, innovation, and IT infrastructure. He has held a range of leadership roles across NASA, including Chief Innovation Officer at the Johnson Space Center and Executive Director of the Space Studies Program at the International Space University.

This salon will explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in NASA’s work, how large organizations can foster innovation in high-stakes environments, and what leaders across sectors can learn from space science when navigating complex technological change.

This conversation is designed for senior executives, board directors, innovation leads, and tech-forward decision-makers interested in AI strategy, frontier technology, and building agile organizations in a rapidly evolving landscape. Attendees will walk away with a unique understanding of how NASA applies AI across its missions, practical insight into driving innovation at scale, and a deeper appreciation for the leadership mindset required to explore new frontiers.