On November 4, 2025, more than 300 innovators, investors, astronauts, and community leaders across Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Hindu backgrounds gathered at the Prosserman JCC in Toronto for Tomorrow Together — a celebration of innovation, allyship, and shared purpose. The evening emphasized that in a divided world, entrepreneurship, creativity, and courageous connection have the power to unite. Astronauts Chris Hadfield, Eytan Stibbe, and Henry Wolfond shared perspectives from space — where no borders exist — reminding us that leadership is rooted in clarity, values, and bringing one’s identity and community along for the journey.

The program honored John Ruffolo, Founder & Managing Partner of Maverix Private Equity, with the ChaiTech Community Allyship Award, recognizing his principled leadership and steadfast friendship with the Jewish community.

The SpaceTech Moonshots panel — featuring Dr. Wintta K. Ghebreiyesus, Daniel Sax, and Eyal Ben-Ze’ev, moderated by Jason Carvalho — highlighted how collaboration between Canada and Israel fuels breakthrough innovation. Supported by government leaders, partner institutions, and sponsors — including Carvalho Capital — Tomorrow Together reaffirmed a core truth: when innovators from different cultures come together, we don’t just build companies; we build stronger, more united communities.

At Elevate Festival 2025 in Toronto, held October 7–9, Jason Carvalho joined Trevor Martin, CEO & Co-Founder of Mammoth Biosciences, for a fireside conversation on how the next decade of CRISPR and gene-editing technologies will reshape global medicine. The discussion explored the translation of early CRISPR breakthroughs into real therapeutic markets, the emergence of new delivery systems enabling hard-to-reach tissues, and the commercial pathways needed to bring next-generation gene therapies to scale.

Together, they examined how advances at the intersection of biology, AI, microgravity research and platform engineering could unlock new categories of treatment — and what investors, founders, and policymakers must prepare for as genetic medicine becomes fundamentally programmable.

In June 2025, Jason Carvalho moderated the “Quantum in Space” round-table presented by Imagining Forward during Toronto Tech Week. WATCH HERE

He guided a thoughtful discussion with quantum hardware pioneer Rafal Janik (Xanadu), neuro‐AI researcher Francis Jeanson (Ontario Brain Institute) and space logistics & sat-com strategist Michael Graham (NASI), exploring the convergence of quantum infrastructure, AI and next-gen space systems. The session offered high-signal insights — no fluff — and provided an open-floor mixer for builders across academia, government, industry and capital.

Guest Mentor, CDL Space Stream — Marseille & Paris — April 2025

In April 2025, Jason Carvalho travelled to France for his third consecutive year as a Guest Mentor with the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) – Space Stream, participating in Session #4 hosted at TANGRAM in Marseille, followed by additional programming in Paris.

The session convened an exceptional group of global space leaders, including astronauts such as Commander Chris Hadfield, to evaluate and support early-stage ventures advancing frontier technologies in:

This ongoing engagement highlights Jason’s commitment to supporting global founders building critical space-economy infrastructure — and reflects his continued partnership with CDL’s world-class space community.

Moderator, Elevate 2024 – Blast Off, Now What? Navigating the Final Frontier of Space Innovations

Jason Carvalho led this dynamic panel at Elevate 2024, guiding visionary founders in a deep dive into the realities of space development. From satellite technology to the challenges of long-term missions, the discussion explored how cutting-edge innovations are shaping humanity’s future beyond Earth. (Watch Entire Interview)

Jason Carvalho & Canada’s First Astronaut Marc Garneau at SpaceBound 2024

At SpaceBound 2024, Jason Carvalho joined Marc Garneau in celebrating the 40th anniversary of his historic journey as Canada’s first astronaut. Held in Ottawa, the event brought together leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders to discuss the future of Canada’s space sector. Garneau, in conversation with CPAC’s Michael Serapio, reflected on his groundbreaking mission and Canada’s expanding role in space exploration. (Watch on CPAC)

Moderator, DiscoveryX – Health Beyond Earth: How AI is Transforming Space Exploration

Jason Carvalho led this insightful panel at DiscoveryX, exploring the critical role of AI in space health. From remote healthcare to data-driven decision-making, the discussion examined how AI is revolutionizing astronaut health and shaping the future of space exploration.

Panelist, SpaceBound 2023 – Financing and Investment in the Space Sector

At SpaceBound 2023, hosted by Space Canada in Ottawa, Jason Carvalho joined industry leaders to discuss the financial and investment landscape shaping Canada’s competitive upstream space sector. Alongside experts in AI, legal frameworks, and propulsion technologies, he explored the critical funding pathways needed to drive innovation and position Canada as a leader in the new space economy. (Watch on CPAC.)

Invited Guest, Artemis II Panel with Prime Minister Trudeau – April 25, 2023

Jason Carvalho attended this exclusive, invite-only event at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined Artemis II astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Hammock Koch, and Jeremy Hansen for a landmark discussion on Canada’s role in deep-space exploration. Moderated by Lisa Campbell (President, Canadian Space Agency) and Bill Nelson (NASA Administrator), the panel also featured François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry). The discussion highlighted the historic significance of Artemis II, Canada’s growing leadership in space, and the future of international collaboration beyond Earth’s orbit. (Watch on CPAC)

Jason Carvalho with Minister François-Philippe Champagne at SpaceBound 2022

Jason Carvalho attended SpaceBound 2022 at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum, where he engaged with Minister François-Philippe Champagne (Minister of Innovation, Science, and Industry) and other key space industry leaders. The event focused on advancing Canada’s role in the global space economy, fostering investment in space innovation, and strengthening collaboration between government, industry, and emerging space startups.