YOUNGSTOWN — The Space Foundation will present a free conference today to help local small businesses be better positioned in the space-based technology industry.

The event, in partnership with BRITE Energy Innovators in Warren, the Youngstown Business Incubator and Youngstown State University, is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the YSU DeBartolo Stadium Club at Stambaugh Auditorium, 577 Fifth Ave., Youngstown.

Topics to be addressed include an overview of space commerce industry, company and product position in the sector, strategy and investment partnering.

Anyone is welcome to attend, but women, minorities, veterans and student entrepreneurs are encouraged to participate. Register at www.launchsquid.com/ register/2455.