Aerospace & Space Tradeshows 2026

With so many aerospace and space companies spending huge budgets on tradeshows, it's important to make sure to plan your year with intention.

This curated list of 2026 aerospace and space events is to help keep your calendar on track, along with how to invest your time, budget, and energy based on your goals.

Use this as a strategic planning tool, not a last-minute booking list.

January 2026

January 12–14, 2026 | AIAA SciTech Forum | Orlando, FL | https://www.aiaa.org/scitech

One of the most important technical conferences for aerospace R&D, systems engineering, and emerging space technologies.

January 28–30, 2026 | SpaceCom / Space Congress | Orlando, FL | https://www.spacecomexpo.com/Premier Commercial space marketplace connecting industry, government, and investors.

February 2026

February 10–11, 2026 | Small Satellites Symposium | Silicon Valley | https://smallsatshow.com/

Unlock the business and financial knowledge required to leverage smallsat innovation and cutting-edge technology into next-generation solutions.

February 17–19, 2026 | Small Satellites & Services International Forum (SSSIF) | Málaga, Spain | https://sssif.com/

Key European NewSpace forum focused on satellite services and commercialization.

February 18–19, 2026 | Space Traffic Management Conference | Austin, TX | https://iaaspace.org/ Focused on space situational awareness, traffic coordination, and orbital sustainability.

February 23-25, 2026 | AFA Warfare Symposium | Aurora, CO

AFA Warfare Symposium

A premier professional development event for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, and the aerospace and defense industry that supports them.

February 23–28, 2026 | Denver Space Week | Denver | https://www.spacehappyhour.com/denver-space-week

Hyper local gathering of Denver's space community with representatives from across the supply chain.

February 25–26, 2026 | ASCENDxTexas | Houston, TX | https://www.ascend.events/ascendx

Regional commercial space strategy and partnership event ahead of ASCEND.

February 28, 2026 | Space on the Slopes | Winter Park , CO | https://www.spacehappyhour.com/denver-space-week

Space Industry Ski Day at Winter Park complete with races and après.

March 2026

March 7–14, 2026 | IEEE Aerospace Conference | Big Sky, MT | https://www.aeroconf.org/

Highly technical conference drawing aerospace engineers and researchers.

March 10–11, 2026 | Paris Space Week | Paris, France | https://www.paris-space-week.com/

Leading European B2B space expo with strong startup and defense participation.

March 11–12, 2026 | Tectonic Defense Summit | Austin, TX | events.tectonicdefense.com

Founders, investors, military leaders, and policymakers come together to reimagine the defense industry

March 23–26, 2026 | SATELLITE / SATShow Week | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC | satshow.com

One of the most influential global satellite industry events, bringing together operators, service providers, policymakers, and technology vendors across the satellite value chain.

April 2026

April 7–9, 2026 | IAA Space Situational Awareness Conference | Madrid, Spain | https://iafastro.org/

A global forum dedicated to SSA, debris mitigation, and orbital safety—key issues for governments, operators, and companies building space infrastructure.

April 13–16, 2026 | Space Symposium (41st) | The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, CO | spacesymposium.org The most important convening of government, military, and commercial space leaders worldwide, making it essential for executive visibility, partnerships, and strategic positioning.

May 2026

May 3–6, 2026 | GEOINT Symposium | Aurora, CO | https://usgif.org/about/

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations, and individuals who develop and apply geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges.

May 19–21, 2026 | ASCEND 2026 | Washington, DC | ascend.events

A flagship AIAA event focused on the future of space and aviation, combining policy, technology, and business strategy discussions with strong government engagement.

June 2026

June 3–4, 2026 | Space Tech Expo USA | Anaheim, CA | https://www.spacetechexpo.com/

A major U.S. exhibition for space manufacturing, components, and systems. Ideal for suppliers, hardware startups, and companies focused on scaling production.

June 4–7, 2026 | International Space Development Conference (ISDC) | McLean, VA | https://isdc.nss.org/

Connects commercial space, policy, advocacy, and future‑focused organizations.

August 2026

August 11 - 13 2026 | Space & Missle Defense Symposium | Huntsville, AL | https://smdsymposium.org/attend-the-symposium/ |

As the largest gathering of industry leaders, government officials, and technical experts, this symposium not only celebrates a storied history but also propels innovation and strategic dialogue.

Aug 23–26, 2026 | Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat) | Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, UT | smallsat.org

One of the most important global conferences for small satellite developers, operators, and service providers, with strong technical depth and commercial relevance.

September

Sept 22–24, 2026 | Defense Techconnect | National Harbor, MD | https://events.techconnect.org/DTCFall/

Unites the innovation community with the US Department of Defense for the benefit of national security and societal advancement.

Sept 11–14, 2026 | IBC 2026 | RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands | show.ibc.org.

A major global event for broadcast, media, and connectivity—particularly relevant for satellite communications, space-enabled media, and data distribution companies.

Week of Sept 14, 2026 | World Space Business Week | Paris, France | wsbw.com

A high-level, invitation-driven event focused on executive networking, deal-making, and strategic discussions across the global space business community.

October

Oct 5–9, 2026 | International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) | Antalya, Türkiye | iafastro.org / iac2026.org

The largest and most international space conference, attracting agencies, companies, researchers, and investors from around the world, critical for global visibility and thought leadership.

December

Dec 8-10 2026 | Spacepower Conference | (varies) | attendspacepower.org

A leading forum focused on national security space, defense strategy, and spacepower doctrine, with strong attendance from U.S. Space Force, DoD, and defense contractors.

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