New Partners. New Location. New Date.

2026 BRINGS ASCEND INTO A NEW ERA

• Commercial Space Federation (CSF) – CSF brings space policy leadership from the Commercial Space Policy Conference to ASCEND.

• Space Force Association (SFA) – SFA-led content puts mission critical insights and strategic partnerships front and center.

• Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) – SGAC will supercharge the agenda with its unique blend of lightning talks, networking, and the future of aerospace leadership.

What's New:

Major Collaborations

Top-tier space organizations with a unified vision

New Location

Right where policy meets progress: Washington, D.C.

New Timing

Aligning with strategic calendars and global momentum:

May 2026 

“The collaboration behind ASCEND 2026 isn’t just exciting—it’s transformative. We’re creating a central hub for space dialogue, discovery, and development that’s more powerful than ever before.”

AIAA CEO Clay Mowry

Whether you're doing business in low Earth orbit, leading national security efforts, influencing space policy, or inspiring the next generation — you do not want to miss this "Space Week."

Save the Date!

ASCEND 2026

19–21 May
Washington, D.C.

Call for Content opens July 2025. Start dreaming big—technical papers, policy roundtables, innovation showcases, and more. If you’re shaping the future of aerospace, your seat at the table is waiting.

🚀 Stay tuned, there's more to come...see you at ASCEND 2025, 22-24 July!

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