Registration Now Open for Spacepower Conference 2026

The premier event returns December 8–10, 2026, convening Guardians, Joint and Allied warfighters, industry innovators, and the next generation of space talent.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Registration is officially open for Spacepower Conference 2026, the 4th annual event and the Department of War's premier space gathering. Taking place December 8–10, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando, this year's conference is built around the Space Superiority and The Decisive Edge, breaking decisively from traditional formats to deliver a bold, fast-paced experience purpose-built to convene the full spacepower ecosystem.

The conference offers a high-energy environment where ideas are challenged, partnerships are forged, and the path to superiority is sharpened. Attendees will engage directly with the technologies shaping the next era of space operations, including artificial intelligence, advanced data infrastructure, space nuclear systems, in-space servicing and mobility, and refueling capabilities.

Programming is organized around four dedicated tracks designed to serve every segment of the spacepower community:
• Operations & Force Development
• Acquisitions & Industry
• Joint & Partners
• Space Ecosystem

"Spacepower Conference 2026 arrives at a decisive moment. Real-world operations over the past year have proven what we've long argued: space is not a supporting function, it's central to our national security,” said Damon Feltman, CEO, Space Force Association. “This conference brings together Guardians, our Joint and Allied partners, and the industry innovators building the technologies of tomorrow — from AI to space nuclear power to Golden Dome — to sharpen the path to superiority together."

Spacepower Conference also marks a fitting close to America 250, looking beyond today's operations and toward the decisive capabilities of tomorrow. The event remains an ideal entry point for space professionals and newcomers alike, offering an intimate, manageable setting with robust programming and direct access to Space Force leadership and the broader defense sector — all without getting lost in the crowd of a larger conference.

The conference anchors a full week of events — Spacepower Week — running December 6–13, 2026, with additional events at Patrick Space Force Base, Shingle Creek Golf Club, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Spacepower Week kicks off with Guardian Arena sessions and a Golfing for Guardians outing, continues with a classified session, Guardian Day, and the three main conference days at the Hilton Orlando culminating in the Awards Gala, and closes with the Spacepower Bike Ride and the T-10 Miler Race at Cape Canaveral.

Spacepower Week Schedule Outline
Sunday, December 6
Guardian Arena (Patrick SFB)

Monday, December 7
Guardian Arena (Patrick SFB)
Golfing for Guardians (Shingle Creek Golf Club, Orlando)

Tuesday, December 8
Spacepower Conference Classified Session (invitation only)
Guardian Development Day
Spacepower Conference Day 1

Wednesday, December 9
Spacepower Conference Day 2
Spacepower Excellence Awards Gala (invitation only)

Thursday, December 10
Spacepower Conference Day 3

Friday, December 12
Spacepower Bike Ride (Orlando to Cocoa Beach)
T-10 Miler Pasta Dinner (Sands Space Musuem)

Saturday, December 13
T-10 Miler Race (Cape Canaveral Space Force Base)

Registration Details
Dates: December 8–10, 2026
Location: Hilton Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Registration: attendspacepower.org
Early registration is encouraged as the 2025 conference was a sell-out event.

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About the Space Force Association (SFA)
The Space Force Association is the professional organization dedicated to supporting the United States Space Force and advancing the development of U.S. and Allied spacepower through advocacy, education, and collaboration.

Emily Honhart
Space Force Association
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