SATShow Week 2027 · March 8-11 · Washington, DC

The Room
Where the
Industry
Decides.

Every major satellite operator, manufacturer, government buyer, and capital allocator in the world shows up to Washington in March. The question is whether you are in the room when the conversations happen, or reading about them afterward.

2026 by the numbers
14,738 Professionals attending
110+ Countries represented
450+ Exhibiting vendors
10x More business done than any other satellite event
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What got announced at SATShow Week 2026.

SATELLITE x GovMilSpace • Washington, DC
Via Satellite
“Geopolitical Shakeups and Capital Wars Push Top Operators to Iterate Faster”
Commercial satellite leaders said geopolitical pressures are forcing faster product cycles and bolder investment decisions.
Space News
“Space Force Officer Shares Intelligence on Threats to Space Systems”
Threat intelligence briefing at GovMilSpace covered Chinese microwave weapons and drone-based jamming targeting commercial PLEO constellations.
Via Satellite
“Amazon Leo Readies 200+ Satellites for Orbit as It Ramps Up Launch Schedule”
Amazon revealed 200+ satellites loaded and ready at Cape Canaveral as it accelerates its LEO buildout.
Space News
“Office of Space Commerce Releases Mission Authorization Proposal”
OSC Director Taylor Jordan unveiled a new Space Commerce Certification framework from the SATShow Week stage.
150+ Pieces of coverage
100+ Registered press
Aviation Week, Space News, Via Satellite, Defense News, Breaking Defense, and more.

The satellite industry’s most important conversations happen in Washington every March. This is where direction gets set.

“This year’s conversations felt more honest, more candid, and more willing to challenge assumptions.”

S. Sita Sonty, Partner and Managing Director, AlixPartners
Who is in the room

A sample of who attended SATShow Week 2026.

The people in this room come back every year.

CEO President CTO Managing Director Vice President Business Development Manager Partner Director COO Program Manager Systems Engineer Sales Director Founder and CEO General Manager Chief Commercial Officer Managing Partner CFO Senior Vice President VP Business Development RF Engineer Executive Director Engineering Manager Solutions Architect Chief Technology Officer SVP Technical Director Chief Operating Officer Board Member Director of Engineering Chief Strategy Officer VP Engineering Director of Operations Chairman Senior Director Principal Engineer Chief Revenue Officer Executive Vice President General Partner Senior Program Manager Chief Engineer
From the 2026 Conference

Sessions built for senior leaders.

The 2026 program included finance forums, closed-door strategy discussions, and executive-level briefings with the decision-makers shaping the industry. The 2027 program is currently in development.

Finance Forum
Building the Foundation: Terrestrial Infrastructure Financing for Space

Experts with firsthand experience in public-private partnerships across aviation infrastructure shared practical lessons that space industry leaders can apply to financing spaceports and ground stations.

Ellen Chang Managing Director, CapZone
Michael Dyment Managing Partner, NEXA Capital Partners
Ronald Lau SVP Corporate Development, Space Florida
Executive Panel
Next-Gen Satellite and Ground Segment Technology

As space activity accelerates, satellite and ground segment manufacturers face mounting pressure to evolve quickly. This session examined what it takes to support larger constellations, more complex missions, and real-time data demands.

Isabelle Mauro Director General, GSOA (Moderator)
Don Claussen Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect
Per Noren CEO, Ovzon
The Full Experience

Everything included with conference registration.

SATELLITE Conference

Keynotes, panels, and workshops on the commercial, technical, and policy topics shaping the industry’s next twelve months.

GovMilSpace Conference

A dedicated track for defense, government, and allied partner professionals, with sessions that go where the main conference cannot.

Tech Seminar

Three days of peer-evaluated technical presentations grounded in white papers, for engineers and technical leaders.

Exhibition Floor

450+ vendors across every segment of the satellite supply chain. A live view of where the market is heading and what competitors are prioritizing.

Meeting Hub

Pre-schedule focused one-on-one conversations before you arrive. Structured time with the specific people you need to see.

Networking Events

Welcome reception, the Brew Lounge, ConnecTables, and Startup Space. The informal conversations that become partnerships often start here.

SATShow Week is where deals get done.

The relationships that move your business forward in 2027 begin in Washington in March.