Week of July 20

Global space security starts with dialogue. The GovMilSpace Digital Series is a two-day virtual program convening U.S. and allied space, defense, and intelligence leaders on the threats and priorities shaping tomorrow's missions.

Designed for professionals who need timely insight without time away from the office, the series explores evolving defense space priorities, resilient satellite architectures, contested-domain operations, commercial integration, acquisition strategy, and allied cooperation.

Day 1, July 27, focuses on U.S. priorities, with sessions covering DIU's commercial space acquisition pipeline, and cyber-secure and resilient satellite systems. Day 2, July 28, turns to the international picture, with NATO Allied Command Transformation addressing space deterrence and defence, a panel on Germany's expanding defense budget and what it means for European space investment, and a closing interview with the Commander of German Space Command.

Confirmed speakers include senior officials from NATO Allied Command Transformation, the Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command, and German Space Command, joined by European policy and industry leaders.

All registrants receive live access to all sessions plus on-demand recordings after the event. Government and military registration is free. Industry access is $59.

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