March 23-26, 2026
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, DC

The Premier Experience for Space & Defense Decision-Makers

Real conversations. Private sessions. No noise.
The Premium Pass puts you with the people who are running programs, funding deals, and making policy.

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Preview Our VIP Sessions

Featured presentations and industry-shaping discussions, exclusive to Premium Pass holders

Monday, March 23, 2026 | 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm

Accelerating Commercial Integration in National Security Space Architectures

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Mike Dickey

Founding Partner, Elara Nova

Matt Magaña

President, Voyager Space

TJ Mathieson

Sr. Dir. of Mission Integration, Northrop Grumman

Commercial space is quickly becoming mission-critical. This panel unpacks what is changing now, where integration is stalling, and what it will take to make commercial capabilities work at scale for national security.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

CFO Forum: Factors that Shape Pricing Forecasts

VIP Session

Dara Panahy

Partner, Milbank LLP

Lisa Pataki

CFO, SES

Clint Stewart

CFO, Speedcast

Operating under Chatham House rules, this CFO Forum session offers candid insight into how top finance leaders are navigating pricing pressure, supply chain shifts, and global trade to stay competitive and drive long-term growth.

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The Premium Pass Difference

Standard Conference Experience

Crowded receptions with everyone in the room
Public sessions open to press, vendors, and general attendees
Random networking with no clear purpose
Too many sessions, too little value

Premium Pass Experience

5 VIP sessions – closed to press and cameras
Intimate off-site receptions with senior decision-makers
Daily session summaries so you don’t waste time
Reserved seating and dedicated space at key events
Extended Meeting Hub reach to maximize your networking

Who You'll Be Talking To

Premium is limited to 200 senior people across space, government, and investment. Every attendee brings something real to the table.

Satellite Industry Leaders

CEOs of major satellite operators
Presidents of space technology companies
C-suite at aerospace manufacturers

Defense & Telecom Leaders

Telecom CEOs leveraging satellite infrastructure
Defense contractors in space sectors
Cloud/connectivity leaders using satellite services

Investment & Government Officials

Private equity partners investing in space
Government officials and space agency leaders
Investment bank managing directors

Why Leaders Choose the Premium Pass

The leaders who have shaped our industry understand the value of peer discussions. Our Premium Pass creates the environment where industry-defining conversations happen.

Talk with Peers

Sit across from people solving the same kinds of problems you are

Get Real Intel

Hear what’s actually going on — not just what’s on stage

Be Part of the Direction

Help shape what happens next with other decision-makers

Build Useful Connections

Leave with relationships that turn into deals, contracts, and moves

What Comes With the Premium Pass

VIP Sessions

Only available to Premium Pass holders
Chatham House Rules – no press, no recording, no attribution
Designed for people building, funding, or regulating what’s next
Led by investors, operators, and policymakers

Other Benefits

Daily session summaries and transcripts
Invite-only offsite receptions
Premium Welcome Kit
Reserved VIP area at the Welcome Reception
Extended Meeting Hub invite limit
Complimentary 5K Fun Run ticket

Investment

Premium spots are limited. Once the VIP sessions are full, they’re full.

Premium Pass - Full Experience

$2,899

Activation Rate through February 19 - Save $300

Pricing Schedule:
~~Launch Rate (through Dec 11): $2,599~~
Activation Rate (through Feb 19): $2,899
Orbit Rate (after Feb 20): $3,199

Upgrade Options (For Current Participants)

Exhibitor/Speaker/Sponsor Upgrade: $699

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Premium Pass provides closed-door access unavailable at any other satellite industry event. Our sessions are limited to senior industry leaders only, with no press or recordings permitted.

The Premium Pass is designed for busy schedules. AI-generated summaries ensure you capture insights from conference sessions while focusing only on the private discussions. Most people attend 3-4 sessions based on priorities.

We limit Premium Pass to 200 people across satellite operators, technology innovators, adjacent industry leaders, and investment/policy decision-makers.