42nd Space Symposium

Space Symposium, organised by the Space Foundation, is widely regarded as the premier U.S. space policy and program forum and a must-attend meeting point for every sector of the space industry. Held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs since the first edition in 1984, it combines a high-level speaking programme, exhibits and extensive networking. The 42nd Space Symposium takes place on April 12–15, 2027.

Who attends

Attendees represent the whole space ecosystem from many spacefaring nations.

• Space agencies and federal and state government bodies
• Commercial space companies and their subcontractors
• Military, national security and intelligence organisations
• Cyber security organisations
• Research and development facilities, think tanks and universities
• Space entrepreneurs and private space travel providers
• Companies commercialising space technologies
• Media covering space

Format

The main speaking programme takes place at The Broadmoor, with exhibit centers, receptions and networking events around it; recent editions have also included one-day track programmes at The Broadmoor and Cheyenne Mountain Resort and a livestream option. Past speakers have included U.S. vice presidents, cabinet secretaries, Air Force secretaries and heads of the National Reconnaissance Office and U.S. combatant commands.

Key figures

The first Space Symposium in 1984 drew 250 attendees. The 40th Space Symposium (April 7–10, 2025) welcomed more than 10,000 participants from over 40 countries. The event was called the National Space Symposium for its first 29 years and was renamed in 2014 to reflect its global profile.