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Executive Briefing · SATShow Week 2026

Space for Extraordinary

The global satellite industry’s defining event. Four days, one city.

March 23–26, 2026
Washington, DC
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
15K+
Industry professionals from every vertical
450+
Vendors showcasing breakthrough technologies
110+
Countries represented under one roof
10×
More business than any other satellite event
Two Events. One Week.

SATELLITE × GovMilSpace

SATShow Week brings together the commercial satellite industry and the defense & intelligence community under one roof. Four days of mission-critical programming, unmatched networking, and direct access to the decision-makers shaping space’s future.

🛰️ Commercial Track

SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition

The world’s premier satellite event, where operators, manufacturers, and innovators set the agenda for the next era of global connectivity.

  • LEO/MEO/GEO architectures, spectrum management, direct-to-device, and multi-orbit strategy
  • Opening Fireside: SES CEO & Lynk Global CEO on the multi-orbit D2D mega-merger
  • Finance Forum: SpaceTech investment trends, capital strategies, and infrastructure financing
  • 400,000 sq ft exhibition with 450+ vendors spanning the full satellite value chain
  • Startup Space: 10th anniversary pitch competition and dedicated startup pavilion
🛡️ Defense Track

GovMilSpace

The only satellite-focused forum built exclusively for government and military stakeholders. Peer-evaluated, operationally relevant, no vendor pitches.

  • U.S. Space Force S2 Threat Brief & Opening Keynote, unclassified, operationally candid
  • Two-day Reverse Industry Day: direct engagement with Space Systems Command leadership
  • Space-based ISR, missile defense sensors, MILSATCOM, NC3, and resilient architectures
  • 6 confirmed senior leaders from USSF, SDA, OUSD(A&S), and allied agencies
  • Invite-only GovMilSpace Reception for government and industry attendees
80+
Conference sessions across both tracks
450+
Exhibitors across the satellite value chain
6
Senior USSF leaders confirmed for Reverse Industry Day
110+
Countries. The most global satellite gathering on earth
Who’s in the Room

Every Corner of the Ecosystem

From satellite operators and launch providers to defense acquisition officials and institutional investors. The full spectrum of the satellite and space community.

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Satellite & Space

Operators, manufacturers, launch providers, and platform developers across GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits.

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Defense & Intelligence

U.S. Space Force, DOD acquisition officials, intelligence leaders, allied agencies, and cleared industry.

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Terrestrial Telecom

Network operators and carriers integrating satellite capacity into their connectivity strategies.

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Commercial End Users

Maritime, aviation, enterprise IoT, and energy companies deploying satellite applications at scale.

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Investors & Finance

Venture capital, private equity, and institutions evaluating the commercial space economy.

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Emerging Companies

Startups and innovators competing in Startup Space and showcasing in the dedicated pavilion.

SATELLITE Track Highlights

Featured Commercial Sessions

Strategic conversations on the business, technology, and capital reshaping the satellite industry.

Tuesday, March 24 · Opening Fireside

SES CEO & Lynk Global CEO: Multi-Orbit, D2D, and the Mega-Merger

SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh and Lynk Global CEO Ramu Potarazu lay out the strategic vision behind SES’s merger with Intelsat and Lynk’s merge with Omnispace, creating a multi-orbit GEO/MEO/LEO + D2D powerhouse.

Adel Al-Saleh, CEO · SES  |  Ramu Potarazu, CEO · Lynk Global
Monday, March 23 · Finance Forum Keynote

Unicorns, Orbits, Opportunity: SpaceTech at the Crossroads

Seraphim Space CEO Mark Boggett shares exclusive data from the Seraphim Space Index on private funding trends, M&A, dual-use innovation, and where the next wave of SpaceTech investment is headed.

Mark Boggett, CEO · Seraphim Space
Monday, March 23 · Finance Forum

Terrestrial Infrastructure Financing for Space

Public-private financing, construction, and operations experts share lessons on structuring capital across long build times, navigating government stakeholders, and financing spaceports and ground stations.

Ellen Chang, CapZone  |  Ron Lau, Space Florida  |  Michael Dyment, NEXA Capital
Tuesday, March 24

Innovating at Speed: Keeping Pace with the Space Race

How satellite manufacturers and ground operators are rethinking constellation management, supply chain resilience, and software-defined architectures to meet surging commercial demand.

Isabelle Mauro, GSOA  |  Don Claussen, ST Engineering iDirect  |  Luis Mayo, Hispasat
Defense & Intelligence Track

The Future of
Space Defense
Collaboration

GovMilSpace is the only satellite-focused forum designed for government and military stakeholders. Over four days, hear directly from U.S. Space Force leadership, intelligence officials, and program directors driving advancements in space-based ISR, resilient SATCOM, and next-generation national security strategies.

Reserve Your GovMilSpace Spot →
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Mission-Focused, Peer-Reviewed Content

Every session is evaluated for operational relevance: proven capabilities and real case studies, not vendor pitches.

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Direct Access to Decision-Makers

Schedule 1:1 meetings with agency officials, program offices, and acquisition leads via the integrated mobile app.

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Allied & Coalition Perspectives

U.S. agencies joined by allied defense leaders on interoperability, joint missions, and multinational procurement.

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Unclassified but Operationally Candid

Chatham House rules in key sessions for frank dialogue on acquisition priorities and technology requirements.

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March 23–24, 2026 · U.S. Space Force Reverse Industry Day

Space Systems Command: Two-Day Reverse Industry Day

System Delta 88 brings senior SATCOM, NC3, and MILSATCOM leaders together with commercial industry for structured discussions on emerging technologies and capability needs. A rare opportunity to hear directly from Space Force acquisition leadership on SATCOM priorities beyond 2035, and to engage one-on-one with the teams evaluating your solutions.

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S2 Threat Brief & Opening Keynote

CMSgt Ron Lerch delivers an unclassified briefing on Space Force intelligence priorities and the evolving SATCOM security posture.

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SATCOM Evolving Technologies Panel

User, Operator & Acquirer perspectives under Chatham House rules on coverage, protection, and interoperability requirements beyond 2035.

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One-on-One Meetings with SSC

Structured sessions to discuss technology maturity, development timelines, and commercial trajectories with government acquisition teams.

Confirmed Senior Leaders
  • CMSgt Ron Lerch, Sr. Enlisted Advisor, Deputy CSO for Intelligence, U.S. Space Force
  • Col Jeff Weisler, Commander, Mission Delta 8 (MILSATCOM), U.S. Space Force
  • Col A.J. Ashby, Commander, System Delta 88, U.S. Space Force
  • Col Ryan A. Rose, System Program Director, Strategic SATCOM, System Delta 88
  • Dr. Todd Sriver, Director, NC3, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (A&S)
  • Brig. Gen. Nick Hague, Assistant Deputy Chief of Space Operations, USSF HQ
GovMilSpace Sessions

Featured Defense & National Security Sessions

Monday, March 23

Illuminating the U.S. Space Force

What does it mean for space to be a warfighting domain? Roles, responsibilities, and priorities of USSF commands. Moderated by former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine; featuring Brig. Gen. Nick Hague.

Monday, March 23

Integrated Sensors for National Missile Defense

Best approaches to accelerating a next-gen integrated sensor architecture enabling kill-chain defeat of modern missile threats by late 2028. Featuring leaders from Northrop Grumman, L3Harris, and SDA.

Monday, March 23

Spacecraft Buses for Defense: Vertical Integration vs. Productized

SDA and NRO are acquiring LEO fleets at scale. What’s the right model for industry? Featuring Col. Alexander Rasmussen, Chief Capability Officer, Space Development Agency.

Tuesday, March 24

Multi-Layer ISR From Space: Fusing Optical, RF, and SAR

How combining optical imagery, RF, and SAR from space improves the operational picture for defense, intelligence, and civil agency missions. Featuring Planet Federal and HawkEye 360.

GovMilSpace Audience

Who Should Attend GovMilSpace

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Government & Military Leaders

DOD, Intelligence Community, Space Force, service branches, and allied defense agencies.

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Acquisition & Program Executives

Officials overseeing procurement strategies for multi-orbit architectures and mission-critical SATCOM.

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Senior Engineers & Architects

Technical leaders designing secure space and ground infrastructure to federal performance standards.

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Cyber & ISR Specialists

Experts protecting satellite networks and enhancing space domain awareness in contested environments.

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Space Policy & Strategy Leaders

Policymakers shaping space governance, procurement priorities, and national security directives.

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Operations & Mission Planners

Professionals coordinating cross-domain operations in contested and coalition environments.

Networking

Where Connections Become Partnerships

Every touchpoint, from the opening kickoff to invite-only DC receptions, is designed to create lasting relationships across both tracks.

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Opening Celebration · Monday 5:30 PM

SATShow Week Kickoff Party

The community’s premier welcome reception, open to all attendees. Hors d’oeuvres, conversation, and the connections that carry through the whole week. Sponsored by Telstra.

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Invite Only · Tuesday Evening

GovMilSpace Reception

Latin-inspired hospitality at Cuba Libre in Penn Quarter, DC, for government, military, and cleared industry attendees. Sponsored by Voyager Technologies.

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All Week · Mobile App

AI-Powered Matchmaking

Smart recommendations, direct messaging, and 1:1 meeting scheduling, including structured direct access to government agency representatives during the Reverse Industry Day.

Ready to Shape What Comes Next?

Join 15,000+ satellite leaders, government decision-makers, and space innovators at Washington DC’s defining event of 2026.