The flagship gathering returns from December 8–10, 2026, uniting Guardians, Joint and Allied warfighters, industry pioneers, and the emerging generation of space experts.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, August 11, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Enrollment has officially launched for Spacepower Conference 2026, the fourth annual gathering and the Department of War’s leading space event. Scheduled for December 8–10, 2026, at the Hilton Orlando, this year’s program centers on Space Superiority and The Decisive Edge, moving sharply away from conventional formats to provide a dynamic, accelerated experience crafted to assemble the complete spacepower network.
The event fosters a high-energy atmosphere where concepts are challenged, alliances are built, and the route to superiority is refined. Participants will directly interact with the innovations driving the next phase of space operations, such as artificial intelligence, sophisticated data frameworks, space nuclear technologies, in-space servicing and mobility, and refueling systems.
The schedule is structured around four specialized streams addressing each sector of the spacepower community:
• Operations & Force Development
• Acquisitions & Industry
• Joint & Partners
• Space Ecosystem
“Spacepower Conference 2026 takes place at a pivotal moment. Real-world missions over the last year have validated what we’ve consistently maintained: space is not merely a support role; it is fundamental to our national security,” stated Damon Feltman, CEO, Space Force Association. “This event gathers Guardians, our Joint and Allied allies, and the industry creators developing tomorrow’s breakthroughs — from AI to space nuclear power to Golden Dome — to collectively refine the course to superiority.”
Spacepower Conference also serves as a fitting conclusion to America 250, looking past current operations and toward the essential capabilities of the future. The gathering remains a perfect starting point for both seasoned space professionals and newcomers, providing a compact, manageable atmosphere with extensive programming and direct access to Space Force leaders and the wider defense community — all without being overwhelmed by a massive convention.
The conference is the centerpiece of a full slate of activities — Spacepower Week — taking place December 6–13, 2026, along with ancillary events at Patrick Space Force Base, Shingle Creek Golf Club, and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Spacepower Week begins with Guardian Arena sessions and a Golfing for Guardians outing, proceeds with a classified briefing, Guardian Day, and the three primary conference days at the Hilton Orlando finishing with the Awards Gala, and ends with the Spacepower Bike Ride and the T-10 Miler Race at Cape Canaveral.
Spacepower Week Schedule Outline
Sunday, December 6
Guardian Arena (Patrick SFB)
Monday, December 7
Guardian Arena (Patrick SFB)
Golfing for Guardians (Shingle Creek Golf Club, Orlando)
Tuesday, December 8
Spacepower Conference Classified Session (invitation only)
Guardian Development Day
Spacepower Conference Day 1
Wednesday, December 9
Spacepower Conference Day 2
Spacepower Excellence Awards Gala (invitation only)
Thursday, December 10
Spacepower Conference Day 3
Friday, December 12
Spacepower Bike Ride (Orlando to Cocoa Beach)
T-10 Miler Pasta Dinner (Sands Space Musuem)
Saturday, December 13
T-10 Miler Race (Cape Canaveral Space Force Base)
Registration Details
Dates: December 8–10, 2026
Location: Hilton Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Registration: attendspacepower.org
Early sign-up is recommended, as the 2025 conference was completely sold out.
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The Space Force Association is the professional body committed to backing the United States Space Force and advancing U.S. and Allied spacepower via advocacy, education, and partnership.
Emily Honhart
Space Force Association
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