WHAT'S ON
What’s Waiting for You at Space Tech Expo USA?
Space Tech Expo USA is the ultimate platform for professionals in the space industry to connect, collaborate, and drive innovation. We offer unparalleled opportunities to explore cutting-edge technologies, network with key decision-makers, and shape the future of the space industry. Join us as we host our first year in Anaheim, home to the largest convention center on the West Coast.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Network with like-minded experts
Whether you’re looking to connect with suppliers, collaborate with engineers, or learn from industry leaders, you’ll find people who truly understand your world.
Learn from thought leaders
Gain practical, relevant insights you can apply immediately, walking away with knowledge that matters to your business.
Connect with the space community
Through focused networking opportunities including our B2B Matchmaking Platform and Wednesday reception, we enable effortless collaboration.
Discover the solutions you need
Access groundbreaking materials, components, and technologies that inspire innovation.
The space industry under one roof
Join a global community of space professionals united in advancing the future of the space industry.
INNOVATIONS ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN
Find out some of the solutions you can find at Space Tech Expo USA this June in our latest blog.
Space Tech Challenge Awards 2026: Where Innovation Accelerates
Aviation Week, in partnership with Space Tech Expo USA, has launched the ground-breaking Space Tech Challenge Awards 2026 - a revolutionary platform connecting breakthrough space innovations with industry leaders who need them most. This collaboration brings together our unparalleled audience of government agencies, prime contractors, and decision-makers with Aviation Week's expertise in identifying game-changing technologies, creating the perfect environment for meaningful connections that drive the industry forward.
Finalists will showcase in the S.T.A.R. (Space Tech Accelerator Ring) at Space Tech Expo USA 2026 - an immersive pavilion where elite finalists demonstrate breakthrough technologies addressing space's most critical challenges in colonization, industrialization, commercialization, and protection. For our attendees, this means direct access to the innovations solving the exact capability gaps they're tasked with addressing, while innovators gain unprecedented exposure to industry professionals through Aviation Week's platform
Winners revealed on the Industry Stage at Space Tech Expo USA, 3pm, June 3, 2026.
Questions? Contact Mike McClary at Aviation Week.
ATTENDING INDUSTRIES
BOOK BUSINESS MEETINGS IN ADVANCE with B2B matchmaking
Maximize your time at the event with our B2B matchmaking platform, which pre-books your meetings for you! Say goodbye to long hours spent searching for the right connections. With this free platform, you’ll be able to browse visitor profiles and directly book meetings all set up in advance. It’s the easiest way to make meaningful connections and drive your business forward!
W h y C a l i f o r n i a ?
California, the preeminent state for space industry and innovation, has been the home of Space Tech Expo USA for 14 years as of 2026. We like to bring our event attendees to the center of industry action, with California also being home to many heritage and newspace companies working at the forefront of space and satellite manufacturing and launch.
Space Tech Expo USA is in close vicinity to both new and prominent players within the industry, including Rocket Lab USA, Relativity Space, SpinLaunch and The Boeing Company. Being such close neighbours to so many household supply-chain names, California is the ideal location for the ultimate industry meet-up, offering unparalleled networking, industry insights and project collaboration to all those that attend.
FREE CONFERENCE
With its two stages, the Space Tech Expo USA Conference offers a unique opportunity for attendees to explore key issues and opportunities within the U.S. and international space industry, featuring a diverse array of high-impact sessions that highlight the latest advancements and challenges in space technology.
And new for 2026, the Skills Lab will feature workshops and masterclasses designed to inspire, connect, and empower attendees through hands-on learning opportunities.
