2026 SPACE & MISSILE DEFENSE SYMPOSIUM

For 28 years, the Space and Missile Defense Symposium in Huntsville, AL has stood as the definitive forum where the future of space and missile defense is forged. As the largest gathering of industry leaders, government officials, and technical experts—including decision makers, policy makers, technologists, scientists, engineers, operators, and architects—this symposium not only celebrates a storied history but also propels innovation and strategic dialogue.

With a legacy of excellence, the event has consistently provided an unparalleled platform for knowledge sharing, critical discussions, and cutting-edge insights that drive national and global security forward, solidifying its position as the foremost assembly in the space and missile defense community.

Register and unlock exclusive insights, networking opportunities, and a unique chance to engage with decision makers, policy makers, and technical experts. Join over 9,000 attendees for two and a half days of the best in space and missile defense:

Featured Speakers and Organization Updates

• Missile Defense Agency
• Space and Missile Defense Command
• Strategic Command
• Northern Command
• Space Command
• Space Development Agency
• INDOPACOM/USARPAC
• Army Futures Command
• PEO Missiles and Space
• Top Space and Missile Defense Companies
• Many More!

Interactive Panels

• Acquisition Update Panel
• Next Generation SMD Panel
• Regional Warfighter Panel
• INDOPACOM Senior Leader Forum

Networking Opportunities

• Opening Reception
• Tuesday Night Networking Event
• Davidson Award Dinner

Technology Track with Technical Paper Presentations

Small Business Showcase Presentations

Exhibit Hall featuring over 300 technology and product exhibitors

Huntsville’s vibrant innovation ecosystem directly enhances the event experience, providing unique networking and collaboration opportunities. Huntsville is where innovation meets opportunity—a dynamic business hub that fuels success from ambitious startups to Fortune 500 powerhouses. Our diverse economy thrives on pioneering industries like aerospace, defense, IT, bioscience, and advanced manufacturing.

Anchored by game-changing institutions such as Redsone Arsenal—a 38,000-acre federal powerhouse hosting over 70 leading organizations including NASA, the U.S. Army, and the Missile Defense Agency—and Cummings Research Park, the nation’s second-largest and the world’s fourth-largest research park, Huntsville pulses with energy and expertise.

With an extensive customer base and unmatched industrial capacity, this vibrant city consistently ranks at the top for new projects, making it the smart, sizzling choice for forward-thinking enterprises.