2026 SpaceCom: Ryan Brown on Space Mobility, Spaceports, and Industry Growth

Commercial Space Week 2026 Overview

• 🚀 Commercial Space Week in late January 2026 will feature three co-located events: SpaceCom, the Space Mobility Conference, and the Spaceport Summit.
• 💡 The event is experiencing significant growth, with an anticipated larger audience and the biggest exhibit hall to date, reflecting increased interest in the space industry.
• 📱 Attendees can utilize a mobile app to navigate the program, schedule meetings, and connect with exhibitors and other attendees.

Focus Areas for 2026 Events

• 🛰️ The Space Mobility Conference will focus on warfighter capability and how industry and acquirers can support the Space Force.
• 🌕 SpaceCom will align with NASA's Artemis missions, emphasizing the technologies and services needed for human return to the Moon and eventual Mars missions.
• 🌍 The Spaceport Summit, managed by the Global Spaceport Alliance, is seeing tremendous global interest and investment, with much to discuss regarding infrastructure.

Keynote Speakers and Programming

• 🎤 Notable speakers include General Stephen Whiting from US Spacecom, Bill Nye discussing the importance of science missions, and Christian Davenport on the dynamics of space industry leaders.
• 📈 Economic experts from KPMG will share insights on the connection between non-space industries and the growing space sector.
• 🏛️ The event will also feature politicians, including senators and congressmen, alongside key NASA and US Space Force personnel.

Enhancing the Attendee Experience

• 📝 A new AI-powered software will provide attendees with executive summaries and full transcripts of sessions, aiding in note-taking and information recall.
• 🤝 The event aims to make the increasingly large conference feel accessible and manageable for both new and returning attendees.

Global Participation and Collaboration

• 🌐 There is a notable increase in international participation, with agencies from Italy, Australia, Japan, the EU, UK, South America, and African nations expected.
• 🤝 International collaboration is seen as crucial for scaling the space industry and achieving economic goals, with a focus on shared standards and technological advancement.
• 🇺🇸 The US aims to maintain global leadership while welcoming international partners to foster dialogue and growth within the space community.