SpaceTech Economic Forum
SpaceTech Economic Forum 2026
A curated forum for the people shaping the next era of the space economy. Hosted in the aerospace capital of the world, El Segundo.
Speakers & guests include leaders from NASA, SpaceWERX, Firefly Aerospace, Virgin Galactic, AstroForge, Blue Origin, Anduril, Riot Ventures, Morpheus Ventures, Relativity Space, Lockheed Martin, the Mayor of El Segundo, and more.
Intimate. Relationship-first. Designed to bring founders, investors, senior executives, policymakers, and operators into the same room across space technology, defense, government, finance, and industry.
The conversation focuses on where capital is flowing, how public-private partnerships are evolving, which parts of space infrastructure are becoming investable, and how policy, defense, and commercial ambition are converging.
By application or invitation only.
📆 Agenda
May 12
8:30am: Registration and executive breakfast
9:30am: Welcome and strategic vision
9:50am: Morning framing
10:55am: Session 1, Demand Signals & Market Formation
12:35pm: Executive luncheon
1:50pm: Session 2, Space Infrastructure Investability
2:45pm: Session 3, Emerging Space Asset Classes
3:25pm: Session 4, Capital Allocation into the Space Economy
4:50pm: Closing remarks, The Path Forward
5:00pm: Closing reception and drinks
7:00pm: Event ends
🎤 Speakers
✅ Approval Required
Attendance is limited and curated. Participation is by application or invitation only. The Forum is built for senior leaders across space technology, institutional and strategic investors, defense and national security, government and policy, prime contractors, and founders building critical space infrastructure.
Approved guests receive access to:
The main Forum on May 12
The Bel Air reception on May 11
👉 Notes to Guests
Venue: Located at El Segundo, California
Check-in: Registration required. Government-issued photo ID at the door.
Dress code: Business or business casual.
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Community Partners and Sponsors
SpaceTech Economic Forum is a global forum bringing together investors, policymakers, founders, and industry leaders to accelerate the growth of the space economy. STEF sits at the intersection of capital and innovation, spotlighting the technologies and partnerships shaping the future of space.
NASA, SpaceWERX, and IMA Financial Group anchor the program across civil space, defense innovation, and aerospace risk advisory.
Supporting partners: Cooley, EY, Silicon Valley Bank, RICHTR Financial Studio, and Stardeck Venture Capital, spanning legal, audit, banking, financial advisory, and venture.
Disclaimer: By registering, I understand my info & photos may be used by hosts for email lists & social media.