Space Tech Expo USA 2026
America's engineering meeting place for space technology and engineering.
Yellow AI Summary
Space Tech Expo USA is a supply-chain-driven event built specifically for the people who design, build, test, and qualify space hardware.
Yellow Score Breakdown
Yellow's Take
This event's strength lies in its laser-focused audience of 4,500+ space hardware professionals, making it an ideal platform for B2B marketers targeting this niche, further amplified by a speaker lineup including representatives from Rocket Lab and the NRO. While exhibitor pricing is available, the absence of sponsor information and detailed ticket pricing limits a full assessment of marketing opportunities. The strong industry focus and dedicated attendee count make it a compelling option for those looking to connect with the space technology supply chain.
Attendee/Press Sentiment
Attendee Feedback Sentiment
Press Reviews Sentiment
“55% of attendees hold direct purchasing authority, while 63% occupy C-suite or senior management positions — leads are highly qualified commercial partners ready to sign contracts”
Press Reviews
“Aviation Week has partnered with the expo to launch the Space Tech Challenge Awards, highlighting breakthrough tech directly on the main stage”
“Space Tech Expo has been good so far, a lot of potential customers, interesting people to talk to. We're meeting the right people, we've got some good leads”
“Deep-dive features and reports are regularly published by niche industrial outlets covering 350+ exhibitors and the aerospace supply chain”
“The booth attendance this year has been awesome, it's fantastic, and the amount of people that we've engaged with from the space tech industry has been incredible”
“Accredited media receive full access to the Space Tech Expo USA Media Lounge and the 350+ exhibitor hall, driving substantial post-event trade publication summaries”
Topics
Speakers
Colonel Edward E. Jones
Principal Deputy Director, NRO Office of Space Launch
Nicholas Cialdella
Chief Technology Officer, Varda Space Industries
Aviva Buller
Director of Procurement and Supply Chain, Astrolab
E. Asher Best
Director, Global Launch Services, Rocket Lab
Benjamin Alvin Drew
Director for Space Sustainability, NASA
Charles D. Norton
Deputy Chief Technologist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Alan Campbell
Principal Space Specialist Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services
Past Speakers (2026)
Asher Best
Director, Global Launch Services at Rocket Lab.
Col. Edward E. Jones
Principal Deputy Director at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Office of Space Launch.
Garrett Wang
Actor (Star Trek), presenting on inspiring real-world innovation through science fiction. Space Tech Expo USA
Mina Salib
Representative
Rob DeMillo
CEO & Co-founder
Rama Afullo
Founder & CEO
Tim Burbey
Co-founder & President
Nicholas Cialdella
CTO
Sponsors
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