May 27-30, 2027

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

National Space Society's 45th Annual:

INTERNATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE (ISDC) 2027

Shape the next era in space

We Are Actively Designing Life Beyond Earth

Our Future Needs People Like You

May 27-30, 2027
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Los Angeles, California, near LAX

Shape the next era in space

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We are actively designing life beyond Earth

Our Future Needs People Like You

May 27-30, 2027
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
Los Angeles, California, near LAX

The NSS invites you to ISDC 2027, the annual gathering of the global space community.

ISDC brings together visionaries in spaceflight, the NewSpace economy, AI, and space settlement for four days of groundbreaking discussions and insights. Connect with NASA astronauts, top space industry executives, researchers, engineers, and academics shaping the new space age.

What you can do at ISDC

THE ISDC 2027 EXPERIENCE

Space Settlement Showcase

TechTalks: Beyond Earth

Stellar Socials

Expo: Future’s Frontier

Get an Astronaut’s Perspective

Cosmic Conversations

From enthusiast to astronaut

Who belongs at isdc?

ISDC is open to everyone who’s excited about humanity’s future in space. Whether you’re coming to learn, present, network, or just soak up the energy of an event dedicated to humanity’s next steps in space, ISDC offers something for all who believe in a spacefaring future.
It’s ideal for:

Space advocates and enthusiasts who want to be part of a welcoming global community dreaming big about the future.

Professionals in aerospace, engineering, and related fields looking to connect and share insights.

Educators, researchers, and innovators sharing ideas, insights, discoveries, and educational programs.

Students and young professionals seeking inspiration, mentorship, and STEM opportunities.

Explore cutting-edge topics

ISDC 2027 Sessions

AI & Space

BioSpace

Interplanetary Infrastructure

Interstellar

LaunchPad Talks

Living in Space

Many Roads to Space

Mars

Moon Symposium

Planetary Defense

Rising Stars

Space Ambassadors

Space Business

Space Elevators

Space Health

Space Policy

Space Settlement

Space Solar Power Symposium

Spaceports

Meet the Leaders of Space Exploration

ISDC 2027 Featured Speakers

Our 2027 headliners are currently being curated and will be revealed soon!

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International Attendees—Don't wait!

Start Your U.S. Visa Process Today

Visa processing times can take much longer than expected, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on ISDC 2027. If you are traveling from outside the United States, check your visa requirements now. If you need an official documentation boost, you can request an ISDC Invitation Letter from the National Space Society to include with your application.

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Collaboration turning vision into velocity.

From vision to voyage—powered by partnership.

"Being at this global space event was like getting a front-row seat to humanity's future."

- Nicole D.

"These are my people!

I’d been looking for a space conference near me forever!"

- Travis W.

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Join the community & legacy of the 45th ISDC
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Past speakers have included visionaries like Buzz Aldrin, Isaac Arthur, Eileen Collins, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jared Isaacman, Kathryn Lueders, Lori Garver, Dr. Eric Smith, Elon Musk, Bill Nye, Jeff Bezos, and Dr. Mae Jemison
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