ISDC Program Overview
The Future is Ours to Build — Together
Join visionaries, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, students, and space enthusiasts from around the globe for ISDC 2026, the world’s premier space development conference. As we look beyond low Earth orbit and accelerate toward a multi-planetary future, this year’s program will celebrate the breakthroughs, explore the big questions, and showcase the people and projects pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Our programming spans disciplines and generations, united by a shared goal: to make space accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. Explore sessions across:
- Space Settlement & Exploration
From lunar habitats to Martian bases and free-floating orbital stations—discover how we’ll live, work, and thrive in space. - Commercial Spaceflight & Industry Growth
Insights from private sector leaders, launch providers, and in-space service companies shaping the new space economy. - Space Policy & International Cooperation
Navigating treaties, governance, and global partnerships for peaceful and productive space development. - STEM Education & Workforce
Inspiring and equipping the next generation of space professionals through hands-on learning and future-forward careers. - Space Solar Power, Energy & Infrastructure
Engineering the backbone of civilization beyond Earth—from gigawatt-scale energy systems to orbital manufacturing. - Planetary Defense & Sustainability
Addressing asteroid threats, space debris, and building circular economies that protect our future in space and on Earth.