Space & Missile Defense Symposium

08/17/2026

A little snapshot of this year. Who is ready for next year already?

08/14/2026

2026 SMD Symposium is a wrap with another record-breaking attendance. Thanks to the patrons, sponsors, exhibitors, speakers, and attendees for a great symposium. We'll see you next year for the 30th Anniversary Symposium.

08/11/2026

We're podcasting from the Symposium this year. Come on down and be on the podcast

08/10/2026

Monday at 4 p.m. in South Hall. Do you think they will be ready at 9 a.m. in the morning?

08/06/2026

Your volunteer SMD committee had the final meeting and walk thru this morning. We are ready to go - are YOU? Setup in South Hall is already beginning. There are already more than 8,000 registered attendees so here are some things to know before you go. https://smdsymposium.org/know-before-you-go/

08/01/2026

What are you most looking forward to at the SMD Symposium this year?

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07/30/2026

Another new addition to the 2026 SMD Symposium will be the TEC-TALK Podcast. A local podcast and part of iHeart Media, they will be podcasting live all three days of the symposium.

Currently there are available slots to be on the podcast. Contact [email protected] if you are interested.

07/29/2026

What's so great about the 8 panels at SMD? You get the best of the best expertise that can go in depth on a topic. And new this year will be a "AI in Space" panel as part of the Technology Track. That's a lot of bang during two and a half days.

Don't wait to register https://smdsymposium.org/

07/27/2026

Only 2 weeks until 2026 SMD Symposium kicks off. Which one of these seats will be yours? Register now and be part of the biggest space and missile defense event of the year. https://smdsymposium.org/

07/14/2026

SMD is only 4 weeks away. Will you be in the crowd? 50+ speakers, 317 exhibits, abundant networking opportunities, and much more.

Register now https://smdsymposium.org/