Space & Missile Defense Symposium

The value of the Space and Missile Symposium is the concentration of decision makers, technologists, operators, and industry leaders in one place, focused on the capability needs of tomorrow. Will you be part of the crowd? Register now:

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At the SMD Symposium, networking is more than exchanging business cards. It is where strategic conversations begin, partnerships take shape, and future capabilities are better understood.

From the Opening Reception to the Tuesday Night Networking Event, the Davidson Award Dinner, exhibit hall engagements, panels, organization updates, and technical presentations, every part of the symposium is designed to connect the space and missile defense community.

Whether you are a government leader, military professional, industry partner, small business innovator, or technical expert, the symposium provides unmatched access to the people and organizations advancing mission success.

Be part of the conversations that help define what comes next.

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The Space and Missile Defense Symposium brings together the leaders shaping the future of national and global security.

For two and a half days in Huntsville, attendees have the opportunity to connect with senior military leaders, government decision makers, industry executives, engineers, scientists, operators, and innovators across the space and missile defense community.

These conversations matter. They strengthen partnerships, advance understanding of future requirements, and create the collaboration needed to address today’s most complex defense challenges.

Join us at the SMD Symposium and engage with the people, organizations, and ideas driving the next era of space and missile defense.

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Here is the link to the live stream recording of the SMD Working Group meeting this morning. Dr. James Kirsch, Director for the U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center discussed “DEVCOM AvMC Roles and Missions”.

https://www.youtube.com/live/Ah9BBuzHi1g?si=Roqkkjckb7MR4IRl

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HASBAT is now accepting submissions for the 2026 SMD Symposium Small Business Showcase, taking place August 11–13, 2026, at the Von Braun Center East Hall in Huntsville, Alabama as part of the Space & Missile Defense Symposium.

This annual showcase provides small businesses the opportunity to present innovative technologies, products, and capabilities directly to Government and Industry attendees participating in one of the defense industry’s premier events.

Participating companies are invited to submit the following materials for consideration:

Narrative describing company capability (250 words maximum)
High-resolution company logo
Two points of contact (email and phone)
Capability quad-chart (Adobe PDF format)
Submission Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026
Selected companies will be notified by Friday, June 27, 2026.
Final capability briefings will be due Friday, July 17, 2026.

Questions and submissions should be directed to:
[email protected]

We encourage interested companies to submit early as presentation slots are limited.

Secure your company’s slot today.

If you want 200 contacts before lunch, come see us in August.

"If you're going to be doing business in Huntsville, there's one show you need to be at and SMD is it. There's all kinds of people that don't know about us yet and they will find us here. I can walk this show and make 200 contacts before lunch, some of which will result in new business."
Trilion Quality Systems

SMD Symposium Aug 11-13 Huntsville, AL

The 2026 SMD Symposium planning committee was hard at work this morning making sure that this year's symposium is the best ever. Don't miss out on 50+ expert speakers, 317 technology exhibits, and networking with over 9,000 professionals in the space and missile defense sector. See you there.