The Northeast Space Defense & Innovation Summit (NESDIS): Evolving Space Services for Resilient Operations NESDIS 2026 convenes leaders from government, military, industry, academia, and venture capital to accelerate the future of national security space from the Northeast. Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural summit, which brought together a cross-sector community to inform, connect, and ignite the region, NESDIS 2026 is designed as a mission-driven collider summit. Summit Objectives Mission Orientation – Ground innovation in real operational challenges facing the U.S. Space Force and joint force Tech Transition – Bridge the gap from research and startup innovation to deployed, mission-critical capability Trusted Networks – Build enduring relationships across government, academia, industry, and investors to accelerate collaboration Why It Matters The Northeast has world-class research institutions, emerging space startups, and increasing policy momentum, but remains under-integrated as a cohesive space ecosystem. NESDIS serves as a catalyst to unify this region, connecting innovation supply with national security demand. This is where the Northeast space community moves beyond conversation and begins building together. June 16 - Day 1 - SFA New England Unclas Space Summit Day June 17 - Day 2 - AOC Secret Level Day June 18 - Day 3 - AOC TS Level Day Full agenda and registration link to come.
The Northeast Space Defense & Innovation Summit (NESDIS): Evolving Space Services for Resilient Operations
NESDIS 2026 convenes leaders from government, military, industry, academia, and venture capital to accelerate the future of national security space from the Northeast.
Building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural summit, which brought together a cross-sector community to inform, connect, and ignite the region, NESDIS 2026 is designed as a mission-driven collider summit.
Summit Objectives
Why It Matters
The Northeast has world-class research institutions, emerging space startups, and increasing policy momentum, but remains under-integrated as a cohesive space ecosystem. NESDIS serves as a catalyst to unify this region, connecting innovation supply with national security demand.
This is where the Northeast space community moves beyond conversation and begins building together.
June 16 - Day 1 - SFA New England Unclas Space Summit Day June 17 - Day 2 - AOC Secret Level Day June 18 - Day 3 - AOC TS Level Day
June 16 - Day 1 - SFA New England Unclas Space Summit Day
June 17 - Day 2 - AOC Secret Level Day
June 18 - Day 3 - AOC TS Level Day
Full agenda and registration link to come.