SpaceVision 26
Conference Schedule
November 5–7, 2026 · Tempe, Arizona
Panels and events subject to change.
Sessions in the same row run at the same time — pick one per slot.
- Keynote
- Panel
- Competition
- Networking
- Career
- Meal
- Social
Thursday
November 5, 2026Private Tours
Registration Open
Making Your Mark at the Career Fair (Resume Reviews & Printing Available)
How to Network and Pitch Yourself
Maximizing Your SV26 Experience
Opening Remarks
Opening Keynote
Closing Remarks
Evening Social
Friday
November 6, 2026Check-In and Coffee
Resume Review & Printing
Morning Keynote
Planetary Defense: Detect, Track, and Mitigate
International Relations through the Lens of Space
Training for Mars from Earth: Analog Research
Networking Lounge & Meeteorites
Career Fair
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Psyche: Insights Beyond Mars
How Space Enables Change on Earth
Manufacturing in Space
Lunch
The Artemis Program
Future Proofing the Space Program
Business Pitch Workshop
Research Symposium
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Planetary Defense: Detect, Track, and Mitigate
Where does Sci-Fi end and Science Begin?
The Planetary Sunshade Solution
Reflecting on Apollo: On the Shoulders of Giants
Communications and Telemetry in Space
From the Depths: Oceans and Deep Sea Space Applications
Lunar Landers: What works and what doesn't
Building a Leader: Space Insights to Personal / Interpersonal Development
Cybersecurity and Cyber Awareness
Policy Debate Competition
The Human Demands of Deep Space: Teaming and Survival
Data in Space
Nancy Grace Roman: The Future of Astronomic Insight
Astronaut Fireside Chat
Southwest Social (Alumni and Sponsors)
Saturday
November 7, 2026Check-In and Coffee
Resume Review & Printing
Morning Keynote
Launch Systems for a High Cadence Future
Lunar Infrastructure: The Moon Base and The Lunar Economy
Medical Care in Space: Healthcare, Standards, and New Technologies
Networking Lounge & Meeteorites
Career Fair
10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Research Symposium
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Future of Science Communication and Social Media Engagement
Combating Misinformation: Pop Science vs Science Literacy
Active Advocacy: Your Place in Securing the Future (Lecture)
Lunch / Candidate Speeches
Space Start Ups: Up and Coming
Internships and Fellowships Seminar
Space Sustainability: Challenges of Operation, Future of Positive Change
Business Pitch Competition
Astrobiology: The Origin of Life in the Solar System
Academia to Industry: Bridging Gaps
Optics in Space: Visualization and Computer Technologies
Space Domain Awareness: National Defense
Perspectives on Nuclear Propulsion
Graduate School Seminar
Evening Keynote
Off the Record
Closing Gala