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Global space economy projected to hit $1.8 trillion by 2035
Space Summit 2026 to be held Feb. 2-3 alongside Singapore Airshow
Focus on responsible, inclusive, and sustainable space growth
Against this backdrop of unprecedented growth, organizers of Space Summit 2026 have unveiled the agenda for the two-day leadership forum, set to take place in Singapore on Feb. 2–3, 2026.
Themed “New Frontiers: Shaping a Responsible and Inclusive Space Future,” the event will convene government space agencies, policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to chart strategies for sustainable growth and commercial viability in the sector.
Who’s involved
The summit will be staged at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre during the Singapore Airshow, one of the world’s largest aerospace events.
It is organized by Experia Events and endorsed by Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn), with support from the Defence Science and Technology Agency, the Maritime and Port Authority, and the Association of Aerospace Industries Singapore.
“Advanced space technology is an enabler of growth, security and sustainability,” said Leck Chet Lam, managing director of Experia Events. “Space Summit 2026 builds on Singapore’s strengths as a hub for global dialogue.”
The bigger picture
Singapore is accelerating its space ambitions, with around 70 companies and 2,000 professionals active in its space industry. The government has pledged an additional S$60 million in funding to the Space Technology Development Programme, bringing its total to over S$200 million.
What to watch
Key conference panels include:
Heads of Space Agencies Plenary on national programs and partnerships
Space for Everyone, Everyday on Southeast Asia’s daily reliance on space tech
Debates on orbital safety, dual-use technologies, satellite infrastructure, and maritime innovation
“The Space Summit 2026 will be a key regional platform for the space industry, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders and innovators to forge partnerships and develop solutions to real-world challenges,” said Jonathan Hung, executive director of OSTIn. —Ed: Vanessa Hidalgo
