The Global Spaceport Alliance’s
11th annual GSA Spaceport Summit 2026
Spaceports: Catalysts for Economic Growth
Commercial Space Week begins with annual GSA Spaceport Summit on January 27, 2026. The Space Mobility Conference will be on Jan 28, 2026 with SpaceCom on Jan 28-30, 2026.
Registration is now open for the 2026 GSA Spaceport Summit!
Join us on January 27, 2026, for “Spaceports: Catalysts for Economic Growth”, a premier gathering of global leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry experts. Explore how spaceports are driving economic development, shaping the future of transportation, and creating opportunities for communities worldwide.
Highlights include:
- New Spaceport Bond Opportunity and Implementation
- State of the Market Vision – Commercial Space Sector Outlook in 10 years and the Strategic Role of Spaceports
- Regional Reviews – Europe, MENA, Asia, Australasia, Africa, and North and South America, highlighting emerging spaceport hubs
- Business Case for Spaceports: Catalysts for Demand and Revenue Opportunities
- The Evolving Capital Markets for Spaceport Infrastructure – Trends in the capital markets and how spaceports can position themselves to be attractive to investors.
- Beyond Coastal Launch: A Look at Emerging Inland and Ocean Launch Options
- Spaceport-to-Spaceport Transportation – Challenges and Next Steps
Secure your spot now to connect, learn, and invest in the future of the global spaceport ecosystem.
KEYNOTES
The New Spaceport Bond Opportunity
Senator Ashley Moody
United States Senate
Spaceport Bond Champion
(Invited)
Kostas Poulakidas
Attorney – Project Finance
and Infrastructure
Greenberg Traurig
Bond Waiver Implementation
Criptaliae Spaceport – Important Announcement
Francesco Cupertino
Professor
Politecnico di Bari
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
Welcome
Dr. George Nield
Chairman
GSA
James Causey
Executive Director
GSA
Andrew Nelson
RS&H
Title Sponsor
State of the Market Vision
10-year outlook for commercial space and spaceports
David Buck
President and CEO
BRPH
(Moderator)
Mike Kuchler
Senior Manager
Deloitte
Eric Hoffman
Vice President
Booz Allen
Kevin Brown
Sr. Vice President
Business Development
All Points
Vincent Ciccarelli
Director of
Business Development
Andøya Space
The PROSS of Spaceport-to-Spaceport Transportation
Challenges and Next Steps
Oscar Garcia
President and CEO
InterFlight Global
Deloitte
(Invited)
Booz Allen
(Invited)
Kevin Brown
Sr. Vice President
Business Development
All Points
Business Case for Spaceports:
Catalysts for Demand and Revenue Opportunities
Ed Barron
SVP, Space Engineering Solutions Directorate Lead
Parsons
(moderator)
Tricia Quinn
Vice President of Aerospace
and Healthcare Sectors
Michael Baker International
Cherie Matthew
Architect | Project Manager
Jacobs
Kei Shimada
CEO
Sirius Technologies and Chief Business Officer Innovative Space Carriers
Beyond Coastal Launch
A Look at Emerging Inland and Ocean Launch Options
Mark Lester
Head of Aerospace Strategies
Merrick & Company
(Moderator)
Salvador Rodriguez
Aerospace Engineer
Spaceport America –
New Mexico Spaceport Authority
Tyson Breedlove
Strategic Business Development Manager
ABS
Michael Anderson
Co-Founder &
Chief Executive Officer
Seagate Space
Investor Panel
The Evolving Capital Markets for Spaceport Infrastructure
Andrew Nelson
RS&H
(Moderator)
Dr. David Smith
CEO / General Manager
Mojave Air and Space Port
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*Members receive three tickets to the GSA Spaceport Summit, AND major discounts for SpaceCom and the Space Mobility Conference, as well as exclusive promotional opportunities during the Summit.
JOIN AS A MEMBER and receive up to 3 tickets* (up to a $2,475 value) PLUS discounts at Space Mobility and SpaceCom!
*Depending on membership type. Three tickets are included for Spaceport and Associate memberships and one ticket is included for Academic, Government, and Non-Profit Memberships. Additional GSA Member tickets available at a discounted rate.
Also receive GSA Member EXCLUSIVE promotional opportunities!
| Early Bird Rate 8/19/25 – 10/31/25 | Standard Rates 11/1/25-1/27/25 | On-Site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GSA Member (*up to 3 tickets included depending upon membership type.) Membership also includes Commercial Space Week discounts for other conferences. Codes for tickets and discount will be sent to the member. | 1-3 tickets Included with GSA Membership* | 1-3 tickets Included with GSA Membership* | 1-3 tickets Included with GSA Membership* |
| Additional GSA Member Tickets | $400 – Please contact GSA** | $400 – Please contact GSA** | $400 |
| Non-Member | $725 | $825 | $825 |
| Academia/Government | $400 | $400 | $425 |
| Student | $400 Please contact GSA** | $400 Please contact GSA** | $400 |
| USSF & USAF Military members | $195 – Please contact GSA** | $195 – Please contact GSA** | $195 |
**Please contact GSA >> HERE << if you are requesting special tickets for additional members, students, or USSF/USAF military members.
*Up to 3 (three) tickets included in Spaceport and Associate Memberships and 1 (one) ticket included for Academic, Government, and Non-Profit Memberships; Membership also includes Space Week discounts for other conferences. Become a Member.
Where:
2026 Dates:
GSA Spaceport Summit
Tuesday, January 27
Space Mobility Conference
January 28 & 29
SpaceCom
January 29 & 30
Location:
Orange County Convention Center
Halls E
9800 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Get your tickets for all of the events
JOIN AS A MEMBER and receive up to 3 tickets (up to a $2,475 value depending on member type) PLUS discounts at Space Mobility and SpaceCom! Special member code will be sent to you.
About the GSA Spaceport Summit
The Global Spaceport Alliance’s annual GSA Spaceport Summit kicks off Commercial Space Week. Along with the Space Mobility Conference and SpaceCom, it is a full week of networking, vendors, informative sessions, and amazing keynote speakers.
The annual GSA Spaceport Summit is a unique forum among peers of spaceport facility executive managers from around the world. The Summit focuses on the development of a global network of spaceports.
Participants identify common challenges and brainstorm what initiatives, activities, and actions can be taken in the next few years to lay the foundation for enabling commerce to flourish across the international network of spaceports.
GALLERIES:
AGENDA
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:20 AM
9:45 AM
10:15 AM
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
2:15 PM
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:35 PM
4:20 PM
5:30 PM
Check-in and Registration
Continental Breakfast by Silver Sponsors – HDR, Inc and MITRE Corp.
GSA Welcome
James Causey, Executive Director, GSA
Platinum Sponsor Welcome:
Andrew Nelson, Vice President, RS&H
David Luke, Director of Aerospace Programs, Merrick & Company
Chairman Report:
Latest News Impacting the Spaceport Ecosystem
Dr. George Nield, Chair, Global Spaceport Alliance
Keynote Presentation:
Adam Oakes, Vice President, Launch Vehicles, Firefly Aerospace
Kelvin Coleman
Associate Administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, FAA
International Space University Education Initiative
Break
Provided by Platinum Sponsors – RS&H & Merrick & Co.
The Hague Institute’s Washington Compact Initiative
International Panel discussions: Integrating Spaceflight Standards Globally
Dr. George Nield – Moderator
Sean Mulligan, Deputy Executive Director & COO, Virginia Space Authority (invited)
Michael Jones – ELA – Australia (invited)
Guada Casuso, VP Technology & Innovation, Parsons Company
Lunch
Provided by Gold Sponsors – BRPH, Parsons, and Italian Trade Agency
Group Photo
GSA Spaceport Member Reports
Gold and Silver Sponsors
Advisory Group Reports
Break
Provided by Platinum Sponsors – RS&H & Merrick
Featured Speaker: Space Force Spaceport of the Future Update
Col. Daniel Highlander (invited)
Panel: Remote Vs. Population-Dense Spaceports: Challenges and Benefits
David Buck, President, BRPH Mission Solutions (Moderator)
Arturo Machuca, Houston Air and Space Port
Shinichi Takata, Co-Founder and Director Remote, Space Port Japan Association
Rebecca Darcey, Chief Financial Officer / Chief Operating Officer, Southern Launch
Debbie Strang, Directror, SaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland Islands, (Invited)
Spaceports as an Economic Powerhouse Forum:
Group discussion on revenue and benefit opportunities around spaceports
James Causey, Executive Director, GSA (Moderator)
Adjourn & Networking
Who should attend:
- International Space Agencies
- NASA Centers
- Spaceports Operators (current or proposed)
- Policymakers
- Local Elected Officials (for existing and proposed spaceports)
- Launch Providers
- Ground Services
- Service Providers (business, logistics, commercial, software, etc.)
- Suppliers for Spaceports and Their Tenants
- Current and Potential Spaceport Tenants
- Spaceport Users (DoD, testing, UAV, VTOL, etc.)
- Commercial Solution Providers
- Aerospace Companies
- Defense Contractors
- Research Institutions
- Academia & Universities
- Engineers & Technical Professionals
- Manufacturers