Annual GSA Spaceport Summit

GSA Spaceport Summit

The Global Spaceport Alliance’s
11th annual GSA Spaceport Summit was record attendence!

SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR!

Commercial Space Week begins with annual GSA Spaceport Summit on January 11, 2027. The Space Mobility Conference will be on Jan 12, 2027 with SpaceCom on Jan 13-14, 2027. 

Join us for 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
  • …and updates from FAA and more!

Secure your spot now to connect, learn, and invest in the future of the global spaceport ecosystem.

The New Spaceport Bond Opportunity

Senator Moody

Senator Ashley Moody
United States Senate
Spaceport Bond Champion

Kostas-Poulakidas

Kostas Poulakidas
Attorney – Project Finance
and Infrastructure

Greenberg Traurig
Space Infrastructure
and Economic Development

*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:

Group photo
The Hague Signatories
10th annual toast

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