The SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition returns to Washington, D.C., this March 10-13, 2025, with an expanded agenda and new experiences. New features this year include the debut of GovMilSpace, the Mobility Forum conference track, dedicated meeting space in the Meeting Hub and networking events in the Brew Lounge, plus the Tech Forum moving to the show floor. All conference programing and the exhibit hall are in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center where more than 450 exhibitors and 14,000 attendees have opportunities to gather over four immersive days of enterprise, insights and innovation.

"SATELLITE and GovMilSpace are designed to foster growth across our industry. And, this week is packed with valuable opportunities for the satellite community to learn, connect, collaborate and build the relationships that are critical to business,” said Jeffrey Hill, executive chairman of SATELLITE 2025. “Hundreds of speakers representing a mix of industries are on the agenda, including top executives from the leading global satellite providers and more government officials than we've ever had. We've also added exciting new networking events and interactive meeting spaces directly on the show floor. We encourage participants to take advantage of all SATELLITE 2025 has to offer.”

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GovMilSpace 2025, developed in partnership with Defense Daily and the Satellite Industry Association, connects government and military satellite and space service providers with end-users. The 16 GovMilSpace conference sessions feature speakers from government and defense agencies, the intelligence community and satellite and space industry partners who will discuss satellite imagery intelligence, upcoming missions, commercial partnerships, the benefits and risks of AI and more. A dedicated GovMilSpace pavilion is also integrated into the show floor and exclusive GovMilSpace networking opportunities highlight the agenda.

The new Mobility Forum is dedicated to mobile satellite and hybrid connectivity applications for consumers, emerging business verticals and new markets in remote areas. Experts from both satellite and terrestrial/cellular industries will share insights on maintaining global connectivity with accessible, affordable and high speed service and how satellites can be a catalyst for growth.

All Tech Forum sessions will now be easily accessible in the new Tech Theater centrally located on the show floor. Tech Forum panel conversations will cover consumer needs, product development and the satellite industry’s latest engineering breakthroughs. Sessions in the Tech Theater begin on Tuesday, March 11, with the CTO roundtable, sponsored by Qorvo, on “The Future of Space and Satellite Hardware.”

Also new to the show floor are the Meeting Hub and Brew Lounge. The Meeting Hub offers a designated spot for one-on-one meetings. It’s open to all attendees and exhibitors and meetings can be scheduled in the SATELLITE mobile app. The Brew Lounge is a relaxed space to enjoy a drink and network with colleagues and other show participants and a location for companies to host sponsored receptions.

With more than 450 exhibitors, both scheduled Guided Exhibit Hall Tours and flexible self-guided tours are now available to help attendees navigate the show and meet the right vendors. Seven different tour options cater to specific technologies: Active Government & Military, Cellular/Wireless, International Exhibitors, Mobile End-Users – Air, Sea & Land, Tech Shoppers – Antennas, Hardware & More, MilSatCom and Space Systems. Registered attendees can sign up to join the guided tours – space is limited – or access details for the self-guided tours.

Popular events, familiar forums and offsite activities also enhance the SATELLITE 2025 experience:

  • The show floor now has two dedicated education spaces – the Unveiled Theater with partner sessions on the latest technologies and new product launches; and the new Tech Theater which hosts the Tech Forum sessions.
  • Start-up Space enters its ninth year and unites start-up companies with investors. The dynamic pitch competition is Tuesday, March 11, in the Unveiled Theater and the Start-up Pavilion showcases the newest satellite and space companies along with this year’s pitch competitors .
  • Dedicated conference tracks return at the Leadership Forum, which connects attendees with C-suite leaders from the world’s largest space and satellite companies and the Investment Forum, with thought leadership from industry leaders, investors and innovators.
  • SGx is back with two days of TEDx-style, energetic programming from March 10-11. Developed in collaboration with the Space Generation Advisory Council and the Future Space Leaders Foundation (FSLF), SGx showcases the voices of students, young professionals and emerging leaders.
  • Networking begins early at the Birds of a Feather Meet-Ups on Sunday, March 9, from 4-7 p.m.
  • The “Spring into Orbit” Welcome Reception, sponsored by Telstra, is the largest industry gathering of the year and kicks off SATELLITE celebrations on Monday, March 10 at 4:30 p.m. in the Ballroom.
  • Participants can network daily at the Rise and Shine Coffee Service, exhibit hall happy hour and mid-day breaks.
  • Also on the schedule are the MSUA Mobility Satellite Innovation Awards and Luncheon, the Happy Hour Rocket Show, a Monuments by Moonlight Tour, the SATELLITE 5K and offsite receptions.

The full SATELLITE 2025 and GovMilSpace 2025 conference and events schedule can be found online at satshow.com and in the SATELLITE and GovMilSpace mobile app. This year’s keynote speakers are: SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh, who headlines the Opening Day Luncheon; Telesat CEO Daniel Goldberg, speaking at the Opening General Session; Vice Admiral Frank Whitworth, who opens GovMilSpace; and Tom Mueller, CEO of Impulse Space & Founding Employee of SpaceX, who is the Wednesday Opening Keynote.