OFFWORLDLY’S FIRST COMMUNITY EVENT
Meet the people building what’s next in space. Connect with STEM organizations, students, engineers, educators, and space enthusiasts for an evening of networking, workforce development, and community connections.
RSVP by October 11, 2026.
Under 21 welcome. You must be 21 or older to drink alcohol.
Hosted by Christopher U., Founder, OffWorldly
events@offworldly.org
Conferences, technical forums, webinars, policy briefings, trade shows and community nights—one curated directory for the rooms and online sessions where the next mission, company or connection begins.
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AIAA examines mobile-first espionage, telecom exposure and AI-driven deception risks affecting aerospace and defense programs.
ESA, development institutions and industry examine how to move Earth-observation services from demonstrations into sustained operational use.
An FAA commercial-space transportation briefing and networking reception covering launch licensing, regulation, environmental impacts and industry growth.
A free two-day NASA summit connecting energy, buildings and agriculture users with the POWER team for product updates, lightning talks and community exchange.
A free industry webinar on expanding spaceport services and capabilities without relying on major new infrastructure investment.
A live technical session on digital avionics, astrionics, multi-domain traffic management and the safe integration of spacecraft operations with air traffic systems.
Executives and technical leaders examine advanced manufacturing, AI, next-generation aviation and the future of aerospace and defense.
Leaders, policymakers, investors and builders meet to examine the commercial and technical systems shaping activity beyond Earth.
This first FAA educational open forum connects K–12 educators, administrators, STEM coordinators, counselors and aerospace enthusiasts with free aviation and aerospace curricula, student opportunities, scholarships and career-pathway resources from the FAA, NASA, OBAP, AMA and AviationStart.
The inaugural UK Space Command conference connects defense, government, industry, finance and academia around national space capability.
A live overview of picosatellite history, orbit selection, satellite classes, subsystems, launch approaches and practical applications.
ESA and JAXA examine satellite-enabled services, market opportunities and international collaboration for smarter, more resilient cities.
Researchers and practitioners explore human-AI interaction, robotics, wearables, mixed reality and human performance for space exploration.
Payload examines how larger spacecraft are changing attitude-control requirements, agility, pointing performance and mission design.
A virtual hiring and networking program connecting veterans and military spouses with employers across the commercial space sector.
A region-wide series of industry, workforce, startup and community events showcasing the Pacific Northwest space ecosystem.
A free NASA startup briefing on nuclear-propulsion systems being developed with technology licensed from Glenn Research Center.
Earth-observation, enforcement and policy specialists examine satellite tools for detecting, investigating and prosecuting environmental crime.
Senior leaders explore resilient space architectures, critical-service continuity, policy, investment and international cooperation.
A focused gathering for small-payload access to space, launch integration, rideshare missions and the small-spacecraft ecosystem.
A hands-on NASA workshop using GEMx and EMIT hyperspectral data for domestic critical-mineral discovery, designed for industry and early-career geoscientists.
A free briefing covers JUICE cruise science, the 3I/ATLAS campaign and the September 2026 Earth gravity assist.
A live discussion on persistent multi-orbit connectivity, lower-latency communications and the changing ground architecture for space missions.
Legal and industry experts examine national frameworks, sustainability requirements, insurance, in-orbit services and cislunar governance.
Marilyn J. Smith presents Rotorcraft – The New Frontier in Extraplanetary Exploration, followed by a public reception.
The global space community gathers for technical sessions, policy discussions, exhibitions and international collaboration.
A technical conference on inertial sensors, navigation systems, gyro technology and hybrid systems that fuse inertial data with GNSS, visual, infrared and radar sensors.
A major African aerospace and defense exhibition connecting manufacturers, operators, government leaders and supply-chain partners.
A space-industry networking night during SF Tech Week, bringing technical founders, operators, investors and partners together.
Scientists and engineers assess satellite, ISS, aircraft and drone observations of nighttime lighting and requirements for future missions.
A middle-market aerospace and defense forum focused on budgets, procurement, RDT&E, policy, supply chains, AI, cyber and strategy.
Regulators, manufacturers, airlines, military operators and researchers discuss modeling, training and flight-simulation technology.
A Los Angeles Tech Week gathering for people building, funding and operating the next generation of space companies.
Researchers and mission teams examine four-dimensional ionosphere observation, modeling and applications for space weather.
NASA small-business leaders share program updates, engagement opportunities and guidance for companies that want to work with the agency.
A regional summit connecting the Pacific Northwest space ecosystem around mission capability, national security and industry collaboration.
A TS/SCI-level forum for cleared government and industry professionals on contested-space threats, resilient architectures, sensing and operational advantage.
Experts connect atmospheric observations, modeling and reporting for greenhouse-gas and air-pollutant monitoring.
Our first Space & Aerospace Community Gathering brings STEM organizations, students, engineers, educators and space enthusiasts together for networking and workforce development. RSVP by October 11. Under 21 welcome; 21+ to drink.
Back-to-back commercial satellite and military-space programming in the heart of Silicon Valley, with one venue and a shared network.
Europe’s principal space-weather forum brings together scientists, forecasters, satellite operators, agencies and service providers.
Military, government and commercial leaders discuss resilient satellite communications, allied interoperability and future architectures.
An application-based gathering of institutional investors, founders, executives and government leaders focused on space, defense and national security.
Scientists, policymakers and industry leaders explore Earth observation for soil health, restoration and monitoring frameworks.
Students, graduates, career changers and experienced professionals meet aerospace, aviation and space employers and training providers.
NASA marks a decade of the Satellite Needs Working Group with federal-user case studies, solution-team presentations, posters and a stakeholder reception.
Hands-on CubeSat, ThinSat and high-altitude-balloon programming helps educators and students bring authentic small-satellite experiences into classrooms.
The polar research community coordinates observation standards, joint deployments, expedition planning and data publication.
CEOs, investors, bankers and legal advisors examine transactions, valuation, consolidation and national-security oversight across A&D and space.
Europe’s large space-supply-chain exhibition and conference covers spacecraft design, manufacturing, components, launch and mission services.
Young professionals, students and educators present aerospace work, meet peers and employers, and compete for recognition across technical and 3G+ tracks.
A recruiting and career-discovery event spanning aerospace, aviation, defense, advanced manufacturing and space opportunities.
Scientists, data engineers and open-source developers build interoperable Earth-system data collections with EarthCODE tools.
SSPI recognizes organizations and leaders using satellite capabilities to improve prosperity, safety, sustainability and inclusion.
A major Earth and space science meeting spanning planetary science, heliophysics, atmospheric research, remote sensing and emerging technology.
The Space Force Association convenes military, government, industry and academic leaders around policy, acquisition, mission capability and allied spacepower.
AIAA’s flagship aerospace R&D forum, bringing thousands of engineers, researchers, students and program leaders together.
Commercial Space Week combines civil, defense and commercial programming around market growth, mission capability and space mobility.
Space founders, investors and financial leaders examine capital formation, growth strategy and the evolving economics of the space sector.
Australia’s major aerospace, aviation and defense exhibition brings together government, industry, operators and international delegations.
A commercial space exhibition and conference focused on industry growth, supply chains, downstream applications and global partnerships.
A deep technical conference for aerospace engineers, scientists, academics, military personnel and industry leaders.
The satellite communications ecosystem converges for commercial, technical, government and military programming and a major exhibition.
Government and industry leaders address the biggest strategic, policy, workforce and technology questions across aviation, space and defense.
Government, satellite, connectivity and geospatial leaders convene around the emerging Central Eurasian space economy.
One of the largest U.S. gatherings for civil, commercial and national-security space leaders, programs, partnerships and policy.
An international forum on how space systems support ocean science, climate resilience, maritime safety and the blue economy.
Asia-Pacific space leaders meet across satellite applications, investment, sustainability, deep tech and regional collaboration.
Senior aerospace and defense leaders examine future air and space capabilities, acquisition, interoperability and emerging technology.
The global aerospace industry gathers for aircraft, spacecraft, propulsion, defense, supply-chain and technology showcases.
A large space-supply-chain exhibition, conference and B2B matchmaking program covering components, systems, manufacturing and mission services.
Researchers and engineers present electronics, systems and reliability work for space and other extreme operating environments.
The IAF’s annual global congress returns to Europe with technical papers, policy discussions, exhibits and cross-border partnerships.
A major global aerospace, aviation, defense and space marketplace serving the Middle East, Africa and international industry.
OffWorldly curates this directory for discovery. Dates, venues, pricing and availability can change—confirm details with the organizer before booking travel.