Connected DMV announced that the inaugural spaceNEXT convening will now take place February 18–20, 2026, at Capital One Hall in Tysons, Virginia.

The call for experts is open for spaceNEXT, the inaugural global convening on the commercialization of space. Join leaders, innovators, and policymakers February 18-20, 2026 at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA.

Connected DMV today unveiled a new initiative built to strengthen the Greater Washington region’s position as a global leader in the rapidly expanding space commercialization sector.

On December 3, 2024, leaders from industry, government, and academia gathered for Connected DMV's "The Summit: The Commercialization of Space – Building a Next-Generation Industry."