Global Events & Strategic Convenings

Connected DMV’s global convenings are where space policy meets market momentum. These events bring together the diplomats, decision-makers, and industry leaders shaping the future of the space economy—with Greater Washington as the bridge between them.

2024 Space Summit: Held on December 3, 2024 at the Embassy of France, the Space Summit convened regional and global stakeholders to chart a collaborative course for space commercialization. The summit highlighted Greater Washington’s role as a launchpad for international space innovation and laid the groundwork for deeper public-private partnerships.

2025 Space Counselors Summit: Hosted at the Embassy of Italy, the Space Counselors Summit brought together embassy counselors, global space agency leaders, and regional partners for a high-level dialogue on the international future of space commercialization. Building on momentum from the 2024 Summit, this invite-only gathering focused on market viability, projected development timelines, national priorities, and how Greater Washington can serve as a global catalyst for next-generation space industries.