The Future of Space Is Here
Make Space Valley Your Competitive Advantage
Space Valley, spanning Colorado, New Mexico and West Texas, is home to one of the world's greatest concentrations of space capability.
Here, proximity becomes competitive advantage. By operating as a connected region, Space Valley puts the expertise, partnerships, customers and opportunities space innovators need to grow within reach.
Space Valley Discovery puts you at the center of it.
September 28-October 2
Albuquerque, NM
Q Station
Join us in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the heart of Space Valley, at Q Station-- the region's premier innovation hub
Discover Your Competitive Advantage
What Space Valley Discovery Has to Offer You
For Industry Leaders, Founders & Entrepreneurs
Connect with the customers, partners, talent, and resources that make Space Valley one of the nation's most strategic places to do business. You'll discover how to:
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Connect with potential customers, investors, and mission partners.
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Partner with key organizations across the Space Valley ecosystem.
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Access unique testing facilities, specialized infrastructure, and technical resources.
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Leverage funding opportunities available only within the Space Valley ecosystem.
For Investors
Meet the founders, tech and partnerships defining the next generation of space innovation—and discover where commercial opportunity meets national security priorities.
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Connect with innovators building high-impact space and dual-use technologies.
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Hear directly from defense leaders about emerging national security priorities shaping future technology demand.
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Identify where commercial innovation aligns with government mission needs, helping you recognize tomorrow's investment opportunities today.
For Stakeholders Located in Space Valley
Learn how your organization or community can contribute to—and benefit from—one of America's fastest-growing space ecosystems.
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Identify where your organization fits within the Space Valley ecosystem.
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Leverage the space economy to create new opportunities for your community or organization.
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Build partnerships that support economic growth and long-term collaboration.
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Help shape the strategy that will guide Space Valley's continued growth and strengthen its competitive advantage.
More Access. Less Noise.
We've intentionally kept Space Valley Discovery small to create something large conferences can't: meaningful access.
Spend less time navigating crowds and more time connecting with the people who can help shape your next partnership, investment, opportunity, or initiative.
DISCOVERY EXPERIENCES
Whether you're helping shape the future of Space Valley or exploring how your organization can thrive here, Space Valley Discovery offers two distinct experiences designed around your goals.
Attend one—or immerse yourself in both
Discovery Experience 1: Our Future
Monday, Sep. 28 & Tuesday, Sep. 29th
Designed for leaders and organizations located in Space Valley.
Work alongside fellow stakeholders to strengthen the connections, partnerships, and strategies that will shape the next chapter of Space Valley.
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Regional & local economic development organizations
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Community and civic leaders
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State and local policymakers
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Federal laboratory representatives
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Universities and research institutions
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Workforce organizations
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Industry associations and nonprofit partners
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State and local policymakers
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Existing space and defense companies with a regional presence
Discovery Experience 2: Your Future in Space Valley
Wednesday- Sep. 30th-Friday, Oct. 2nd
Designed for organizations looking to accelerate growth by tapping into one of the nation's most connected space and defense ecosystems. Experience, firsthand, why leading innovators are choosing Space Valley.
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Space and defense companies
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Emerging technology startups
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Investors and venture capital firms
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Corporate innovation and business development leaders
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Commercial and government customers
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Entrepreneurs and founders
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Companies considering expansion, relocation, or strategic partnerships
Also Happening During Space Valley Discovery Week
Rendezvous Italy
Oct 1st, 2026 @ 6pm
Join us as we present the companies in our Rendezvous cohort, the inaugural group of Europe’s premier accelerator developed in partnership with SpaceWERX. This showcase will highlight breakthrough technologies with clear relevance to national security, space operations, and dual‑use commercial markets—positioning these firms to accelerate innovation within the U.S. defense ecosystem.
You’ll hear directly from exceptional founders advancing capabilities in areas critical to the future of space and defense. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore strategic partnerships, investment pathways, and collaboration models that can bring these technologies into U.S. programs and operational environments.
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