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8th Space Coast Symposium & Expo

8th Space Coast Symposium & Expo

Event Sponsors

Exclusive VIP Sponsors
Space R3 LLC
Florida Institute of Technology
Platinum Sponsor
Health First
REFIRE Leadership
Phillips Heavy Civil
Gold Sponsors
City of Palm Bay (M)
EverythingBrevard.com
kb Home
Project Response Inc.
Republic Services (C)

The 8th Annual Space Coast Symposium & Expo is unlike any other event in Florida! This premier regional event brings together some of the most innovative and influential leaders in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, technology, and science who are helping drive success right here on the Space Coast.

If you would like to stay at the Radisson Resort at the Port, please click here to receive a discounted rate on your room reservation. Cut-off Date to make reservations is August 12th.

This year's Symposium will feature keynote speakers Jared Isaacman, NASA Administrator and J. Alex Kelly, Florida Secretary of Commerce, along with engaging panel discussions on topics including:

Golden Dome: Strengthening National Security Through Commercial Collaboration

  • Robert Hauge, President of Space Logistics, SpaceLogistics from Northrop Grumman
  • Jeff Hanke, President of Space Systems, L3Harris
  • Theresa Watson, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Kegman
Moderator: Eric "Tubby" Shwedo, Associate Vice President Federal Affairs, University of Central Florida


Launching Futures: Building the Space Coast Workforce Pipeline

  • Mike Miller, Vice President, External Affairs and Workforce Integration, Space Florida
  • William McInnish, Aerospace Teacher, Brevard Public Schools
  • Karin Hoffman, Founder and CEO, Key Innovative Solutions
  • Dr. Mildred Coyne, Chief Executive Officer, Coyne Workforce Solutions
Moderator: Stephanie Robinson, Business Development and Strategic Growth Lead, Vertex Applied Innovation Hub at Florida Tech


Advanced Manufacturing: Powering the Space Coast Economy

  • Candy Cole, Executive Director, Manufacturers Association of Central Florida, MACF
  • Carol Craig, CEO, Sidus Space
  • Diego A. Melani, Orion System Integration  & Test Manager, Lockheed Martin
Moderator: Mike Miller, Strategic Program Development Vice President, FloridaMakes.


Unmanned Systems: Transforming Defense, Industry & Airspace

  • Trevor Simoneau, Research Associate, Boeing Center for Aviation & Aerospace Safety, Instructor, Department of  Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle
  • Will Watts, Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Secretary, Florida Department of Transportation
  • Jean Carlos Asencio, Commercial Integration Senior Manager, Wisk
  • Charles R. Everett Jr., College of Aeronautics Instructor, Florida Institute of Technology
Moderator: Jason Jones, CEO, SafeSky Systems USA


Attendees will hear directly from industry leaders, government officials, and innovators shaping the future of commercial space and emerging technologies. Last year?s event sold out with nearly 600 Symposium attendees and more than 200 additional Expo participants, making this a premier opportunity to connect with the companies, decision-makers, and innovators leading the future of the Space Coast.


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Sponsorship Opportunities

EXCLUSIVE VIP EVENT SPONSOR - $7,500 (Exclusive by Industry) SOLD OUT FOR SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCATION INDUSTRIES.
  • Your company name/logo prominently featured on all available promotional materials
  • Podium Time or Three-Minute Video Presentation to introduce and promote your company during the Symposium (Video Required 2 weeks prior to the Event)
  • Opportunity to provide Branded Lanyards to High-Level Sponsors and Speaker Panels
  • Company name/logo prominently displayed on printed program cover
  • Opportunity to distribute Marketing Materials to attendees at a 10’x10’ Exhibitor Space at the Expo
  • Exhibitor Listing in the printed program
  • Your company recognized at the event from the podium and overhead presentation
  • Signage provided at Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Reserved, VIP seating for up to ten (10) guests at the Symposium
 
PLATINUM EVENT SPONSOR - $5,000 Member Rate
  • Your company name/logo featured on all available promotional materials
  • Podium Time or Recorded Video for up to 2 minutes to introduce and promote your company during the Symposium (Video Required 2 weeks prior to the Event)
  • Company Name/Logo displayed in the printed program
  • Opportunity to distribute Marketing Materials to attendees at an Exhibitor Table at the Expo
  • Exhibitor Listing in the Event Program
  • Signage provided at the Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Reserved, priority seating for up to ten (10) guests at the Symposium
 
GOLD EVENT SPONSOR - $3,000 Member Rate
  • Your company name/logo featured on all available promotional materials
  • One Minute Video to introduce and promote your company during the Symposium (Video Required 2 weeks prior to the Event)
  • Company Name/Logo displayed in the printed program
  • Signage provided at the Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Opportunity to distribute Marketing Materials to attendees at an Exhibitor Table at the Expo
  • Exhibitor Listing in the Event Program
  • Reserved, priority seating for up to six (6) guests at the Symposium
 
SILVER EVENT SPONSOR - $2,000 Member Rate
  • Your company mentioned on all available promotional materials
  • Company mentioned as a Silver Sponsor in the printed program
  • Opportunity to distribute Marketing Materials to attendees at an Exhibitor Table at the Expo
  • Exhibitor Listing in the Event Program
  • Reserved seating for up to four (4) guests at the Symposium

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSOR - $1,500 Member Rate
  • Reserved VIP Table with seating for ten (10) attendees
 
EXPO EXHIBITOR TABLE - $500 Member Rate
 
  • Opportunity to distribute Marketing Materials to attendees at a 6? Exhibitor Table
  • Exhibitor listing in the Event Program
  • Reserved seating for one (1) attendee and free admission


NEW SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

HAPPY HOUR SPONSOR - $2,000

  • Signage provided at Happy Hour (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned in the program
  • Reserved seating for two (2) guests at the Symposium

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LUNCHEON SPONSOR - $1,500 Member Rate (2 Available)

  • Signage provided at the Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned as the Luncheon Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for two (2) guests at the Symposium

 

FLORAL SPONSOR - $1,500 Member Rate (2 Available)

  • Signage provided at the Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned as the Floral Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for two (2) guests at the Symposium

 

MOON WATER WALL SPONSOR - $1,000 Member Rate (1 Available)

  • Signage provided at the Symposium (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned as the Moon Water Wall Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for one (1) guest at the Symposium
     

PHOTO SPONSOR - $1,000 Member Rate (1 Available) - SOLD OUT!

  • Company name/logo on photo banner
  • Company mentioned as the Photo Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for one (1) guest at the Symposium

 

ROCKET FUEL SPONSOR - $500 Member Rate (1 Available) - SOLD OUT!

  • Signage provided at the Symposium Coffee Bars (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned as the Rocket Fuel Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for one (1) guest at the Symposium

 

METEOR BITE SNACK SPONSOR - $500 Member Rate (2 Available)  - SOLD OUT!

  • Signage provided at the Symposium Snack Bar (provided by Chamber)
  • Company mentioned as the Meteor Bite Snack Sponsor in the printed program
  • Reserved seating for one (1) guest at the Symposium
 
                * Event details subject to change - Must Pre-Register - No Walk-ins Permitted 
                                        Please call for non-member sponsorship rates

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Event Sponsors

The Weitz Company, LLC.
Air Dot Show Tour
Silver Sponsors
APT Research, Inc.
Barton Malow
Engineering & Computer Simulations, Inc.
Blue Origin
Federal Benefits Group
Florida Power & Light Company
Hotel Melby / The Landing Rooftop
HSG - Herndon Solutions Group
Launch Credit Union - Palm Bay Branch (Main)
SpaceX
Team Orlando News
Lockheed Martin
The Boeing Company
Widerman Malek, PL
Date and Time

Friday Aug 21, 2026
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM EDT

Location

Radisson Resort at the Port

8701 Astronaut Blvd Cape Canaveral FL 32920

Fees/Admission

Admission/Fee: $100 for Chamber Partners, $125 for Future Chamber Partners and Guests, and $75 for Students, but must call the office for Registration. 

All Attendee Registration fees are non-refundable. If the event is canceled, all purchases will be refunded in full. If the event is rescheduled and you are unable to attend, a refund will be given in full.

All Sponsorship fees are non-refundable once marketing has begun.

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