SATELLITE 2026 is the world’s largest and most inclusive satellite communications event, uniting engineers, innovators, and business leaders from every corner of the global space ecosystem. For over 45 years, SATELLITE has been the meeting place for the industry, where commercial, government, and military stakeholders come together to shape the future of connectivity, mobility, and space infrastructure.

The 2026 program brings together two key experiences under one roof:

Satellite Conference & Exhibition – A global showcase of cutting-edge technologies, breakthrough solutions, and thought leadership driving the next era of satellite communications.

GovMilSpace, powered by Defense Daily, provides a trusted environment for government, military, and intelligence professionals to exchange mission-critical insights on ISR, cyber defense, secure architectures, and space domain awareness.

Both events share the same exhibition floor, creating unmatched opportunities for collaboration between the commercial and public sectors.

SIG Activities at Satellite 2026

Throughout this year’s event, SIG and its members will be hosting a number of exciting activities for visitors and exhibitors to be a part of.

Satellite Network of 2035 – Kratos Room 150A

On Monday, 23rd March from 10:00am – 12:00pm, the Kratos Roundtable will take a forward-looking vision at the future picture of satellite networks and what changes they’ll need to be. Expect insightful discussion on satellite network predictions and how the industry needs to collaborate to ensure what is needed is achieved and delivered.

Drinks Reception with WORK Microwave – Stand 1737

On Wednesday, 25th March from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, join us at the WORK Microwave (stand 1737) for our annual drinks at Satellite from 4pm. Come to relax and enjoy a drink and catch up while taking a look at what’s new from WORK at the show. Thanks very much to the team for kindly hosting us!

SIG Awards – [location tbc]

Round off your evening on Wednesday, 25th March and join us for the annual SIG Awards presentation from 6:00pm – 7:00pm. Celebrate the very best technologies, projects, and people as we award the winners across four categories: Innovation of the Year (SES); Cooperation of the Year; Educational Project of the Year (Integrasys); and Young Engineer of the Year.

It is free to attend SIG organised events at this year’s Satellite show, and ask you to register for the events you’ll attend below. Thank you.