new Event:
May
21
-
22
|
Waco, TX
View Event
new Event:
May 21-22  |  Waco TX
View Event

Accelerating Space Innovation

Space x Demand Signal

Uniting government, startups, capital, and industry to accelerate American space innovation.

An invite-only convening connecting the U.S. Space Force’s acquisition leadership with the builders and investors developing the next generation of space capabilities. Featuring senior leadership from the U.S. Space Force, Spacewerx, the Texas Space Commission, and America's top defense and space innovators.

upcoming events

Invite-Only Gatherings

Highly curated forums that connect government decision makers with the builders and investors shaping the future of American technological leadership in Space.

May 21-22, 2026
Waco, TX
June 15, 2026
Austin, TX
WHY THIS SERIES EXISTS

Closing the gap between government demand and private sector innovation.

America’s national security increasingly depends on technologies developed by private companies. Yet the institutions responsible for acquiring these capabilities and the builders creating them rarely have the opportunity to engage in direct, candid conversation.

The Demand Signal series was created to close that gap.

Each forum brings together senior government acquisition leaders with the founders, investors, and companies building critical technologies. The objective is to create clear demand signals from government while giving industry the opportunity to engage directly with decision makers.

By aligning mission needs with commercial innovation, these gatherings help accelerate the development, procurement, and deployment of the capabilities required to maintain American leadership.

who should attend

Curated for thinkers and doers.

Attendance is limited to facilitate high signal, senior-level interaction and discussions.

Startups & Industry

  • Building launch, satellite, sensing, space domain awareness, or other mission critical space capabilities.

  • Seeking clearer insight into Space Force priorities and a better understanding of acquisition pathways.

  • Interested in scaling from demonstration missions and prototypes to operational programs.

Investors & Capital

  • Venture, growth equity, family office, and long-term capital aligned with national priorities.

  • Focused on companies building space infrastructure, defense, and dual use technologies.

  • Interested in where Space Force demand and commercial space markets are heading next.

The Space Force relies on a strong commercial space ecosystem. Space x Demand Signal brings together the leaders building the capabilities our nation needs in space.

Gen. Stephen Purdy
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
1

Direct engagement with senior govt. innovation and acquisition leaders.

2

No panels for panel’s sake — every session is designed for interaction.

3

Founder, industry, and investor-only audience, not vendors or general attendees.

4

Off-the-record environment to encourage candor and trust.

Attendance is limited.

Please request an invitation below. Approved guests will receive confirmation and event details.

Invitation-only
Limited capacity per event (~150)
No press / Chatham House Rules
No sales pitches
Participation expected from all attendees.
CO-Hosts & Sponsors