The Space Settlement Summit is the premier annual gathering of global leaders, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers committed to advancing a space-faring civilization. Hosted by the National Space Society (NSS), this exclusive conference brings together the brightest minds working to enable permanent human presence beyond Earth.
Each year, the summit focuses on the real-world challenges and opportunities of expanding humanity into space, with high-level discussions on Lunar settlement, space solar power, robotics and AI, governance, and the evolving space economy.
2026: From the Moon to Markets: Building the Cis-Lunar Economy – Live at UCF
The 2026 Space Settlement Summit will be held October 25–26 at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida, as part of the region’s official Space Week celebrations.
UCF is one of the nation’s top research institutions in planetary science and space systems engineering, and its proximity to Kennedy Space Center and the Space Coast makes it the ideal host for this future-focused summit. The campus is a launchpad for innovation, attracting NASA scientists, commercial space leaders, and next-gen explorers.
“From the Moon to Markets: Building the Cis-Lunar Economy”
In collaboration with The Economist, we’ll explore the technological and political frameworks required to activate a sustainable cis-lunar economy. From high-efficiency lunar surface power grids to the logistics of in-situ resource utilization (ISRU), every session is designed to accelerate the transition from lunar exploration to a permanent economic sphere.