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 Mars settlement, cislunar infrastructure, space solar power, robotics and AI, governance, and the evolving space economy.
2025: A Bold Step Toward Mars – Live at UCF
The 2025 Space Settlement Summit will be held November 3–4 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.
“Settling Mars: Humans, Robots & AI… Oh My!”
In collaboration with The Economist Magazine, we’ll explore the real technological and political frameworks needed to establish sustainable human settlements on Mars and beyond. From breakthrough propulsion systems to ethical AI in autonomous exploration, every session is designed to accelerate progress.