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USGIF GEOINT Symposium 2026

May 3-6, 2026

Aurora, CO

USGIF

The USGIF GEOINT Symposium is the world’s largest gathering of GEOINT professionals, an annual event bringing together government, military, industry, and academic leaders to explore the technologies, partnerships, and policies shaping geospatial intelligence and national security.

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Jul 6-9, 2026

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Since its establishment in 2015, SPACETIDE has been the premier platform for global leaders across diverse industries to unite, tackle shared challenges, and co-create a sustainable future for the space sector. Under our vision of "Unlocking Space for All Humanity," we strive to build a future where space transforms every corner of society and industry—ensuring that the benefits of space technology and services are accessible to everyone, everywhere.

The 6 Concepts of "SPACETIDE 2026"

  1.  APAC Gravity
    From APAC to the World. We facilitate direct access to key players in the space industry through strategic partnerships with international delegations and the world’s leading space agencies. Build powerful networks at the heart of the fastest-growing space frontier.
  2. Cross-Industry Synergy
    Join top executives from non-space/new-to-space industries alongside visionary leaders from government, industry, and academia. Discover the "next big move" through the fusion of space technology and cross-industry expertise.
  3. Dual-Use as Strategic Resilience
    In a complex geopolitical landscape, who will define the future of space business? We dive deep into survival strategies for the commercial sector, focusing on how dual-use capabilities foster long-term industrial resilience.
  4. Business Dealing & Networking
    Enhance the scope of your collaboration through a variety of partner-led side events. With our structured business matching systems, we turn chance encounters into high-value commercial opportunities.
  5. Tokyo Prime Location: Toranomon
    Located in Toranomon, Tokyo’s central hub, our venue offers unprecedented proximity to government agencies and space-tech headquarters. Experience a high-density environment that transforms every minute of your stay into immense professional value.
  6. Space for Society
    SPACETIDE continues to spearhead the movement toward space democratization. We serve as the ultimate forum for expanding the industrial base, ensuring the benefits of space reach every corner of society.

Jul 8, 2026

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Building on Spatial Edge: NATO, USGIF continues the dialogue in Tokyo. Hosted within the 2026 SPACETIDE Conference, this full-day forum brings senior leaders from the U.S., Japan, and the broader Indo-Pacific together to examine how GEOINT, commercial space, and AI are reshaping allied cooperation, shared security, and global resilience.

Who Should Attend:

Senior leaders and decision-makers across:

  • Government and defense
  • Commercial space and GEOINT
  • Research and academia
  • Allied and partner organizations in the Indo-Pacific

May 16-19, 2027

Kissimmee, FL

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence reflects the concept that everything that happens takes place at a point in space and time, with GEOINT being the foundation necessary to turn situational intelligence into situational awareness and deliver predictive insights for our world. This is an UNCLASSIFIED event.

Jun 4-7, 2028

Tampa, FL

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence reflects the concept that everything that happens takes place at a point in space and time, with GEOINT being the foundation necessary to turn situational intelligence into situational awareness and deliver predictive insights for our world. This is an UNCLASSIFIED event.

Jun 3-6, 2029

St. Louis, MO

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence reflects the concept that everything that happens takes place at a point in space and time, with GEOINT being the foundation necessary to turn situational intelligence into situational awareness and deliver predictive insights for our world. This is an UNCLASSIFIED event.

Jun 9-12, 2030

Aurora, CO

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence reflects the concept that everything that happens takes place at a point in space and time, with GEOINT being the foundation necessary to turn situational intelligence into situational awareness and deliver predictive insights for our world. This is an UNCLASSIFIED event.

Jun 1-4, 2031

Kissimmee, FL

The GEOINT Symposium, which began in 2004, is the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence—and possibly intelligence—professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 3,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled opportunity to speak to your extended constituency spanning government, military, the contractor community, and academia. This year’s theme, GEOINT: The Foundation of Intelligence reflects the concept that everything that happens takes place at a point in space and time, with GEOINT being the foundation necessary to turn situational intelligence into situational awareness and deliver predictive insights for our world. This is an UNCLASSIFIED event.
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Jul 6-9, 2026

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

Since its establishment in 2015, SPACETIDE has been the premier platform for global leaders across diverse industries to unite, tackle shared challenges, and co-create a sustainable future for the space sector. Under our vision of "Unlocking Space for All Humanity," we strive to build a future where space transforms every corner of society and industry—ensuring that the benefits of space technology and services are accessible to everyone, everywhere.

The 6 Concepts of "SPACETIDE 2026"

  1.  APAC Gravity
    From APAC to the World. We facilitate direct access to key players in the space industry through strategic partnerships with international delegations and the world’s leading space agencies. Build powerful networks at the heart of the fastest-growing space frontier.
  2. Cross-Industry Synergy
    Join top executives from non-space/new-to-space industries alongside visionary leaders from government, industry, and academia. Discover the "next big move" through the fusion of space technology and cross-industry expertise.
  3. Dual-Use as Strategic Resilience
    In a complex geopolitical landscape, who will define the future of space business? We dive deep into survival strategies for the commercial sector, focusing on how dual-use capabilities foster long-term industrial resilience.
  4. Business Dealing & Networking
    Enhance the scope of your collaboration through a variety of partner-led side events. With our structured business matching systems, we turn chance encounters into high-value commercial opportunities.
  5. Tokyo Prime Location: Toranomon
    Located in Toranomon, Tokyo’s central hub, our venue offers unprecedented proximity to government agencies and space-tech headquarters. Experience a high-density environment that transforms every minute of your stay into immense professional value.
  6. Space for Society
    SPACETIDE continues to spearhead the movement toward space democratization. We serve as the ultimate forum for expanding the industrial base, ensuring the benefits of space reach every corner of society.
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