When: November 5-6, 2025
Where: UND Memorial Union Ballroom University of North Dakota
The Space Operations Summit (SoS) aims to bring together government, defense, and industry space professionals, policy makers, researchers, educators, and students to share and discover what’s happening across this domain.
Space operations are becoming increasingly complex and challenging as more actors and activities enter the domain.
SoS will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities on groundbreaking topics. The summit will also showcase the latest developments and achievements in space technology, applications, and services.
The Space Operations Summit will provide a platform for exchanging ideas, insights, and best practices for advancing space operations and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the space environment.
Discuss key drivers of space operations:
Learn, network, and engage in conversation about current space opportunities and challenges.
Owners, C-Level, VP-Level, Engineers, Legal, R&D, Patent/Small Business Attorneys, Finance & Venture Capital
Gain access to top-tier federal partners and insight into technology transfer, autonomy, and space-aligned SBIR programs.
Connect with officials from DoD, DOE, NSF, and other agencies seeking innovators and dual-use collaborators. If you think all the opportunities are in Texas and California — think again. Grand Forks is a growing hub for space innovation.
Presidents, Chancellors, VPRs, Tech Transfer Officers, Researchers
Explore federal funding pipelines, network with mission-aligned agencies, and connect with entrepreneurs and startups ready to collaborate. From CHIPS Act partnerships to federal grant access, SOS is a launchpad for institutions looking to plug into the national space and tech economy.
Federal, State & Local Policymakers, Program Officers, Incentive Managers, Economic Development Professionals
Meet the engineers, entrepreneurs, and researchers shaping North Dakota’s space future. Learn how to drive economic growth while fulfilling Congressional mandates.
UND and its innovation partners are creating a nationally relevant ecosystem and government agencies are invited to engage directly with on-the-ground change-makers.
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| Full Registration Includes: | $349.00 |
| - Full access to all symposium sessions and exhibits over two days. | |
| - Complimentary lunches on both days. | |
| - Admission to the networking reception with industry leaders, researchers, and fellow attendees. |