3 days

Duration

Washington

United States

About the event

ASCEND is an annual space event powered by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), covering the space economy, human spaceflight, national security, science missions, space infrastructure and policy. It brings together government, industry and academic leaders for sessions, an exhibit hall and networking.

C.

• Session topics from human spaceflight to national security and space law
• Exhibit hall with sponsors and exhibitors
• Speakers in 2026 included the NASA Administrator and US Space Force leaders
• Program topics for 2027 to be announced

Who attends

Space industry, government and investors.

• Space companies
• Government
• Investors
• Suppliers
• Research
• Media

Exhibiting and sponsorship

Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.

Visitor information

What you need to plan a visit to ASCEND.

• Opening hours18 to 20 May 2027

  18 to 20 May 2027. Daily hours on the official website.
• Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.

  Registration is through the official website.Register

Washington Hilton

Washington Hilton, 1919 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States

Open in Google Maps

How to get there

• From DCA

  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, about 10 km from the venue.

• From IAD

  Washington Dulles International Airport, about 42 km from the venue.

• Flying privately

  Charter operators in United States can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.

  Get charter quotes

Companies in our directory working in the field this event covers.

• AviNation USAUnited States

• 

  12 to 14 May 2027

  SPEXA Space Business Expo

  Tokyo, Japan

• 

  29 June to 1 July 2027

  Space Tech Expo USA

  Anaheim, United States

• 

  1 to 4 August 2027

  Small Satellite Conference (SmallSat)

  Salt Lake City, United States