According to reporting from Government Technology and Brandon Lingle of the San Antonio Express-News, San Antonio has been selected to host the inaugural Texas Space Business Summit, a major new conference focused on the rapidly expanding commercial space industry. The event is scheduled for September 21–23, 2026, and will take place at the Henry B. González Convention Center.
The three-day summit is expected to draw more than 2,000 attendees, including leaders from NASA, the Department of Defense, major aerospace contractors, investors, and Texas-based space innovators. Organized by the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the summit is projected to carry a budget of $1.1 million to $2.1 million. It will feature keynote speakers, expert panels, networking sessions, and interactive exhibits showcasing launch systems, satellites, robotics, life-support technology, and even simulated lunar and Mars habitats.
State officials chose San Antonio due to its long-standing contributions to aerospace research, including the historic Brooks Air Force Base facility, where early astronaut medical screenings and space-related studies were conducted. The Texas Space Commission, tasked with accelerating the state’s space economy, has already invested $126 million of the $150 million approved by the Legislature to support space exploration and aeronautics initiatives. With more than 150,000 people employed in the state’s space industry, the summit aims to further strengthen Texas’s role in commercial space development.
Source: Government Technology / San Antonio Express-News
Original story: https://www.govtech.com/biz/san-antonio-to-host-inaugural-texas-space-business-summit