Welcome to the
ARIZONA SPACE RISING EVENT
April 28-30, 2026

April 28 I WELCOME MIXER

  • 4:30-6:30p

    WELCOME MIXER

    Kick-off the Summit with cocktails, conversation, and connections! Join leaders, innovators, and partners driving Arizona’s space economy for an evening of networking. Open to all-access ticket holders, sponsors, and speakers.

April 29 I STATEWIDE STRATEGY DAY

  • 8:00-9:00 am

    REGISTRATION

    Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix
    1st Floor Ballroom
    122 N 2nd St
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

    HYATT REGENCY MAP

  • 9:00-9:15 am

    OPENING REMARKS

    The Summit kicks off by convening leaders from across Arizona to shape the state’s space strategy. Attendees will work across four parallel afternoon tracks—Human Frontiers, Technology, Energy, and Infrastructure—designed to explore opportunities, align priorities, and guide actionable steps to strengthen Arizona’s leadership in the new space economy.

    SPEAKERS ON THE HORIZON

  • 9:15 - 9:30 am

    WELCOME ADDRESS

    Welcome attendees, highlighting new statewide leadership in innovation and community engagement that support Arizona’s growing space economy.

  • 9:30-9:45 am

    THE ARIZONA SPACE ADVANTAGE

    High-profile keynote showcasing the strengths, vision, and momentum that give Arizona a defining role in the new space economy.

  • 9:45-10:30 am

    BUILDING ARIZONA’S RISE AS A GLOBAL SPACE POWERHOUSE

    A discussion with Arizona and global leaders exploring opportunities and challenges shaping the new space economy.

  • 10:30 - 10:45 am

    NETWORKING BREAK

  • 10:45 - 11:45 am

    BUILDING THE ARIZONA SPACE ECOSYSTEM

    Arizona industry, academia, and government leaders share what’s needed to strengthen Arizona’s space ecosystem, from workforce and technology to infrastructure and energy resilience.

  • 11:45-1:15 pm

    LUNCH + NETWORKING

  • 1:15-2:30 pm

    ARIZONA SPACE STRATEGY BREAKOUTS

    Help shape Arizona’s space ecosystem with focused strategy sessions tailored to your interests. These interactive breakout rooms bring together leaders from the military, industry, startups, and government to explore challenges and opportunities across four key pillars of the space sector:

    BREAKOUT ROOMS:

    Human Frontiers | Room 1
    Shaping Arizona’s Space Workforce, Emerging Industries, and Policy

    Technology | Room 2
    Driving Space Innovation in Arizona and Beyond.

    Energy | Room 3
    Powering the Future Frontier, from Arizona for the Nation.

    Infrastructure | Room 4
    Building Arizona’s Space Backbone

    Format: Panels & Roundtables

  • 2:30-2:45 pm

    NETWORKING BREAK


  • 2:45-4:00 pm

    ARIZONA SPACE STRATEGY BREAKOUTS (CON’T)

    ARIZONA SPACE 2030
    An interactive ideation sprint to define Arizona’s priorities for the next three years in the space economy. Participants will collaborate, generate ideas, and vote on the most critical actions to drive statewide success.

    BREAKOUT ROOMS:

    Human Frontiers | Room 1
    Workforce • Emerging Industries • Policy

    Technology | Room 2
    Semiconductors • AI • Software • Data Centers

    Energy | Room 3
    SMRs • Nuclear • Solar • Hydro

    Infrastructure | Room 4
    Manufacturing • Supply Chain • Facilities

April 29 I SPACE GALA

  • 6:00-7:00 pm

    CHAMPAGNE WELCOME RECEPTION

    Hyatt Regency Downtown Phoenix
    2nd Floor Atrium
    122 N 2nd St
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

    Formal Dress Attire

    HYATT REGENCY MAP

  • 7:00-8:00 pm

    DINNER SERVED

  • 8:00-8:30 pm

    KEYNOTE

  • 8:30-9:00 pm

    SPACE AWARDS CEREMONY

    Celebrate excellence and innovation in Arizona’s space community. Join us as we honor leaders and organizations driving the state’s growth in the space economy.

  • 9:00 - 10:00 pm:

    CLOSING SOCIAL HOUR

April 30 I SPACE EXECUTIVE MEETINGS

  • 9:00-12:00 pm

    EXECUTIVE SPACE MEETINGS

    Engage in exclusive, pre-scheduled 30-minute one-on-one business meetings connecting solution providers (such as technology vendors and service firms) with senior decision-makers from the space industry’s leading organizations. These fast-paced sessions offer a focused opportunity to showcase your technology, explore strategic partnerships, and open doors for collaboration.

    Space Customers
    Companies forthcoming

    Tempe Center For The Arts
    700 W Rio Salado Pkwy
    Tempe, AZ 85281

    Tempe Center for the Arts Map

April 30 I ARIZONA SPACE LIVE

  • 3:00-6:00 pm

    ARIZONA SPACE EXPO + RECEPTION

    Explore Arizona’s vibrant space ecosystem with 40 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations and ventures. Enjoy a lively, eclectic atmosphere with cash bars, complimentary snacks, and plenty of opportunities to see what’s happening across the state’s space community.

    Tempe Center For The Arts
    700 W Rio Salado Pkwy
    Tempe, AZ 85281

    TEMPE CENTER FOR THE ARTS MAP

  • 5:30-6:00 pm

    THEATER DOORS OPEN

    Ushers are available to assist you in locating your assigned seats.

  • 6:00-6:15 pm

    WELCOME TO ARIZONA SPACE LIVE

    Kick off the evening with a warm welcome from your emcee, David Arisoto, and Tempe Mayor Corey Woods.

  • 6:15-7:15 pm

    SPACE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN

  • 7:15-7:45 pm

    INTERMISSION I DRINKS AVAILABLE

  • 7:45-9:00 pm

    CUTTING-EDGE HISTORY THROUGH SPACE STORIES