Space Summit 2026 commenced today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, uniting government leaders, space agencies, industry executives, researchers, and investors. The event, opened by Dr Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, focuses on aligning policy, regulation, infrastructure, and commercial models in the global space ecosystem.
The two-day summit, running from 2 to 3 February, expects over 1,500 attendees and more than 300 participating companies and organisations. Representatives from 20 space agencies and over 60 speakers will engage in 12 panel sessions. The discussions aim to address the growing importance of space capabilities in economic development, resilience, and national security.
Leck Chet Lam, Managing Director of Experia Events, highlighted the summit’s role in fostering collaboration across aviation, aerospace, and space sectors. “Space systems are integral to how societies function and economies operate,” he stated, emphasising the need for alignment across governments, industry, and partners.
Jonathan Hung, Executive Director at the Office for Space Technology & Industry, Singapore, noted the summit’s significance in leveraging Singapore’s strengths in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. “It anchors Singapore as a key node for the global space community,” he said.
The event also announced several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and partnership initiatives, reflecting increased collaboration within the global space ecosystem. These include agreements between Singapore’s Office for Space Technology & Industry and the Maldives Space Research Organisation, as well as the Spanish Space Agency.
The summit continues tomorrow, exploring the impact of space technologies on regional development and future economic opportunities.
