Zero Gravity Summit 2026 will bring together builders, operators, policymakers, thought leaders, and national security and technology experts in Salt Lake City with a focus on shaping the future of dual-use technology and national security.
The summit is designed to provide the networks, resources, and programs needed to accelerate innovation in national security technology. Its 2026 program will cover areas including advanced air mobility, next-generation aviation, commercial spaceports, orbital infrastructure, contested logistics, missile defense, advanced materials, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
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Zero Gravity Summit takes place during Hard Tech Week, which will feature live demos, facility showcases, and industry events across Utah involving companies, investors, and leaders working across aerospace, defense, and hard tech.
When is Zero Gravity Summit 2026?
Zero Gravity Summit will take place on October 28-29, 2026.
What’s On?
Zero Gravity Summit will feature a two-day program of morning and afternoon sessions on October 28-29, 2026. Further speaker and agenda details are due to be announced.
Building the Future of America’s Industrial Base
This session will examine advanced air mobility, next-generation aviation, commercial spaceports, and orbital infrastructure, including how these systems are changing how the United States moves, launches, and competes.
Discussion will cover the policy, capital, and operational decisions involved in turning emerging capability into durable national advantage.
Contested Logistics and Golden Dome
This session will examine how the United States is rethinking movement and sustainment in contested environments, including scenarios where supply lines are targeted and the homeland becomes part of the battlespace.
It will also consider the missile defense architecture described as defining the next generation of homeland security.
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Advanced Materials, Energy, and Manufacturing
This session will examine the role of materials, energy, and manufacturing in national security, including high-rate manufacturing and advanced composites.
It will also address the workforce, capital, and government partnerships required to scale these capabilities, alongside Utah’s role in this area.
Applied AI and Quantum Technologies
This session will focus on the application of AI and quantum technologies across defense and intelligence contexts.
Discussion will cover what is working, where adoption is stalling, and the decisions that will determine who holds the technological edge.
The event will also provide opportunities to connect with decision-makers, investors, and strategic partners from across the public and private sectors.
Organizations can secure space on the show floor, with booth packages including full conference access and visibility in official event materials. Exhibitors will have the opportunity to connect with 3,000+ attendees.
Space is limited, and early-bird pricing ends August 31.
Where is Zero Gravity Summit?
The summit will be held in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah.
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