Satellite Conference & Exhibition

What Satellite Conference & Exhibition does

Satellite Conference & Exhibition, operating as SATShow Week and owned by Access Intelligence, LLC, runs the world's largest annual satellite communications conference and exhibition. Founded in 1980, the event has run for more than 45 years and is anchored by two parallel programs: the flagship SATELLITE conference targeting commercial operators, manufacturers, integrators, launch providers, ground-segment companies, and investors; and the GovMilSpace program, which is positioned as the only satellite-focused event exclusively for government, military, and intelligence stakeholders. SATShow Week 2026 drew 14,738 attendees from 110+ countries, including 6,400+ represented organizations and 450+ exhibiting vendors; 57% of attendees held C-suite, senior, or engineering leadership titles and 90% influenced or controlled purchasing decisions, with defense, government, and civil space professionals accounting for 34% of attendance.

The platform combines an in-person exhibition and conference with a Brella-powered mobile app providing AI matchmaking, meeting scheduling, and interactive floor plans, supported by integrations for registration (CompuSystems), floor plans (ExpoCad), hotel booking (PassKey), and visa invitation letters (CredSpark). Sub-brands include Tech Seminar (peer-evaluated technical presentations), Startup Space (11th-year pitch competition), Startup Pavilion (turnkey booths for early-stage companies), and the newly launched GovMilSpace Digital Series (virtual programming). The event generated 81% year-over-year growth in mobile-app-arranged meetings, reaching ~900 meetings in 2026, and was the venue for the founding of the SpaceConnect Association by Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar.

Revenue is generated from exhibit-space rental (priced at $64/sq ft with booth packages ranging from $6,400 for a 10x10 to $160,000 for a 50x50), multi-tier sponsorship packages (off-site receptions, partner sessions in the Unveiled Theater, Mobile App, Meeting Hub, and Product Display Areas), conference registration (free Exhibit Hall Passes through Premium Pass tiers), and the Startup Pavilion ($3,900 for 10x10, $7,800 for 10x20). Major sponsors include Amazon (LEO and AWS), L3Harris, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Boeing, Blue Origin, SES, Iridium, Telesat, Arianespace, MDA Space, and The Aerospace Corporation. Two dedicated sales directors (Michael Cassinelli for SATELLITE, Paula November for GovMilSpace) drive enterprise sales to exhibitors and sponsors through direct outreach and a multi-channel marketing motion anchored by the Downlink newsletter, the Via Satellite and Defense Daily publication partnerships, and social media.

Name

Satellite Conference & Exhibition

Legal name

Access Intelligence, LLC

Website

https://satshow.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Satellite Industry Conferences & Exhibitions

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Exhibitions, Trade Shows & Booth Management (HSACADAH)

Keywords

• Satellite industry conferences
• Space trade exhibitions
• Industry event management
• Government defense forums
• Exhibition sponsorship sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Revenue generated from selling exhibit booth space to vendors and companies showcasing satellite and space technologies. Pricing is per square foot ($64/sq ft for 2027). Booths range from 100 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Various sponsorship tiers including Off-Site Curated Receptions, Partner Sessions in Unveiled Theater, Work Space Lounge, high-visibility signage, Mobile App, Meeting Hub, and dedicated Product Display Areas. Sponsorships reach 15,000+ attendees.
3. Conference Registration: Revenue from conference passes. Premium Pass offers exclusive access for executives. Government/military rate available. Exhibit Hall Passes start at $0. Premium and Government options available.
4. Startup Pavilion: Turnkey booth packages for early-stage companies: 10x10 booth at $3,900 or 10x20 booth at $7,800. Companies must be seeking Seed/Series A funding with under 100 employees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Satellite Conference & Exhibition (SATShow Week) operates an annual conference and exhibition platform for the global satellite and space industry. The company sells exhibition booth space, sponsorships, conference passes, and supporting programs including the SATELLITE conference, GovMilSpace government/military track, Tech Seminar, Startup Space pitch competition, Startup Pavilion, and the virtual GovMilSpace Digital Series.

Product overview

SATShow Week is a multi-day conference and exhibition platform consisting of two flagship programs running in parallel: SATELLITE (the world's largest satellite communications event) and GovMilSpace (government/military focused). The platform also includes Tech Seminar (technical R&D presentations), Startup Space (entrepreneur pitch competition), Startup Pavilion (exhibit space for early-stage companies), and the GovMilSpace Digital Series (virtual programming). The exhibition floor hosts 450+ vendors across 40+ product categories. The event is supported by a Brella-powered mobile app offering AI-powered networking and meeting scheduling. Conference pricing is $64/sq ft for exhibit space, with Startup Pavilion packages from $3,900-$7,800 and conference passes scaled to booth size.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GovMilSpace: The only satellite-focused event designed exclusively for government and military stakeholders, offering a trusted forum for mission-critical dialogue spanning space-based ISR, geospatial and signals intelligence, cyber defense, space domain awareness, secure architectures, and allied cooperation.
• Startup Space
• Tech Seminar
• GovMilSpace Digital Series
• QUADSAT Exhibition Preview

Products and services

• SATELLITE Conference The world's largest and most influential satellite communications event, bringing together commercial operators, manufacturers, integrators, investors, and government/defense professionals to build partnerships and drive business forward. Features keynotes, panels, workshops, and an exhibition floor with 450+ vendors.
• GovMilSpace Program The only satellite-focused event designed exclusively for government, military, and intelligence professionals. Offers mission-critical dialogue on space-based ISR, geospatial/signals intelligence, cyber defense, space domain awareness, secure architectures, and allied cooperation.
• Tech Seminar Three-day peer-evaluated technical program featuring R&D presentations on satellite and space technologies with 25-minute presentation slots reviewed by the Tech Seminar Advisory Committee.
• Startup Space Competition Annual entrepreneur pitch competition in its 11th year, featuring 10 finalists competing for investor meetings, industry event access, and professional services. Connects early-stage space companies with venture capitalists, angel investors, and industry decision-makers in the Unveiled Theater.
• Startup Pavilion Dedicated section of the exhibit floor for early-stage companies (Seed to Series A, under 100 employees, founded within 5 years). Turnkey booth packages in 10x10 ($3,900) or 10x20 ($7,800) configurations with branding, carpeting, electrical, and install/dismantle included.
• GovMilSpace Digital Series Virtual two-day program featuring U.S. and allied space, defense, and intelligence leaders discussing threats and priorities. Covers PTS-G, Golden Dome missile defense, NATO deterrence, and European defense investment. Live and on-demand access with government rate free and industry rate $59.
• Meeting Hub Pre-scheduled one-on-one meeting spaces and networking hub on the exhibit floor. 900+ meetings arranged through the mobile app in 2026, with 81% increase in meeting requests year over year.
• Exhibition Floor 60,000+ sq ft exhibit hall with 450+ satellite connectivity vendors across every segment of the supply chain. Includes defense-focused GovMilSpace Pavilion sponsored by HawkEye 360, Startup Space area, and partner session theaters. Exhibit space priced at $64 per square foot.
• Guided Exhibit Hall Tours Expert-led hop-on/hop-off tours of the exhibit floor organized by technology category. Departures twice daily (Tuesday and Thursday) with tour guides helping attendees navigate 450+ exhibitors efficiently.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ professionals attending from 110+ countries
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• NATO Allied Command TransformationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Confirmed speakers Gen. Aurelio Colagrande (Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Transformation) and Robert Kroesen (Space Capabilities Programme Director) for GovMilSpace Digital Series 2026 on space deterrence and defense.
• U.S. Space Force / Space Systems CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 July 2026Invited speakers for GovMilSpace Digital Series covering PTS-G (Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global) IDIQ updates, valued at $4 billion ceiling.
• Amazon LEOcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Amazon Kuiper/LEO as event sponsor. Amazon revealed 200+ satellites loaded and ready at Cape Canaveral at SATShow Week 2026. Chris Weber, VP Leo Business, featured speaker. Amazon Leo Reception hosted at SATShow Week 2026.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026AWS as official sponsor and event supporter. AWS Reception at SATShow Week 2026 at Flight Club DC. AWS Government and AWS Aerospace & Satellite divisions represented.
• ArianespacecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Launch services provider as major sponsor of SATShow Week. Major operator in the satellite launch market.
• L3HarriscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Defense contractor and major sponsor. L3Harris participated in GovMilSpace sessions and exhibition.
• Blue OrigincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Aerospace company as sponsor and exhibitor at SATShow Week.
• BoeingcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Aerospace company as sponsor and exhibitor at SATShow Week.
• Lockheed MartincoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Defense contractor and sponsor at SATShow Week. Notable presence at GovMilSpace.
• MDA SpacecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Canadian space company and sponsor. Announced acquisition of Blue Canyon Technologies from Raytheon at SATShow Week 2026 to reach US defense market.
• Iridium CommunicationscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Satellite operator and sponsor. Founding member of SpaceConnect Association launched at SATShow Week 2026.
• SEScoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Satellite operator and sponsor. SES executives participated in sessions. Hosted Telesat Hub networking space.
• TelesatcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Satellite operator and sponsor. Founding member of SpaceConnect Association. Telesat Hub networking sponsor with dedicated space on show floor.
• HawkEye 360majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Defense/satellite company and sponsor. Featured speaker in GovMilSpace Golden Dome panel discussion.
• The Aerospace CorporationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Aerospace research organization and sponsor. CTO Dr. Debra Emmons featured speaker. Contributed to GovMilSpace panels on space acquisition.
• SpaceConnect AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026New trade association launched at SATShow Week 2026 by founding members Amazon, Iridium, Telesat, and Globalstar to represent Non-Geostationary (NGSO) satellite issues.
• KratosmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Defense and security solutions company. VP Stuart Daughtridge participated in CTO Forum on satellite spectrum.
• TelstramajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Telecommunications company. Sponsored Opening Celebration Kickoff Party at SATShow Week 2026.
• Via SatellitecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Official publication of SATShow Week. Covering event news, speakers, exhibitors, and industry trends. Via Satellite booth serves as lunch meeting location for guided tours.
• Defense DailycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 March 2026Premier publication partner for GovMilSpace program. Powered by Defense Daily for the government/military track.
• Brella (Event Technology)majorTechnology or Integration · 23 March 2026AI-powered event platform powering SATShow Week mobile app. Provides networking, meeting scheduling, and agenda building capabilities.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Space Symposium: Operated by the Space Foundation, Space Symposium is the leading annual space industry conference held annually in Colorado Springs, drawing heads of space agencies, defense, and commercial leaders. It is the most direct peer in terms of vertical (space), target audience (operators, primes, government), and annual conference + exhibition format with embedded government/military programming.
• Mobile World Congress: Organized by the GSMA, MWC is the world's largest telecom and connectivity trade show, mixing operators, vendors, and government into a flagship annual event with massive exhibition floors. Comparable model of a category-defining annual telecom/connectivity B2B event with similar attendee scale and enterprise sponsorship economics.
• Milipol Paris: Biennial homeland security and defense trade show in Paris operated under the Milipol network. Comparable as a high-profile government/defense B2B exhibition that competes for the same aerospace and defense prime contractor sponsorship dollars targeted by SATShow's GovMilSpace track.
• World Satellite Business Week: Organized by Novaspace (formerly Euroconsult), World Satellite Business Week is a high-end annual gathering focused on the commercial satellite communications sector, with decision-maker attendance and a similar emphasis on operator and financier deal-making—directly overlapping with SATELLITE's core commercial audience.
• IBC (International Broadcasting Convention): Annual broadcast and media technology trade show in Amsterdam with exhibition, conference, and content focus. Comparable as a category-specific technology conference with overlapping satellite communications buyer base (broadcasters, content delivery networks, satellite operators).
• CES (Consumer Electronics Show): Operated by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the world's largest consumer/enterprise tech trade show with ~150,000 attendees, exhibition floor, and high-tier sponsorship model. Highly comparable business model and unit economics for a flagship annual event serving a category-defining audience.
• Small Satellite Conference: Co-organized by Utah State University and AIAA, this is the premier annual small-satellite technical conference with a strong academic and engineering base. Comparable as a satellite-focused annual conference, though its center of gravity is more technical/R&D than commercial deal-making.
• Farnborough International Airshow: Biennial aerospace, defense, and space trade show in the UK with large exhibition, government pavilion, and dual commercial/military focus. Comparable as a major aerospace & defense industry gathering where SATShow's defense primes and government buyers also participate.
• Paris Air Show (Salon International de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace): Long-running biennial aerospace trade show organized by GIFAS in Le Bourget. Comparable as a top-tier global aerospace B2B exhibition blending commercial sales, defense procurement, and government engagement—overlapping with SATShow Week's prime contractor and government audiences.
• SpaceCom / Space Congress: Space commerce and industry conference series targeting commercial space, satellite, and downstream applications. Direct competitor in the satellite industry events space with similar exhibitor and government audience overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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