# Satellite Innovation

- Dates: 27 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
- Location: Computer History Museum, Mountain View, United States
- Organiser: SatNews Publishers
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 79

## About

Satellite Innovation is a multi-day event held during Silicon Valley Space Week 2026 focusing on various aspects of the satellite industry. It includes sessions on market analysis, regulatory issues, technical briefings, and industry challenges. The event is designed for professionals and stakeholders in the satellite and space sectors.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://svspaceweek.com/schedule/satellite-innovation/)
- [Registration](https://satnews.regfox.com/svsw-2026)

## Topics

- Telecommunication
- IT & Technology

## Speakers

- Alexis Sáinz, Partner, Hogan Lovells
- Mike Collett, Managing Partner, Promus Ventures
- Karl Schmidt, Managing Director
- Brian Weimer, Sheppard
- Scott Patrick, Executive Director, Office of Spectrum Management, National Telecommunications and Information Administra
- Dr. Paul Struhsaker, CEO, Arrasar Partners
- Janna Lewis, Astroscale U.S. Inc
- Jason Aspiotis, OwlO Cloud
- Rob DeMillo, Sophia Space
- Dr. Slava Turyshev, Senior Research Scientist, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology
- Joseph Yaffe, Cowboy Space Corporation
- Steven Kaufman, Partner, Hogan Lovells US LLP
- Ron Faith, RBC Signals
- Chris Faletra, COMSAT
- Austin Spiegel, Co-founder and CEO, Sift
- Curt Blake, Senior Of Counsel, Wilson Sonsini
- Devon Papandrew, VP Business Development, Stoke Space
- Dr. Tim Farrar, President, TMF Associates
- Dr. Sierra Calhoun-Pollard, University of Florida

## Sponsors and partners

- COMSAT / Goonhilly

## Where to stay

- **Americas Best Value Inn Mountain View**: motel, 230 m from the venue
- **Budget Motel**: motel, 280 m from the venue
- **Holiday Inn Express Mountain View - South Palo Alto**: 800 m from the venue
- **Hotel Strata Mountain View**: 880 m from the venue, 93 West El Camino Real, 94040
- **Hotel Vue**: 1.0 km from the venue, 64 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, 94040
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvue.com/)
  - Phone: +1-650-965-0585
- **Residence Inn Palo Alto**: 1.2 km from the venue, 1854 West El Camino Real, Mountain View, 94040
  - Phone: +1 650-940-1300
- **Hotel Zico**: 1.5 km from the venue, 200 East El Camino Real, Mountain View, 94040
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelzico.com/)
  - Phone: +1 650 965 2859
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 1.6 km from the venue, 390 Moffett Boulevard, Mountain View, 94043-4726
  - [Hotel website](https://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/california/hampton-inn-and-suites-mountain-view-NUQCAHX/maps-directions/index.html)
  - Phone: +1 650-988-0300

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/satellite-innovation/