# SMD Symposium

- Dates: 11 August 2026 to 13 August 2026
- Location: Von Braun Center, Huntsville, United States
- Organiser: SMD Symposium
- Industry: Aerospace & Defense
- Expected attendance: 9,000

## About

The SMD Symposium is an educational, professional development, and networking event for the space and missile defense community. Its subject is defending America at home and abroad. It is for leaders and professionals from the United States and its allies.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://smdsymposium.org/)
- [Registration](https://smdsymposium.org/attend-the-symposium)
- [Agenda](https://smdsymposium.org/agenda)

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- Noel I. Del Real
- Gen. Stephen N. Whiting
- Lieutenant General Francisco J. Lozano
- Lt. Gen. Heath Collins
- Ms. Sarah Parker
- Gen Mike Guetlein
- Dr. Brian E. Grantham
- Mr. Roger Baird
- Ms. Marcia Holmes

## Where to stay

- **Trilogy Hotel Huntsville, Autograph Collection**: 220 m from the venue, 707 Monroe Street Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/hsvak-trilogy-hotel-huntsville-autograph-collection/overview/)
- **Embassy Suites**: 230 m from the venue, 800 Monroe Street Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hsveses-embassy-suites-huntsville/)
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 270 m from the venue, 313 Clinton Avenue West, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hsvhthx-hampton-suites-huntsville-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 256-270-9120
- **AC Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, 435 Williams Avenue Southwest
- **SpringHill Suites**: 420 m from the venue, 745 Constellation Place Drive Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hsvsh)
  - Phone: +1 256-512-0188
- **106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 590 m from the venue, 106 Jefferson Street South, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hsvhuqq-106-jefferson-huntsville/)
  - Phone: +1-256-288-0128
- **Homewood Suites**: 880 m from the venue, 714 Gallatin Street Southwest, Huntsville, 35801

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/smd-symposium/