# Space & Missile Defense Symposium (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: 276

## About

The Space and Missile Defense Symposium is an educational and professional development event focused on space and missile defense. It is attended by leaders and professionals from the United States and allied countries. The event includes over 100 educational sessions and features exhibitors and sponsors from the defense community.

## Official links

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

## Topics

- Security & Defense

## Speakers

- 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

- **106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton**: 60 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
- **Trilogy Hotel Huntsville, Autograph Collection**: 380 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/)
- **Hampton Inn & Suites**: 400 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**: 600 m from the venue, 435 Williams Avenue Southwest
- **Embassy Suites**: 720 m from the venue, 800 Monroe Street Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/hsveses-embassy-suites-huntsville/)
- **Homewood Suites**: 910 m from the venue, 714 Gallatin Street Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
- **SpringHill Suites**: 1.0 km from the venue, 745 Constellation Place Drive Southwest, Huntsville, 35801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hsvsh)
  - Phone: +1 256-512-0188

## What people are saying

- [SMD Symposium in Huntsville brings together business ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIRWF4O8g7o)
  - The SMD Symposium brings together the top government and industry leaders in space and missile defense in one event.
- [SMD Symposium](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grjnMTqRedM)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/space-missile-defense-symposium-huntsville-a23945e70fc9/