SATELLITE 2027 Guide: Washington DC Dates & Attendees
By Ilyas Kerbal,
SATELLITE 2027 runs from 8 to 11 March at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, with the exhibition open from 9 to 11 March. Part of SATShow Week, it is the main event for the commercial satellite industry, with more than 15,000 professionals, including 2,000+ government and defense leaders, and 450 to 500 exhibitors.
Satellite operators, launch providers, ground systems companies and government buyers meet in a city where policy and procurement decisions are made. This guide covers what to know and how vendors can reach them.
SATELLITE 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | Conference 8-11 March 2027; exhibition 9-11 March 2027 |
| Venue | Walter E. Washington Convention Center |
| City | Washington, DC, USA |
| Typical month | March |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | 15,000+ professionals, incl. 2,000+ government and defense leaders |
| Exhibitors | 450-500+ exhibitors |
| Industry | Satellite communications, space & defense |
| Organizer | Access Intelligence (Via Satellite) |
| Official website | satshow.com |
What is SATELLITE?
SATELLITE covers satellite operators, launch providers, ground systems, LEO broadband and government/defense space programs. Its location in Washington makes it a key meeting point between the commercial space industry and government buyers.
SATShow Week includes the conference, exhibition and partner events.
Where and when to find SATELLITE
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.
Does it change location? No. Washington, DC every March.
Satellite above the coastline. Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash.
Who attends SATELLITE?
- Satellite operators and executives
- Government and defense officials
- Telecom carriers
- Investors
- Engineers and suppliers
You will find real buyers with real budgets, mixed with technical staff and partners. Segmenting the attendee list by role and company size before the show saves a lot of wasted booth conversations.
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Target industries at SATELLITE
- Satellite operators and LEO broadband
- Ground systems and antennas
- Launch services
- Government and defense space
- Earth observation
- Direct-to-device
Why SATELLITE matters for sales teams
The satellite market is booming, driven by LEO broadband, direct-to-device and government demand. SATELLITE brings commercial operators and government space buyers together, which makes it unique among space events.
For vendors, the most valuable attendees are operator executives, government program leaders and telecom carriers. Knowing which organisations are sending which roles helps you focus on meetings that can lead to contracts or partnerships.
Who should attend SATELLITE?
Go if your buyers work in satellite and space and you can identify the specific companies you want to meet. The budget holders are there; the work is in finding them among a large crowd.
Think twice if you can’t staff a booth or meeting schedule properly. Without a target list, SATELLITE can turn into a lot of pleasant conversations and very little pipeline.
How much does SATELLITE cost?
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Registration rates at satshow.com/registration; exhibits-only passes cheaper than full conference |
| Typical cost | Exhibits-only ~low hundreds; conference ~$1,500+. |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check satshow.com before you buy.
The SATELLITE app and platform
SATShow publishes an event app for the week.
Event apps are built for attendees, not for sales teams. You can usually browse profiles one by one, but connection requests are capped, many profiles are half empty, and there is rarely an export button. That makes the app useful on site and frustrating for planning.
Is SATELLITE worth it?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Strong government presence | Niche |
| Executive-level conference | Expensive conference passes |
| Commercial space concentrated in one place |
How to prospect at SATELLITE
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2 months out | Decide who you want to meet: target roles, industries, company size. Then get the list of who is actually registered. |
| 1 month out | Run a short outreach sequence (three to four touches) that leads with the event and a clear meeting ask. |
| Final week | Send reminders, share your booth number or meeting spot, and prepare one-page briefs on your top accounts. |
| After the event | Send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours and tag every lead with the event name in your CRM. |
Washington hotels near the convention center fill quickly during SATShow Week. Lock in a meeting room nearby early if you plan to host government attendees.
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Frequently asked questions
When is SATELLITE 2027?
Conference 8-11 March 2027; exhibition 9-11 March 2027. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (satshow.com) before booking travel.
Where is SATELLITE held?
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC.
Does it move? No. Washington, DC every March.
How much does a SATELLITE ticket cost?
Exhibits-only ~low hundreds; conference ~$1,500+. See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends SATELLITE?
Mainly satellite operators and executives; government and defense officials; telecom carriers; investors.
Can I get the SATELLITE attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about SATELLITE here.
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Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.