Berkeley SpaceSymposium 2026

The largest undergraduate aerospace event at UC Berkeley

September 11, 2026Grimes Engineering Center, UC Berkeley

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A full house, every September

The scale of a serious industry event — built by students, attended by industry.

Students: 550+
Industry Professionals: 150+
Companies: 15+
Hours: 8

The 2025 Symposium, in photos

550 students, 150 industry professionals, and a full day of keynotes, panels, mentoring, and recruiting — last September at the Grimes Engineering Center.

Attendees filling the auditorium at the Berkeley Space Symposium

Students in a BSS 2025 speed mentoring session

Event Highlights

Experience the future of aerospace through engaging sessions and networking opportunities

Keynote Speaker

A leading voice in the space industry (to be announced)

Speakers

Panel Discussions

Deep-dive conversations on NewSpace economy trends and opportunities with industry leaders from Airbus, Planet, & Redwire

Agenda

Career Fair

Direct networking with 15+ aerospace and space tech companies

Career fair

Speed Mentoring

Small-group sessions with industry professionals and fellow UC Berkeley students

Agenda

The day at a glance

A full schedule of keynotes, panels, mentoring, and a recruiting career fair.

View full agenda →

10:00 AM– 10:55 AM

Speed Mentoring

Networking

A fast-paced, small-group networking session where industry professionals share career insights and technical guidance with students.

11:15 AM– 11:50 AM

Keynote Speech

Keynote

Featured keynote from a leading voice in the space industry.

12:05 PM– 12:35 PM

Panel Discussion

Panel

Industry leaders from Airbus, Planet, and Redwire discuss trends and opportunities across the NewSpace sector.

1:35 PM– 4:05 PM

Networking Session & Career Fair

Networking

Open networking with company booths, recruiting, and student showcases.

Sponsor the Berkeley Space Symposium

UC Berkeley's premier undergraduate aerospace event convenes 550 students and 150 industry professionals for a full day of keynotes, panels, and recruiting. Partnership underwrites the event and places your team directly in front of the next generation of space talent.

Become a Sponsor Questions? info@newspaceatberkeley.org

By the numbers

Attendees: 700+
Students: 550+
Professionals: 150+
Companies: 15+

What partners receive

Targeted reach — Direct access to top-tier UC Berkeley aerospace students and industry professionals actively recruiting.
Brand visibility — Prominent logo placement, speaking opportunities, and exclusive networking access.
Talent pipeline — Build relationships with the next generation of space talent and recruit from our pool.

Register

Join 550+ students and 150+ industry professionals at UC Berkeley’s premier undergraduate aerospace event.

When: September 11th, 2026; 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Where: UC Berkeley; Grimes Engineering Center
Cost: Free for students; Open to all

Event details & FAQ

Who can attend?: All students and aerospace professionals. Registration is free for students.
What should I bring?: Yourself and a resume for the career fair — the rest is on us.
Getting there: Grimes Engineering Center, UC Berkeley. Detailed directions arrive in your confirmation email.