Berkeley SpaceSymposium 2026

The largest undergraduate aerospace event at UC Berkeley

September 11, 2026Grimes Engineering Center, UC BerkeleyFree admission

Lift off in

September 11, 2026 · doors 10:00 AM

A full house, every September

Keynote, panel, and spotlight — 7 speakers from across the industry and the university.

Dr. Nicholas Patrick
Astronaut, Pilot & Vice President
Boeing
Armen Askijian
Chief Technology Officer & Head of Engineering
Airbus U.S. Space & Defense
Dr. Victoria Coleman
Associate Provost
Berkeley Air & Space Center

11:15 AM–11:50 AM
Keynote Speech
Keynote address from Dr. Nicholas Patrick, former NASA astronaut and Vice President at Boeing.
12:10 PM–12:50 PM
Panel Discussion
Industry leaders from Airbus, Planet, Astranis, and Azora discuss trends and opportunities across the NewSpace sector.
1:45 PM–4:30 PM
Networking Session & Career Fair
Open networking with company booths and industry professionals.

The companies joining the 2026 Berkeley Space Symposium. Meet their teams at the networking session and career fair.

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

Doors in 9 days · 700-capacity venue · free

Event details & FAQ

Who can attend?: All students and aerospace professionals. Registration is free for all.
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.