Photo from BSS 2025 — returning September 11, 2026
Berkeley SpaceSymposium 2026
UC Berkeley's premier undergraduate aerospace event — panels, career pathways, and the people building commercial space.
Grimes Engineering Center, UC Berkeley
Built on a full house
Last September's symposium set the bar for 2026 — students, industry, and a full day on campus.
- Students
- 550+
- Industry Professionals
- 150+
- Companies
- 15+
- Attendees
- 700+
UC Berkeley and visiting students
Aerospace and NewSpace leaders
Leading aerospace organizations
Students and professionals, one building
Who you'll hear from
The keynote, a panel leader, and the Berkeley Air & Space Center spotlight — a preview of the full BSS 2026 lineup.
What you get
One day of direct access to aerospace leaders at the symposium — plus year-round pathways NewSpace@Berkeley runs for Berkeley students.
Keynotes, panels, and career pathways
One full day at Grimes Engineering Center — hear from Boeing, Planet, Airbus, and campus leaders, then meet recruiters at the networking session and career fair.
Industry networking
Connect with aerospace professionals and company teams recruiting for internships and full-time roles.
Entrepreneurship in NewSpace DeCal
A student-taught Berkeley DeCal (democratic education course) on space entrepreneurship — available to students year-round.
Year-round campus events
Recruitment sessions, team support, and awareness events that keep Berkeley students connected to commercial space beyond September 11.
Hosted by NewSpace@Berkeley
A student-led organization since 2018 that connects UC Berkeley students with the commercial space industry through the symposium, courses, and partnerships — opening pathways into the space economy for hundreds of students each year.
Past Partners
Organizations that have partnered with NewSpace@Berkeley on education, research, and career programs.
See the 2026 participating companies
Register for BSS 2026
Join students and industry at Grimes Engineering Center on September 11, 2026.