Berkeley Space Symposium 2026
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support UC Berkeley's largest aerospace event and connect with the next generation of space leaders.
550+
Students
150+
Industry Professionals
15+
Companies
Organization
Who We Are
NewSpace@Berkeley is UC Berkeley's hub for the space industry, bringing together students across engineering, policy, and business.
Through courses, workshops, site tours, and speaker events, we connect students with founders, engineers, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of space.
550+
Students
150+
Industry Professionals
15+
Companies
Education
Build understanding of the commercial space ecosystem through courses, workshops, and technical discussions.
Policy
Explore regulatory, geopolitical, and national security dimensions of space with experts from government and academia.
Events
Organize industry talks, fireside chats, and flagship gatherings like the Berkeley Space Symposium.
Symposium
Event Overview
The Berkeley Space Symposium 2026 is planned for September 11, 2026 at the Grimes Engineering Center.
Endorsed by UC Berkeley's Department of Aerospace Engineering, the symposium convenes students and professionals for a full day of career and industry engagement.
Program Highlights
Career fair
Speed mentoring session
Keynote speech
Interactive panel discussion
Networking session
Industry rooms
Event Day
Tentative Event Schedule
9:00 AM
Breakfast and setup
60 minutes
10:00 AM
Speed mentoring session
55 minutes
11:10 AM
Symposium welcome
5 minutes
11:15 AM
Keynote speech
35 minutes
12:10 PM
Panel discussion
40 minutes — Company representatives introduce their organizations and answer audience questions.
12:50 PM
Spotlight speech
20 minutes
1:15 PM
Closing remarks
5 minutes
1:45 PM
Networking and career fair
2 hours 30 minutes
4:15 PM
Industry rooms
15 minutes
Partner Options
Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship supports the Berkeley aerospace community while providing meaningful access to student talent and campus visibility.
Custom packages — contact us for current investment details.
Sponsorship Tier
Galaxy (Limited)
Flagship partnership with headline presence across the symposium
- ✓Upgraded booth in the highest-traffic area
- ✓20-minute spotlight speech
- ✓Exclusive networking session sponsor recognition
- ✓Access to screened resumes and guest contact list
- ✓Premium brand visibility across event materials
- ✓Prominent logo and link on event website
- ✓Reserved parking and breakfast
- ✓Private industry room access
- ✓Dedicated social media post
Sponsorship Tier
Planet (Limited)
Premium placement with named section recognition
- ✓Booth in a premium high-traffic location
- ✓Section sponsor recognition (verbal mention)
- ✓Access to screened resumes
- ✓Dedicated social media post
- ✓Reserved parking and breakfast
- ✓Private industry room access
Sponsorship Tier
Moon
Upgraded booth and private industry-room access
- ✓Booth in an upgraded high-traffic area
- ✓Reserved parking and breakfast
- ✓Private industry room access
Sponsorship Tier
Comet
Entry partnership with booth and flyer presence
- ✓Booth in the standard location
- ✓Logo on event flyers
Why Sponsor
Continuous Impact
Support from sponsors helps sustain and grow the aerospace innovation ecosystem at UC Berkeley.
- ✦Expand access to the space industry
- ✦Support student-led aerospace initiatives
- ✦Bring world-class industry leaders to Berkeley
- ✦Strengthen Berkeley's role in the global space ecosystem