Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference 2026
The 5th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference convenes senior DoW leaders, industry innovators, and academic experts on hypersonic weapons and missile defense.
The Von Braun Center
- Dates
- October 20–21, 2026
- Venue
- The Von Braun Center
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Attendance
- 650+ participants
TL;DR
- Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference 2026 runs October 20–21 at The Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
- The conference reports 650+ participants.
- It also reports 50+ sponsors and exhibitors and 40+ senior-level speakers.
About
Defense Strategies Institute organises the 5th Annual Hypersonic Innovation Conference. The 2026 conference brings together senior DoW leaders, scientists, engineers, program managers, industry partners, and academic experts across government, academia, and the private sector. Its stated focus is accelerating the United States' ability to develop and operationalize hypersonic weapons and defend against emerging missile threats. The conference reports 50+ sponsors and exhibitors.
Who you'll find in the room
Senior DoW leaders
Senior DoW leaders attend.
Scientists and engineers
Scientists and engineers in hypersonics attend.
Program managers
Program managers attend.
Industry partners
Industry partners attend.
Academic experts
Academic experts in hypersonics attend.
Featured speakers
1 listedJohn Rafferty
Commanding General (LTG) · US Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Venue & travel
Venue
The Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801Getting there
Daily parking costs $15.
Getting there
Nearby group-rate hotels include Trilogy Hotel Huntsville, Autograph Collection at $199 per night, AC Hotel Huntsville Downtown at $209 per night, and Embassy Suites by Hilton Huntsville at $141 per night.
Questions people ask
8 answeredAnnual Hypersonic Innovation Conference 2026 runs October 20–21, 2026.
The conference reports 650+ participants.
It is held at The Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville, Alabama 35801.
Attendees include senior DoW leaders, scientists, engineers, program managers, industry partners, and academic experts in hypersonics.
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The conference reports 650+ participants, 50+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 40+ senior-level speakers.
The published audience includes senior DoW leaders, scientists, engineers, program managers, industry partners, and academic experts in hypersonics.
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