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Space Summit West 2026

SelectBIO conference bringing together researchers who have sent payloads aboard the ISS and those seeking microgravity research.

VOCO Hotel Laguna Hills, California

Dates
October 29–30, 2026
Venue
VOCO Hotel Laguna Hills, California

TL;DR

  • Space Summit West 2026 takes place October 29–30 at VOCO Hotel in Laguna Hills, California.
  • The conference brings together ISS payload researchers and platform providers to discuss microgravity research, space-based biotech, and commercial LEO opportunities.
  • Topics include 3D-bioprinting in orbit, organoid disease models, tissue chips, and private space station access.

About

Space Summit West is a SelectBIO conference chaired by Dr. Kristin Kopperud, former ISS National Lab Scientific Director. The event convenes researchers, platform providers, and commercial space companies focused on microgravity and low-Earth-orbit science.

Who you'll find in the room

ISS and Microgravity Researchers

Scientists and researchers who have conducted payload research aboard the International Space Station or pursue microgravity studies.

Platform and Commercial LEO Providers

Companies and organizations offering commercial access to low-Earth-orbit platforms and microgravity research capabilities.

Featured speakers

5 listed

Alysson Muotri

Professor · University of California-San Diego

Maribella Domenech

Baxter Chair Professor, Chemical Engineering · University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

Michael Graner

Professor, Department of Neurosurgery (keynote) · University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

Yupeng Chen

Associate Professor · University of Connecticut

Arun Sharma

Director

Venue & travel

Venue

VOCO Hotel Laguna Hills, 25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Questions people ask

6 answered

Space Summit West 2026 runs October 29–30 at VOCO Hotel in Laguna Hills, California.

Space Summit West takes place at VOCO Hotel Laguna Hills, located at 25205 La Paz Rd, Laguna Hills, CA 92653.

Attendees include researchers who have sent payloads to the International Space Station, those pursuing microgravity research, and platform providers offering commercial low-Earth-orbit access.

Topics include 3D-bioprinting in orbit, organoid disease models in microgravity, microgravity drug responses, flow chemistry in space, organs-on-chips, tissue chips, NIH/NCATS-ISS projects, and private space station commercial access.

Space Summit West is worth attending if you conduct or fund microgravity research, develop space-based payloads, or explore commercial low-Earth-orbit opportunities. The conference directly connects researchers and platform providers in a focused, specialized community.

Most attendees wear business casual clothing. The organizer does not publish a formal dress code.

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