Southern Space 2026

Leading Australia’s Space Future for Our Strategic Advantage

Southern Space 2026 brings together decision-makers who set the direction for Australia’s space sector. It is a high‑impact forum for serious policy, capability and investment discussions across civil and defence space.

Featured Speaker:

Katherine Bennell-Pegg

Australian Astronaut | Australian of the Year 2026 | Former Director of Space Technology, Australian Space Agency

Katherine Bennell-Pegg is an Australian astronaut and aerospace engineer, recognised as Australian of the Year 2026 for her leadership in advancing Australia’s space capability. In 2023, while at the Australian Space Agency, she was selected by the European Space Agency to undertake astronaut training in Germany, becoming the first astronaut trained under the Australian flag.

Strategic Conversations That Matter

The program addresses the strategic issues shaping Australia’s space future, including national capability, supply chains, defence integration, and international collaboration, with sessions designed to support informed dialogue across the sector.

Policy and Industry Dialogue

                                                                                Southern Space provides a dedicated forum for government, defence, and industry leaders to discuss the policies, partnerships, and capabilities needed to strengthen Australia’s space sector.

TICKETS

Early Bird Tickets – Till April 30th

Member Ticket

 

For SIAA Corporate & Foundation Members only.

Corporate members: max 2 tickets.
Foundation members: max 4 tickets.

Membership will be verified.

 

 

Register now

Individual Member Ticket

 

For current SIAA Individual Members only.

Full conference access at member rate.


Membership will be verified.

$936

+ GST & FEES

Register now

Government Ticket

 

Available exclusively to State and Federal Government employees with a valid government email address

 

Eligibility will be verified

$ 855

+ GST & FEES

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Non Member Ticket

 

Standard conference ticket for non-members.
Includes full access to all sessions, networking, and catering.

 

$ 1170

+GST & FEES

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Location

Date

11-12 August 2026

Address

1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601

 

Contact Us.

For additional support or queries please contact operations@spaceindustry.com.au

 

Space Industry Association of Australia

PO Box G269, Queen Victoria Building NSW 1230 operations@spaceindustry.com.au                                               +61 476 358 611