Add-On to the Space Symposium 2027: Mini Trade Mission Colorado

Event Details:

• Event Start: Thursday, April 2027, following the conclusion of the official Space Symposium program
• Event End: Friday, April 2027, 5:00 PM MST
• Location: Colorado Springs and the Denver metropolitan region
• Language: English 

If you are interested in participating in or collaborating on this mini delegation, please feel free to contact Britta Schneider: schneider@gaccmidwest.org

The mini delegation following the Space Symposium in Colorado Springs offers participants the opportunity to step beyond the exhibition halls and gain direct exposure to Colorado’s dynamic space and aerospace ecosystem. Through a compact two-day program, participants will receive practical insights into current industry developments, emerging technologies, and market opportunities within the U.S. space and aerospace sector. Highlights include a networking reception in Colorado Springs, site visits throughout the Denver region, and a business roundtable with industry stakeholders.

The program is designed for a broad audience, including companies and professionals from the space, aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sectors, as well as research institutions, economic development organizations, multipliers, and other stakeholders interested in the U.S. space ecosystem. The focus is on engaging with key industry representatives and exploring innovation and business opportunities in one of the leading space regions of the United States.

Program

Thursday

• Networking reception in Colorado Springs with representatives from the regional space and aerospace industry, as well as other stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem, organized by the German American Chamber of Commerce – Colorado Chapter
• Transfer to Denver

Friday

• Site visits in the Denver region, providing insights into technologies, business models, and current developments in the U.S. space and aerospace industry. Potential examples include: Rocket Lab, CisLunar Industries, University of Colorado Boulder, DCUBED USA
• Business roundtable with local experts on market trends, industry challenges, and collaboration and business opportunities in the U.S. space sector, followed by networking
• Transfer to Denver International Airport or downtown Denver

Please note: The program content and participating organizations are subject to change and availability. Final details will be provided closer to the event date.