San Antonio Selected to Host Inaugural Texas Space Summit in 2026

San Antonio has officially been selected to host the inaugural Texas Space Summit in September 2026, according to an announcement from District 10 Councilmember Marc Whyte. This landmark opportunity represents a testament to the city's expanding role in science and technology innovation and underscores the region's growing influence in the space economy. Councilmember Whyte emphasized the collective strength of the region's business community, education partners, and military presence in securing this first-of-its-kind summit for the Alamo City.

The Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce played a crucial role in bringing the summit to the city, with recognition extended for their successful efforts. As Texas continues to rise as a national leader in commercial space, aerospace research, workforce development, and applied technology, this summit positions San Antonio at the forefront of the state's space industry growth. Justin McKenzie, host of The Building Texas Show, noted that the selection adds another chapter to the future of the space economy in Texas and represents an important milestone in the state's rapidly expanding role in aerospace and space commercialization.

The Texas Space Summit is expected to draw leaders from across multiple sectors, including commercial space companies, military commands, research institutions, private industry, and public-sector partners. This convergence of expertise and innovation highlights the comprehensive approach Texas is taking to establish itself as a dominant force in the space industry. The Building Texas Show, as the statewide platform dedicated to telling the story of growth, innovation, and economic development across Texas, has expressed tremendous enthusiasm for covering the momentum leading into the 2026 event and amplifying the voices shaping this emerging industry.

San Antonio's selection reflects the city's broader economic development strategy that fosters major growth opportunities in aerospace alongside other key sectors. The city's position as Military City, USA®, with one of the nation's largest active-duty and veteran populations and mission-critical commands across military medicine, cybersecurity, pilot training, and basic training, provides a strong foundation for aerospace and space-related initiatives. Additional information about the city's development can be found at SA.gov. The Texas Space Summit represents not just a single event but a strategic positioning of San Antonio within the broader Texas space ecosystem, signaling the city's commitment to becoming a hub for space-related innovation, research, and commercial activity.