Pricing & Registration
Visionary sessions, inspiring speakers, and a community spirit that welcomes everyone who loves space. Start planning your trajectory to ASCEND today!
Experience the Energy of ASCEND
Registration includes
- Energetic, live interaction and engaged dialogue with our planet’s off-world pioneers
- Visionary keynotes and programming that stems from the ASCEND main stage
- Access to the 2026 conference proceedings (Professional & Corporate Member Registration only)
- Expo Hall showcasing the latest technologies, products, and services
- Special Programming, such as lectures and other events/activities
- Face-to-face networking opportunities with peers and colleagues from around the world in Washington, D.C.
- After-hours social and networking activities for a relaxed and casual continuation of the day’s conversations
If you have any questions during online registration, please contact 864-208-8383 or [email protected].
*Please review this Corporate Membership Roster | AIAA to determine if your employer is a Corporate Member. All employees of a Corporate Member organization, whether they themselves are an AIAA member or not, are eligible for this special rate when they input the correct marketing code at the start of the registration process. Contact your company’s AIAA representative or [email protected] for the code or with questions.
Exclusive Hotel Rates
Get exclusive ASCEND hotel rates for attendees and government employees.
Unforgettable Venue
The Washington Hilton is one of Washington, D.C.’s finest hotels and conference centers.
AIAA MEMBERSHIP AND RATE DETAILS
AIAA Professional Members
$135 / year
REGISTRATION DESK HOURS
| Sunday, 17 May: | 3-7 p.m. |
| Monday, 18 May: | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Tuesday, 19 May: | 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesday, 20 May: | 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Thursday, 21 May: | 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
CANCELLATION & SUBSTITUTION POLICY
You are entitled to receive a full refund* of your registration fee if your cancellation is in writing and received no later than 1 May 2026. Registrants who cancel beyond this date or fail to attend the forum forfeit the entire fee.
*Lockheed Martin employees are not eligible for refunds or badge name transfers for this event as a part of a special registration agreement.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
If you encounter a technical issue during online registration, please contact 864-342-6274 or [email protected]. For other registration questions, please contact Sandra Turner, Registration Manager, at [email protected]. If you are an AIAA member and have questions accessing your account, please contact Customer Service at [email protected].
PRESS PASS
ASCEND welcomes all credentialed members of the media whose primary responsibility is the coverage of the aerospace industry.
2026 Sponsors & Event Partners
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