SpaceBound 2026Gatineau · Oct 19–21, 2026
WIA-Canada is attending SpaceBound 2026, Space Canada’s fifth annual national conference. It opens with a Parliamentary Reception in Ottawa and runs two full days at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau.
- Dates
- Oct 19–21, 2026Monday to Wednesday
- Reception
- Oct 19, 5:00 – 7:00 PMSir John A. Macdonald Building, Ottawa
- Where
- Canadian Museum of History100 Laurier St, Gatineau · Oct 20–21
- Admission
- TicketedMember, non-member and government rates
Where the Canadian space sector meets
SpaceBound opens with a Parliamentary Reception on the evening of October 19 at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa, putting industry leaders in front of parliamentarians and government officials. It then runs two full days of conference sessions, October 20 and 21, at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, across the river from Parliament Hill.
The program is organized around policy and technology topics, industry trends, thought-leader talks and moderated discussion groups. Attendees include space company executives, government and agency representatives, researchers, investors and industry allies. Past Space Canada speakers include CSA President Lisa Campbell, astronauts Jeremy Hansen, Josh Kutryk and Jenni Gibbons, and the leaders of MDA Space, Telesat and Terrestar.
Three days in the capital region where Canada’s space industry, government and investors meet in one place.
Speakers at Space Canada events
Space Canada’s conferences bring together the people running Canada’s space program, its companies and its policy. The 2026 program is being announced on the SpaceBound site.
See the 2026 program →
Conference highlights
An evening on the Hill and two days of sessions. Here is what shapes the week.
Parliamentary Reception
October 19, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sir John A. Macdonald Building in Ottawa. Guest speakers, industry leaders, VR activities and networking with parliamentarians and government officials.
Reception details →Two days of sessions
October 20 and 21 at the Canadian Museum of History: keynotes, panels and fireside chats on the policy, technology and industry trends shaping Canadian space.
See the program →Panels and discussions
Panels, fireside chats and moderated discussion groups on the topics that will matter to the space industry over the next year: policy, defence, investment, Earth observation, launch and talent.
Session format →National attendance
Executives, government and agency representatives, researchers, investors and allies.
Who attends →B2B meetings
Three days of one-to-one time with companies, agencies and investors, from the reception on the Hill to the networking breaks and social events. Come with your meetings planned.
Who attends →Partners and sponsors
Presented by Space Canada, the national association for the Canadian space industry. MDA Space, NorthStar Earth and Space, RBC, Telesat and Terrestar lead a sponsor list that includes Calian, Mission Control, Honeywell, Maritime Launch and CIGI, with CPAC broadcasting.
Space Canada →Event information
Get directions →Hosted by
SpaceBound is organized by Space Canada, the national association for the Canadian space industry.
Ways to work with us
If SpaceBound is where we meet, here is what can come next. Reach out any time. We’d love to hear from you.
Corporate membership
Bring your organization alongside ours and collaborate on initiatives across the year. Our corporate membership brochure has the full details.
View the brochure →Volunteer with us
Help run events, mentor, or build chapter activity in your city. It is the quickest way to get to know the people doing this work.
Apply to volunteer →Become a member
Join a national network of students and professionals across Canadian aerospace. Learn about member rates and programs on our website.
Join now →See you in Gatineau
Two days of sessions, an evening in front of the people who set space policy in this country, and the whole sector under one roof. If you work in Canadian space, you will know half the room.
SpaceBound 2026 →