Events

The space economy is moving from breakthrough technologies and individual missions toward durable commercial markets. But those markets don't emerge on their own. They require capital to finance them, capabilities to build them, and customers ready to buy.

Up/Link brings those pieces together in New York — the founders building commercial space companies, the investors funding them, and the enterprise and government buyers writing the contracts.

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The 2026 IDGA Military Flight Training USA Summit is where the next era of military aviation training is defined. Returning with an expanded community of 300+ senior leaders, program managers, instructors, and industry trailblazers, the summit brings together the people and programs shaping how U.S. and allied forces develop, prepare, and sustain their pilots for tomorrow’s operational demands.

With leading commands such as Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), and the Army Aviation Center of Excellence contributing strategic direction and real-world insights, attendees gain direct access to the decision-makers driving modernization across the training enterprise.

In 2026, the summit dives deeper into a variety of topics, spotlighting advanced training technologies, integrated live-virtual-constructive ecosystems, talent development, and cross-service collaboration to build more adaptable, combat-credible aircrews.

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The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world’s largest and most influential event dedicated to modeling, simulation, and training (MS&T). Held annually in December in Orlando, Florida, I/ITSEC brings together thousands of professionals from defense, industry, academia, and international allies to explore the technologies, strategies, and partnerships that are shaping the future of training and operational readiness.

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