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Day 1 Closing Keynote Added to Three Days of Advanced Programming, Technology Discovery and Engagement 

ORLANDO, FL – SpaceCom | Space Congress, taking place January 29–30, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, and held during Commercial Space Week, January 27–30, 2026, announced the addition of Bill Nye as the Day 1 Closing Keynote How the Nation's Science Shapes Commercial Opportunity on January 29 at 4 PM ET. Produced in collaboration with Space Congress, it brings together the commercial sector, government agencies and academia to share ideas, form partnerships and advance the strategies shaping the future of space. 
 

Keynote Speakers  

Camille Bergin, Founder and CEO, Modulate Media 
Camille Bergin, Founder & CEO of Modulate, is an aerospace engineer turned technical storyteller. She works across the space ecosystem, from the U.S. Space Force and aerospace primes to venture-backed startups and NGOs, to translate complex space technologies into market momentum, policy relevance, and public trust. Known to a global audience of nearly one million as The Galactic Gal, Camille helps the public understand space technology, business, and policy, shaping how society engages with its future. 

Chris Davenport, Author and CBS News Contributor 
Christian Davenport is a CBS News contributor who has been a reporter and editor at The Washington Post for more than 25 years. He was on a team that won the Peabody award in 2010 for its work on veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury and has been on teams that were finalists for the Pulitzer Prize three times. He is the author of “The Space Barons: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos” and “As You Were: To War and Back with the Black Hawk Battalion of the Virginia National Guard.” He is also an Emmy award winner for his work with the Discovery and Science Channels. 

Christyl C. Johnson, Ph.D., Co-Founder and General Partner, Andromeda Ventures 
Dr. Christyl C. Johnson is Co-Founder and General Partner of Andromeda Ventures. She recently retired from NASA as a distinguished senior executive and systems engineer with 35 years of experience leading large-scale technology portfolios, mission-critical innovation, and complex organizational transformation at the highest levels of government. At Andromeda Ventures, Dr. Johnson applies this systems-level judgment to evaluating frontier technologies, governance risk, and long-cycle innovation as they transition from public-sector missions into venture-backed companies. 

Brian Miske, Principal and Americas Space Lead, KPMG US 
Brian Miske is a Principal & Americas Space Leader at KPMG. With over 30 years of experience in strategy, innovation, and transformation, Brian is known for helping organizations bridge the gap between business and the rapidly evolving space economy. He guides clients to reimagine their business models and unlock new opportunities—whether on Earth or in orbit. 

Bill Nye, CEO of The Planetary Society 
Nye is the leader of The Planetary Society, the world’s largest independent organization dedicated to advancing the scientific exploration of space. As CEO, he leads the Society’s efforts to advance planetary exploration, shape space policy, and engage the public in exploring other worlds, searching for life beyond Earth, and defending our planet from cosmic threats. Alongside his leadership at The Planetary Society, Nye is an internationally recognized and award-winning science educator, mechanical engineer, author, and science advocate. He is best known as the host of the PBS children’s science program Bill Nye the Science Guy and for his many appearances across popular media, where he uses his platform to build public understanding of science and inspire support for scientific discovery. 

Clayton Turner, Operating Partner, Andromeda Ventures 
Clayton Turner is an Operating Partner at Andromeda Ventures, where he helps founders transform advanced technologies into scalable, operationally disciplined companies. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience guiding complex engineering organizations, maturing breakthrough technologies, and delivering mission-critical systems at national scale. 
 

Sponsorship Support 

SpaceCom | Space Congress is supported by a distinguished group of organizations whose expertise strengthens the impact of Commercial Space Week. Platinum sponsorship is provided by All Points. Gold sponsors include Amentum, BWXT, Dell Technologies, Lockheed Martin, Metronome, Northrup Grumman, Orbit Fab and Voyager Technologies. Silver sponsors include Astroscale, Blue Origin, RS&H, Parsons, BRPH and Cimarron Inc., SpaceX, and Space Florida. The event also features CONFERS as a Strategic Partner, with additional support from RS&H, Digital Science, Psionic Inc., Florida Institute of Technology, OPW Clean Energy Solutions, The Aerospace Corporation, S.A.F.E. Structure Designs and The Artemis Group as contributing sponsors. 

Industry Leaders Confirm Expo Participation 

The expo floor will feature a broad range of globally recognized aerospace organizations, emerging innovators, and mission-critical technology providers. The event will feature a diverse mix of exhibitors, including well-known organizations such as: 

• All Points 

• Astroscale U.S., Inc. 

• Bechtel 

• BRPH 

• ENSCO 

• GITAI 

• Lockheed Martin 

• NASA 

• Metronome 

• Orbit Fab 

• Phillips Heavy Civil 

• SpacePort America 

• SpaceWERX 
   
   

Program Overview 

In addition to a robust expo, the 2026 program features more than 70 sessions exploring commercial markets, civil space initiatives, and defense needs. Sessions provide firsthand intelligence on growth areas that include Artemis infrastructure, advanced AI applications, on-orbit logistics, orbit logistics, and securing private capital.  

Co-located with the Space Mobility Conference and the GSA Spaceport Summit during Commercial Space Week, SpaceCom | Space Congress offers valuable networking receptions that support engagement among commercial, civil and military participants. 
 

Registration  

Registration for SpaceCom | Space Congress is open at www.spacecomexpo.com. 
Advanced registration savings are available and exhibit-only is free for attendees. 

For press registration, www.spacecomexpo.com/media-registration.  

About SpaceCom | Space Congress 

SpaceCom | Space Congress will be held January 29–30, 2026, in Orlando, Florida and is the central gathering of Commercial Space Week, produced in collaboration with Space Congress — organized by the Canaveral Council of Technical Societies (CCTS) with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Co-located with the Space Mobility Conference and the GSA Spaceport Summit, it unites civil, commercial and defense leaders for discussions that shape the future of space commerce, capability development and global competition.