SSC Cyber Expo 2026

Join the 8th Annual SSC Cyber Expo - Space Systems Command's premier event uniting leaders and innovators from across the Department of the Air Force (DoW), industry, and academia for three days of cyber strategy, operations, technology, and mission-focused collaboration to advance space-based assets. Expert speakers and panelists will aim to tackle today's most pressing challenges across Cyber, IT, Data, and AI. The experience goes beyond the main stage, featuring live demonstrations and workshops of next-generation IT and AI capabilities, interactive learning with cyber hacking activities, classified sessions (for cleared participants), FOOD TRUCKS, dedicated 1-on-1 time with "Meet the SMEs", and an opportunity to connect with 50 exhibitors shaping the future of space and cyber operations. This conference aims to educate, empower, and connect the workforce with the latest and important cyber, IT, Data & AI agenda topics including: Workforce development, Human-Machine Teaming, AI tools live demonstrations, Cloud environment collaboration for DoW and industry, Combat Forces Command cybersecurity priority efforts, Mission application of continuum and quantum computing, Space Force Mission Deltas and System Deltas cybersecurity efforts, Chief Data & AI Leadership Panel (Ft. Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officers across USSF and SOUTHCOM), and safeguarding systems initiatives (program protection, zero trust, etc.). It is a platform where partnerships are forged, ideas are accelerated, and readiness is strengthened at mission speed.