SPACE DIPLOMACY IN AN ERA OF STRATEGIC COMPETITION (Atl Council), Jan 8, 2026, DC/virtual, 3:00 pm ET

The Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center and Symphony Space will hold a meeting on January 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET on “Cosmic Coordination: Space Diplomacy in an Era of Strategic Competition.”

The in-person event is at the Atlantic Council’s headquarters, 1400 L St., NW, Washington, DC, and it will also air on YouTube.

More information and the YouTube link are on the event’s website, which says:

On Thursday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. ET, the Atlantic Council’s GeoTech Center and Symphony Space will host an event focusing on space diplomacy in the modern geopolitical landscape.

This event will explore how diplomatic, regulatory, and multilateral frameworks are evolving to keep pace with the rapid commercialization of space; opportunities to strengthen international cooperation, especially among emerging and established spacefaring nations; and practical ways to bridge technical, commercial, and policy communities to ensure space remains a domain of opportunity and cooperation for all.

New policy: In-person attendees will be required to show photo ID upon arrival, and no on-site registration will be permitted. Guests will not be admitted later than twenty minutes after the event’s start time. Registration for this event will close at 5:00 p.m. ET the day prior.