Keynote Speakers
We are proud to announce our keynote speakers joining us at the 2026 IEEE Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology / IEEE Space Computing Conference!
This year’s lineup brings together an exceptional group of leaders spanning NASA missions, academia, industry, defense innovation, and advanced space systems engineering. Come join us to hear from these amazing speakers!
Chris Mattmann (UCLA Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer)
Kareem Badaruddin (Mission Manager of the Voyager Interstellar Mission at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory)
Adam Thurn (Chief Engineer for Space Missions at Anduril Industries)
Harrison H. Schmitt (Apollo 17 astronaut, geologist, and former U.S. Senator)
Ian Maddox (Acting Communications Lead for NASA's Armstrong Lunar Outpost)
Maj. Gen. Steven J. “Bucky” Butow (Senior Advisor to the Director at the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU))
Dr. Mona Jarrahi (Northrop Grumman Endowed Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UCLA and Faculty Director of the UCLA Semiconductor Hub)
Melanie Berg (Founder of Space R3 LLC and member of the Radiation Effects and Analysis Group at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Tim Lee (Boeing Technical Fellow and former IEEE-USA President)
Call for Participation
The IEEE International SMC-IT/SCC conference brings together leaders from government, industry, academia, and commercial space to discuss the technologies shaping the future of space exploration.
Whether you are a systems engineer, software developer, hardware designer, researcher, mission architect, scientist, student, or technology manager, SMC-IT/SCC 2026 provides an opportunity to learn from experts, discover emerging technologies, and build collaborations across the global space community.
Why Attend?
Participants will have opportunities to:
Learn about the latest advances in space computing and mission information technology
Attend technical paper presentations and invited talks from leading experts
Explore innovations in spacecraft avionics, AI, autonomy, cybersecurity, radiation-tolerant computing, digital engineering, robotics, and onboard computing
Network with professionals from NASA, government agencies, industry, academia, and commercial space organizations
Meet researchers developing the next generation of space technologies
Participate in discussions on future space missions and emerging computing architectures
Visit exhibits showcasing cutting-edge technologies and products
Connect with potential collaborators, employers, and research partners
Conference Topics
Technical sessions include, but are not limited to:
Space Mission Challenges for Information Technology (SMC-IT)
Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Systems
Robotics
Cybersecurity
Networking
Digital Engineering and Digital Twins
Software Reliability
Big Data and Data Analytics
Smart Instruments
Human-Computer Interaction
Mission Operations
Advanced Ground Systems
Large Space Structure Manufacturing
Space Computing Conference (SCC)
High Performance Space Computing
Flight Avionics
Radiation-Tolerant Electronics
Computing Architectures
Machine Learning
Distributed Computing
Flight Data Processing
Extreme Environment Computing
Industry Standards for Space Systems
Space-Qualified Components and Packaging
Registration is Open
Register to attend the 2026 SMC-IT/SCC! Please join us August 3-7 in Pasadena, CA.
To register for SMC-IT/SCC 2026, follow this link to go to the IEEE registration site for the conference. You can check the registration fees, cancellation policy, and registration deadlines under the “Fees” tab on the registration page.
Author Deadline: August 1, 2026
Hilton Pasadena reservation links are listed below:
Please email [email protected] if you need any registration assistance. For questions regarding author submissions, please email Mariam Malek.
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Important Dates
Mark your calendars! Here are the important dates for the 2026 IEEE SMC-IT/SCC Conference:
Author Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026
SMC-IT/SCC Conference: August 3-7, 2026
More to Come
Stay tuned for announcements and updates for SMC-IT/SCC 2026!