HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — More than 9,000 leaders from the military, government, industry and academia are expected in Huntsville this week for the 2026 Space and Missile Defense Symposium.
The event begins with a reception Monday at the Von Braun Center and will run through Thursday. It is considered one of the nation’s premier gatherings for the space and missile defense community.
Organizers say the symposium highlights Huntsville’s growing role in national security, with major discussions planned on missile defense, space operations and emerging technologies…