The Future of Space Policy Forum
Where Bridges are Built
Space exploration and policy have ramped up in the last few decades, and Colorado is poised to be at the center of the advancement. This forum seeks to provide a unique and accessible discussion for internationally minded professionals, new and established space organizations, and young professionals. There will be two aspects: an expo for organizations to discuss their work and a forum with incisive speakers on different topics each year.
Breaking Down Silos
Bringing together the U.S. foreign policy and space communities to tackle complex questions neither can answer alone
Future Investment
Providing accessable, high caliber, discussions to students and young professionals that they can take with them on their career journeys.
One Step Ahead
Diving into areas where information and policy can be key to getting ahead of the issues we are likely to see in our lifetime.
DCFR Presents the Third Annual Future of Space Policy Forum:
Is Space an Accident Waiting to Happen? The Collision of Satellites, Debris, and Geopolitics
October 15th, 2026 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science
In 2026, the "Wild West" of space is getting crowded. With the U.S. transitioning space traffic management to civilian hands (TraCSS) and China rolling out their massive G60 and SatNet megaconstellations, the margin for error has shrunk. History tells us that large frontiers don't stay spacious for long. The 2026 DCFR Space Policy Forum asks a pointed question: in a domain with no governing authority and no "space police," who is responsible for defining and enforcing accountability — and who will foot the bill if no one steps up?
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The Denver Council on Foreign Relations envisions a unique approach to space policy, bridging the gap between this critical frontier and foreign policy, international affairs, and young professional communities. By making these high-level space policy discussions accessible to university students and the broader community, we’re fostering informed decision-making for the future. This initiative also offers an opportunity for students to engage directly with current space issues for free.
Simultaneously, we recognize the deep connections between space exploration and the geopolitical, military, research, and logistics considerations that our foreign policy and international affairs community has long addressed. This intersection presents a powerful opportunity for cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration, which is why we invite space professionals, institutes, and foundations to the event.
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86 Years of Foreign Policy Community Building Culminated in 2024:
2024 was the first annual Future of Space Policy Forum and it was an amazing look at how Colorado fits into the broader space economy.
Our speakers were:
Robert Beletic: Aerospace and Defense Industry Manager at the OEDIT – Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Col Agarwal: Commander, Space Delta 2, Space Force
James “Jim” Crocker: Retired Vice President and General Manager of Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company.
Master of Ceremonies:Larisa Breton – Senior Cyber Security Consultant and DOD Lead for Projects with Ampyx Cyber
If you have an idea for a good topic, would like to be part of our Expo, or are interested in sponsoring or partnering please reach out to Casey Moher at [email protected].
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