When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST

Where: Virtual

Registration: Register HERE.

Join the Connect Everyone Coalition (CEC) for a virtual panel discussion on the state of space policy in 2026 and opportunities for reform to cement U.S. leadership, expand broadband access and grow prosperity for the American people.

The Coalition’s November 2025 Connected Economy Webinar explored how the modern-day “Space Race 2.0” is benefiting both local economies with direct ties to the industry and, more broadly, Main Street small businesses across the country. This timely follow-up conversation will focus on ways that current federal law and regulations are either promoting or preventing these economic benefits from reaching as many Americans as quickly as possible, and explore actionable next steps to continue modernizing U.S. space policy. 

This webinar is open to CEC members, association partners, Hill staff and all interested stakeholders. Attendees will gain expert perspectives on the evolving broadband landscape, network with leaders from government and industry organizations and gain new insight to inform ongoing education and advocacy.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts on how federal policy and space innovation can play a role in finally and fully bridging the digital divide. 

This event will be open to the press.

Discussion topics will include…

  • The state-of-play of space policy and regulation and the importance of modernizing outdated policies for our modern-day space race.
  • The tangible impacts of space innovation for everyday Americans, specifically along the U.S. space coast and launch hubs.
  • The limitless potential of space-based technology to improve life on Earth for everyone, everywhere.

Michael Calabrese
Director, Wireless Future Program, New America

Kristian Stout
Director, Innovation Policy, International Center for Law & Economics

Anne Conroy-Baiter
President & CEO, Space Coast Chamber


Join the Connect Everyone Coalition for a discussion exploring how LEO satellites can revolutionize broadband adoption for the space industry and economic growth of small businesses by delivering high-speed, reliable broadband to everyone, everywhere, connecting even the most remote and rural communities that have been underserved or unserved by other connectivity options.