Physical AI is going to space.
Every sector that builds it will be in this room.
ISPAI 27 is a hybrid of an industry event and an academic conference — two days where the companies shipping space systems, the labs inventing what's next, and the agencies defining the mission share the same stage in Houston.
Not a trade show. Not a paper mill. A working session for three sectors.
Space physical AI doesn't get built by one sector alone. Companies ship the hardware. Universities push the research frontier. Agencies define the missions and requirements. ISPAI 27 puts all three on every panel — deliberately designed as an industry–academia–government event, not a purely academic one.
Four topics. Both days.
Each theme runs as a moderated panel discussion on Day 1 and Day 2, seating industry, academic, and government voices together. Session Leads, moderators, and panelists will be announced soon.
Lunar Infrastructure
Power, communications, and habitats that operate as a coordinated network rather than isolated outposts — and the commercial, research, and mission pathways to get there.
Autonomy, Robotics, and Onboard AI
The decision-making and manipulation systems that let spacecraft and rovers act without waiting on a ground link — from lab prototypes to flight-qualified systems.
Navigation, Tracking, and Space Situational Awareness
Knowing precisely where every asset and object is — and where it's headed next — across cislunar space and beyond.
Defending the Homeland
How space-based AI systems support national security, threat detection, and resilient defense infrastructure — where mission need meets commercial capability.
Two days, wall to wall.
The ION. Houston's innovation hub.
Houston, TX 77002
The ION anchors Houston's innovation corridor in Midtown — a short walk from the METRORail Ensemble/HCC station, with easy access from I-69 and I-45. A fitting venue for an event built around industry, research, and mission.
Badge pickup and both days of programming take place inside The ION's main event space.
Get directionsConvened by four institutions on one crew.
Supporting ISPAI 27.
Six tiers — from a $500 startup/academic rate to a $10,000 exclusive Presenting Sponsorship — plus à la carte add-ons for organizations seeking a specific, visible moment. Sponsor logos will appear here as partnerships are confirmed.
- “Presented by” naming rights
- Co-introduces opening keynote (5 min)
- Leads one themed panel of choice
- Premier logo on all signage, program cover, and site hero
- Invitation to VIP dinner
- Dedicated press mention
- 10–15 min spotlight/fireside stage slot
- Guaranteed panelist seat (topic preference)
- Top-tier logo placement
- Premium exhibit table
- Recognized in opening/closing remarks
- Guaranteed panelist seat (assigned to fit theme)
- Featured logo placement
- Exhibit table
- Verbal recognition from stage
- Priority (non-guaranteed) consideration for a panel seat
- Standard logo placement
- Shared exhibit/demo space
- Logo listing on website and program
- Name recognition in program materials
- Reduced rate for startups, university departments, national labs, and nonprofits
- Logo listing
- Eligible to apply for a juried Startup Lightning Pitch slot
| Benefit | Presenting | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Startup/Acad. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage speaking slot | Keynote co-intro + 5 min | 10–15 min | — | — | — | — |
| Guaranteed panelist seat | ✓ (choice of theme) | ✓ (preference) | ✓ (assigned) | Priority only | — | — |
| Panel/theme leadership input | ✓ | Light | — | — | — | — |
| Logo placement | Premier | Top-tier | Featured | Standard | Listing | Listing |
| Exhibit / demo table | Prime location | Premium | Standard | Shared | — | — |
| Lightning Pitch eligibility | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | ✓ (juried) |
| VIP dinner invitation | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dedicated press mention | ✓ | — | — | — | — | — |
These stack on top of any paid tier or can be purchased standalone by an organization seeking specific, visible recognition rather than a full package.
Put your organization in front of the industry–academia–government space AI community in Houston.
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