GEOHuntsville Summit convenes geospatial, space & AI leaders, March 26
Published on March 24, 2026
The GEOHuntsville Summit returns to the Huntsville Botanical Garden on Thursday, March 26, at 9 a.m. with the 2026 theme “Rocket City Rising.” The full-day event will spotlight conversations at the intersection of geospatial, space and artificial intelligence and includes scholarships for local students. Registration is open.
Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command, will deliver the breakfast keynote, joining a lineup of distinguished speakers and panels that showcase the region’s innovation ecosystem.
“The GEOHuntsville Summit is all about shaping the next frontier of artificial intelligence, space innovation and geospatial intelligence. This collaboration accelerates solutions and opens new opportunities for the people who power Huntsville’s future,” Mayor Tommy Battle said.
Keynote Speakers
- Breakfast Keynote: Lt. Gen. Richard L. Zellmann, Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command
- Midday Keynote: Mr. Justin Langlois, Deputy Director of Commercial Systems Program, National Reconnaissance Office
Panels
- Analysis as a Service: Is the DoD and IC Ready to Truly Outsource?
- How Commercial Companies Are Solving Threats in Space
- Beyond Automation: How Next‑Gen AI is Reshaping GEOINT Collection & Analysis
- Why Geospatial Ethics & Standards Matter in AI & Space
- Preparing Students for the 2035 National Security Workforce
About GEOHuntsville
Launched in 2012 as part of Mayor Battle’s Exemplar City initiative, GEOHuntsville connects government, industry and academia to advance geospatial innovation, strengthen public safety and support economic and workforce development across the region—positioning Huntsville as a national leader in the design, development and deployment of practical geospatial solutions.