Keynote Announcement:

Jared Isaacman, NASA

He's back! We are thrilled to announce that Jared Isaacman, the 15th Administrator of NASA, will keynote ASCEND 2026.

ASCEND attendees first heard from Isaacman in 2021 when he joined us fresh off commanding Inspiration4, the first all-civilian orbital spaceflight. Now he's back as the person setting the agenda for all of American space exploration.

Since his confirmation in December 2025, Isaacman has moved fast. His landmark Ignition initiative commits $20 billion to a permanent lunar base, crewed moon landings every six months, 30 robotic missions starting in 2027, and a nuclear-powered spacecraft bound for Mars as early as 2028.

"NASA is committed to achieving the near-impossible once again. The clock is running in this great-power competition, and success or failure will be measured in months, not years."

Isaacman will be in Washington, D.C., at ASCEND, talking directly to you. Secure your spot today.

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