While space activity across the Americas continues to expand rapidly, it remains characterized by considerable regulatory fragmentation. Differences in national space laws, export control regimes, licensing frameworks, and overlapping regional agreements often hinder cross-border collaboration, investment, and innovation.

This opening session will therefore assess the appetite for regional regulatory alignment and policy coordination, exploring both the opportunities and potential challenges such efforts may bring. Through dialogue on a more unified vision of space governance, panelists will discuss practical strategies to build a more cohesive, competitive, and innovative ecosystem, also highlighting what meaningful reform could look like in practice. The discussion will also cover how agencies, industries, and policymakers can balance national interests with the broader benefits of cooperation, particularly under evolving geopolitical dynamics.

• What is the current level of political and industry willingness to pursue closer regulatory alignment and legislative cohesion across the Americas and the Caribbean?
  
• How are evolving geopolitical dynamics, budgetary pressures, and the rising influence of global third parties shaping regional ambitions and affecting opportunities for collaboration?
  
• What are the risks and benefits of deeper regional integration and cooperation in space policy, and how can those be managed while respecting diverse national interests?
• What are the biggest regulatory hurdles facing cross-border collaboration in the Americas’ space sector, and how do issues such as licensing, market access restrictions, tariffs, and export controls impact the competitiveness of emerging companies and broader regional cooperation?
• What practical steps should be prioritized to move toward a more integrated regulatory framework, and what might these reforms look like in practice?
• What insights can be drawn from other coordinated regulatory frameworks, both in the Americas and beyond? How might the EU Space Act, for example, inform efforts toward a more coordinated and unified approach to space governance?
• What role should regional and national organizations play in promoting both policy alignment and regulatory coherence across the region?

Driven by the rise of mega constellations and a rapidly expanding commercial sector, the exponential growth of satellite activity is reshaping approaches to space sustainability. As mounting concerns are exacerbated by the existence of over 100 million pieces of debris already orbiting Earth, ensuring a safe and secure space environment has become a global priority requiring coordinated action from both industry and policymakers alike.

Accordingly, this session addresses the urgent challenges of space sustainability, debris mitigation, and traffic management. It offers a chance to assess the current regulatory landscape, explore what the future holds, and identify actionable strategies for stakeholders across the Americas. Panelists will examine how both regional and national efforts contribute to a global solution, and highlight how existing legislation can foster stronger international collaboration. Given the rapid expansion of private sector activity in space, the discussion will also emphasize the global responsibilities required for effective space governance, ensuring policies keep pace with the complexities of an increasingly dynamic orbital environment.

• What efforts are currently ongoing at national, regional, and global levels to build a sustainable space ecosystem? How are stakeholders overcoming existing hurdles to maintain momentum in this critical area?
• Is there scope for developing a region-wide sustainability framework across the Americas, similar to the EU Space Act? What are the main challenges to achieving regulatory harmonization in this context?How can the Americas contribute to and lead on the development of a global framework for space sustainability and traffic management? In what ways can existing national legislation, such as the U.S. ORBITS Act and Brazil’s Space Law, serve as building blocks for further coordinated international action?
• How can the Americas contribute to and lead on the development of a global framework for space sustainability and traffic management? In what ways can existing national legislation, such as the U.S. ORBITS Act and Brazil’s Space Law, serve as building blocks for further coordinated international action?
• What role should multilateral organizations such as UNOOSA and the ITU play in shaping sustainability standards, promoting international cooperation, and establishing effective enforcement mechanisms?
• How can emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and advanced tracking systems, accelerate progress in debris mitigation, space traffic management, and long-term orbital sustainability?
• How can governments and international organizations incentivize private sector investments in sustainability? How can private operators, particularly those involved in the deployment of mega-constellations, be engaged in efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of orbital environments?
• How can funding for large-scale STM initiatives and debris mitigation efforts be secured? How can costs be shared equitably among stakeholders, and what economic models can make sustainability and STM financially viable for both private operators and governments?
• What are the risks of unequal access to sustainable space operations, and how can international cooperation ensure equitable participation in space governance?
• As new players enter the space domain, how can established space nations support emerging countries in adopting sustainable space policies?

As the ongoing democratization of space continues, private-sector innovation, entrepreneurship, and market-driven solutions are transforming the sector. Once exclusive to national governments and multinational powers, space is being reshaped by a new generation of startups, scale-ups, and private-sector pioneers revolutionizing industries such as satellite communications, Earth observation, in-orbit servicing, and deep space exploration.

Bringing together key stakeholders, government officials, and industry leaders, this session will examine the trends, opportunities, and market dynamics shaping the commercialization of space across the region. Panelists will explore how private capital is being mobilized, the role of emerging technologies, and how collaboration across the continent can drive new business models and capabilities across several key sectors. This session will also explore actionable strategies to simplify rules, cut red tape, and promote a more streamlined business environment.

• What are the most attractive investment opportunities and biggest growth areas that exist for players in the region? How do emerging trends in the Americas compare to global space market dynamics?
• Amid ongoing geopolitical shifts, how can countries in the Americas maintain a spirit of cooperation to drive regional innovation and development in the space sector?
• How do market entrants in the US and Canada compare to those in Latin America in terms of business models, technological advancements, and market challenges? How can cooperation and collaboration drive growth across the region?
• How can regulators and policymakers across the region simplify rules, cut red tape, and promote a more streamlined business environment?
• What financial mechanisms, venture capital, public-private partnerships, or government grants, are most effective in fueling space commercialization?
• In what ways are nano- and small satellite technologies accelerating innovation, improving accessibility, and shaping the next generation of services across the Americas?
• What is the role of the ‘New Space’ economy in fostering broader economic development and technological leadership throughout the region?
• How can the U.S., Canada, and Latin American countries collaborate more effectively to build a skilled, integrated space workforce? What role do international education, training, and exchange initiatives play in supporting long-term workforce development across the Americas?

As the demand for satellite connectivity continues to surge across the Americas, so too does the spectrum required to power and support it. Yet spectrum allocation and licensing for non-terrestrial networks remain complex, particularly as countries navigate diverse regulatory regimes and cross-border coordination challenges.

This session will therefore examine the rapid evolution of the satellite sector and how it is reshaping spectrum licensing frameworks and access models throughout the Americas. Panelists will highlight regulatory opportunities and challenges particular to the region, taking into account the contrasting needs of both established satellite operators and new market entrants. Key issues on the for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) will also be explored, as well as how these developments might shape the future of NTN technologies in the Americas. Throughout the session, emphasis will be placed on strategies to build a spectrum policy framework that protects existing services, encourages innovation (especially for NTNs and D2D), ensures fair access for all stakeholders, and harmonizes regulation across national boundaries.

• What challenges and opportunities are currently being seen relating to space-based services and NTN connectivity across the Americas and globally?
• How is the growth of LEO satellite systems transforming the framework that governs satellite spectrum licensing and access models in the Americas? What challenges are their unique deployment models creating for regulators?
• What strategies can regulators adopt to facilitate coexistence among GEO, MEO, and LEO operators while avoiding interference and ensuring equitable access across the region?
• What decisions regarding spectrum licensing and management for satellite operators take place at a national, regional, and global level in the Americas? What level of coordination is seen, and how important is it that a harmonized framework is delivered in order to avoid fragmentation?
• To what extent will decisions at WRC-27 shape the future ecosystem for the Americas? What should be the key regional objectives for the Americas for WRC-27 regarding the NTN agenda items, and how can it be ensured that these are achieved?
• How could the agenda items that have been put forward potentially affect how direct-to-device connectivity, GSO, ESIMS, and other services are delivered in the Americas?
• What role are NTNs set to play as part of the 6G ecosystem, and how can we ensure that the necessary spectrum and connectivity are available to fully realize their potential?
• To what extent are the current rules and power-limits that govern spectrum sharing between GSO and NGSO operators appropriate given the pace of technological advancement and the ecosystem that is seen today? What risks or opportunities might a more modernized framework present?

Long a central player in the global space ecosystem, shifting geopolitical dynamics, both on Earth and in orbit, are prompting stakeholders across the continent to reexamine their approaches to international space diplomacy and cooperation. Given this, our final session will explore these evolving approaches and assess how the Americas can continue to lead critical conversations around the future of orbital activity.

Panelists will discuss opportunities for deeper collaboration with leading space agencies, multilateral organizations, and private sector innovators, while examining how to maintain leadership in shaping a secure, sustainable, and innovation-driven space future. They’ll also consider how international partnerships and collaborative frameworks can be designed to support, rather than compromise, national and regional autonomy. Throughout, the conversation will explore how shared regional goals, national interests, and global responsibilities can be effectively balanced in an increasingly complex and fast-moving space environment.

• How is international space diplomacy evolving, and how are stakeholders across the region adapting their strategies in response?
• Within the region, what is the appetite for increasing international collaboration beyond the region? Is there potential for a shared vision or cooperative roadmap that can strengthen the region’s competitiveness and resilience in the evolving global space ecosystem?
• In what ways can governments, agencies, and other stakeholders across the region engage more strategically with global space powers to foster innovation, attract investment, and build enduring partnerships?
• To what extent can increased collaboration and cooperation within the region serve as a springboard for greater global leadership by the Americas in the space domain?
• What lessons can regional actors draw from successful multinational efforts, such as the International Space Station and the Artemis Program, and how might these experiences inform future collaborative models and leadership roles?
• How can emerging spacefaring nations in Latin America and the Caribbean integrate into the global space ecosystem and expand their role in international collaborations?
• How can private sector players from the Americas collaborate globally to align commercial growth with broader strategic priorities and sustainability goals?
• What new opportunities exist for the Americas to engage in international cooperation in areas such as deep-space exploration, satellite constellations, and space-based security initiatives?