NIAC Symposium
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program seeks innovative, technically credible, advanced concepts that could one day change the possible in aeronautics and space. The NIAC Symposium is an annual programmatic meeting featuring progress presentations from our currently funded Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Fellows. This year’s portfolio of NIAC studies addresses critical research areas including- Revolutionary Exploration Systems, Novel Propulsion, Human Systems & Architectures for Extreme Environments, Sensors, and Imaging for deep space exploration.
Join us at Wichita State University – September 15-17, 2026
We are excited to announce that this year’s event will be held at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Known as the “Air Capital of the World,” Wichita provides a fitting backdrop, bringing our community of innovators to a city with a deep-rooted heritage in aeronautics and aviation research.
Virtual Audience Information
Can’t attend in person? The NIAC Symposium remains free and open to the public virtually. We invite students, scientists, creators, and enthusiasts from around the globe to join us online.
- Livestream: The full three-day event will be livestreaming, allowing you to watch presentations in real-time. Watch the livestream here.
- Interactive Q&A: Virtual attendees can participate in live Q&A sessions with NASA researchers and NIAC Fellows.
- On-Demand: Session recordings will be available on nasa.gov following the conclusion of the event.
Event Details
- Location: Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex (the Metroplex) at Wichita State University, 5015 E. 29th Street N., Wichita, KS 67220. The venue is located about one mile north of the main university campus.
- Format: Hybrid (in-person and virtual)
- Cost: Free and open to the public
Stay tuned for the full agenda and registration links. For more information, contact hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov.
NIAC is a component of the Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
