SHOP-26 Summit Agenda
Spaceflight Human Optimization & Performance Summit
April 29 - May 1, 2026 | Space Center Houston | Houston, Texas
The Spaceflight Human Optimization and Performance Summit 2026 (SHOP-26) brings together world-leading experts in aerospace physiology, human performance science, space medicine, engineering, psychology, and mission readiness. This year’s summit features dynamic lectures, research presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive panels, and collaborative discussions — all designed to advance human capability in extreme and spaceflight environments.
Below, you’ll find the complete overview of SHOP-26 programming, including the Pre-Conference, Main Event Agenda, and our Speakers & Panelists section (with a live embed area for client updating).
Who Should Attend the Pre-Conference?
The SHOP-26 Pre-Conference is ideal for professionals who want to maximize their learning and engagement at the summit, including:
- Aerospace physiologists
- Strength & conditioning specialists
- Sports scientists and biomechanics researchers
- Aerospace and biomedical engineers
- Mental performance and behavioral health experts
- Athletic trainers and physical therapists
- Space medicine professionals
- Mission planners and human systems integration teams
If your work influences human readiness for spaceflight or high-risk environments, the pre-conference programming will significantly strengthen your SHOP-26 experience.
Why Add the Pre-Conference to Your SHOP-26 Experience?
Attending the pre-conference provides major advantages:
- Accelerated learning: Dive deeper into topics before the main sessions begin
- Enhanced context: Gain foundational and advanced knowledge that strengthens your understanding of summit presentations
- Exclusive access: Participate in workshops not offered during the main agenda
- Stronger connections: Engage with instructors, experts, and peers in a smaller setting
For professionals and researchers who want the fullest SHOP-26 experience, the pre-conference is the most valuable place to start.
Save Your Spot for the SHOP-26 Pre-Conference
Space is limited for these immersive sessions. Join us early and prepare yourself for the most comprehensive summit yet in spaceflight human performance.
SHOP-26 Main Event Agenda
April 29 – May 1, 2026 | Space Center Houston
The full SHOP-26 agenda will be updated as speakers, panels, and sessions are confirmed. The final schedule will be anchored around the following core programming pillars:
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Speakers & Panelists
Each year, SHOP welcomes a lineup of world-renowned speakers, including:
- NASA & DoD leaders
- Researchers in physiology, space medicine, psychology & engineering
- Elite human performance practitioners & strength coaches
- Experts in biomechanics, training technologies & high-risk operations
- Academic innovators from top universities
- Commercial spaceflight and aerospace industry specialists
The SHOP-26 speaker roster will be updated continuously leading up to the event.
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