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Rocket City Rising

Summit 2026

Agenda

MARCH 26, 2026

8:30-8:55 AM

Registration & Check-In

9:00-9:45 AM

Morning Welcome & Keynote

9:45-11:30 AM

Morning Panels

11:30-12:15 PM

Networking Lunch

12:15-12:50 PM

Midday Keynote

12:50-1:40 PM

Midday Panels

1:40-2:15 PM

Afternoon Keynote

2:15-3:45 PM

Afternoon Panels

3:45-5:00 PM

Networking Social

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The Next Frontier of Geospatial, Space, and Artificial Intelligence

3/26/2026 | Huntsville Botanical Gardens | 9AM-5PM | Business Attire

Step into a one-day summit at the intersection of geospatial, space, and artificial intelligence, hosted in the heart of Rocket City. Connect with industry leaders, government partners, academic innovators, and students for forward-looking conversations on emerging technologies, workforce development, and real-world applications shaping what comes next.

 

Whether you’re building, deploying, researching, or investing in geospatial solutions, this is where insight turns into momentum. 

 

Sponsorships are now available.

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Lieutenant General Richard L. Zellmann

Morning Keynote Speaker

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Lieutenant General (LTG) RICHARD L. ZELLMANN originally from Belle Plaine, MN, and was commissioned into the Ordnance Corps after graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1992. After completion of the Ordnance Corps Basic, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course, and the Technical Escort Course, LTG Zellmann began six years of service in the EOD career field.

After completing company command time, LTG Zellmann attended the University of Minnesota prior to serving in the United States Military Academy’s Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering where he was an instructor and assistant professor. LTG Zellmann attended the Space Operations Officer Qualification Course, and since 2004 has served in operational space assignments. As a space operations officer, LTG Zellmann commanded at the company, battalion, and brigade-level. He has had several tours at the Army Service Component Command level: Army Central and Space and Missile Defense Command. Following brigade command LTG Zellmann served as the Joint Force Space Component Command Future Operations Chief and worked on the establishment of U.S. Space Command. Following the establishment of U.S. Space Command, LTG Zellmann served first as the Deputy J5 and then later at the Deputy J3 before becoming the Deputy Commander Combined Joint Force Space Component. He is currently assigned as the Deputy Commander of U.S Space Command. His deployments include a deployment to Operation Iraqi Freedom with a space company and two rotations to the ARCENT operational command post.

 

LTG Zellmann earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in physics from the United States Military Academy and the University of Minnesota, respectively. His military professional education includes the Ordnance Officer Basic Course, the Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, CAS3, Command and General Staff College, and the Air War College. LTG Zellmann’s space education includes the Space Operations Officer Qualification Course, Space 300, Advanced Orbital Mechanics, Advanced Navigation Operations, EMI Fundamentals and the Ground-based Midcourse Defense Staff Course.

 

LTG Zellmann’s awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He has also earned the Army Senior Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge, Parachutists Badge, and the Master Space Badge. LTG Zellmann is married, and he and his wife have two children and one grandchild.

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Justin Langlois

Deputy Director, Commercial Systems Program Office, NRO

Mr. Justin Langlois is the Deputy Director of the National Reconnaissance

Office’s (NRO) Commercial Systems Program Office (CSPO) where he leads

the NRO’s strategy for full integration of multiple commercial imagery

sources.

Prior to joining CSPO, Mr. Langlois held multiple leadership roles at The Aerospace Corporation. Most recently, he was a Systems Director supporting their Commercial Space Futures Office. In this capacity, he focused on Space Systems Command’s commercial initiatives that included commercial market engagement, assessments, acquisition, and strategy. He served as an expert and advisor for space related efforts requiring assessments of commercial providers, as well as more traditional industrial base providers. Assessment topics included business, market, and space systems architecture. During his time at The Aerospace Corporation, he supported various customers at the National Space Council, Under Secretary of Defense, NRO, US Space Force, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and other government space players, as well as support to some commercial companies. This support included but was not limited to exploring emerging capabilities to source selection for major program office efforts worth billions of dollars.

 

Mr. Langlois was an active-duty US Navy SEAL Officer and currently serves as such in the US Navy Reserve. In this role, he has completed three years as a Naval Special Warfare Innovation Directorate reservist and was a Naval Special Warfare representative working for the Secretary of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit. He mobilized in support of combat operations in USCENTCOM where he managed a diverse team of over 30 contractors, civilians, and joint contingent military personnel in the execution of $200 million in Counter ISIS Train and Equip Fund support to priority partners. During his time as an active-duty SEAL Officer, he served as a Platoon Deputy Commander, Special Operations Detachment Commander, Officer in Charge, Operations Officer, and Troop Leader.

 

Mr. Langlois was the Vice President of Advanced Applications and Business Development at World View where he managed a small team and annual budget of $2 million with efforts in commercial, civil, and defense applications that included working opportunities with international customers to include foreign governments. He was also part of the leadership team that was instrumental in the development of the business model and market strategies for a new innovative stratospheric platform. He also led a customer portfolio from zero revenue to a total of $10 million plus.

 

Mr. Langlois also held positions at Google Skybox and Skybox Imaging. During his time at Google Skybox, he managed US government customer relationships that included efforts around market sizing, customer use cases, go-to-market strategy, and prototype engagements with the most senior leadership in these organizations.

 

Mr. Langlois holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and was the Pat Tillman Scholar and Armed Forces Alumni Association Section Representative, an MSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor with specialization in astrodynamics and spacecraft design, and a BS in Aerospace Engineering from the US Naval Academy. In addition, Mr. Langlois has several publications attributed to his name.

Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors

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The Venue

Huntsville Botanical Garden

4747 Bob Wallace Avenue

Huntsville, Alabama 35805

This year’s GEOHuntsville Summit takes place at the stunning Huntsville Botanical Garden, a 118-acre oasis of meadows, woodlands, and vibrant floral displays. The event will be hosted in the elegant Isenberg Grand Hall, featuring modern amenities and a scenic veranda overlooking the gardens. It’s the perfect setting to connect, learn, and be inspired in one of Huntsville’s most beautiful venues.

Registration, Sponsorships, and Students

Registration

Secure your spot at GEOHuntsville Summit 2026, a one-day event bringing together leaders across geospatial, space, and artificial intelligence. Registration is open to industry professionals, government partners, academics, and students, with discounted student rates available.

 

Registration Deadline: Tickets can be purchased up to the day of the event.

Sponsorships

Put your organization at the center of the conversation. Sponsorships offer visibility with decision-makers, technical experts, and emerging talent while directly supporting workforce development and innovation within the geospatial community.

 

Opportunities range from high-impact brand placement to meaningful engagement with attendees before, during, and after the Summit.

Sponsorship Deadline: March 12, 2026

Student Scholarship Application

Investing in the Next Generation of Geospatial Leaders

GEOHuntsville is proud to support emerging talent through our Student Scholarship Program, awarding three scholarships to high school seniors graduating in spring 2026 and current college students pursuing a degree in a geospatial-related field. Each selected recipient will receive a $1,000 one-time scholarship, issued directly to their accredited college or university.

Eligibility Highlights

Applicants must:

  • Be a current high school senior or a college student enrolled at an accredited college or university as of spring 2026.

  • Reside in Madison County or a neighboring county in northern Alabama.

  • Complete all parts of the application, including a one-page essay.

  • Submit one letter of recommendation from a professor along with the essay.

Completed applications should be emailed to Scholarship Director Sheila McFerran:

smcferran@koniag-gs.com

Application Deadline

March 16, 2026

Email all materials by Monday 3/16/26 at 11:00 PM 

Notification of Award Recipient

March 20, 2026

Attend the Summit

March 26, 2026

Scholarship recipients are expected to attend GEOHuntsville Summit 2026: Rocket City Rising at the Huntsville Botanical Garden.

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