BISWIRE/Aug. 17, 2026 — As aerospace investment, advanced manufacturing and population growth continue to transform Florida's Space Coast, Bisnow's Space Coast State of the Market will bring together public officials, developers, investors and business leaders on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne to examine the forces shaping one of the state's fastest-growing commercial real estate markets.

The event will explore how the Space Coast is capitalizing on unprecedented momentum fueled by aerospace expansion, the Artemis II mission, advanced manufacturing and semiconductor investment. Attendees will gain insights into the region's development pipeline, infrastructure needs, capital deployment, industrial growth, housing demand and the public-private partnerships helping sustain long-term economic expansion.

Designed for commercial real estate professionals, investors, developers, brokers, public officials and industry stakeholders, the conference will provide valuable networking opportunities and practical market intelligence on where opportunities exist and how leaders are navigating today's development challenges.

Featured panels include:

• Mayoral Keynote Roundtable: The State of the Space Coast

  • City of Palm Bay

  • City of Titusville

  • City of Cocoa

• Beyond the Launchpad: What's Driving Commercial Real Estate Growth on the Space Coast

  • Sidus Space

  • Space Florida

  • Space Coast Economic Development Commission

  • University of Florida (Florida Semiconductor Institute)

• From Growth to Groundbreaking: The Built Environment Behind the Boom

  • Smith Development (Family Office)

  • Driftwood Capital

  • Barron Collier Investment Partners

  • Stellar Communities

  • Lightle Beckner Robison (LBR)

  • KAST Construction

  • Florida Power & Light Company (Moderator)

Attendees will learn how aerospace and advanced manufacturing are driving demand across industrial, office and residential real estate; where developers and investors are deploying capital; how migration trends are reshaping Brevard County; and how municipalities are addressing infrastructure, zoning and workforce housing challenges while preparing for continued growth.

The event is supported by industry sponsors including Florida Power & Light Company, KAST Construction, Pacifica Engineering Services, PlanCheckPro.AI, Sutter Roofing, Vermana, Waste Pro, The Weitz Company, Ardoor, and Barron Collier Investment Partners.

For more information and to register, visit the Space Coast State of the Market page.

For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email Elizabeth Herrgott at elizabeth.herrgott@bisnow.com.