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Special Events

Monday, September 14

Anniversary Master Short Courses and Meet the Masters Cocktail Hour
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Cocktail Hour 5:00-6:00 p.m.)
Take the opportunity to review the status of current GNSS technology, and hear tales of GNSS history, recounted by GNSS pioneers and developers. And “Meet the Masters” during a Satellite Division Anniversary sponsored cocktail hour. Monday’s anniversary short courses are offered to all paid full/student in-person attendees.

Wednesday, September 16

Attendee Luncheon
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom GHI
Exhibit Hall
This event is included with all full conference, student, exhibit only, and Wednesday single day registrations. See registration desk onsite to purchase tickets for guests.

Evening Exhibit Hours
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall

Visit this year’s exhibitors to review developments in GNSS technology, talk shop, get the specifics directly from the vendors, and learn about what has been happening in the GNSS marketplace during the past year. This event is included with any type of registration. 

Thursday, September 17

Attendee Luncheon
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m., Grand Ballroom - GHI
This event is included with all full conference, student, exhibit only and Thursday single day registrations. See registration desk onsite to purchase tickets for guests.

ION GNSS+ 40th Anniversary Trivia Night
5:30 – 8:30 p.m., Regency Hall
Join us as the ION Satellite Division celebrates 40 years of ION GNSS+ with an evening of trivia, networking, food, and fun at ION GNSS+ 2026!

Test your knowledge of the art and science of GNSS and its related technologies and history, Satellite Division milestones, and a few surprise topics along the way. Compete for prizes, bragging rights, and a place in ION GNSS+ history-including our Mystery Guest Category, where you'll try to identify GNSS legends before their final reveal.

Enjoy a uniquely American cultural tradition with breakfast for dinner-inspired stations, along with drinks and plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues. 

Whether you’re a student, young professional, or long-time member of the community, this is your chance to celebrate, connect, and have fun. Don’t miss this once-in-a-decade event!

Friday, September 18

Johannes Kepler and Bradford W. Parkinson Awards Luncheon
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Plated entree (fish). Special meals for dietary restrictions (vegetarian, vegan, etc.) must have been ordered in advance at registration. Must be seated by 12:30 p.m. to be served.

The purpose of the Kepler Award is to honor an individual for sustained and significant contributions to the development of satellite navigation. All members of the ION are eligible. Please submit names for consideration with a supporting letter to the Satellite Division Awards Committee Chair via the ION website prior to June 30.

The Bradford Parkinson Award, which honors Dr. Parkinson for his leadership in establishing both the U.S. Global Positioning Systems and the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation, is given to an outstanding graduate student in the field of Global Navigation Satellite Systems. The award includes a personalized plaque and a $2,500 honorarium. Any graduate student who is an ION member and is completing a degree program with an emphasis on GNSS technology, applications, or policy is eligible. Applications must be received by June 30. See the Kepler Award Nomination Form for application requirements.

This event is included with a full, student, or Friday single day conference registration. Tickets for exhibitors, exhibitors, and guests may be purchased using the registration form in this program or by visiting the ION registration desk onsite.