Secure World Foundation (SWF) is a leading voice on the importance of space sustainability, reaching audiences around the world and among many different actors. For nearly two decades, SWF has led important research into sustainability issues, providing key inputs into international discussions and initiatives at various commercial and political levels. Through the Summit, SWF has also created a new forum where key actors can exchange views regarding space sustainability on common ground, facilitating cooperation and understanding that cuts across social, economic, and geopolitical lines.

SWF has hosted six previous conferences, including in-person editions in Washington, DC, in 2019, London in 2022, New York City in 2023, and Tokyo in 2024. The conference has grown each year, bringing key figures from industry, academia, and government to share their insights with a growing audience. Last year, the 6th Summit for Space Sustainability in Tokyo saw more than 650 attendees from 37 countries, representing a global spectrum.