The 29th Annual Components for Military & Space Electronics (CMSE) Conference and Exhibition is the premier event for engineers developing military and space systems. This three-day conference focuses on the design, reliability, and supply chain challenges of high-reliability electronic components for defense and aerospace applications. The 2026 theme, “Component Engineering for Next-Generation Electronic Components and New Technology Insertion,” addresses critical supply chain challenges and breakthroughs driving military, defense, and space applications. The event features deep dives into ruggedized microelectronics, advanced packaging, and high-reliability solutions engineered to withstand the harshest environments. The conference includes keynote presentations from senior leaders at organizations including Northrop Grumman, The Aerospace Corporation, NASA JPL, and Boeing, covering topics such as next-generation packaging technologies, space-grade electronics compliance, standards and initiatives, and the evolution of electrical, electronic and electromechanical components for next-gen space exploration. Attendees participate in 30+ technical presentations covering advanced packaging, high-reliability capacitors, microelectronic design and development, and packaging tailored to high-stakes applications. The exhibition floor features 40+ exhibitors including Kyocera-AVX, Vishay, Hi-Rel Labs, Q-Tech, Yageo-Kemet, and other leading suppliers of Hi-Rel components, microelectronic services, and equipment built for mission-critical projects.