No matter how the 2020 U.S. presidential election plays out, defense and civilian decision-makers in the space domain will be thinking about their budgets and missions. The Department of Defense is seeking to validate their systems and hardware before further acquisition. How can these organizations engineer for success with regards to digital transformation and digital engineering? How might space as the next frontier play a role in this picture? This digital event explored how the DOD and other agencies are thinking through the future of their operations, from workforce to budgets to tools and beyond.