Satellite and geospatial leaders gather November 18–19 for the first major event of a new hospitality partnership
ST. LOUIS, MO (November 7, 2026) – Two St. Louis institutions are joining forces. Butler’s Pantry, the family-owned catering and hospitality leader founded in 1966, is now the exclusive caterer with The Post Building, the historic downtown landmark that has become a hub for innovation, events, and enterprise.
The partnership debuts on a global stage. SatSummit, the premier convening for the satellite, geospatial, and global development communities, will hold its 2026 summit at The Post Building on November 18–19. After a decade in Washington, DC, the conference is bringing its international audience to St. Louis.
“St. Louis is a city that builds big things, and it’s fast becoming a hub for geospatial innovation. And what better place than The Post Building, where generations of journalists brought information and truth to the world, to host SatSummit. Our community builds on the promise of satellite technology for the greater good and as a tool for truth and transparency. We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and collaborate in such an incredible space with such an inspiring legacy.” – Rhiannan Price, Co-founder, CommonSpace
Butler’s Pantry brings 60 years of experience, more than 300 employees, and preferred caterer status at more than 40 venues across the region, including five where it serves as exclusive caterer.
“My family started Butler’s Pantry in St. Louis in 1966, and we’ve never stopped believing in this city. Being named exclusive caterer at The Post Building is a meaningful step for us. We’re excited to welcome SatSummit and to be part of what’s happening downtown.” – Richard Nix, Jr., President of Butler’s Pantry
The collaboration reflects continued investment in downtown St. Louis. The Post Building serves Downtown North as a job creator, a talent magnet, and a civic asset, strengthening the regional talent pipeline and positioning St. Louis as a competitive hub for hospitality, tourism, national conferences, and technology.
“Pulitzer’s newsroom turned information into insight for the public. SatSummit does the same at global scale, turning satellite data into answers about our planet. It’s fitting that these conversations are happening under this roof for the greater good.” – Claire Anderson, Director of The Post Building
Event Details
What: SatSummit St. Louis 2026
When: November 18–19, 2026
Where: The Post Building, 1190 Cole Street, St. Louis, MO 63101
More information: satsummit.io
About The Post Building
The Post Building is envisioned as the central hub for corporate and event engagement in the region. It is home to fintech and AI stakeholders like Block/Square and Scale AI, federal partners including the office of Congressman Wesley Bell, and workforce development partners in defense (C5T, CyberUp, and NPower), all dedicated to innovation, workforce development, and AI advancement across the region.
About Butler’s Pantry
Founded in 1966, Butler’s Pantry is one of St. Louis’s most trusted catering and hospitality brands, serving corporate, social, nonprofit, and wedding events with a mission of providing every reason to celebrate.
About SatSummit
Since 2015, SatSummit has convened leaders in the satellite industry and global development to examine how Earth observation technology is put to work in climate, agriculture, humanitarian response, and natural resource management.
