Join Visionaries, Engineers, Space Leaders, Entrepreneurs, and Astronauts
in Austin for three days of breakthrough ideas, real-world space technology, and the future of human expansion beyond Earth
300+
Attendees &
Industry Leaders
50+
Visionary Speakers
3
Days of High-Impact Conversations
1
Epic Space Cowboy Ball to Celebrate & Connect
What To Expect
PRE-EVENT
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Afternoon
MasterMind Workshops
Afternoon
MasterMind Workshops
Evening
VIP + Speaker Reception (VIP Exclusive Perk)
Pre-Event Full Agenda
12:00 PM MasterMinds - Space Investing
Zaheer Ali and Doug Owens
1:30 PM MasterMinds Break
1:50 PM MasterMinds - Space Policy and Activism
Mike Mealling - ProSpace
3:20 PM MasterMinds Break
3:40 PM MasterMinds - Space Storytelling and Marketing
Paul Propster - Founder, JPL Story Lab
5:00 PM Workshop - Space Community Activism and Grassroot Initiatives
7:00 PM Book Launch - "Why Space? The Purpose of People"
Rick Tumlinson
9:00 PM VIP/Speaker Party
DAY 1
Friday, October 24, 2025
Morning
New Worlds 2025 & Networking - Day 1: Speaker STAR Talks, Space Startup Presentations, Discussion and Networking
Lunch
(VIP Exclusive Perk)
Afternoon
New Worlds 2025 & Networking - Day 1: Speaker STAR Talks, Space Startup Presentations, Discussion and Networking
Evening
Reception
Day 1 Full Agenda
7:30 AM Registration Opens
8:15 AM Akash noodling
8:30 AM Welcome
8:40 AM Musical performance by Akash Sud
9:00 AM Opening Keynote
Rick Tumlinson
9:15 AM STAR Talk - AI and Space Exploration
Bryan Talebi
9:30 AM Discussion - AI, Our Spacefaring Children
Frank White
10:00 AM POWER BREAK
10:15 AM Enterprise Update - Pro Virtual Reality Software
Greg Chamitoff
10:30 AM Enterprise Update - Higher Prana Virtual Reality Software
Gabe Arrington
10:45 AM Discussion - VR and Space
Host - Caris Baker, Mickael Nadeau, Greg Chamitoff, Gabe Arrington, Orson Scott Card
10:15 AM STAR Talk
Ariane Fikki
11:30 AM STAR Talk - We Rise Together - Including Everybody in Space
Inara Tabir
11:50 AM LUNCH BREAK
Luncheon Keynote: Fighting for Freedom on the High Frontier w/ Dr. Greg Autry
1:15 PM STAR Talk - The New Era of Leadership
Rachel Lyons
1:30 PM Discussion - Consumer Markets in Space
Sam Coniglio, Ubaldo Ciminieri, Colleen McLeod Garner
2:15 PM Enterprise Update - Orbital-X
Negar Feher
2:30 PM Enterprise Update - Ambrosia Space
Mario Maggio
2:45 PM Enterprise Update - New Sapience
Jack Frassinito
3:00 PM POWER BREAK
3:20 PM STAR Talk - Art and Architecture in Space
Ayse Oren
3:35 PM STAR Talk - Can We Really Raise Kids in Space?
Dave Brody
3:50 PM Biomedical Considerations and Opportunities in Space
Kimberly Washington, Colleen McLeod Garner, Junaid Mian
4:20 PM STAR Talk - Telling the Story of the Frontier
Paul Propster
4:35 PM STAR Talk - The Sexual Universe
Howard Bloom
4:50 PM Building The Space Revolution
Hunter Hatchell, Ariane Fikki, Kunal Patel, and Rachel Lyons
5:20 PM Closing Note
5:30 PM Space Happy Hour
Host - Hunter Hatchell
8:00 PM Sex (and babies) in Space Film and Conversation
Host - Kimberly Washington
Children of the Sky Documentary
Dave Brody
SpaceBorn Documentary
Emily Collins
DAY 2
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Morning
New Worlds 2025 & Networking - Day 2: Speaker STAR Talks, Space Startup Presentations, Discussion and Networking
Lunch
(VIP Exclusive Perk)
Afternoon
New Worlds 2025 & Networking - Day 2: Speaker STAR Talks, Space Startup Presentations, Discussion and Networking
Evening
Pre-Ball Reception (VIP Exclusive Perk) + Space Cowboy Ball
Day 2 Full Agenda
8:00 AM Registration Opens
8:30 AM Live Music - Akash Sud
9:00 AM Welcome
9:10 AM Keynote - Answering the Call to Sustained Action Now: How America Must Lead and Sustain Humanity In Space
Gen. John Olson
9:30 AM Enterprise Update - BlackStar Orbital
Chris Janette
9:45 AM Enterprise Update - Cislunar Enterprises
Lee Steinke
10:00 AM Enterprise Update - Phantom Space
Worth Wray
10:15 AM Fireside Chat with Tom Markusic Founder - FireFly Aerospace and Rick Tumlinson
10:45 AM Enterprise Update - Indienomicon
Kunal Patel
11:00 AM POWER BREAK
11:15 AM STAR Talk - Science Fiction and Future Facts - How SF give us a menu for tomorrow
Cas Anvar
11:30 AM Space Tank - College Space Business Plan Competition
Robert Katz
12:35 PM LUNCH BREAK
Luncheon Keynote with Bob Zubrin
2:00 PM STAR Talk - Filling the Vacuum in LEO Orbital Debris Regulation - Before Someone Gets Hurt
Michael Runnels
2:15 PM STAR Talk - The Lunar Development Corporation
Michael Castle-Miller
2:30 PM Discussion - Will China Own the Moon?
Dr. Phil Metzger, Dr. Joel Mozer, Maj. Gen. John Olson, Eisenstadt, and Rick Tumlinson
3:15 PM POWER BREAK
3:35 PM Enterprise Update - AstroForge
Matt Gialich
3:50 PM STAR Talk - Earth - The Keystone to the Cosmos
Sheryl Barbosa
4:05 PM STAR Talk - Sunshades to Save the Earth
Morgan Goodwin
4:20 PM STAR Talk - LifeShip: From Space Pyramids to Spreading Life
Ben Haldeman
4:35 PM STAR Talk - Cloud Cities of Venus
Guillermo Sohnlein
4:50 PM STAR Talk - What's the Matter with Dark Matter?
Dr. Katherine Freese
5:05 PM Closing words with Rick Tumlinson
7:00 PM Space Cowboy Ball
Top 3 Reasons You Can’t Miss New Worlds
1
Be Around Like Minds
This is not a crowd of fans… this is a room full of builders, funders, and forward-thinkers.
You will be surrounded by:
• Founders building space companies
• Engineers and scientists solving real problems
• Investors looking for their next big investment
• Thought leaders shaping frontier law and policy
• Artists and storytellers shaping the culture
2
Make Notable Connections
Whether you're building, funding, or designing, this is where you connect with the minds shaping the next era of space.
Past attendees include:
• NASA Astronauts, Scientists, and Policy Advisors
• Commercial Space Launch Companies
• Space Film, Television, and Media Stars
• Space Law, Policy, Ethics, and Philosophy Scholars
• Scientific and Engineering Subject Matter Experts
3
Bold Conversations
At New Worlds, you will be challenged by deep conversations that spark new ideas, real connections, and future missions such as:
• MasterMind Workshop: Selling Space
• MasterMind Workshop: Investing In Space
• MasterMind Workshop: Space Revolution Policy, Advocacy, and Activism
• The AI/Human Partnership
• The New Moon Race
• Building Communities on the Moon
• Leisure, Fun, and Psychological Wellness in Space
• Human Sexuality and Reproduction in Space
• Next Generation Space Stations
Hear From Our World Class Thought Leaders
At New Worlds, you will hear bold ideas from NASA veterans, startup founders, investors, and policy change-makers and get to connect with them at lunch or at the Space Cowboy Ball.
Dr. Robert
Zubrin
Founder Mars Society,
Author "Mars Direct"
Frank
White
Author
"Overview Effect"
Dr. Tom
Markusic
Co-Founder of
Firefly Aerospace
Maj. Gen. John
Olson
USAF (Ret.),
Former USSF CTIO
Sheryl
Barbosa
Founder, Sustain Cities Network, Climate and Sustainability Strategist
Jonathan
Knowles
Exploration director from NASA/ESA FDL
Dr. Katherine
Freese
Dir. Weinberg Inst. Theoretical Physics, University of Texas
Mike
Mongo
Author
"Astronaut Handbook"
Dave
Brody
Media Maker,
Magellan TV, Space.com
Angelica
Sirotin
Founder of
Sirotin Intelligence
Greg
Autry
Space "Czar"
University of Central Florida
Rachel
Lyons
Founder of
EarthRise Leadership
Ben
Haldeman
Founder of
Lifeship
Howard
Bloom
Author
"The Sexual Cosmos"
Brock
Pierce
Futurist, Philanthropist, Economist, Creator
Samuel
Coniglio
Author
“Creature Comforts in Space”
Robert
Katz
Founder of
World Innovation Network
Michael
Mealling
Partner of
Starbridge Ventures
Peter
Thorpe
Artist
Michael B.
Runnels
Ass. Prof. Business Law
California State U.
Guillermo
Sohnlein
Author "Titan Unfinished"
Founder of Humans2Venus Foundation
Mickael
Nadeau
Founder of XPR VR Labs,
Montreal
Akash
Sud
Musician, Founder of
Higher Prana
Ari
Eisenstat
Futurist Instructor
University of Hawaii
Kunal
Patel
Technologist and Innovator, Indienomicon Foundation
Zaheer
Ali
Instructor at U. of Central Florida, Investor
Doug
Owens
Space Start Up Business Consultant, and Contract Winning Expert
John
Forbes
Principal at Julian Capital, Co-Runs DeepChecks.VC
Paul
Propster
Former Chief Story Architect, Sr. Strategist NASA/JPL
Heather
Wagner Reed
Founder, CEO
of Juice Consulting
Dr. Leon
Vanstone
Co-Founder of
SWIFT
Ubaldo
Ciminieri
Chief of Staff
Cislunar Industries
Heidi
White
Astrophysicist, Inspirer
Caris
Baker
CoFounder of Astro Crow, Art Director, Game Dev Expert, Influencer
Michael
Castle - Miller
Founder of Lunar
Development Cooperative
Geoff
Tudor
Co-Founder SWIFT
Cas
Anvar
Actor
Mike
Simmons
Founder of Astronomy for Equity
Ayse
Oren
Architect at |DesignArt
Emily
Collins
Creator of Spaceborn
Morgan
Goodwin
Executive Director, Planetary Sunshade Foundation
Inara
Tabir
Galaxy Girl
Bryan
Talebi
Founder, Ahura AI
Colleen
McLeod Garner
Paragon Space Development Corporation
Cody
Chase
Higher Prana
Junaid
Mian
Director of
EarthLight Foundation
Leah
Cheli Doolittle
Executive Director of
EarthLight Foundation
Hunter
Hatchell
Human Spaceflight Engineer, Space Community Leader
Meet New Worlds Co-Chairs
Guiding the Conversations That Shape Our Future in Space
Dr. Phil
Metzger
Director, Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education
Rick
Tumlinson
Founder, EarthLight Foundation, SpaceFund; Co-Founder Space, Frontier Foundation
Kimberly
Washington
Founder & CEO, Space 4 Girls
Executive VP, Deep Space Biology
Dr. Joel
Mozer
First Chief Scientist of the U.S. Space Force
New Space Enterprises & Start Ups
At New Worlds, you don’t just talk and hear about the future, you hang out with the people building it.
Greg Chamitoff
NASA Astronaut
Jack Frassanito
New Sapience, Co-Inventor of the Desktop Computer
Dr. Lisa Alcindor
Landstronaut
Christopher Jannette
Co-Founder, Black Star Orbital
Matt Gialich
Founder/CEO AstroForge
Rick Ward
CTO and Founder of OrbitsEdge Inc
Mario Maggio
Founder & CEO of
Ambrosia Space
Lee Steinke
Chief Operating Officer,
CisLunar Industries
Worth Wray
Chief Strategy Officer at Phantom Space Corporation
Gabe Arrington
Co-Founder of Higher Prana
Space Tank
Watch Young Entrepreneurs Give Their Best Pitch
AND WIN BIG!
This thrilling live event puts the spotlight on the next generation of space innovators.
On Saturday, we’ll host Space Tank, a high-energy pitch competition in partnership with the NGO World Innovation Network (WIN).
Five young space entrepreneurs, from college students to PhD candidates will take the stage with groundbreaking ideas to revolutionize the space industry.
You’ll be in the audience as they pitch live before an esteemed panel of investors for their chance to win a cash prize!
Want to pitch your big idea? It’s simple! Grab your ticket then fill out the short application form on the order confirmation page
MasterMinds for Spacers
New Worlds: Training camp for the Space Revolution.
You are not here to warm a seat. You are here to learn. Your Purpose is to participate! MasterMind sessions give you the chance to tap the brains of leading experts with literally decades of experience. People pay these experts for this stuff - and they are free as part of your New Worlds registration!
(Register during checkout!)
Space Investing
This session will cut through the smoke and fury around launchpad hype, offering key essentials, clear insights, and actionable tips to help both potential and seasoned investors understand who’s truly taking off and who will never leave the ground.
Hosted by:
Zaheer Ali - Instructor - U. of Central Florida, Investor
Doug Owens - Founder - Space Outcomes LLC, Investor
Selling Space
Media and communications experts share the art and craft of marketing and storytelling - to help Spacers, from activists to founders, connect with citizens, investors, legislators - leaving them touched, moved, and inspired to act. (Including your Aunt Ethel over the holidays.)
Hosted by:
Paul Propster - Former Chief Storyteller, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Heather Wagner Reed - Founder, Juice Consulting
Cas Anvar - Actor
Space Policy and Activism
While commercial and citizen-led space initiatives are critical, government policy can enhance or impede our progress in opening the High Frontier. Learn from top Washington advocates how past victories were won, and how the next generation can carry the Space Revolution forward.
Hosted by:
Mike Mealling, Founder - ProSpace, Partner - Starbridge Ventures
And There's Also...
The Best Space Costume Charity Awards Dance Party on Planet 3!
Part Charity Fundraiser. Part Awards Ceremony. Part Concert...
100% UNFORGETTABLE
The Space Cowboy Ball is a one-of-a-kind celebration for the people pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
You’ll rub shoulders with big-name celebrities, enjoy surprise appearances, and experience a night described as “a speakeasy for space lovers” and “Burning Man on a rocket ship."
And this year, we’re going bigger than ever…
Enjoy a private concert from DPAK, crafted live to match the energy and vibe of The Space Cowboy Ball.
Past "Space Cowboy"
Award Winners
Jeff Bezos
Founder, Philanthropist
Blue Origin, Amazon
Gwynne Shotwell
Chief Operating Officer
SpaceX
“Buzz” Aldrin
Apollo 11 Astronaut
Jared Isaacman
Commander - Inspiration 4/ Polaris Dawn Missions
Vanessa E. Wyche
Former Director
Johnson Space Center
Kam
Ghaffarian
Founder & CEO, IBX
Co-Founder, Intuitive Machines + Axiom
Etienne Schneider
Former Dep. PM
Luxembourg
Dr. Pete Worden
Chairman
Breakthrough Prize Fndn
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Space Cowboy Ball
$349
What's Included:
Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
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Conference Only
$399
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General Admission – 3 Day Event Access
Thursday MasterMind Workshops Access
Friday Reception Hosted by Space Happy Hour
Friday Reception
General Admission
$649
What's Included:
General Admission – 3 Day Event Access
Thursday MasterMind Workshops Access
Friday Reception Hosted by Space Happy Hour
Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
All Access VIP
$849
What's Included:
3 Day Event VIP Access
Thursday MasterMind Workshops Access
Lunch Included (both days) with special luncheon speakers Dr. Greg Autry & Dr. Robert Zubrin
VIP – Space Cowboy Ball Ticket + Hosted Bar
Exclusive VIP & Speaker Reception Thursday Night
Exclusive VIP & Speaker Pre-Ball Reception
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Venue & Hotel Partner
1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
We’re proud to host New Worlds at the prestigious
Located in the heart of one of the most innovative cities in America, the AT&T Hotel & Conference Center is both the official venue and hotel for New Worlds 2025.
That means you’ll stay just steps away from every keynote, workshop, and networking event.
Surrounded by the energy of the University of Texas campus and Austin’s thriving tech scene, it’s the ideal setting to explore the future of space exploration, entrepreneurship, and humanity’s next frontier.
frequently asked
questions
When is New Worlds 2025?
New Worlds will take place on October 23rd - 25th, 2025
Where will the event be held?
New Worlds 2025 will take place at AT&T Conference Center located at 1900 University Ave, Austin, TX 78705
What is included with my ticket?
Depending on your package, the general admission ticket includes access to all event sessions and the Space Cowboy Ball. The VIP tickets also include meals, drinks, exclusive access to the pre-dinner cocktail and networking party, as well as VIP seating at the Space Cowboy Ball.
Is there a dress code for the Space Cowboy Ball?
The Space Cowboy Ball is a themed event, so we encourage creative and fun costumes that fit the space and cowboy theme. However, formal attire is also welcome.
Can I upgrade my ticket later?
Yes, if you decide to upgrade your ticket to a VIP package after purchasing, please contact our customer service team for assistance by emailing [email protected]. *Upgrades are subject to availability.
Can I bring a guest to the Space Cowboy Ball?
All attendees must purchase a New Worlds 2025 ticket which includes the Space Cowboy Ball.
Where should I stay?
We’ve recommend staying at AT&T Hotel & Conference Center: meetattexas.com/hotel. If you prefer, you may call 877-744-8822 (toll-free) or 512-404-3600 (local).
New Worlds & Space Cowboy Ball, Proudly Presented By:
To carry the seeds of life to places now dead, the light of love to places now dark, and the eyes, hands and imagination of humanity to places unseen, untouched and unexplored.
We are Spacers. We are EarthLight. We Rise.
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We are, however, radically Pro-Human, Pro-MotherWorld, and Pro-Space!
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OUR POLICIES
Infinite Diversity - Infinite Combinations
A Statement by the EarthLight Foundation: EarthLighters take the immovable and immutable stand that ALL human beings are one species and one family, indistinguishable from one another in terms of value, potential, and rights. We celebrate those differences, variations, and choices each of us makes that lead to our uniqueness within this great family. In perspective, we are one crew on one tiny spaceship floating in the sea of space and therefore MUST offer each other the respect and love of being one family. Further, should we as the family of humanity ever encounter other beings who also inhabit our shared Universe, we shall offer them the same respect and honor we show one another. This is sacrosanct to us, and nothing less shall be tolerated in our interactions with one another, our friends, guests, and any who join us in our events, activities, actions, and celebrations.
Earth and the Environment
As above, EarthLight itself stands for a new and dramatically increased awareness of, and change in, how we understand and care for our MotherWorld. It is central to us that life is to be treasured, no matter where we find it, and that as the stewards of this tiny bubble, it is our job to utilize our knowledge and space technology to both help heal her, even as we carry her seeds to worlds now dead.
So say we All.