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300+
Spacers & Attendees
50+
Mind-Blowing Speakers
2
Unmissable Days
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INTRODUCTION
“It’s the SXSW of Space”
“It’s the SXSW of Space”
Most space conferences leave you overwhelmed, overloaded, and overlooked.
At other space events, they talk “at” you – at New Worlds, we speak “with” you. We fold you into the conversation and experience. New Worlds was designed not as a conference, rather a slightly counter-culture alternative gathering of the space tribes where Space Entrepreneurs, Frontier Pioneers, Industry Celebrities, and the Space Curious converge for 2 Full Days of Deep Conversations, Intimate Networking, and Epic Experiences.
What you’ll hear in this IMAX theatre will be like experiencing 5 millions lbs. of thrust from a Falcon Heavy
The transformational experiences we have planned for you will make you think and feel like you’ve actually left this planet.
“We go way back” will be something you find yourself saying soon enough about the lifelong connections you’ll build here.
SPACERS, UNITE
Attend this alternative space event
And Join The Conversation!
Join The Conversation, With A Side Of Revolution!
New Worlds is uniting hundreds of spacers, visionary entrepreneurs, influential billionaires, pioneering tech developers, forward-thinking policymakers, agencies, private sector organizations, domain thought leaders, and top-tiered media and inviting them to go to the edge–and beyond. Together, we aim to share and showcase the latest in space, science, technology, and the arts–all under one roof. This is an event where you can let your hair down, relax, and get inspired by new ideas, insights, and ideologies you won’t experience anywhere else.
Star-Power Draw: Previous years have been attended by many celebrities, venture capitalist firms, and pioneering brands.
Engaging Programming: Powerful conversations, first-of-its-kind keynotes and thrilling entertainment. It's visionary thinking meets ground-based action.
Astronaut Interactions: Hear about their experiences in space. Last year there were 4 astronauts in attendance. See how many will attend this year!
Elite Networking: Rub elbows with the space field’s biggest luminaries, industry journalists, and investors looking for their next venture, all in an intimate setting.
Space Cowboy Ball: This intergalactic masquerade is a one-of-a-kind blend of awards, live music, entertainment, and a costume dance party–truly a night where imagination knows no bounds.
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
~ Dan Currey, VFX Supervisor & Producer, Star Trek (New Worlds 2022)
yOUR CO-CHAIRS
Space Leaders, Leading Conversations
Get ready to be inspired by new ideas, insights, and ideologies you won’t find at any other space conference.
Dr. Phil Metzger
Director
Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education
Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry
Founder
Roddenberry Entertainment
Rick Tumlinson
Founder, EarthLight Foundation + SpaceFund; Co-Founder Space + Frontier Foundation
Bryan Talebi
Founder & CEO
Ahura AI, Astro Guardians
Barbara Belvisi
Founder & CEO
Interstellar Labs
yOUR CO-CHAIRS
Join Epic Discussions & Debates about space ... Presented By Those Opening Up The High Frontier
Get ready to be inspired with new ideas, insights, and ideologies you won’t find at any other space conference.
Dr. Phil Metzger
D i r e c t o r
Stephen W. Hawking Center for Microgravity Research and Education
Eugene “Rod” Roddenberry
Founder
Roddenberry Entertainment
Rick Tumlinson
Founder
EarthLight Foundation SpaceFund, Co-Founder Space Frontier Foundation
Bryan Talebi
Founder/CEO
Ahura AI, Astro Guardians
Barbara Belvisi
Founder/CEO
Interstellar Labs
Topics You Will Hear Nowhere Else On This Planet
Topics You Will Hear Nowhere Else On This Planet (Or Any Other)
New Worlds in an incubator and accelerator of today’s top organizations and top minds who are opening up the High Frontier. Here are just some of the topics we’ll be discussing together:
AI and Our Future in Space
The Moon Race – Us vs. China
WARNING! WARNING! Sex in Space
Saving the Earth from Space
Wheeee! Balloon Rides to the Edge of Space
Women's Space Leadership
The First Private Lunar Landers
Commercial Space Station Updates from Axiom Space, Vast Space, Orbital Reef, StarLab
The Space Settlement – Act or Law?
And More!
GET READY TO BE INSPIRED BY THE
Hottest Speakers &
Celebrated award-winners
At New Worlds, we don’t do panels—we do conversations. Our lineup is world-class, featuring astronauts, space entrepreneurs, visionaries, and ground-breaking innovators. Get ready to be inspired by the space elite and engage in meaningful dialogues that expand your mind (possibly even blow it) and challenge your assumptions. From NASA legends to space revolutionaries, New Worlds is the only event where you won’t just hear from the best—you’ll connect with them on a personal level. Check back often, as new speakers are being added weekly!
Vanessa E. Wyche
Director
Johnson Space Center
Tim Dodd
Founder
The Everyday Astronaut
Frank White
Author/Activist
“The Overview Effect”
Capt. Mike Foreman (Ret.)
NASA Astronaut
Mayor or Friendswood, Texas
Kam Ghaffarian
Founder & CEO, IBX
Co-Founder, Intuitive Machines; Axiom Space
Dr. Namrata Goswami
Co-Author Scramble for the Skies
China space program expert
Kathryn Lueders
General Manager
SpaceX Starbase
Jane Poynter
Founder and Co-CEO
Space Perspective
Steve Altemus
President & CEO
Intuitive Machines
Tim Crain
CTO
Intuitive Machines
Mike Lewis
Chief Innovation Officer
NanoRacks
Dennis Stone
VP for Business Development
VAST
Dr. Greg Autry
Author
“Red Moon Rising”
Pablo Moncada Larrotiz
Founder
MoonDAO
Beth Fischer
Senior Director Business Development
Sierra Space
Eiman Jahangir
Blue Origin Astronaut
Educator & Cardiologist
MaryLiz Bender
Co-founder & Creative Director
Cosmic Perspective
Dr. James S. Logan MD
Co-Founder
Space Enterprise Institute
Maynard Okereke
Science Communicator
Hip Hop Science
Dr. David Alexander O.B.E.
Dir. Rice Space Institute
Rice University
Michael Mealling
General Partner
Starbridge Venture Capital
Christopher Jannette
Co-Founder
Black Star Orbital
George Motter
SVP, Chief Engineer & Architect
Axiom Space Station
Kelly Weinersmith
Co-Author
“A City on Mars”
Dr. Nola Haynes
Co-chair
WCAPS-SSLP
Rachel Lyons
Founder & CEO
EarthRise Leadership
Dan Faber
Founder/CEO
Orbit Fab
Bart Womack
Founder
Eden Grow Systems
Samuel Coniglio
Author/Space Futurist
“Creature Comforts in Space”
Jim Keravala
CEO & Chief Architect
OffWorld
Sergio Lucero
COO
Stellar Access
Ben Haldeman
Founder
Lifeship
Charles Chafer
Chair/CEO Celestis Inc.
Memorial Spaceflight Services
Luis Campos
Rice University, Baker College Chair in the History of Science
Robert Katz
Space SOLUTIONeer
Antonio Peronace
Executive Director
Space For Humanity
Dr. Heidi White Ph.D
Canadian Space Agency
Astrophysicist & Educator
Dr. Alex Layendecker
Director
Advanced SpaceLife Research Institute
Sagi Kfir
General Counsil
SpaceFund
Brock Pierce
Futurist, Philanthropist, Economist, Creator
Sabrina Thompson
Aerospace Engineer, NASA
Founder, Girl In Space Club
Kimberly Washington
Founder & CEO, Space 4 Girls
Executive VP, Deep Space Biology
Cristina Star
Founder
Cosmic Citizen Trainings
Scott Solomon
Professor of BioSciences, Rice University
Fellow, The Explorers Club
Dr. Olivia Ly Lesslar
Science Advisor
Advanced SpaceLife Research Institute
Sarah Kalmeta
Founder
PIVOT Point
Ari Eisenstat
Futurist Instructor
University of Hawaii
Robert C. Wolcott
Professor of Innovation, Booth & Kellogg; Author, PROXIMITY
Danielle Ruiz
CEO & Medical Director
Everest Health Partners
Leah Cheli Doolittle
Managing Director
EarthLight Foundation
Junaid Mian, RPh
EarthLight Foundation Board Member,
DreamScopes Project Lead
Kelly Page
President
Barrios Technology
Sean Graham
Board Member
Earthlight Foundation
Albin Johnson
Founder
501st Legion
Ravé Mehta
Founder, Flow Capital
SETI Institute, Advisory Board
Dr. Shawna Pandya
Astronaut
Director, IIAS’ Space Medicine Group
Kirsten Whittingham
President
Max Space
New Speaker
Announced Soon!
New Speaker
Announced Soon!
New Speaker
Announced Soon!
Agenda
DAY 1 – Friday Morning – Humanity and the Mother World
8:00 AM – New Worlds Registration Opens – Roll in, badge on, caffeine up, and hang out
Check in, get your lanyard, grab a coffee, and do a little networking!
8:30 AM – Opening: A Renaissance Affair – Casual chat with our hosts about what to expect
Rick Tumlinson
Bryan Talebi
Rod Roddenberry
Barbara Belvisi
8:40 AM – Sonic Awakening – Award-winning Pianist Ayse Deniz Lifts us above the sky
One of the world's leading classical/rock crossover pianists, Ayse opens New Worlds by imagining a mind in flight on the High Frontier—to soar, to fly, to break the sky and free the soul—the perfect lifting of minds to prepare for the two days to come.
9:00 AM – Overview Effect - Astronauts discuss seeing Earth from space
Astronauts who have been up there talk about the spiritual transformation of looking down here.
Mike Foreman - NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut
Eiman Jahangir - Blue Origin Private Astronaut
9:45 AM – Enterprise Update - A report on the push to add space as the 18th UN Sustainability Goal
There are currently 17 SDGs recognized by the United Nations. Given the MotherWorld is actually IN space, it seems odd that space development and expansion of life into the Frontier has been ignored, let alone all that can be done to help save the Earth from space. Robert offers us an update on the effort by groups like the Space Renaissance Initiative and the National Space Society to change that.
Robert Katz - Futurist/Astropreneur
10:00 AM – Enterprise Update - Space Perspective’s fantastic balloon flights to the edge of space
Imagine yourself in a beautiful lounge, floating above the MotherWorld. The world’s first balloon rides to the edge of space are almost here.
Jane Poynter - Co-Founder, Space Perspective
10:15 AM – Power break - Caffeine refuelling stations open
Get caffeinated, do some networking, and get ready for the next lineup of powerful discussions and debates!
10:15 AM – STAR Talk - Rachel Lyons on how our Space Vision can drive Societal Change
Space advocate Rachel Lyons lays out the power and possibility of how a shared vision of space can lift society's eyes and aspirations upwards.
Rachel Lyons
10:45 AM – Women Take the Bridge - Men have had the helm too long - time for some new Captains!
The frontier of The Frontier is the rising importance and influence of women who are not just flying in space but founding new companies and projects.
Sarah Kalmeta - "Sarah the Pivoter"
Sabrina Thompson - Girl in Space Club
Kelly Page – Barrios Technology
11:30 AM – STAR Talk - Visionaries: Afro-Space Futurism - New Worlds means New Worlds for everyone
Space represents an aspirational tomorrow for everyone, where anything is possible. For those in the African diaspora, it means a place where things even up and their excellence can ascend.
Dr. Nola Haynes - Co-chair, WCAPS-SSLP
11:45 AM – Enterprise Update – MoonDAO – an invitation to become part of the first Real Space DAO
In “The High Frontier,” Dr. Gerard K. O'Neill envisioned space communities of people who were vested owners in their enterprises—not only as shareholders but also as proportional voters and decision-makers. MoonDAO is doing that—and it is well on its way to being among the first groups to develop and settle the Moon.
Pablo Moncada-Larrotiz - Founder, MoonDAO
12:00 PM – Poetry and Readings Inspired by or to Inspire the Revolution
A poem by Sean Graham
12:05 PM – Launch Break – Space Center Houston’s Legendary Food Lab (Included in admission)
Fuel up and get ready for a packed afternoon with more amazing speakers and conversations.
DAY 1 – Friday Afternoon – The Orbital Street – The First Small Step
1:15 PM – Enterprise Update - Space for Humanity - How do we put more “regular” people in space?
To dream a thing is one thing; to reach for it another, to find oneself aboard a spacecraft rises to a whole 'nother dimension. Space for Humanity is literally sending people to space right now!
Antonio Peronace - Executive Director, Space for Humanity
1:30 PM – The Orbital Street - How do we Build Our First Neighborhood on the High Frontier?
Four credible, well-funded private/commercial space station programs are now underway. EarthLight believes that rather than a single government-owned station, it's time to leverage the incredible legacy of the ISS and begin building an American-led Orbital Street. This session features updates from all four station companies, followed by a discussion about how best to identify and catalyze enough markets to justify this new space community.
Individual Updates from:
Axiom Space
VAST - Dennis Stone
Sierra Space/Orbital Reef - Beth Fischer
Voyager/StarLab - Mike Lewis
1:35 PM – Enterprise Update - Axiom Space Commercial LEO Destination
Hear are the latest plans about the Axiom Space Station.
1:45 PM – Enterprise Update - VAST Commercial LEO Destination
Hear are the latest plans about the VAST Space Station
Dennis Stone - VAST
1:55 PM – Enterprise Update - Sierra Space LEO Destination
Hear are the latest plans about the Sierra Space Commercial Space Station.
Beth Fischer - Sierra Space
2:05 PM – Enterprise Update - Voyager LEO Destination
Hear are the latest plans about the Voyager Space Commercial Space Station.
Mike Lewis - Voyager Space
2:15 PM – Discussion - How do we create a thriving market for orbital industries?
Dennis Stone - VAST
Beth Fischer - Sierra Space
Mike Lewis - Voyager Space
Sergio Lucero - Stellar Access
3:00 PM – STAR Talk - Creature Comforts - What are the basic necessities for living in space?
Space is serious stuff, but what about just "hanging out"? Sam brings us a fun and exciting talk about the basics of space life, from sleeping to eating to all the other basics of life.
Sam Coniglio - Author "Creature Comforts in Space"
3:15 PM – Power Break - Caffeine refueling stations open
Get caffeinated, do some networking, and get ready for the next lineup of powerful discussions and debates!
3:30 PM – Enterprise Update - Training to become a Cosmic Citizen
As we explore the cosmos, sustainable technology is only part of the equation; we must also cultivate resilient and ethical individuals. Our training programs empower astronauts and high achievers to become Cosmic Citizens, committed to personal evolution and responsible stewardship of Earth and the Solar Ecosystem.
Cristina Star - Founder, Cosmic Citizen Trainings
3:45 PM – Enterprise Update - Eden systems can grow food in space tomorrow or in your home today
Eden's Grow Towers combine high-tech with living systems to provide sustainable food and energy independence to local communities around the world and future space travelers.
Bart Womack - Founder and CEO
4:00 PM – Enterprise Update - Black Star Orbital - imagine if StarLinks could fly home at the end of life
Imagine a fleet of small reusable satellites that, at the end of their lives, return to Earth—not in a fiery ball of burning metal, but to gently land, be repurposed, and fly again.
Chris Jannette - President, Black Star Orbital
4:15 PM – Enterprise Update - OrbitFab - gas stations in space mean longer satellite life and less debris
Gas stations in space—that says it all. But there's more. Until OrbitFab showed up, satellites didn't have gas caps and weren't refuelable. Now, OrbitFAb is enabling recycling and reuse.
Daniel Faber - Founder
4:30 PM – Beyond the Horizon - Experts discuss how we hack (adapt) humanity for long-term space travel
Along with all we've learned about human health from space, we are learning how to improve human health In space. Several intriguing and important presentations and a discussion about how and who we will be as we open the High Frontier.
Junaid Mian - EarthLight Foundation
Dr. Luis Campos - Historian of Science, Rice University
Kimberly Washington - Co-Founder/CEO Deep Space Biology
Dr. Scott Solomon - Professor of BioSciences, Rice University
5:30 PM – Sex in Space - A Serious Warning and call to action to research human reproduction in space
You can be sure the first couple wanting to reproduce in space is already trying to buy their tickets. But we don't know what will happen, and the little data we have says it won't be good. Be the first to hear a warning and call to action for governments and private space companies by two of the world's thought leaders on human space reproduction.
Alex Layendecker - Director, Advanced SpaceLife Research Institute (ASRI)
Dr. Shawna Pandya - Director, Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group; Chief of Space Medicine (ASRI)
6:00 PM – Special Update - Everest Longevity shares how to stay alive to witness the Breakout into space
As we work to open the High Frontier, it would be nice to live long enough to see how it goes! An update on one company’s work to extend human healthspans and increase our longevity.
Dr. Olivia Lesslar M.D. - Everest Health Partners
Danielle Ruiz, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C - Everest Health Partners
6:25 PM – Special Update on the EarthLight DreamScopes project to place live astronomy in classrooms
ELF’s project to offer access to real-life astronomy to students is underway. By helping them see the stars, we believe we can help them feel inspired to reach for them. An update and appeal for this important program.s
Junaid Mian - Earthlight Foundation
6:30 PM – STAR Talk - Beyond the Stars: Using Telescopes to Foster Humanity's Connection with the Night Sky
Dr. Heidi White will discuss how we can meaningfully inspire current and future generations to foster deeper personal and communal connections with the night sky. Drawing from her experiences founding initiatives such as The Pan-African School for Emerging Astronomers and Beyond the Stars, she will highlight the importance of providing underserved and underrepresented communities with access to telescopes to explore deep space. She will explore the power of awe-inspiring images from telescopes like Hubble and JWST in sparking curiosity and helping people of all ages to connect with our Universe. From Earth’s unique vantage point, humanity engages with space in a way that is both precious and profound. Dr. White will emphasize how honoring diverse sky perspectives, including Indigenous knowledge systems and Ways of Knowing, enriches our understanding of the cosmos. She will also present the concept of space stewardship and explore how this inclusive approach prepares future generations to be ethical spacefarers by promoting respect for all life and lands we encounter.
Dr. Heidi White - Canadian Space Agency
6:45 PM – Keys to Space - a Piano Soundbath Experience
Enter the Stargate as award-winning pianist and composer Ravé performs a live piano soundbath concert to take you on a musical journey that defies gravity and teleports you to an alternate universe where you have no choice but to let go and drop into a deep healing flow state.
Ravé Mehta - Award-winning pianist and composer
7:15 PM – Closing Thoughts - Rick Tumlinson
A recap of the day, some announcements for the evening, and setting the stage for tomorrow.
DAY 2 - Saturday Morning - Getting Real Before Going Out (It’s going to be a bumpy ride)
8:00 AM – New Worlds Registration Opens - Roll in, badge on, caffeine up, and hang out
Check in, get your lanyard, grab a coffee, and do a little networking!
9:00 AM – Welcome to Day 2 - We head out beyond Orbit…
Rick Tumlinson - Founder, EarthLight Foundation
Dr. Phil Metzger - Director, Stephen Hawking Institute for Micro-Gravity Research
9:10 AM – STAR Talk - World-renowned innovator Rob Wolcott speaks of Proximity, Space, and Humanity
World-renowned innovator Rob Wolcott speaks of Proximity, Space, and Humanity
Robert Wolcott
9:25 AM – STAR Talk - A City on Mars - What if someone said we may not be able to live on Mars at all?
Discussion - Space Reality Check - Spit out the Kool-Aid. Get ready to see Red!
There are many myths in the space movement. Yet, even as we reach for the stars, it is vital that we keep our feet and our reality firmly grounded. EarthLight invites speakers who confront the Kool-Aid stand and help us create a conversation about our real future on the High Frontier!
Dr. Phil Metzger
Some people in space culture think that once StarShip begins to fly, we will be off and running to establish communities on Mars. Kelly and her husband Zach explain why they believe this will be a lot harder than we think.
Kelly Weinersmith - Co-Author "A City on Mars"
Dr. James Logan - Former NASA JSC Chief of Flight Medicine
10:30 AM – Enterprise Update - Puerto Rico – Creating the Future Space Hub
As they become more independent from Earth, human's rights to do what they want will be finally realized in space. From currency to forms of government and the shapes of communities and tribes, people will at last be able to fully express themselves.
Brock Pierce - CEO Unicorn VC
10:45 AM – Power Break - Caffeine Charging Stations Ready!
Get caffeinated, do some networking, and get ready for the next lineup of powerful discussions and debates!
11:00 AM – Fireside Chat - Bury Me on the Moon - The clash of sacred beliefs and the man in the middle
Some ancient cultures hold the face of the Moon sacred and have tried to stop the placement of small ceremonial capsules of human remains on the lunar surface. By the same token, funeral rituals are also sacred. A conversation with the founder of the company that finds itself caught in the middle of this debate.
Charles Chafer - CEO Celestis
Rick Tumlinson - Earthlight Foundation
11:30 AM – STAR Talk
Kirsten Whittingham - President, Max Space
Headline - How America May Lose the Race to the Moon (But Might Win the Marathon)
11:45 PM – The Race for the Moon - If China is Landing on the Moon in 2028 What Do We Do Now?
By 2030, American companies will be able to operate between the Earth and the Moon, as NASA's narrowly focused Artemis program is focused on life support. India and Japan are also building lunar programs. Meanwhile, it is probable that China will land people on the Moon by 2028 and trump everyone. So what do we do? Some of the world's top experts discuss this critical next moment in history.
Dr. Phil Metzger
11:50 PM – STAR Talk - The Dragon Surges Ahead in Space - A briefing by the world’s top expert
One of the world's top experts on the India and China space programs shows how China is moving faster and more deliberately than anyone else. From StarShip-like reusable rocketships to space stations to Solar Power plants to Moonbases, what she has to say will shake you.Dr. Namrata Goswami - Co-Author "Scramble for the Skies”
Dr. Namrata Goswami
12:00 PM – Discussion - The Race for the Moon is on. Why is it important, and how do we win?
Group Discussion
Dr. Greg Autry - Author, "Red Moon Rising"
Dr. Joel Mozer - Former Chief Scientist - Space Force
Rick Tumlinson - Editor - "Return to the Moon"
12:45 PM – Launch Break - Eat, Meet, and Greet!
Eat, Connect, and get ready for a powerful afternoon!
2:00 PM – Enterprise Update - A report on a stealth plan to re-create a space lobby and PAC
In the 1990s, there was a "space movement," including lobbies and PACs. It is no coincidence this was when the groundwork for government support of commercial space started. Then, the billionaires showed up, and many activists thought the job was done. It wasn't. Mike discusses the need to form the next generation of these critical tools.
Michael Mealling - Partner, Starbridge VC
2:15 PM – The Space Settlement Act - Why we need a national policy telling NASA to help us
In 1988, for just a few years, it was the law of the land that the human spaceflight program was to support "space settlement." A few years later the law was killed. Now more than ever, the US needs this "North Star" to enable support for us to open the High Frontier. Space policy experts discuss just how to make it happen.
Leah Cheli Doolittle - Executive Director, EarthLight Foundation
Michael Mealing - Partner, StarBridge VC
Sagi Kfir - Former Legal Counsel, Blue Origin; Chief Legal Counsel, SpaceFund
Ari Eisenstat - University of Hawaii
3:00 PM – Power Break - Caffeine Re-charge Now!
Get caffeinated, do some networking, and get ready for the next lineup of powerful discussions and debates!
3:15 PM – Enterprise Update: There’s a Rose on the Moon in the Little Prince, which may happen soon
Barbara Belvisi
3:30 PM – Artemis for the Rest of US - Time to re-imagine our goals on the Moon - and who’s on the team?
We see China moving on large-scale lunar industrial development. Yet, for Artemis, Congress has tasked NASA to repeat Apollo - but leave a Moon cabin to be visited by astronauts. How can we harness Artemis to support a vibrant and growing U.S. lunar economy and community - even as NASA practices for Mars? How do we transform the agency to see citizen participation as a goal rather than a nuisance?
Pablo Moncada-Larrotiz - Founder, MoonDAO
Dr. David Alexander
4:15 PM – Fireside Chat - AI and Our Future in Space - A leader of responsible AI talks space. (Is he real?)
AI, it’ll kill us all or make our lives better, depending on who you talk to. Facing the vast distances and complex life-support systems needed in space AI will be a critical technology. As the inspiration behind the “AI Declaration,” Bryan is uniquely positioned to discuss this new human-AI partnership on the Frontier.
Bryan Talebi - Co-Founder Ahura AI
4:45 PM – STAR Talk - The Future of Interplanetary Contact
The SETI Institute has over 100 scientists searching for life beyond earth as well as studying life here on earth with a primary mission to answer the BIG question, “Are we alone in the Universe?” As the idea of meeting an alien race from another star system continues to capture our imaginations, Ravé Mehta will discuss the current state of “The Search”, and explore the next BIG question, “What happens after we make first contact?”
Ravé Mehta - Founder, Flow Capital; SETI Institute, Advisory Board
5:00 PM – Closing Remarks – The Purpose is Now!
Rick Tumlinson - Earthlight Foundation
SATURDAY NIGHT – SPACE COWBOY BALL!
6:30 PM – VIP - Doors Open
7:30 PM – General Admission – Doors Open
8:00 PM – Awards Dinner Begins!
GALACTIC NETWORKING
"You'll Never Guess Who I Hung Out With"
From Astronauts to A-Listers … Entrepreneurs to Engineers … and NASA to NewSpace, New Worlds is where the space elite meet to change our future. Just some iconic past attendees:
Jeff Bezos – Founder, Blue Origin + Commercial Astronaut
Gwynne Shotwell – President & COO, SpaceX + Architect of Space Exploration
Halston Sage – Actress: The Orville + Space Advocate
Orson Scott Card – Bestselling Author, Ender’s Game
Buzz Aldrin – Apollo 11 Astronaut + 2nd Human On Moon
Rod Roddenberry – Executive Producer, Star Trek
Jared Isaacman – Commander, Inspiration4
Jeanette Epps – NASA Astronaut + Aerospace Engineer
Dr. Sian Proctor – Inspiration4 Pilot + Geoscientist + Artist
Richard Garriott – Private Astronaut + Space Entrepreneur
Robert Rodriguez – Filmmaker: Sin City, Desperado
UNFORGETTABLE HIGHLIGHTS
Exclusive Experiences
One of the world's leading classical/rock crossover pianists, AyseDeniz opens New Worlds by imagining a mind in flight on the High Frontier—to soar, to fly, to break the sky and free the soul.
Enter the Stargate and be teleported to an alternate universe through a live piano soundbath concert by award-winning pianist Ravé Mehta, who’s performed all around the world from Grace Cathedral to Carnegie Hall.
annu creates immersive audio-visual experiences with music gloves and experimental synthesizers, crafting a unique Future Dream Pop sound that transports audiences to otherworldly realms.
Vibe out during a private concert from DPAK featuring an in the moment journey curated specifically to the energy and vibe of The Space Cowboy Ball.
Stand tall (7' 3" tall to be exact) for the
Peter Mayhew (aka the actor who played Chewbacca) Foundation award ceremony, at Space Cowboy Ball.
The annual tradition continues with our exclusive Space Cowboy Cantina Hangover Brunch–the best way to top off an amazing two-day conference and Space Cowboy Ball charity event.
“New Worlds is a distillation of what it means to be a human being at the edge of the High Frontier; we want to bring in everybody who shares a vision of a powerful, positive human future.”
“Reality is becoming closer than what science fiction predicted; we imagined what a future of space would look like, and now it’s time for you to … MAKE IT SO.”
~ Rick Tumlinson (Founder, New Worlds & The Space Cowboy Ball)
HOUSTON, WE HAVE A ... PARTY
"It's Burning Man On A Rocket Ship"
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: VIP Doors Open @ 7:00 PM / General Admission Doors Open @ 8:00 PM
Location: Space Center Houston – 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Former Space Cowboy Award Winners
Who Will Take Home the Prize This Year?
2023
Jared Isaacman
Founder, Philanthropist
Draken International and Shift4
2022
Gwynne Shotwell
Chief Operating Officer
SpaceX
2019
“Buzz” Aldrin
Apollo 11 Astronaut
SpaceX
2018
Jeff Bezos
Founder, Philanthropist
Blue Origin, Amazon
2017
Etienne Schneider
Former Dep. PM
Luxembourg
2016
Dr. Pete Worden
Chairman
Breakthrough Prize Fndn
We Top Off New Worlds With an Epic Celebration of opening up the high frontier
What would you wear to a party on Mars in 100 years?
That’s the question, and the theme, for The Space Cowboy Ball! Last year, the event was so packed with Star Wars characters, it felt like we’d been transported straight to the Mos Eisley Cantina.
This unforgettable night is part STEAM charity fundraiser, part awards ceremony, part concert—and 100% intergalactic planetary fun, featuring special appearances from celebrities across the realms of space, sci-fi, and Hollywood–Expect plenty of surprises!
This year, we’re honoring a trailblazer who’s ridden beyond the frontier (trust us, you’ll want to meet this surprise guest in person!) and a private company that’s successfully landed on the moon (hint hint). Plus, don’t miss the special Peter Mayhew (aka Chewbacca) Foundation award presentation!
The Space Cowboy Ball is like a speakeasy for space geeks and nerds, so make sure you dress to impress in your finest Martian costume, futuristic space cowboy outfit, or space suit.
Proceeds go towards the DreamScopes project, which aims to provide middle school students with access to telescopes and empower them to explore the universe.
TICKETS SOLD OUT LAST YEAR -- So make sure to grab yours for BOTH New Worlds & The Space Cowboy Ball today!
All SPACE COWBOY BALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE DREAMSCOPES PROJECT
Your Ball Ticket Helps Nurture Tomorrow’s Visionaries
We all have the “Right Stuff,” and that given the Right Dream any kid anywhere can begin their own journey to a great tomorrow of their own creation. They may not all end up as astronauts, or building human communities in space, but some small fraction of them just might.
Meanwhile, by giving them a chance to fly beyond the borders of their lives and see what is out there in the Universe around them at a critical age, we believe many more will choose to study, learn, and engage in acquiring STEAM skills – helpful no matter what dream they decide to pursue.
For example, our Project: DreamScopes aims to spark wonder, hope, and aspiration in the mind's eye of the future by putting a telescope and associated curriculum in every Middle School that wants one. It is a bold goal and one you are part of when you support our program.
3 Ticket Options To Choose From:
New Worlds
(Conference Only)
Enjoy general admission to the conference with additional perks such as drinks, snacks, and lunch.
$300
What's Included:
General Admission – 2 Day Conference Access
Food Lab Lunch Included (both days)
10 Entries into the Starbase Brewing 'Beer For A Year' Giveaway
Limited Edition T-Shirt
Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
Space Cowboy Ball Dinner Access
Space Cowboy Cantina Sunday Hangover Brunch
Space Cowboy Ball
(Ball Only)
Most exciting CHARITY costume awards dinner and space party in Houston, supporting space education.
$350
Or, Reserve a Table for 8
and Save 25%!
$2,000
What's Included:
General Admission – Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
A Complimentary Welcome Beer, provided by Starbase Brewing
General Admission – Space Cowboy Ball "Stellar Feast" Dinner, by Wolfgang Puck Catering
Invitation-Only Space Cowboy Cantina Sunday Hangover Brunch (Dutch Treat)
10 Entries into the Starbase Brewing 'Beer For A Year' Giveaway
Limited Edition T-Shirt
2 Day Conference Ticket
Limited VIP Upgrades to
Space Cowboy Ball Available
New Worlds +
Space Cowboy Ball
Attend both the New Worlds conference and the Space Cowboy Ball CHARITY costume awards dinner and party.
$600
Limited Spaces Available
What's Included:
General Admission – 2 Day Conference Access
Food Lab Lunch Included (both days)
General Admission – Space Cowboy Ball Ticket
A Complimentary Welcome Beer, provided by Starbase Brewing
General Admission – Space Cowboy Ball "Stellar Feast" Dinner, by Wolfgang Puck Catering
Invitation-Only Space Cowboy Cantina Sunday Hangover Brunch (Dutch Treat)
20 Entries into the Starbase Brewing 'Beer For A Year' Giveaway
Limited Edition T-Shirt
Limited VIP Upgrades to
Space Cowboy Ball Available
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A D D R E S S
1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058
Where America's Space Program Begin–and the Future Launches!
We’re proud to team up with Texas’s top space center.
Space Center Houston showcases the history of America’s space program and looks ahead to the future. It’s where big ideas launch.
From a real Apollo Moon capsule and a Saturn V rocket to the Space Shuttle and its 747 Carrier, you’ll be surrounded by the icons of space exploration.
And here’s the best part—New Worlds will be held in the Center’s incredible IMAX theater.
It's the perfect place to explore the past, present, and future of space exploration.
FAQs
When is New Worlds 2024?
New Worlds will take place on November 1st & 2nd, 2024
Where will the conference be held?
The conference will take place at Space Center Houston, located at 1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058 in the IMAX theater
Where should I stay?
We've secured a limited room block at the Hilton Nassau Bay Hotel, conveniently located right across the street from the conference and the Space Cowboy Ball. This hotel offers stunning views of Nassau Bay and marina on one side and overlooks Space Center Houston and the historic NASA Johnson Space Center on the other. Be sure to book early to secure the best views!
What is included with my ticket?
Depending on your package, your ticket includes access to all conference sessions, a limited edition t-shirt, meals, and drinks. VIP tickets also include 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.
Are meals included in the ticket price?
Yes, meals are included with all ticket options. VIP packages also include complimentary drinks at the Space Cowboy Ball.
Can I bring a guest to the Space Cowboy Ball?
Yes, you can purchase additional tickets here for the Space Cowboy Ball if you'd like to bring a guest. Please note that VIP benefits are only available to those with VIP tickets.
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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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.