Space Education Summit
April 17, 2026
This full-day conference-style event will change your perspective!
This summit brings together educators, enthusiasts, and professionals from many fields… to explore ways everyone can prepare for the growing space economy and humanity’s future in space. Our planning team is inspired by the Overview Effect, and a desire to help more people benefit from it here on Earth. Register NOW!
Astronaut Panel and Concurrent Sessions
A FREE ONLINE event, the Space Education Summit features an opening astronaut panel, four themed panel sessions, and a closing capstone. On the Space Science panel, scientists share insights into their work, and make the technical accessible to everyone. The Space Education panel is for teachers, school leaders, and others interested in preparing today’s students for the growing space economy - and humanity’s future in space. The Space Careers panel is focused on students, young professionals, and those new in their roles. The final panel is focused on Space Experiences that you can participate in - without leaving Earth. Finally, the Space Philosophy closing capstone is meant for anyone interested in the importance of the humanities in space... particularly issues such as ethics, governance, and sustainability.
NOTE: The FULL SCHEDULE is out now!
Continuing Education for Teachers
Educators gain the knowledge, resources, and confidence necessary to engage students’ natural excitement about space exploration. In addition, the consciousness strand explores ways astronomy and a cosmic perspective can impact student learning and wellbeing. This summit also addresses the question of what education might look like off-world… on the Moon, on Mars, and in Deep Space Habitats.
Enriching Experiences for Enthusiasts
Space enthusiasts join leading experts in the fields of consciousness and space philosophy to explore how multi-sensory technologies can enhance wellbeing in space - and on Earth. Sessions address the psychology of space travel and habitation, with a focus on how we can support people in not only surviving but thriving on lengthy missions to Mars. Participants will explore questions such as: What are the key psychological challenges of living in space or on other planets? What is space therapy, how will it be delivered off-world, and why is it relevant to people on Earth? What will be the role of Virtual Reality or Artificial Intelligence? How might space tourism and migration affect our collective identity and the type of a civilization we become?
Powerful Connections for Professionals
This summit brings together space industry professionals, academic researchers from many disciplines, and influential space philosophers from around the world. The interactive event is an opportunity to network, to connect with educators involved with workforce development, and to tap into brilliant minds to help solve important problems… with an eye for unforseen consequences and long-term benefits.
Inspiring Speakers
The full schedule of speakers and sessions is out now! You can also explore our previous schedules and watch archived sessions on our YouTube channel.
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All attendees begin the day participating in an interactive astronaut panel, featuring the perspective of people who have been to space - and how they believe we can best prepare young people for humanity’s rapidly approaching multi-planet future.
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All panelists are experts in their field… and each session includes a moderator, welcome activities, interactive elements, and opportunities for reflection.
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All attendees come back together at the end of the day for a reflective capstone session, featuring The Overview Effect. We are all crew on spaceship Earth!
Earth is in space, a tiny, fragile, ball of life, “hanging in the void,” shielded and nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere.
— Frank White, Space Philosopher
This summit is inspired by Frank White’s pioneering work to describe the Overview Effect and it’s consequences for all humanity.
The Overview Effect is a shift in worldview reported by people during spaceflight. It refers to the experience of seeing firsthand the reality that the Earth is in space, a tiny, fragile ball of life, “hanging in the void,” shielded and nourished by a paper-thin atmosphere. The experience often transforms a space traveler’s perspective on the planet and on humanity’s place in the universe. Some common aspects of it are a feeling of awe, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
Register today to be a part of this historic world-wide movement!