The Mars Society invites everyone with a passion for Mars and space exploration to take part in the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, happening October 9–11, 2025 at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. The event is open to a global audience, with both in-person and virtual participation available.
Over the course of three days, the convention will feature an extraordinary lineup of distinguished speakers and thought leaders who will share the latest insights into human mission planning, planetary science, emerging space technologies, analog research, and long-term strategies for creating a sustainable human presence beyond Earth.
Featured presenters include Rob Manning, Chief Engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (banquet speaker); Dr. Victoria Hamilton, Chair of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program Analysis Group; Casey Dreier, Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society; Dr. Bhavya Lal, Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy; Dr. Albert Haldeman, Mars Chief Engineer at the European Space Agency; Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Global Communications at Google DeepMind; Dr. Erika Alden DeBenedictis, CEO of Pioneer Labs; Dr. Kris Zacny, Vice President of Exploration at Honeybee Robotics; and Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of The Mars Society.
Whether you attend on campus at USC or connect virtually from anywhere in the world, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the field, join dynamic discussions, and engage with fellow Mars enthusiasts from across the globe. Banquet seating is limited, so early registration is recommended.
To register and view the complete program itinerary, visit www.marssociety.org.
