The Mars Society and its leadership team would like to sincerely thank everyone who joined us for the 28th Annual International Mars Society Convention, held on the University of Southern California (USC) campus in Los Angeles from October 9–11, 2025.
Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement made this year’s gathering truly special. We’re grateful to all who attended the inspiring talks and panel discussions featuring leading scientists, policymakers, and aerospace executives as they explored the latest developments in Mars exploration, space technology, and human spaceflight advocacy.
A special note of appreciation goes to our incredible staff and volunteers, whose dedication and professionalism ensured a smooth and successful event from start to finish.
If you missed any sessions—or would like to revisit your favorites—all plenary talks and panel discussions will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
We also extend our deepest gratitude to the sponsors of this year’s convention. Their generous support made it possible to bring together an extraordinary mix of experts, students, and enthusiasts from around the world to advance the cause of Mars exploration.
“Our sponsors make this convention possible each year,” said James Burk, Executive Director of The Mars Society. “Their support helps us connect the global Mars community—scientists, engineers, students, and advocates—and keep humanity’s focus on the goal of becoming a multi-planetary species.”
Thank you to our Featured Sponsors and supporters across all levels—Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Logo—for your ongoing commitment to Mars advocacy. We look forward to continuing this partnership as we move forward together toward humanity’s future on Mars.
To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how you can support The Mars Society’s mission, please visit www.marssociety.org.
