2025 Mars Society Convention
October 9-11, 2025 | Los Angeles, Ca
Join us at USC for the world’s premier gathering on the future of human exploration and settlement of Mars.
Be part of shaping humanity’s future on Mars—tickets and sponsorships are still available, but time is limited.
Live at USC: The Future of Mars
Hear from Dr. Robert Zubrin and a distinguished lineup of experts at USC, presenting the latest insights and strategies for the human settlement of Mars.
Dr. Robert Zubrin
Dr. Robert Zubrin is the President and Founder of The Mars Society.
Come to the Convention to see Dr. Zubrin speak and hear from the author of the Case for Mars.
Enjoy Dynamic Speaker Panels
See top minds on Mars Exploration and Settlement debate hot topics in space.
Welcome to 28th Annual Convention
Join us in Los Angeles, CA this October 9-11, 2025 for our 28th annual Mars Society Convention. Among the many distinguished speakers scheduled to take part are:
• Rob Manning, Chief Engineer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• 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
• Orson Sutherland, Mars Program Manager, European Space Agency
• Dex Hunter-Torricke, Head of Global Communications, Google DeepMind
• Dr. Erika Alden DeBenedictis, CEO of Pioneer Labs
• Dr. Kris Zacny, Vice President of Exploration, Honeybee Robotics
•Dr. Robert Zubrin, President of The Mars Society.
Mars Society Convention 2025
Explore the forefront of Mars science, technology, exploration, and human settlement with leading scientists, engineers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and space advocates.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in dynamic sessions, networking events, and inspiring keynotes shaping our next giant leap to Mars.