Event Schedule
Vendor & Artist Setup
Load-In of Vendors & Artists, Event Center/Landmark Hall
NY WORLD'S FAIR SITE EXCURSION
Guided Tour of the 1964 World's Fair site, Flushing Meadow, NY.
SEE TOUR MAP & DETAILS
VIP Vendor & Artist Preview
VIP reception/preview & meet & greet.
Event Center/Landmark Hall
SPACE FOR HUMANITY NON-PROFIT GALA, "Celestial Soiree"
Constellation Ballroom
Separate ticketed gala through our non-profit partner, Space For Humanity
ROOFTOP POOL & BAR: SWIMSUIT PARTY!
Party at the Rooftop Pool & Bar (Hotel Guests Only)
SATURDAY VENDOR & ARTISTS ROOM
Vendor & Artist Room Open, Autographs, & Book Signings
Opening Ceremony
Constellation Ballroom
The Apollo Space Suit
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom
Presentation & Panel Talks:
Bill Ayrey, Lisa Young, Dutch von Ehrenfried, Chris Gilman, Ryan Nagata.
Moderator: Brandon Franklin
Saturday Morning Keynote: Apollo Mission Control & Flight Operations
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom
Presentation & Panel Talk:
Gerry Griffin, Bill Moon, Poppy Northcutt, Dutch von Ehrenfried, Don Eyles.
Moderator: Jeffrey Kluger
Lunch Break
Paris Cafe & TWA concessions are open.
Afternoon Keynote: Apollo to Artemis & Beyond
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom.
Panel Discussion:
Gerry Griffin, Dutch von Ehrenfried, Casey Swails.
Moderator: Casey Swails, Antonio Peronace
Women in Aerospace
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom.
Panel Discussion:
Casey Swails, Nicole Stott, Sian Proctor, Poppy Northcutt.
Moderator: Melissa Navia
IONS Presentation: Overview Effect & Consciousness Science
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom.
Presenter: Claudia Welss, Ron Garan, Thomas Brophy
Breakout Session: In-Depth Engineering of Apollo
Breakout Room: Fab Four
Presenters: John Tylko, Don Eyles, Gerry Griffin.
Apollo Communications: The Sights & Sounds From the Moon
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom.
Moderator: Charles Blue
Part 1 - Apollo Photography:
Jeremy Theoret, Cole Rise.
Part 2 - The Soundtrack to Space:
Music That Was Brought on Apollo: Will Worden.
VIP HOUR
VIP Meet & Greet on the Lockheed Constellation (LIMITED SPACE, VIP TICKET)
Tentative Guest List:
Gerry Griffin, Dutch von Ehrenfried, Poppy Northcutt, Bill Moon, Don Eyles, Ed Dwight, Frank White, Jeffrey Kluger, Nicole Stott, Mario Runco, John Tylko, Sian Proctor, Casey Swails, Ron Garan, Bill Ayrey, Lisa Young, Chris Gilman, Ryan Nagata, Keir Dullea, Bob Picardo, Mike & Denise Okuda, Doug Drexler, Rod Roddenberry.
The Spacefarer Soiree: TWA Sunken Lounge
An evening in 1969:
Music by Bonnie Gordon, Dancing, Cocktails.
1960s period clothing HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Evening Screening - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom.
Join ILM's John Knoll, Executive Producer and story originator of Rogue One, for a 10th anniversary screening of this modern classic!
Opening Ceremony
Constellation Ballroom
Sunday Vendor & Artists Hall
Vendor & Artist Hall Open, Autographs, & Book Signings
sunday morning keynote: SciFi Inspires Panel
Main Stage: Constellation Ballroom
Panel Discussion:
Rod Roddenberry, Mark Pestana, Mario Runco, Robert Picardo, Doug Drexler, Glen Swanson, Mike & Denise Okuda, Melissa Navia.
Moderator: Max Kaiserman
the overview effect
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom:
Presentation & Panel:
Frank White, Sian Proctor, Deana Weibel.
Moderator: Antonio Peronace
Okudas Breakout Session: “GRAPHIC ADVENTURES in [mostly fake] outer space."
Location: Fab Four
Speakers: Mike & Denise Okuda
Lunch Break
Paris Cafe & TWA concessions are open.
Overview VR Experience: UpLift Aerospace
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom:
VR Presentation:
Josh Hanes (CEO, UpLift Aerospace), Carol Sluzky (Curriculum & Implementation Manager, UpLift Aerospace), and Kerri Hanes (Programs Director, UpLift Aerospace).
Up to 50 people participating w/ VR headsets
Our Feminist Future in Space
Location: Fab Four
Speaker: Amy Imhoff, Emily Carney, & Giraffe
Sunday afternoon keynote: Making Space Real: Art & Visual Effects That Sold Humanity on Space
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom:
Panel Discussion:
ILM: John Knoll, Ron Radeztsky, Dr. Shawn Domagal-Goldman (NASA).
Moderator: Amaresh Kollipara
Representation In Space Panel
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom:
Panel Discussion:
Ed Dwight, Sian Proctor.
Moderator: Sian Proctor
Space Advocacy
Main Stage, Constellation Ballroom:
Panel Discussion:
Antonio Peronace, Rhiannon Roberts & Trace Dominguez
Moderator: Antonio Peronace
Closing Ceremony
Closing Remarks
NY WORLD'S FAIR SITE EXCURSION
TOUR GUIDES: Mitch Silverstein and Stephanie Bohn
Mitch and Stephanie are members of the New York State Pavilion Paint Project, a volunteer group formed to advocate for the preservation of this iconic 1964/65 NY World’s Fair structure. Mitch co-founded the group in 2009 with Stephanie joining in 2010. In addition to caring for and painting the building, they held multiple events starting in 2014 opening the gates to allow the public to visit inside, learn its history, and envision its reuse. Mitch has fond memories of going to the fair as a child. Witnessing the technology and visions of the future inspired his interest in science. The premiere of Star Trek in 1966 solidified his career path! Stephanie’s long-time passion for history fully informs her choices when volunteering and traveling. Saving the pavilion was a perfect fit.
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