Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) 2026
Organized by National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) is a biennial community-organized conference that unites the astrobiology community to share research, collaborate, and pla...
- Dates
- May 17-22, 2026
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 800
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About this conference
The Astrobiology Science Conference (AbSciCon) is a biennial community-organized conference that unites the astrobiology community to share research, collaborate, and plan for the future. It provides a forum for reporting on new discoveries, sharing data and insights, advancing collaborative efforts, initiating new projects, and educating the next generation of astrobiologists. The conference brings together scientists from diverse fields including physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, oceanography, and geology to consolidate the collective understanding of life and its potential throughout the universe. The 2026 meeting focuses on topics such as Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Biosignatures, characterizing habitable environments, energy sources and metabolic pathways, evolution and diversification of life, missions to Mars, ocean worlds, philosophy, history, education and community development, returned sample science, star-planet-planetary system interactions, subsurface habitability and life, transition to prebiotic chemistry, and understanding the early Earth.
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Sponsorship opportunities include Exhibit Booths ($3,000 for no monitor, $4,000 with monitor), AbSciCon Supporter ($1,100), Meeting Lanyards ($5,250), Be Well Room (exclusive, $5,250), Childcare (exclusive, $10,000), Welcome Reception (exclusive, $5,250), eLightning Presentations Program & Gallery (exclusive, $2,000), Registration Confirmation Email Banner ($2,000), Know Before You Go Email Advertisement ($2,000), Custom Email Marketing ($1,000), Custom Signage (pricing upon request), Digital Advertising on the AbSciCon Website ($1,600), Mobile App Push Notification ($1,600), and AbSciCon Mobile App Banner Ad ($2,650).
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