Mars Society International Convention 2026 | 29th Annual Convention
Date: October 22–24, 2026
Location: University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA
Organizer: The Mars Society
Location: University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, California, USA
Organizer: The Mars Society
The Mars Society International Convention 2026 is the world's largest annual gathering dedicated to human exploration and settlement of Mars. The 29th Annual Convention will bring together scientists, engineers, astronauts, entrepreneurs, students, and space advocates to discuss the technologies, research, and strategies needed to make humanity a multi-planetary species.
Hosted at the University of Southern California, the event features three days of keynote presentations, technical sessions, panel discussions, and networking opportunities. With more than 80 speakers, the convention covers a broad range of topics related to Mars exploration, space settlement, science, engineering, and policy.
Key Topics
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Human Mars Exploration
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Mars Settlement and Colonization
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Planetary Science
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Space Engineering and Technology
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Life Support Systems
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In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU)
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Space Policy and Governance
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Astronautics and Mission Design
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Space Entrepreneurship
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Future Space Habitats
Relevance to Space Engineering
The convention provides valuable insights into the engineering challenges associated with long-duration human missions to Mars. Topics such as habitat construction, resource utilization, transportation systems, and planetary infrastructure are directly relevant to future extraterrestrial development and space geotechnics research.
Learn about the Mars Society International Convention 2026, taking place at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, USA, from October 22–24, 2026.
The Mars Society International Convention 2026 is the world's largest event focused on human Mars exploration, bringing together leading scientists, engineers, astronauts, and space advocates in Los Angeles to discuss the future of Mars missions and planetary settlement.