The premier event charting the future of extended human lunar and Martian habitation.

Join xFoundry, NASA, Amazon, and SpaceCom in collaboration with visionaries across Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts & Athletics, Marketing, and Science (TEAMS) to pioneer solutions for sustainable space habitats and the future of long-duration human spaceflight.

NEXPLORE Conference:

3-day summit
Experience the future of space exploration at NEXPLORE 2040, a 3-day summit where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries come together for cutting-edge discussions, hands-on experiences, and networking that will shape the next era of space technology.

NEXPLORE Collegiate:

Horizons Challenge
The Horizons Challenge is your chance to identify the critical focus areas that will lead humanity to the Moon and Mars by 2040 and solve major global challenges.

Join university student teams from across the country to submit the topics that will fuel innovation and drive NASA's next mission—together, let's set our sights on the horizons of tomorrow.

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NEXPLORE Experiences
Goddard Space Flight Center Tour

Tour NASA’s premiere space flight complex for building spacecraft, instruments, and new technology.

Keynotes

Hear industry experts and luminaries address the latest trends and challenges in space exploration.

Networking

Generate actionable insights and foster multidisciplinary collaboration.

NEXPLORE Gala

Celebrate and engage over drinks and dinner.

Interactive workshops

Engage with industry experts on critical topics and strategies for lunar and Martian habitation by 2040.

Pitch competition & awards ceremony

Hear live pitches, cast your vote, and award the prize in the groundbreaking university Horizons Challenge.

who should attend?

This is the perfect platform for those passionate about pushing the boundaries of Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts & Athletics, Marketing, and Science (TEAMS) to connect, innovate, and drive the next frontier in space and beyond.

  • Investors and CXOs

  • University students, researchers, and academic institutions

  • Athletes and cultural influencers

  • Startups, private, and public companies

  • Government agencies and contractors

Discover

Uncover the latest trends and insights in space exploration through engaging keynotes and dynamic discussions.

Horizons Challenge

Discover how students can pioneer solutions for tomorrow's space challenges.

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Create

Collaborate with industry leaders and peers from different disciplines to develop innovative strategies and solutions essential for lunar exploration.

Accelerate

Participate in interactive workshops and networking opportunities that propel your ideas forward and foster meaningful connections.

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Sponsors & partners

Hear from industry experts and engage in dynamic discussions, fireside chats, technology demonstrations, and collaborative sessions designed to spark new ideas and forge partnerships that will transcend the summit.
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You're doing fearless innovation. You're going to change the human condition. And for that, I salute you.

Jay A. Perman, M.D.
Chancellor
University System of Maryland

We're so interested in [xFoundry] because we need to get people who understand how to have a big concept how to make sure that that concept drives the impact to humanity.

Stacey Shulman
Vice President - Health, Education and Consumer Industries
Intel Corporation

Today is really a watershed moment in the history of the University of Maryland with this creative and innovative ecosystem.

Darryll J. Pines, Ph.D.
President
University of Maryland, College Park

As a donor, I'm very satisfied to find a project where we could actually contribute at the intersection of education and research.

Emilio A. Fernandez '69
Founding Donor
E. A. Fernandez IDEA Factory - University of Maryland, College Park
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