Join 300+ of industry leaders and innovators, 50+ speakers, and 30+ founders. Step in to connect, collaborate, and accelerate market-ready solutions for Earth.

NEXPLORE topics
Health
Infrastructure
Society
Smart User Interface
Health
Society
Infrastructure
Performance Prediction Systems
Climate
Infrastructure
Society
Health
Automated Asset Inspection
Climate
Education
Food and water
Health
Infrastructure
Adaptive Learning Tools
NEXPLORE experiences

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.

"NEXPLORE is producing entrepreneurs who are technically minded, savvy, and deep."

Jeanette Epps, Former NASA Astronaut
Why attend

2
Days

For two days, the summit will serve as ground zero for bold ideas. What starts with breakthrough insights from industry visionaries will quickly evolve into a high-stakes collaborative hub.

55
Speakers

Leaders from NASA and deep tech take the stage to share breakthrough insights and challenge the audience. They inspire attendees to collaborate and build a sustainable path to the Moon and beyond.

336
Attendees

Innovators, investors, and policymakers come together to tackle critical tech gaps, building solutions that solve urgent challenges on Earth while powering deep space exploration.

Keynote speaker

NEXPLORE brings together top speakers from technology, entrepreneurship, and space exploration to share insights on shaping the future of lunar habitation.

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Horizons Challenge

The Horizons Challenge is the chance for student innovators to identify the critical focus areas that will lead humanity to the Moon and solve major global challenges.

The Rumble

The Horizons Challenge represents the chance for university teams nationwide to identify the critical focus areas that will lead humanity to the Moon and solve major global challenges. By submitting the topics that will fuel innovation and drive NASA's next mission, we set our sights together on the horizons of tomorrow.

“This is a watershed moment for the University of Maryland. This is the most innovative ecosystem that we could have ever created.”

Darryll Pines, Ph.D.
President, University of Maryland
Why attend
Who should attend
Students, founders, investors, and industry experts who want to solve the biggest challenges facing Earth and space.
What to expect
You’ll hear from industry leaders in engaging panels and workshops. You’ll also watch top teams pitch their ideas live.
Who you'll meet
You’ll connect directly with NASA experts, active investors, and the industry leaders shaping the future of space exploration.
Hear from industry leaders

"These are the kind of minds we need to bring together because to innovate, it really takes people accustomed to thinking outside the box."

Christyl Johnson, Ph.D.

Former Deputy Associate Administrator, NASA

“We’re so interested in xFoundry because we need people who understand how to take a big concept and drive it toimpact for humanity.”

Stacey Shulman

Vice President,
Intel Corporation

“This is a watershed moment for the University of Maryland. This is the most innovative ecosystem that we couldhave ever created.”

Darryll Pines, Ph.D.

President,
University of Maryland

"Brilliant minds were all around. The energy you created with such an eclectic group of presenters and attendees was electric and inspiring."

Amber Coyne

Healthcare and Science Industry Specialist,
SUNY Binghamton University

"You have some incredibly talented students in your program who did not shy away from the complexity of the challenges they were presented with. I was very impressed by their pitches."

Lee Anderson

Manager at Ignition Lab Delivery, KPMG

"NEXPLORE 2040 was one of the best conferences I’ve been to. It’s so inspiring to see how invested you are in our youth and the future of space exploration."

Chanel Fischetti

Committee Chair, OSMED
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine Doctor

Location

Amazon HQ

WAS17 - MERLIN
510 14th Street South
Arlington, VA 22202

NEXPLORE takes place inside the exclusive event center at Amazon’s brand new headquarters just outside Washington, D.C.

This state-of-the-art venue is not open to the public and will serve as a unique and modern setting for inspiration, collaboration, and discovering innovation.