The 2024 Humans to Mars Summit

Date: May 7-8, 2024

Location: Jack Morton Auditorium, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.

Exclusive Early Bird Opportunity: With only 50 spots at the early-bird rate, reserve your place at the cutting edge of exploration and innovation.

H2M 2024 elevates beyond a typical summit. Anchoring the 5-day Humans to Mars Week, it embodies a fusion of pioneering ideas, profound insights, and a shared passion for the human exploration of Mars. At H2M 2024, participants will interact with leading experts across fields such as space exploration, science, technological innovation, industry, policy, entertainment, STEM education, and skilled trades, among others.

“Over the past decade, H2M has been and remains the most successful conference focused on a sustainable human presence on Mars,” stated Explore Mars CEO, Chris Carberry. “This year we are restructuring the event to maximize the in-person as well as the online experience of the week’s events.”

H2M 2024 will focus on questions that include:

• Do we have a viable mission architecture plan for Mars?
• What are the most significant technological hurdles (or long poles) that need to be overcome before humanity steps on the surface of Mars?
• Do we have an adequate pipeline of skilled workers to build our future in space?
• How can governments and commercial industry collaborate enable a human presence on Mars?
• Can we send humans to Mars in 2033?
• How can innovations from Mars-focused R&D drive value and improvement on Earth, and how can stakeholders contribute?
• What are the major Mars science achievements over the past year – and what are our objectives before humans first step foot on the surface?
• How can we most effectively protect the physical and mental health of astronauts voyaging to and from Mars?

During Humans to Mars Week, attendees can look forward to:

1. Networking Receptions: Rub shoulders and connect with key figures in the space industry.
2. Mars Day on the Hill (May 9, 2024): Advocate for the Martian mission at the heart of Congress.
3. Exclusive Tours & Collaborative Initiatives: Get a firsthand behind-the-scenes look into the future of space exploration.
4. Expert-led Workshops: Dive deep into STEM advancements, the integral role of skilled trades in space, and the latest in Martian innovation.

According to Explore Mars President, J.R. Edwards, "As we stand on the brink of a new era of interplanetary exploration, the 2024 Humans to Mars Summit is not merely an event. We know that exploration and our instinctive curiosity for what lies beyond drives discovery, innovation, new technologies, and improves life on Earth. It is imperative that we achieve a shared vision and consensus among all stakeholders, ensuring that our journey to Mars embodies the very tenets of equality, diversity, and sustainability that ExploreMars.Org holds dear.” Edwards added, “This summit represents a commitment, a promise that as we take these monumental steps, we do so responsibly, ensuring a brighter and more inclusive future for all of humanity."

The objective of H2M is to advance the goal of starting a sustainable and permanent human presence on Mars no later than the 2030s. To advance this objective, H2M 2024 aims to foster synergy and shared commitment between governmental entities and the private sector, ensuring a united and successful approach to Mars exploration.

Availability is limited. Lock in your place among the stars now. –

About Explore Mars, Inc.:

Our Vision: Advancing human exploration of Mars and beyond no later than the 2030s, for a sustainable and inclusive future for us all.

Our Mission: Explore Mars is a global community where innovators, pathfinders, and policymakers of all ages collaborate to establish a human presence on Mars no later than the 2030s. We envision a world where the human drive to explore and discover propels us into a thriving, inclusive, and environmentally responsible existence on Earth and beyond. We connect people and organizations, pushing the boundaries of the space ecosystem to welcome stakeholders who are passionate about building a peaceful and prosperous multiplanetary future for decades to come.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jack Morton Auditorium, 805 21st Street Northwest, Washington, United States