Welcome to CONTACT 2010!

Help us kick off our second quarter of a century. We are planning to meet on March 26-28 at NASA's Ames Research Center next spring. So I'm writing personally and early to invite you to join us for our 26th year celebration, Come to the party!

This year we'll back in our old stomping grounds, the Ames Conference Center. The Keynote and Banquet will be moved to our traditional Saturday night venue. As usual, we will offer symposia on a wide range of topics, so shake out your new ideas to sunshine at CONTACT. We're planning to present our traditional blatantly diverse agenda.

Our program, as it evolves, will be updated on our website. You can also register there now and find information about rooms. We urge you to make your room reservation NOW, as limited accommodations exist at the Lodge. Please join us at Silver Plus One CONTACT. Looking forward to working and playing together.

Conference Overview:

The annual CONTACT conference is an interdisciplinary gathering of scientists, artists and writers. For 26 years we have been exploring human futures in fact and fiction, using science as a guide to the imagination. As always, CONTACT's full program features a fascinating lineup of speakers and a broad spectrum of symposia and activities, including Planetary Mission updates, the arts and sciences, the return of some of our science fiction veterans, the Art Gallery, a film festival, a remote visit to a sea voyage, our anniversary party and more.

Each day, enjoy a continental breakfast in the conference center before the morning presentations and a lunch buffet at noon. Mornings and afternoons showcase our speakers and symposia in the Building 943. Our activities go on throughout the weekend. Let the party begin!

Art Reception and Social Hour:

Friday night, enjoy our traditional reception for the opening of the art show. As always, our art show features work by our presenters, attendees and others. Good food and drink, first look at the exhibition, good conversation and a chance to get acquainted and exchange ideas.

Banquet and Keynote Presentation:

Also Friday night, enjoy appetizers and conversation followed by our annual banquet.