Regional story sessions
Explore inspiring stories from across the world that highlight the many ways communities are protecting the night. From grassroots advocacy and public engagement to successful DarkSky programs, these stories will showcase diverse approaches to creating lasting impact across the region.
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Listen to inspiring stories of advocacy, conservation, and community action from across North, Central, and South America.
9:30 p.m. EST - Nov 6
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Journey across the Asia-Pacific region, including Australia and New Zealand, to hear stories of innovation, collaboration, and conservation.
4 a.m. EST - Nov 7
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Hear inspiring stories from across the Middle East and South Asia, where communities are advancing dark sky conservation through advocacy, education, scientific research, and cultural stewardship.
9 a.m. EST - Nov 7
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Explore stories from across Europe and Africa that showcase innovative approaches to protecting the night.
12:30 p.m. EST - Nov 7
Regional session: North & South America
November 6th, 9:30 p.m. EST
Explore inspiring stories from across North, Central, and South America that highlight the many ways communities are protecting the night. From grassroots advocacy and public engagement to successful DarkSky programs, these stories will showcase diverse approaches to creating lasting impact across the region.
Presenters & storytellers
Joshua Iván Muñoz Salazar
“Crónica de la noche mexicana”
Daniela González Espinoza
“The INNA Project: Understanding sustainability in astronomical areas”
César Guerrero and Vitza Cabrera
“Beyond the Stars: How darkness can reconnect us with nature”
Regional session: Asia-Pacific
November 7th, 4:00 a.m. EST
Explore inspiring stories from across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands that highlight the many ways communities are protecting the night. From grassroots advocacy and public engagement to successful DarkSky programs, these stories will demonstrate diverse approaches to creating lasting impact across the region.
Presenters & storytellers
Yusuke Hattori
To be announced
Ken Wishaw
“Human eye physiology and LED lighting. Is it a marriage in heaven or hell?”
Jhong-Fu Huang
“Building a Dark-Sky Tourist Data Ecosystem for Taiwan”
Regional session: Middle East & South Asia
November 7th, 9:00 a.m. EST
Feature inspiring stories from across the Middle East and South Asia that highlight the many ways communities are protecting the night. From grassroots advocacy and policy leadership to education, research, and DarkSky programs, these stories will demonstrate diverse approaches to creating lasting impact across the region.
Presenters & storytellers
Shweta Kulkarni
“From Unregulated Light to a Governed Night: Conserving Darkness, Enabling Astrotourism”
Najah Alsalihy
“Advocating for Dark Skies in Iraq:
A Journey of Awareness and Action”
Amir Shahcheraghian and Ali Matinfar
“Hidden World: Capturing the Unseen Life Beneath the Night Sky”
Regional session: Europe & Africa
November 7th, 12:30 p.m. EST
Celebrate stories from across Europe and Africa that demonstrate the breadth of DarkSky's global impact. From innovative lighting projects and International Dark Sky Places to community leadership and conservation initiatives, these stories will illustrate a wide range of successful approaches to protecting the night.
Presenters & storytellers
Ghada Dwaik
To be announced
Alona Rodeh
“Nightcaps: Sculptures against Light Pollution”
Adnane Saouli
“Suhail Astronomy Association contributions to astronomy”