Schedule of events & workshops
The agenda below outlines this year’s conference events, workshops, and regional sessions. Be sure to check back for updates as sessions are confirmed.
Global opening and closing sessions
Engagement Workshops
Regional stories sessions
Global networking and awards
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Under One Sky begins with the Global Opening, featuring welcoming remarks from DarkSky Board President Nalayini Brito-Davies and CEO & Executive Director Ruskin Hartley. The opening event also features a special keynote by award-winning journalist, author, and Nightscape magazine editor Megan Eaves, who will explore themes from her acclaimed new book, Nightfaring: In Search of the Disappearing Darkness, sharing stories from around the world that reveal why the night is worth protecting.
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Connect with advocates from around the world during this dynamic open networking session. This is your chance to build meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and share resources with peers who are equally passionate about protecting the night.
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Protecting the night doesn't mean compromising safety—in fact, responsible lighting can improve it. Join experts in lighting design, crime prevention, and dark sky conservation as they explore the science behind safer, smarter lighting and share practical strategies for your community.
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Discover stories from across North, Central, and South America showcasing how communities are protecting the night through innovation, collaboration, and local leadership.
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Photography has the power to inspire people to protect the night—but capturing wildlife after dark also comes with important ethical responsibilities. Join leading photographers and conservationists as they explore best practices for responsible nighttime wildlife photography and how compelling images can support conservation without harming the subjects they celebrate.
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From bustling cities to remote island communities, explore how people across East Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands are advancing dark sky conservation in inspiring and unexpected ways.
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Astrotourism is transforming the travel industry. Join leading experts as they explore the future of dark sky tourism, astrotourism, and noctourism, and discover how communities can create unforgettable nighttime experiences that protect the night. Be among the first to explore a new impact report and toolkit designed to help shape the future of responsible astrotourism.
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Feature inspiring stories from across Explore inspiring stories from across the Middle East and South Asia, showcasing how communities are advancing dark sky conservation through advocacy, education, research, policy, and innovative local action.
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Is low Earth orbit the next frontier for conservation? From Reflect Orbital's FCC-approved prototype to test space-based mirrors to SpaceX's expanding satellite ambitions, the new space economy is reshaping our night sky. Join experts as they explore what these changes mean for the future of the night and the growing role of conservation beyond Earth.
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Discover how communities across Europe and Africa are redefining what it means to protect the night—from pioneering lighting solutions and landmark DarkSky Places to grassroots conservation efforts that are creating lasting change.
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