Ready for blast off?

Meet up with people interested in talking about spaceships, tech, and science! SpaceUpDC is part of a series of events happening all over the world.

Are you ready to be inspired?

Inspire

Join us for a weekend of talks, games, and activities that promote science and our endeavors in space. Whether you want to talk policy, tech, or science-fiction, this unconference is a perfect chance to meet like-minded individuals.

Empower

Students often ask if a reduced rate is available to them. Yes. If you’re an adult buying a ticket consider donating a weekend pass for a student. Ticket Prices

Create

Every SpaceUp helps create connections that are invaluable to making a better future. We’ve had all kinds of people attend previous events, from teachers to spaceship makers, you never know who you might meet at the next SpaceUp.

What is SpaceUp DC?

It's about community

Get Caught Up Fast

You don’t have to be a super scientist to attend. A group of people, usually about 100, hang out for two days and talk about space.

International Appeal

Want to watch from another country? SpaceUpDC is live-streamed for free. SpaceUp events have occurred around the world. It’s a global event!

Lasting Links

Are you a journalist, citizen scientist, or sci-fi geek? SpaceUpDC is a great event to make long lasting relationships that improve the world we live in.

Welcome to the Grid

An unconference is what you make of it. The schedule grid is filled with attendee talks and everyone gets a chance to speak.

Crowdsourced & Crowd-pleasing

SpaceUpDC is created by an amazing group of people. Scientists, engineers, space fans, children, and storytellers all have a spot to enjoy and share in the awe of the cosmos.

Prizes and Giveaways

Yes there will be prizes and giveaways, but above all else there will be interesting people and amazing things to learn while at SpaceUpDC. Join us!

Inexpensive Prices

Priceless event

Student

^$22_{/2 days}

SpaceUp DC is about fostering a community. Students get a 33% discount. Student tickets cost $22 for two days of events.

One (1) Student Attendance Pass
Breakfast and Lunch are Included on Both Days of the Event

Adult

^$33_{/2 days}

Adult tickets cost $33 for two days of awesome events.

One (1) Adult Attendance Pass
Breakfast and Lunch are Included on Both Days of the Event

Sponsor a Student