The 2025 Sol Foundation Symposium will take place from the morning of Saturday, October 25th through the lunch hour of Monday, October 27th, with arrivals and optional networking activities taking place on Friday, October 24th.
Confirmed speakers include:
• Rear Admiral (ret.) Timothy Gallaudet, PhD, former acting NOAA administrator
• Dr. Jacob Haqq-Misra, astrobiologist and cofounder, Blue Marble Space Institute
• Colonel (ret.) Karl Nell, retired aerospace executive and US Army officer
• Dr. Garry Nolan, Stanford University School of Medicine
• Dr. Karl Svozil, Institute of Theoretical Physics, Technical University of Vienna
A provisional schedule is provided below to help you plan your visit. We encourage travelers coming from outside Europe to arrange their flight itineraries and Hotel Dino accommodations well in advance. Please note that listed times and activities are provisional and subject to change and adjustment.
Friday, October 24th — Arrival & Welcome
• Check-in at Hotel Dino begins at 3 pm (or earlier by arrangement).
• Evening: Early arrival networking session, Sol Speakers Dinner & Fundraiser
Saturday, October 25th — Day One
• Morning: Talks and fireside conversations
• Lunch and networking
• Afternoon: Talks and fireside conversations
• Evening: Boat Tour & Dinner (additional price applies)
Sunday, October 26th — Day Two
• Morning: Talks and fireside conversations
• Lunch and networking
• Afternoon: Talks and fireside conversations
• Evening: Independent activities and networking
Monday, October 27th — Closing Day
• Morning: Special Panel and Closing Remarks