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The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is proud to announce its 2025 Symposium! This event is free and open to the public. All are invited to attend.

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The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) seeks innovative, technically credible, advanced concepts that could one day change the possible in aeronautics and space. The 2025 NIAC Symposium will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and will feature progress presentations from our currently funded Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Fellows. This portfolio of NIAC studies addresses diverse research areas including: Revolutionary Exploration Systems, Novel Propulsion, Human Systems & Architectures for Extreme Environments, Sensors, and Imaging. This year’s Symposium will feature exciting keynote addresses to inspire attendees. Past NIAC speakers have included visionary thinkers, distinguished scientists, senior government officials, authors, astronauts, and entrepreneurs.

2025 NIAC SYMPOSIUM  –  September 9-11, 2025
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  • REGISTER
    Please bookmark the 2025 NIAC Symposium registration website which will have all details relating to the event.
  • AGENDA
    The agenda is in development.
  • ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
    1. IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE
      We welcome you to attend the 2025 NIAC Symposium in Philadelphia, PA. The event is free and open to the public.
    2. VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE
      The Symposium can be accessed LIVE beginning September 9, 2025 from this site. The event will be archived for future viewing.
  • POSTERS & PRESENTATIONS
    NIAC Fellows’ posters and presentations will be available on the registration website’s Poster page.
  • QUESTIONS
    For questions or more information about the 2025 NIAC Symposium, please contact the NIAC Team at hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov.


NIAC is a component of the Space Technology Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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