AD Astra Summit

Progressing cutting-edge research, emerging technology, solutions for the advancement of humanity, on this planet and beyond.

Backdrop:

As we continue to advance discovery, and exploration we will explore the unique problem sets that come along with humans in deep space.

The summit will showcase organizations, research, and technologies that will usher in new paradigm shifts of the human experience. The advances in energy, computing, transportation, robotics, and life sciences will enhance human capabilities and ultimately pose the question: How will the human species not only survive but thrive in deep space.

The Summit:

Once again, we are bringing together an elite group of researchers, change-makers, entrepreneurs, investors, sponsors, artists, industry leaders, innovators, and special operators. Our invitation is to those who are leading the exploration in human potential on earth and beyond. Your experience will inspire dialog and activate creativity that rarely arises within the confines of traditional workplace roles and boundaries.

The Black Lab Human Experience Summit is purposefully curated to create meaningful connections spanning a diverse, cross-functional cohort of influential people, businesses, and technologies Our mission is to build, and grow, a community that is vested in designing, creating, and impacting the future on earth and in space to benefit all humanity.

Outcome:

The Black Lab Human Experience is purposefully curated event designed to bring together a select group of Thinker Doers and problem solvers. Our intention is to provide an interactive and engaging experience that will cultivate meaningful relationships that catalyze equally meaningful work. Our team is excited to produce a summit to enable multiple research projects, investments, ventures, and collaborations as a direct result of the discussion and interactions within this unique group of experts, industries, and perspectives.

We are positioning our community to be at the forefront of how humans live and thrive, no only at home, but in deep space as we establish a cosmic residency. We invite you to join us in leading, designing, and creating the future of impactful change.

THEMES

CROSSING THE CHASM

RADITATION

ZERO GRAVITY

ISOLATION

COST

RETURN TO EARTH

SURVIVING & THRIVING

BASIC HUMAN NEEDS

SLEEP & MICROBIOME

DEVELOPMENT & PROCREATION

MENTAL HEALTH & CONSCIOUSNESS

SELECTION & TRAINING

AUGMENTED HUMAN

HUMAN x AI & ML

XR & WEB3

HCI & BCI

ROBOTICS & AVATARS

SENSING & FEEDBACK

MOONSHOT TO MOONBASE

SUSTAINABILITY & RESOURCES

SPACE RAILROADS

REAL-TIME INNOVATION

COMMUNICATION & TRANSPORTATION

ETHICS & CULTURE