The Mars Society was founded to further the exploration and settlement of the Red Planet. The International Mars Society convention presents a unique opportunity for those interested in Mars to come together and discuss the technology, science, social implications, and philosophy of Mars exploration.

Highlights of the convention will include the latest results from the Spirit, Opportunity, Mars Express, and Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter missions now exploring the Red planet, as well as reports from the seventh field season of the Devon Island Flashline Mars Arctic Research Station, and the fifth season of the Mars Desert Research Station.

There will also be extensive political discussions and planning meetings on how we can turn President Bush's announcement of a new space policy into a real exploration initiative that can get humans to Mars in our time.

The agenda will also include a wide assortment of panels and debates concerning key issues bearing on Mars exploration and settlement, a banquet with lots of fun entertainment, and plenary addresses from many prominent leaders of the effort to get humans to Mars. Prior conventions have drawn thousands of participants from all over the world and received extensive press coverage in many leading international media. This year's conference should be the most exciting event to date.

Call for Papers

Presentations for the convention are invited dealing with all matters (science, engineering, politics, economics, public policy, etc.) associated with the exploration and settlement of Mars. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be sent by May 31st, 2006 to: The Mars Society, P.O. Box 273, Indian Hills, CO 80454, or via email to: [email protected]. (e-mail submission preferred.)

Conference Registration Fees: $150 for MS members if paid before May 31st, 2006, $210 for non-members. After June 1, 2006: $210 for members, $270 for non-members. Students and Seniors: $40 for members, $75 for non-members before May 31st, $70 for members, $105 for non members after June 1st 2006.

Registration is now open