IJSC 2026 - PROGRAM AGENDA
June 18-19, 2026 | Center for Space Education | Space Coast, Florida, USA
Together, we are inspiring the next generation of Space Innovators
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Day 1 – June 18, 2026
Space Science, Conference Preparation & Kennedy Space Center Experience
09:00 AM – Meet at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
09:15 AM – Meet & Greet at CSE
09:30 AM – Welcome Remarks by KSCIA Co-Founder and Space Guests
10:00 AM – Space Scientists Presentations & Case Studies - Dr. OCampo and Dr. Johnson
11:00 AM - Interactive Q&A with Scientists & Networking Experience
11:30 AM - Conference Prep Session: Guiding Students & Teachers for Mission Success
11:45 AM – Project Review Session - Students invited to present and practice
12:00 PM – Astronaut Encounter - Photo and autograph session with a real NASA astronaut
12:30 PM – Lunch - Participants on their own
01:40 PM – Technical Tour: Moon Landing experience
03:30 PM – Gateway: The Future of Space Exploration
05:00 PM – Program Adjourned
09:15 AM – Meet & Greet at CSE
09:30 AM – Welcome Remarks by KSCIA Co-Founder and Space Guests
10:00 AM – Space Scientists Presentations & Case Studies - Dr. OCampo and Dr. Johnson
11:00 AM - Interactive Q&A with Scientists & Networking Experience
11:30 AM - Conference Prep Session: Guiding Students & Teachers for Mission Success
11:45 AM – Project Review Session - Students invited to present and practice
12:00 PM – Astronaut Encounter - Photo and autograph session with a real NASA astronaut
12:30 PM – Lunch - Participants on their own
01:40 PM – Technical Tour: Moon Landing experience
03:30 PM – Gateway: The Future of Space Exploration
05:00 PM – Program Adjourned
Day 2 – June 19, 2026
Student Showcase, Space Careers & Mission Forward
09:00 AM – Meet at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
09:15 AM – Welcome Remarks by Dr. Johnson, Space Scientist
09:30 AM – Exploring Groundbreaking Space Careers and Student-Led Research
10:00 AM – Showcase of the IJSEP Finalist Team
10:30 AM – Space Exploration for the Next Generation
11:00 AM – Space & Scientific Session: Exploring New Frontiers in Space Research
12:00 PM – Lunch - Participants on their own
01:30 PM – Choose Your Experience:
Participants will select one of the following experiences:
Option 1: Showcase of Space Innovation, STEM & Interactive Experiences
Option 2: Guided Technical Tour with KSCIA Instructor
04:00 PM – Closing Session: Reflections from the Journey with Space Guest
04:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Mission Forward Briefing
05:30 PM – Program Adjournment
09:15 AM – Welcome Remarks by Dr. Johnson, Space Scientist
09:30 AM – Exploring Groundbreaking Space Careers and Student-Led Research
10:00 AM – Showcase of the IJSEP Finalist Team
10:30 AM – Space Exploration for the Next Generation
11:00 AM – Space & Scientific Session: Exploring New Frontiers in Space Research
12:00 PM – Lunch - Participants on their own
01:30 PM – Choose Your Experience:
Participants will select one of the following experiences:
Option 1: Showcase of Space Innovation, STEM & Interactive Experiences
Option 2: Guided Technical Tour with KSCIA Instructor
04:00 PM – Closing Session: Reflections from the Journey with Space Guest
04:30 PM – Awards Ceremony & Mission Forward Briefing
05:30 PM – Program Adjournment
Join the Mission
Be part of an unforgettable educational journey where students become researchers, ideas become missions, and the future of space exploration begins with the next generation.
Space Is Limited - Participation is limited, and early confirmation is highly encouraged to secure a spot in the program.
Important Program Note
This program schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, rocket launches, speaker availability, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances, particularly those affecting KSCIA and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
International Journey Space Conference 2026 — where student innovation meets the future of space.
Click here to register: U.S. Students & U.S. Teachers
Click here to register: International Teachers, Students & General Admission
Be part of an unforgettable educational journey where students become researchers, ideas become missions, and the future of space exploration begins with the next generation.
Space Is Limited - Participation is limited, and early confirmation is highly encouraged to secure a spot in the program.
Important Program Note
This program schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, rocket launches, speaker availability, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances, particularly those affecting KSCIA and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
International Journey Space Conference 2026 — where student innovation meets the future of space.
Click here to register: U.S. Students & U.S. Teachers
Click here to register: International Teachers, Students & General Admission
