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Post #3: Report on Explore Mars that appeared in LinkedIn's email 2026/07/16
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The content below appeared in a LinkedIn email on 2026/07/16
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Tiffany VoraKeynote Speaker | Science Expert in Biotech, Health, & Innovation | Singularity Fellow in Biotechnologies | Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council | EY Tech Faculty | President, Explore Mars | Head of Space, Astreas
Excited to share that after four years with Explore Mars Inc., I’m stepping into the role of President! ?
I’m grateful to the Board for their confidence and to our incredible team for their support as we enter our next phase of impact.
Our next major event as a community will be the 2026 Humans to Moon and Mars Summit, taking place July 21–23 at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Alongside our plenary sessions, we're expanding the experience with hands-on workshops designed to foster even more collaboration and innovation. Check out the full program and speaker lineup, and I hope you'll join us at #H2M2!Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey! I'm excited for what we'll build together next!
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Keynote Speaker | Science Expert in Biotech, Health, & Innovation | Singularity Fellow in Biotechnologies | Nonresident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council | EY Tech Faculty | President, Explore Mars | Head of Space, Astreas
Hope to see you in Houston for more conversations on space! You can find more information about the Explore Mars Inc. #H2M2 Summit here??
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-2026-h … 2668527669
The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit
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Congratulations on this incredible milestone, Dr. Vora! Your multidisciplinary background in systems biology and Mars analogs is the perfect fit for this pivotal era. We are incredibly excited to see how your vision shapes the upcoming Humans to the Moon and Mars Summit (H2M2) this July. Our team is looking forward to connecting and discussing how projects like Vantage IF0-1 align with this new chapter for Explore Mars!… moreClaudine Delphine Thieme 3rd+Claudine Delphine Thieme • 3rd+
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The 2026 Humans to the Moon & Mars Summit (H2M2) will take place from July 21 to July 23, 2026, at the BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC) Auditorium at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Hosted by Explore Mars, Inc., this is the first time the summit is being held in Houston.exploremars.org
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The event is designed to generate momentum for permanent human presence on the Moon and crewed missions to Mars. Key themes for the 2026 agenda include:Eventbrite
Artemis II and beyond: Analyzing the return to the Moon and Artemis mission strategies.
Mars Exploration: Selecting human landing sites and the integration of heavy-lift rockets like Starship and New Glenn.
Specialized Workshops: Covering commercial space capabilities and the Mars Innovation Workshop focused on deep space food and nutrition.Eventbrite
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Attendees can look forward to expert-led plenaries, behind-the-scenes tours of local space facilities, and extensive industry networking opportunities. For the full schedule of sessions, speakers, and venue details, you can visit the 2026 Agenda - Explore Mars page.Eventbrite
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This post is about the organization: Explore Mars and their event announcement on their web site:
https://exploremars.org/summit/
What you can look forward to at Moon and Mars
1. Networking Reception
Rub shoulders and connect with key figures in the space industry.
2. Exclusive Tours/Collaborative Initiatives
Get a first-hand behind-the-scenes look into the future of space exploration.3. Expert-led Workshops
Dive deep into STEM advancements, the integral role of skilled trades in space, and the latest in Martian innovation.H2M2 2026 will focus on questions that include:
Artemis II: Return to the Moon
Can the United States Beat China Back to the Moon?
How Do Private Space Stations Advance Humans to Mars?
Managing the Moon and Mars: How can NASA and its partners efficiently return to the Moon in the 2020s and to Mars in the 2030s?
How can we most effectively protect the physical and mental health of astronauts voyaging to and from the Moon and Mars?
Selecting a Landing Site on Mars for the First Human Missions
Food and Nutrition in Deep Space
AND MUCH MORE!
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Copyright 2025 Explore Mars Inc.
A registered 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Explore Mars, Inc. is a global community where innovators, pathfinders, and policymakers of all ages collaborate to establish a human presence on Mars no later than the 2030s. We envision a world where the human drive to explore and discover propels us into a thriving, inclusive, and environmentally responsible existence on Earth and beyond. We connect people and organizations, pushing the boundaries of the space ecosystem to welcome stakeholders who are passionate about building a peaceful and prosperous multiplanetary future for decades to come.
ADVOCACY
Through strategic advocacy and action, Explore Mars ensures a clear and unified vision for humanity’s future on the Moon and Mars in the 2030s and beyond.
CONSENSUS
In a world of competing priorities, Explore Mars unites visionaries, policymakers, and scientists to keep humanity’s path to Mars clear and achievable.
ACTION
By bridging the gap between inspriation and execution, Explore Mars ensures that discussions about Mars lead to meaningful advancements and real-world solutions.
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