Here are just a few of the fascinating panels scheduled for the weekend:

• Looking for a Few Good Earths: Finding Our Counterpart Among the Stars
• Was Stephen Hawking Right: Should We Not Broadcast to Extraterrestrial Civilizations?
• Multiverses: Is One Cosmos Enough?
• Pluto Politics: Should Pluto be Considered a Planet?
• Why Are There No Tourists from Other Worlds?
• White Lab Coats and Gray Aliens: Images of Scientists and Extraterrestrials in the Popular Media
• Asteroid Armageddon: Will The Kind of Rock that Obliterated the Dinosaurs Get Us Next?
• Should Humans Explore the Moon and the Planets or Do We Leave it to Robots?
• Is Doomsday 2012 For Real or Will you Still Have to Pay Taxes in 2013?
• Do We Have to Learn Klingon: How Will We Communicate with ET?
• Secrets of the Red Planet: What Have We Learned from Mars Exploration?

10 authors will be signing their books at SETIcon. Be among the first to get Mary Roach’s new book, being released on August 2nd – and Jennifer Ouellette’s latest book won’t be officially released until August 31st! Get autographs from our actors and astronauts, and our SETIcon artist can sign your posters and t-shirts.

Book Signing Schedule

If you are a teacher, check out the program to earn credit units.

SETIcon at a Glance

Friday, August 13

3 PM – 6 PM
The Future of Our Quest: SETI Institute, TeamSETI, and the Next 25 Year
(TeamSETI Ticketholders Only)

7 PM – 8 PM
Champagne and Dessert Reception
(VIP Ticketholders, Sponsors, and Guest Speakers Only)

8 PM – 9 PM
Rhythms of the Universe with Mickey Hart
(TeamSETI Ticketholders Only – RSVP Required)

9 PM – Midnight
Rockband hosted by Bad Astronomer Phil Plait
All Ticketholders Welcome

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Saturday, August 14

10 AM – 5:15 PM
Panels, Talks, Q&A, and Workshops

11:15 AM - 2:45 PM
setiQuest Summit:  Developing the road map to a successful SETI open source community

By Invitation Only - A distinguished panel from science and the open source community discuss how you may play a leading role in one of the most important discoveries of all time! Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for information.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Auction - Bid on one-of-a-kind SETI-related items

6:15 PM – 7:30 PM
Drinks and All That Jazz
Come to cocktail hour and listen to the Ames Jazz Band, with special guests Tim Russ and Scott Hubbard.
This event is open to all SETIcon ticket holders.

7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Gala Banquet Honoring Dr. Frank Drake
(Banquet Ticket Required)

9:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Star Party
Members of the Astronomical Association of Northern California share their equipment and expertise. Weather permitting.

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Sunday, August 15

10 AM – 5:15 PM
Panels, Talks, Q&A, and Workshops

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List of programs for each guest speaker