NEAIC 2024 speaker lineup

Get ready for NEAF/NEAIC 2024, set to unfold in Suffern, New York, conveniently located just 30 minutes from New York City.

NEAIC 2024 Overview:

Set against the backdrop of the scenic Crowne Plaza Conference Center in Suffern, NY, just a short journey of 30 minutes from New York City and conveniently close to NEAF, this vibrant two-day conference is poised to unite leaders and experts in astro-imaging from around the globe. With an anticipated attendance exceeding 200 enthusiasts, the event is designed to foster an environment of learning and networking among amateur, semi-professional, and professional astronomers. Offering an extensive range of classes and workshops that cater to all levels of proficiency in Astronomical Imaging, the conference is meticulously organized into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and expert, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience for all attendees.

Dates: April 18 - 19, 2024

Attendees will benefit from insights shared by leaders and specialists in fields including exoplanets, variable stars, and supernova research, among others. Representatives from leading imaging equipment manufacturers will be available to showcase the latest technology and offer their guidance. Registration grants access to all daytime NEAIC activities, breakfast, lunch on both days, and a two-day NEAF 2024 pass.

The conference is scheduled for April 18-19, 2024, at the Crowne Plaza Conference Center in Suffern. For registration details and more information, please visit the event's official website.

NEAF 2024 insights:

Renowned as a hub for amateur astronomy, NEAF invites visitors to engage with over 120 vendors on April 20-21, 2024. The event promises a range of seminars, workshops, activities for kids, sessions for beginners, and opportunities to win prizes.

Educational opportunities:

NEAF's kid-friendly programming includes STEM activities, while educators can look forward to dedicated STEM workshops. Post the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse, the event will feature solar viewing sessions to observe sunspots and solar flares through specialized telescopes, along with discussions led by the NEAF solar team.

Beginners in astronomy can explore various telescopes, learn the basics of astronomy and stargazing in Astronomy 101 classes, and even participate in telescope mirror making workshops.

Featured speakers, plus many more:

• David Levy
• Chris Go
• Alex Gorbachev
• Dennis M. Conti
• Gaston Baudat
• George Hilios
• Trevor Jones
• Ron Brecher
• Richard S. Wright Jr.
• Nico Carver
• Abe Schwartz
• Ashley Northcotte
• Efrain Morales
• Simon Lewis
   

Accommodations:

Special accommodation rates are available for attendees and exhibitors at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern, NY, and the Courtyard Marriott in Mahwah, NJ.

This comprehensive program promises to be an enriching experience for everyone from astronomy enthusiasts to professionals in the field.