Mars Society Founder and President Will Lead “Orbit Your Future: Space Careers” on August 26
Boston, MA, USA — GYP is honored to welcome Dr. Robert Zubrin, Founder and President of The Mars Society, as the distinguished speaker for a key session of the 2026 Voices for Mars: Global Youth Roundtable.
Dr. Zubrin will headline an online session of “Orbit Your Future: Space Careers” on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. New York time. The event will be co-organized by the GYP Chapter and the Costa Rica Chapter of The Mars Society.
As a leading advocate for human exploration of Mars, Dr. Zubrin has helped bring the possibilities and importance of Mars exploration into public discussion. His participation will offer young people a valuable opportunity to hear directly from one of the most prominent voices in the global movement to make humanity a spacefaring civilization.
During the session, Dr. Zubrin will discuss how Mars and space exploration are influencing career development for young people in today’s rapidly changing world. The conversation will highlight opportunities across science, engineering, technology, sustainability, policy, entrepreneurship, communications, and other fields supporting the future of space exploration.
The session forms part of the 2026 roundtable theme, “From Earth to Mars: Why It Matters for Humanity.” The theme approaches Mars not only as a scientific frontier, but also as a way to examine humanity’s future through innovation, sustainability, ethics, and global cooperation.
By connecting Dr. Zubrin’s vision for Mars with the interests and ambitions of a new generation, the event will encourage young participants to consider how they can contribute to space exploration—and how the knowledge, technologies, and international partnerships developed for Mars could help address challenges on Earth.
The Voices for Mars Global Youth Roundtable provides a platform for young people to engage with influential thinkers, exchange ideas, and explore their potential roles in humanity’s journey from Earth to Mars.
Additional information about registration and participation will be announced on the GYP website.
Interested in joining this online event? Contact us at info@globalyouthphilanthropy.org