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Our Academic Events

The Society's core mission is to provide a space of critical, yet respectful and rigorous academic dialogue and debate. Our events therefore serve as a forum for the exploration and investigation of the ideas, concepts, research programs, and theoretical systems needed for the fruitful study of UAP and related issues - political, social, cultural, and philosophical. Our events engage UAP studies from a broad range of established disciplinary perspectives, besides being also spaces where the very question of "UAP Studies" as an autonomous field unto itself is carefully explored.

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Conferences & Symposia

Annually, the Society organizes a major conference or symposium dedicated to UAP Studies, which will either be an in-person, online or a hybrid event.

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Seminar Series

During the year, the Society offers a number of Seminars on a wide variety of key topics in UAP Studies, presented by respected scholars in the field who brings their expertise to bear on UAP and related issues.

Distinguished Lecture Series

A number of distinguished scholars and writers are invited to offer a lecture (or series of lectures) on any topic related to the scholarly study of UAP and related issues.

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Colloquia

The Society's Colloquia are intended to offer scholars an opportunity to lecture at length on a topic of concern and importance, and to receive substantial feedback in return.

Public Debates

The Society values structured, rigorous debate. Here we offer scholars, writers and other professionals who work on UAP and research in UAP Studies to gather for a debate on topics of contemporary importance.

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Roundtables

The Society offers a number of focused roundtable discussions on a variety of important topics in UAP Studies.

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Summer School

The Society organizes a number of summer schools (both online and in-person) in the many specific areas of focus in contemporary UAP Studies.

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  • January Colloquium: Prof Matthew Bowman
    January Colloquium: Prof Matthew Bowman
    January Colloquium: Prof Matthew Bowman
    Sat, Jan 18
    GoogleMeet
    Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    GoogleMeet
    Jan 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
    GoogleMeet
    Religious Studies scholar Prof. Matthew Bowman discusses his recent scholarly study of the famous Betty and Barney Hill case.
  • U.S. Congressional Hearing on UAP: Community Watch Party
    U.S. Congressional Hearing on UAP: Community Watch Party
    U.S. Congressional Hearing on UAP: Community Watch Party
    Wed, Nov 13
    GoogleMeet
    Nov 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
    GoogleMeet
    Nov 13, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
    GoogleMeet
    Join the Society to watch the much-anticipated U.S. Congressional Hearing on UAP!
  • October Colloquium with Prof. Greg Eghigian
    October Colloquium with Prof. Greg Eghigian
    October Colloquium with Prof. Greg Eghigian
    Tue, Oct 29
    Online (GoogleMeet)
    Oct 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online (GoogleMeet)
    Oct 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Online (GoogleMeet)
    We discuss Prof. Eghigian's recent book, "After the Flying Saucers Came" - the first such academic history of the subject since David Jacob's classic 1975 treatment in "The UFO Controversy in America". Instead of focusing just on the situation in the U.S., Prof. Eghigian's book is global in outlook.
  • Summer Conference 2024: "Varieties and Trajectories of Contemporary UAP Studies"
    Summer Conference 2024: "Varieties and Trajectories of Contemporary UAP Studies"
    Summer Conference 2024: "Varieties and Trajectories of Contemporary UAP Studies"
    Fri, Aug 16
    Online Conference (vFairs)
    Aug 16, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT – Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT
    Online Conference (vFairs)
    Aug 16, 2024, 9:00 AM PDT – Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 PM PDT
    Online Conference (vFairs)
    An international conference and workshop devoted to UAP Studies in all of its complexity.
  • Cosmos Lectures: Prof. Adam Frank
    Cosmos Lectures: Prof. Adam Frank
    Membership Offer
    Cosmos Lectures: Prof. Adam Frank
    Sat, Jun 08
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Jun 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Distinguished SETI researcher, professor of astrophysics and award-winning science-communicator Adam Frank joins the society to deliver its inaugural Cosmos Lecture.
  • May Colloquium with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
    May Colloquium with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
    May Colloquium with Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
    Fri, May 17
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Dr. Kastrup, known for his outspoken critique of philosophical materialism and his advocacy for an idealist alternative, provides a reasoned approach to the well-known "Silurian" hypothesis in connection with the UAP enigma.
  • April Colloquium with Prof. Michael Bohlander
    April Colloquium with Prof. Michael Bohlander
    April Colloquium with Prof. Michael Bohlander
    Fri, Apr 19
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Apr 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT+1
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Apr 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT+1
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Prof. Bohlander discusses his recent book, "Contact with Extraterrestrial Intelligence and Human Law: The Applicability of Rules of War and Human Rights", with social/political philosopher Dr. Steven Fuller and political theorist Dr. Michael Uhall.
  • Roundtable Discussion on Federal Regulations, National Security and UAP Research
    Roundtable Discussion on Federal Regulations, National Security and UAP Research
    Roundtable Discussion on Federal Regulations, National Security and UAP Research
    Sat, Apr 06
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Apr 06, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
    Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    A private, invitation-only roundtable discussion which considers the national security implications of conducting serious research into UAP in the new landscape of research following the formation of the Galileo Project in 2021.
  • February Colloquium with Garrett Graff
    February Colloquium with Garrett Graff
    February Colloquium with Garrett Graff
    Fri, Feb 23
    Online Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Feb 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    Online Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    Feb 23, 2024, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EST
    Online Webinar (GoogleMeet)
    The Society's Dr. Greg Eghigian co-hosts our February colloquium with Pulitzer Prize finalist Garrett Graff, where we discuss Mr. Graff's recent book on government and UFOs.
  • J. Allen Hynek Lectures: Dr. Massimo Teodorani
    J. Allen Hynek Lectures: Dr. Massimo Teodorani
    Membership Offer
    J. Allen Hynek Lectures: Dr. Massimo Teodorani
    Sat, Nov 11
    Webinar
    Nov 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
    Webinar
    Nov 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PST
    Webinar
    The distinguished UAP researcher Dr. Massimo Teodorani provides a thoughtful exploration of the UAP issue from the standpoint of an empirical examination of the issue.
  • June Seminar Series: Dr Teodorani
    June Seminar Series: Dr Teodorani
    Multiple Dates
    June Seminar Series: Dr Teodorani
    Mon, Jun 26
    Online via GoogleClassroom
    Jun 26, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Online via GoogleClassroom
    Jun 26, 2023, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM PDT
    Online via GoogleClassroom
    In a series of four intensive seminars, noted UAP researcher Dr. Massimo Teodorani discusses his fascinating research studying the many aspects of UAP, focusing on their observed physical characteristics.
  • Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Mon, Jun 19
    Webinar
    Jun 19, 2023, 12:30 AM GMT+2 – Jan 01, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+1
    Webinar
    Jun 19, 2023, 12:30 AM GMT+2 – Jan 01, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+1
    Webinar
    France's AAAF subcommittee on UAP, called Sigma2, organized a short one-day seminar focused on scientific approaches to UAP research, with special focus on optical observables. The Society, along with SCU and other science-focused groups were invited. Access to the recording is provided here!
  • Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Scientific Approaches to Data Collection: Optical Observables of UAP
    Fri, Jun 16
    Webinar
    Jun 16, 2023, 8:00 PM GMT+2
    Webinar
    Jun 16, 2023, 8:00 PM GMT+2
    Webinar
    Mssr. Luc Dini of France's AAAF subcommittee on UAP, called Sigma2, organized a short one-day seminar focused on scientific approaches to UAP research, with special focus on optical observables. The Society for UAP Studies, along with SCU and other science-focused groups were invited.
  • Limina's Inaugural Symposium: Post-Event Reflections
    Limina's Inaugural Symposium: Post-Event Reflections
    Multiple Dates
    Limina's Inaugural Symposium: Post-Event Reflections
    Thu, Mar 02
    Webinar
    Mar 02, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Webinar
    Mar 02, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
    Webinar
    This is a closed forum where only the invited academic and professional participants and guests of Limina's recent Inaugural Symposium will gather to reflect on the event as a whole.
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