Come face to face with the stories and experiences of unexpected meetings and interactions during exploration, and the lessons learned from them - from sacred journeys to predators of the deep.
Uncover the dynamic relationships explorers forge with extremes of the natural world, and the ways in which we as humans harness opposites to discover uncharted territories - from the mysteries in the dark rainforest to Martian soundscapes, the legend of the boiling river in the Amazon, and many more.
As Explorers, we must recognize and adapt to changing circumstances in order to succeed and survive. Delve into some of the 21st century's most intrepid expeditions that have brought us to new heights and depths. From the surface of planets to untouched paleoanthropological sites, and so much more.
Explore the connections between our inner world and the vast expanse of the universe, and how the exploration of both can lead to a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Expand your perspective and explore new ways of thinking, this session will focus on embracing uncertainty, taking risks, and discovering potential opportunities that may have been previously overlooked.
09:00 - CHECK-IN
SESSION 1 | ENCOUNTERS
09:30 - OPENING SESSION
10:10 – 10:30
A Journey into Indigenous Ways of Being
10:30 – 10:50
Atlantic’s Best Kept Secret
11:10 – 11:30
COFFEE-BREAK
12:30 - 13:50 LUNCH
SESSION 2 | FIRE & ICE
14:15 - 14:20
15:20 - 15:40
COFFEE-BREAK
16:20 – 16:40
The Early Paleo Diet is not What You Think
SESSION 3 | COURSE CORRECTIONS
09:45 - OPENING SESSION
10:30 – 10:50
COFFEE-BREAK
11:10 – 11:40
To be announced
12:00 – 13:50 LUNCH
SPECIAL SESSION | INNER & OUTER SPACE
14:00 - 14:10 OPENING SESSION
14:10 – 14:20
14:20 – 14:55
Why Azores Islands Exist... Here?
Harnessing Technology to Bring Sustainable Human Presence to Mars
14:55 – 15:30
Robotics in Extreme Underwater Environments
Exploration Through the Eyes of a Robot
15:30 – 15:50
15:50 – 16:55
Development of the Cislunar Economy
A Future for Human Centered Robotics
The Case for Space Environmentalism
Climate Change's Impact on Soil Health
16:55 – 17:05
17:05 – 18:10
Round Table
18:10 – 18:15
FLAD Science Award Atlantic 2023 Initiative
18:15 – 18:30
Wrap-up and Closing Session
SESSION 4 | EC50 by ROLEX: POSSIBILITIES
09:45 – Opening Session
10:30 – 10:50
Indigenous Ways of Knowing
10:50 – 11:10
11:10 – 11:30
To be announced
11:40 – 12:00
To be announced
12:00 - 12:15
To be announced