This session joins previously-announced speaker Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert as part of the 2023 Keynote lineup. Amber Straughn as they review Webb’s latest scientific discoveries, discuss how this observatory will continue to explore the uncharted territories of our cosmos, and share a never-before-seen image from the James Webb Space Telescope. Stefanie Milam and Astrophysicist and Deputy Project Scientist for James Webb Space Telescope Science Communications Dr. Knicole Colón, Planetary Scientist and James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Planetary Science Dr. In this session, join NASA Goddard Communications Team Lead for the James Webb Space Telescope Laura Betz, Astrophysicist and James Webb Space Telescope Deputy Project Scientist for Exoplanet Science Dr. As the largest and most complex observatory ever launched into space, Webb went through a six-month period of preparation before it began science operations with 50 major deployments, careful alignment of the mirrors, and calibrating the instruments. NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, a partnership with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), released its first full-color images and spectroscopic data on July 12, 2022. Unfold The Universe: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope Add sessions of interest to your own personalized SXSW Schedule today and stay tuned for more SX updates all season long. Secure your SXSW Badge by February 2 to save.ĭive into newly-announced Featured Speakers and Featured Sessions across our 25 tracks of programming below.

Register early to experience this stellar programming and more from March 10-19 in Austin, TX. Only at SXSW can you explore what's next for the worlds of technology, film, television, music, and beyond all under one roof with a taco in hand. The 2023 SXSW Conference will kick off with remarks from Opening Speaker Simran Jeet Singh, who is author of the national bestseller The Light We Give: How Sikh Wisdom Can Transform Your Life and Executive Director of the Religion & Society Program at the Aspen Institute.įeatured Speakers announced today include Eric André, Blxst, Josh D'Amaro, Tommy Dorfman, Ashley Flowers, Gottmik, Nick Jonas, Martin Luther King III, Damon Lindelof, Eva Longoria, Alexis Ohanian, Maya Penn, Austin Russell, RZA, Dan Schulman, Cheryl Strayed, Jen Wong, and more. “They join an impressive group of Featured Speakers who have consistently strived for progress and discovery across a diverse range of industries, including healthcare, technology, transportation, food, and the arts.” “We are honored to host a Keynote Session featuring members of the James Webb Space Telescope team,” said Hugh Forrest, Chief Programming Officer and Co-President. This Keynote Session will feature an exclusive, never-before-seen image from the James Webb Space Telescope.

Announcing more out of this world programming for SXSW 2023, quite literally in fact, with a Keynote Session with NASA and the third round of Featured Speakers for the 37th edition of the annual Conference.Īt Unfold The Universe: NASA’s Webb Space Telescope, hear from galactic experts Laura Betz, Dr.

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