Events

Individual Ticket: $325
    •  Includes Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference, Innovators Reception & Gala

Astronaut Scholar Family & Friends Table: $1,600
    • Includes Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference for 6 guests, Innovators Reception & Gala for 6 guests (Astronaut Scholar will be seated as the 7th guest at your table)

Ticket sales are now closed. Please contact events@astronautscholarship.org with any questions.

We invite those who are unable to attend the Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference in person to join us virtually as the 2021 Class of Astronaut Scholars present their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations. RSVP for free today; RSVP submissions will close on Friday, August 6th.

COVID Procedures for Innovators Week & Gala (as of August 4, 2021)

* We understand the guidelines are continually being updated, the current CDC guidelines will be enforced during Innovators Week & Gala.

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation will be following the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as local health and safety organizations, to ensure the utmost safety for all of our guests. ASF staff will continue to wear face masks out of an abundance of caution.

ASF will be taking the following precautions for events during Innovators Week & Gala:

  • Astronaut Scholar Technical Conference: Seating will be set theatre style and socially distant. Masks are strongly recommended for all guests regardless of vaccination.

  • Innovators Pre-Gala Reception: High top tables will be set socially distant. Masks are strongly recommended for all guests regardless of vaccination, while not seated, eating or drinking.

  • Innovators Gala: Gala tables will hold a max of 6 guests, and tables will be socially distant at 8' between tables. Guest count for table can be increased if requested, or if an Astronaut Scholar Family & Friends table is purchased. Masks are strongly recommended for all guests regardless of vaccination, while not seated, eating or drinking.

The Hilton Orlando staff will continue to wear face masks out of an abundance of caution. Hilton has partnered with Reckitt, the makers of Lysol®, to help deliver an even cleaner stay for their guests with the creation of the Hilton CleanStay program. For more details about the Hilton CleanStay program, please visit the Hilton website (link).

Health Acknowledgement (as of August 4, 2021)
Please make sure that you have reviewed any advisories or restrictions that may be in place for travel to Florida. Visit: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/travelers/ for information. By entering the event you are confirming that you and all persons in your party: are not experiencing any of the following symptoms of COVID-19 identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea; have not been in contact with someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 symptoms without completing a 14-day quarantine; are not under any self-quarantine orders. Guests who cannot confirm all of the above criteria may not attend. 

By attending Innovators Gala Weekend you acknowledge that you understand and will abide by the above health-and-safety requirements.

For More Information
Please contact the ASF Events Team with any questions regarding the health and safety procedures for Innovators Week & Gala by email at events@astronautscholarship.org.