SCIENCE FAIR
Science lovers! One of Awesome Con’s smartest show features is dedicated to celebrating sci-fi, technology, engineering, aerospace, astronomy, and much more. The Science Fair is not only tons of fun — it’s educational too!
Our Science Fair encompasses a dedicated programming track in our panel rooms, an area in our Exhibit Hall chock full of science and tech organizations and activities, the return of the Science Fair Demo stage, and more. Fans can explore how science influences their favorite comics, films, and TV shows, discover new technologies from scientific companies, governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations, and learn about incredible career opportunities in science and tech that could allow them to become a real-life Tony Stark or Bruce Banner.
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PAST SCIENCE FAIR HIGHLIGHTS
PAST CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS
- March 13th, 2026 Some how Adam Savage returned … on the main stage. As well as panels with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum and the National Park Service.
- March 9, 2024 Awesome Con shined a spotlight on Rosario Dawson and Hayden Christensen on the Main Stage. The National Science Foundation also explored the real world science behind the the dark and cutting-edge Tech of Darth Vader.
- June 17, 2023 Awesome Con welcomed Levar Burton and dove into how Star Trek inspired people to become scientists.
- June 3, 2022 Awesome Con debuted 2 full programming tracks, Science Fair: TERRA and COSMOS focused on earth and space respectively.
- August 21, 2021 Adam Savage busted myths and excited fans as he presented “An hour with Adam Savage” on the Main Stage
- August 20, 2021 Future Con rebrands as Awesome Con’s Science Fair
- March 31, 2018 Artist Greg Capullo, writer Scott Snyder, and inker Jonathan Glapion behind Batman series “Dark Nights: Metal” hosted a private one-hour Q&A with attendees.
- March 31, 2018 Special appearances of Star Wars actors John Boyega, Joonas Suotamo, and Jeremy Bulloch during Future Con events.
- March 31, 2018 Exclusive screening of Netflix’s Lost in Space and an interactive pop-up prop pavilion on the Show Floor.
- June 16, 2017 Future Con launches at Awesome Con, in partnership with Smithsonian Magazine.
PAST VENDOR HIGHLIGHTS
- CIA – Central Intelligence Agency
- NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- NSF – National Science Foundation
- NASM – Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
- NPS – National Park Service
PAST GUEST HIGHLIGHTS
- 2021 & 2026 Adam Savage (Mythbusters)
- 2018 John Boyega (Star Wars, Pacific Rim)
- 2018 Joonas Suotamo (Star Wars)
- 2018 Jeremy Bulloch (Star Wars)