Friday June 26, 2026
Featured Explorers
Pablo “Popi” Garcia Borboroglu
10 a.m. Coffee with an Explorer
Dr. Pablo "Popi" Garcia Borboroglu is a marine biologist and Explorer who has dedicated over 30 years to the protection of the world’s 18 penguin species.
Robert Montgomery
11 a.m. Coffee with an Explorer
A professor and conservation scientist who protects vulnerable African wildlife while empowering local communities through his Human Heritage-Centered Conservation Framework.
Nora Shawki
12:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.: Coffee with an Explorer
Egyptian archaeologist working to uncover and interpret ancient histories.
Lauren Gibson
4 p.m. & 5 p.m. Coffee with an Explorer
A Young Explorer that empowers youth in conservation by designing environmental summits and providing mentorship and micro-grants for community-based projects.
Federico Pardo
10-12 p.m. Mini iPhone Workshop
As a filmmaker and cinematographer, he specializes in natural history, environmental, and human stories and has received two Emmy awards.
Nirupa A. Rao
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Screenprinting
Nirupa Rao is an Explorer who is working toward promoting the cause of science communication, as well as deepening the intersections between art and science.
Austin D. Morris & Beth Hansen
10 a.m.-12 p.m. Screenprinting
Ved Chirayath
7 p.m. Explorers On Explorers (stage conversation)
Dr. Ved Chirayath is a NASA Inventor and professor, Explorer whose research uses advanced imaging technologies to study and protect underwater environments.
Sylvia Earle
7 p.m. Explorers On Explorers (stage conversation)
Acclaimed oceanographer, marine biologist and National Geographic Explorer at Large Sylvia Earle has spent the better part of her life as a leading expert in ocean exploration and conservation.
Salome Buglass
7 p.m. Explorers On Explorers (stage conversation)
Focused on ocean conservation and amplifying the urgency of protecting marine ecosystems.
Malaika Vaz
7 p.m. Explorers On Explorers (stage conversation)
A filmmaker, TV presenter, National Geographic Explorer and CEO of Untamed Planet.
Friday Performers
Little Bacon Bear
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Based in the DMV (DC-metro area), Little Bacon Bear is known by many for her effervescent energy and community work. As a multi hyphenate creative, her love for music as a DJ, host, and on-air personality is felt!
DC’s Different Drummers
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
DC’s Different Drummers is a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer-plus band and performing arts organization welcoming ALL musicians as we foster pride, inclusivity, and engagement with the greater Washington DC region.
Beat Ya Feet
4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beat Ya Feet Academy is an organization based out of Washington DC. We represent part of Washington DC’s go-go music culture with our unique an original style of dance called “Beat Ya Feet.”
