Spark@AGU 2026

Wednesday, December 9 | 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
East Brother Beer Co. Rec Room · 135 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103

About Spark@AGU

Ready to spark conversation? Spark@AGU talks are a dynamic five minutes of exactly 20 auto-advancing slides! This isn't your typical research presentation. Speakers create a theatrical or interactive experience focused on sharing ideas and making new connections. In the spirit of the event, we want to see you break the mold and spark new conversations. If you love discussing science, ideas, and anything that broadens our understanding of the Earth, then Spark@AGU is for you!

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Meet the speakers

Speaker selection is underway! Submissions are closed, and this year’s response was huge. Hold tight while we put together a lineup worth the hype!


Schedule

All times listed below are UTC -8 (Pacific Standard Time).

18:00 - 18:20

Doors Open & Socialize

Get comfortable and ready to have your mind blown!

Spark Presenter(s)

TBD

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Kick-off for Spark@AGU 2026.

TBD

Spark Talks (Session 1)

A run of five-minute Spark talks — speakers to be announced.

TBD

Intermission

Get up, grab a drink, socialize!

TBD

Spark Talks (Session 2)

A run of five-minute Spark talks — speakers to be announced.

20:00 - 20:30

Closing Remarks & Social

Closing remarks and networking.

Spark Presenter(s)

Meet the team

Get to know the amazing team who has made Spark@AGU happen!
Aaron Friesz
Technical Community Director
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Zoe Gentes
Communications Director
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