2026 Conference Schedule

Over 20 speakers will engage with a passionate and dedicated group of photographers and dark sky devotees over four full days of presentations, classes and in-field night photography. The speakers will include Nightscaper veterans as well as newcomers. Topics will range from mid- and high-level post-processing, specialties such as light painting and scouting, and general topics such as dark sky preservation, astronomy, national parks and more.

Note: This schedule is preliminary. Slight adjustments might be made. Times of specific sessions will be released closer to the event.

  • 9:30 to 11:00 ▪ Registration

    11:00 to 11:15 ▪ Welcome & Introductions

    11:30 to 1:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    1:45 to 3:15 ▪ Lunch / Vendor Visits

    3:15 to 6:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    6:45 to 8:15 ▪ Opening Night Dinner

  • 9:30 to 11:00 ▪ Morning Add-On Sessions

    11:00 to 11:15 ▪ Morning Welcome

    11:30 to 1:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    1:45 to 3:15 ▪ Lunch / Vendor Visits

    3:15 to 6:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

  • 9:30 to 11:00 ▪ Morning Add-On Sessions

    11:00 to 11:15 ▪ Morning Welcome

    11:30 to 1:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    1:45 to 3:15 ▪ Lunch / Vendor Visits

    3:15 to 6:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

  • 9:30 to 11:00 ▪ Morning Add-On Sessions

    11:00 to 11:15 ▪ Morning Welcome

    11:30 to 1:45 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    1:45 to 3:15 ▪ Lunch / Vendor Visits

    3:15 to 5:30 ▪ Speaker Sessions

    5:30 to 6:00 ▪ Farewell Remarks

All Days

Vendor booths open ▪ 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunset ▪ 8:15 p.m.

Milky Way Core rise ▪ 11 p.m.

Night Shoots and Activities

Many evening activities are impromptu, organized by whoever wants to—fellow attendees, speakers, sponsor representatives, etc. We suggest the “Shoot for the Stars” message board or the conference Facebook group as places to connect and plan with your fellow attendees.