UFO Revelations:
Impact on Society and Science
August 27-30, 2026
Northern Kentucky Convention Center - Covington, KY (Cincinnati)
Featured Speakers
Meet the Investigators and Researchers
The MUFON Symposium brings together an exceptional lineup of speakers representing decades of research, investigation, and firsthand experience.
Keynote Speaker
Peter Robbins
UFO Revelations and the Individual: A Fast Ride Through My Fifty Years in Ufology
Alex Dietrich – KEYNOTE Saturday
The Nimitz Encounter: A Pilot’s Case for Evidence-Based UAP Investigation
Raymond Szymanski
“Swamp Gas” Exposed: After 60 Years, Incredible New Disclosures from Key Eyewitnesses
Trey Hudson
The Meadow Project: A Case Study of Extreme High Strangeness in America’s Southland
Katie Paige
Hunt for the Roswell Body The Roswell Body After Roswell: A Denver Mortuary, Masonic, Military, and Judicial Cover-Up
Christopher Jordan
Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP/UFOs): Scientific Anomaly, Cultural Catalyst, and Societal Mirror
About the Symposium
Advancing the Scientific Study of UAP
For decades, the MUFON Symposium has served as the premier annual gathering for serious UFO and UAP research. Each year, experts from around the world present their latest findings, examine historical and contemporary cases, and explore the broader implications of disclosure.
The 2026 Symposium focuses on how UFO revelations are shaping science, society, and humanity’s understanding of the universe.
What Attendees Are Saying
Past Attendees, Real Experiences
Attendees consistently describe the MUFON Symposium as informative, thought-provoking, and unlike any other conference in the field.
"The MUFON yearly Symposium is the synthesis of the years accomplishments for the Mutual UFO Network. If you want to be informed and kept up to date, you won't want to miss this event."
Jennifer Stein
Arizona
"I had the honor of MCing the latest MUFON Symposium in Irving, Texas. There is nothing like connecting with like-minded people in between speakers and events."
Martin Willis
New Hampshire
"The field of Ufology will burst open soon with full disclosure; that's the promise of increasingly transparent UAP truth. History is being made, so be there in Texas! I attended the Saturday presentation in Cincinnati."
Barry Nelson
Michigan
"It was all great, and many thanks to everyone at MUFON for all your hard work and organizational skills. It was a fun and interesting event."
Marjie Bassler
New Mexico
"Had attended several years in a row with great interest. Great speakers and great variety every year. Always learning."
Chris Frantz
Ohio
"You can always depend on MUFON to bring you the finest speaker lineups and the latest well researched information! This past Symposium in Denver was no exception."
Marc D’Antonio
Image Analyst
Sponsors
Partners Powering the Symposium
We're grateful to the organizations that make the MUFON Symposium possible.
Meet the Team
The People Behind the Symposium
The MUFON Symposium is organized by a dedicated team of professionals, researchers, and volunteers committed to advancing the serious study of UFO phenomena.
Barbra Sobhani
- MUFON Symposium Chair
David “Dave” MacDonald
- MUFON Executive Director
Hannah Trimble
- MUFON HQ - Office Manager
Marketa Klimova
- MUFON Symposium Coordinator
Bill Konkolesky
- FI Training Coordinator
- State Director
- MUFON Symposium Advisor
Bob Spearing
- Director International Investigations
- MUFON Symposium Advisor
Schedule
Schedule Preview
Explore a preview of the daily flow, session blocks, and featured presentations.
Special Events
Events and Experiences
A closer look at special programming, evening events, and attendee experiences.
Venue & Hotels
Northern Kentucky Convention Center
Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USAA modern, full-service riverfront venue in Covington, KY with walkable access to the Cincinnati metro area.
Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 West RiverCenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011. The venue sits along the Ohio River, minutes from downtown Cincinnati via the Roebling Suspension Bridge or Brent Spence Bridge.
CVG Airport is approximately 15 minutes away by car or rideshare, with Uber and Lyft services operating throughout the region.
Multiple on-site and nearby parking garages are within easy walking distance. Street parking and public garages are available throughout Covington’s riverfront district.
Parking rates vary by location and duration. Plan extra arrival time during peak traffic hours.
Recommended hotels and official group rates will be shared on the Symposium website.
Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
10 West Rivercenter Boulevard, Covington, KY 41011, USAOffering an atrium with a 7-story gazebo, this upscale hotel connected to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center is 1.5 miles from the Contemporary Arts Center.
Reserve Your Room
Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, USAAcross the road from the Ohio River, this informal all-suite hotel is next to the Northern Kentucky Convention Center and a mile from the Great American Ball Park.
Reserve Your RoomExplore Covington riverfront restaurants, downtown Cincinnati dining and breweries, Newport on the Levee, and scenic river walks.
The venue’s central location keeps nightlife, attractions, and entertainment within easy reach.
Vendors
Vendor Opportunities
Showcase research tools, media, and merchandise to an engaged community of investigators and attendees.
2026 MUFON Symposium
Vendor/Artist Registration
Event dates: August 28-30, 2026 - Venue: Northern Kentucky Convention Center - Table fee: $300 per table (3-day event)
Contact
Contact the Symposium Team
Reach out for ticketing questions, speaker participation, press inquiries, or general event support.
Ready to Go Beyond the Known?
Secure your place at the world's premier UFO research event
The MUFON Symposium is more than a conference - it is where curiosity meets evidence, where groundbreaking research is shared, and where experiencers, investigators, scientists, and truth-seekers come together under one roof. Join us in 2026 for an unforgettable gathering exploring the latest developments in UFOs, UAPs, and high strangeness. Seats are limited, and demand is high. Do not miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of UFO research.