| ISPA 2025 Celebrating Our Planet Award Recipient - Starmus Festival |
ISPA Award Recipient Starmus Festival2025 Celebrating Our Planet Award Recipient The Starmus Festival is a unique global celebration that blends science, art, and music, creating an extraordinary platform for the exchange of ideas and inspiration. Founded by astrophysicist Garik Israelian and Brian May from Queen (musician and astrophysicist), the festival brings together some of the most brilliant minds from diverse disciplines, including Nobel laureate scientists, astronauts, legendary musicians, and influential thinkers. Its mission is to bridge the gap between science and the general public by presenting complex concepts in engaging, creative, and accessible ways. Since its inception, Starmus has hosted luminaries such as Stephen Hawking, Neil Armstrong, Hans Zimmer, Jane Goodall and many others, fostering a dialogue that celebrates humanity’s curiosity and ingenuity. The festival features captivating lectures, thought-provoking panels, breathtaking live music performances, and artistic exhibitions that explore humanity’s place in the cosmos. Notable highlights include the prestigious Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, awarded to individuals and organizations that excel in bringing science to the public. The festival has taken place in awe-inspiring locations like the Canary Islands and Switzerland, emphasizing the connection between the natural world and the vastness of space. La Palma, with its world-class observatories and pristine night skies, has been a fitting stage for Starmus, allowing attendees to marvel at the wonders of the universe. Starmus is more than just a festival—it’s a movement that inspires people to dream big, explore new frontiers, and appreciate the beauty of science and the arts coming together. It’s a celebration of human achievement and our endless quest to understand the universe. |
