THE MOONSHOT

GATHERING

THE MOONSHOT

GATHERING

THE MOONSHOT

GATHERING

September 25, 2026

Los Angeles

A single-day celebration of moonshot builders.

The Oscars for people actually building the future.

A single-day celebration of moonshot builders. The Oscars for people actually building the future.

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The Moonshot Gathering is a high-energy award ceremony honoring the builders actually solving problems—not just talking about them. Real money. Real judges. Real consequences.

On September 25th, we'll announce winners from two historic competitions—live, on stage, in front of 1,000 of the world's most ambitious optimists.

Your ticket directly supports The Moonshots Gathering projects. This model funds entrepreneurs solving real problems rather than just sharing content on stage.

The Moonshot Gathering is a high-energy award ceremony honoring the builders actually solving problems—not just talking about them. Real money. Real judges. Real consequences.

On September 25th, we'll announce winners from two historic competitions—live, on stage, in front of 1,000 of the world's most ambitious optimists.

Your ticket directly supports The Moonshots Gathering projects. This model funds entrepreneurs solving real problems rather than just sharing content on stage.

Two Prizes. One Mission

Two Prizes. One Mission

Two Prizes. One Mission

We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.

That's why we're running two competitions that work together:

We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.

That's why we're running two competitions that work together:

We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.

That's why we're running two competitions that work together:

GRAND PRIZE

$3M+

$3M+

GRAND PRIZE

$3M+

FUTURE VISIONXPRIZE

FUTURE VISIONXPRIZE

Imagine the future.
The largest film competition ever. A global search for optimistic sci-fi trailers that show the world what's possible—stories that inspire millions to believe in a future worth building.

Imagine the future.
The largest film competition ever. A global search for optimistic sci-fi trailers that show the world what's possible—stories that inspire millions to believe in a future worth building.

MOONSHOT HACKATHON

MOONSHOT HACKATHON

Prove it's possible.
The largest hackathon ever. Builders using AI tools to rapidly solve real problems—demonstrating that the optimistic visions aren't fantasy, they're blueprints. Finalists pitch live for life-changing prizes and investment.

Prove it's possible.
The largest hackathon ever. Builders using AI tools to rapidly solve real problems—demonstrating that the optimistic visions aren't fantasy, they're blueprints. Finalists pitch live for life-changing prizes and investment.

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Host &
Co-Host

Host & Co-Hosts

Host &
Co-Host

Organizers of the Moonshot Gathering

Peter Diamandis is a pioneer of the commercial space industry and one of the most recognized innovators in the world. As founder of XPRIZE, he has structured over $300 million in prize-based competitions that have unlocked breakthroughs in spaceflight, ocean exploration, carbon removal, and Al.

A New York Times bestselling author of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Peter believes the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest opportunities. He hosts the Moonshot Gathering to celebrate exactly that.

Peter Diamandis is a pioneer of the commercial space industry and one of the most recognized innovators in the world. As founder of XPRIZE, he has structured over $300 million in prize-based competitions that have unlocked breakthroughs in spaceflight, ocean exploration, carbon removal, and Al.

A New York Times bestselling author of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Peter believes the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest opportunities. He hosts the Moonshot Gathering to celebrate exactly that.

Peter Diamandis | Host

Peter Diamandis | Host

Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE

Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE

Astro Teller leads Google X-the MoonshotS factory behind self-driving cars, Project Loon, and Wing. He's spent two decades institutionalizing the art of the 10x leap, proving that tackling impossible problems is often more achievable than incremental improvement.

Astro Teller leads Google X-the MoonshotS factory behind self-driving cars, Project Loon, and Wing. He's spent two decades institutionalizing the art of the 10x leap, proving that tackling impossible problems is often more achievable than incremental improvement.

Astro Teller

Astro Teller

Captain of Moonshots, Google X

Captain of Moonshots, Google X

What you'll Experience

Morning

Morning

  • Peter Diamandis opens alongside the Moonshots Podcast team. Keynotes from leaders at the frontier of technology. First challenge winners announced live.

    Peter Diamandis opens alongside the Moonshots Podcast team. Keynotes from leaders at the frontier of technology. First challenge winners announced live.

Afternoon

Afternoon

  • Hackathon finalists pitch live on stage. Shark Tank-style finale. Awards and celebrations continue.

    Hackathon finalists pitch live on stage. Shark Tank-style finale. Awards and celebrations continue.

Evening

Evening

  • Unconference sessions led by attendees. VIP reception for sponsors, finalists, and supporters. A global livestream bringing the world into the room.

    Unconference sessions led by attendees. VIP reception for sponsors, finalists, and supporters. A global livestream bringing the world into the room.

  • THE MOONSHOTS GATHERING

    THE MOONSHOT

    GATHERING

1,000 of the world's most
ambitious optimists. One room.

1,000 of the world's most
ambitious optimists. One room.

Your ticket directly funds the builders competing for them — not the content on stage.

GENERAL

Gathering Pass

Full-day access to the award ceremony, keynotes, and live prize reveals.

$1,495

per person

What's Included

Full day at United Theater (doors 7:30 AM) through evening reception at Belasco (until 11 PM)

Opening with Peter Diamandis + Wildfire XPRIZE demo from Palmer Luckey and Anousheh Ansari

Moonshot Mates session — Palmer Luckey, Cathie Wood, Astro Teller

Hackathon finale — 5 finalists pitch live, Shark Tank-style, hosted by Rod Roddenberry

Moonshot Session with Astro Teller, Ben Lamm, and Jed McCaleb (Vast)

ARK Invest panel — Cathie Wood with the ARK CEO lineup

Future Vision XPRIZE — Oscar-style awards ceremony with 5 winners revealed live

Evening reception at Belasco + 4-room unconference (XPRIZE design, Google X masterclass, AI investing, AI + Hollywood)

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VIP

VIP Experience

Reserved access, green room, and an evening with the speakers and finalists.

$4,995

per person

Everything in General, plus

Reserved premium seating at United Theater

VIP Lunch at Belasco — private 3-course plated meal with Peter, Palmer Luckey, Cathie Wood, and Astro Teller

Exclusive VIP reception (6–7 PM) — separate room with speakers, finalists, and Moonshot Mates

Step-and-repeat photo line + house photographer access

Speaker meet-and-greet during VIP block

Named donor recognition — your support funds the prizes

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Questions? support@moonshots.com