Space Expo

Space Expo Mission Statement:

Space Expo is a pavilion at the Long Beach Comic Con that is dedicated to providing high-quality STEM education made accessible through a pop culture setting. Filled with opportunities to experiment and experience STEM-related projects, Space Expo brings together space, entertainment, and education and strives to foster interest in and understanding of science, math, and engineering.

Space Expo 2025 Program 

Saturday, August 30th 

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM: AI and Robotics: Sci-Fi Dreams vs. NASA’s Reality and How One Influences Another

From HAL 9000 to R2-D2, science fiction has long envisioned intelligent machines. We’ll examine how VFX has shaped public expectations of AI and robotics, and how that stacks up against actual NASA technologies like rovers, autonomous spacecraft, and predictive algorithms. The discussion dives into the balance of narrative drama and technical feasibility. Panelists:  Paul Runyan and Emile Smith

Sunday, August 31st

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM:How to Build Your Own R2-D2

The R2 Builders Club presents the essential tools, tips, tricks and time needed to build your own, full-size astromech; whether R2-D2, R5-D4 or any of the others seen across the star wars galaxy.  We also build Mice, Scrubbers and all the non-protocol droids from Star Wars. Panelists: The Local Builders Group

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