Superstar Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to Inspire at NBAA-BACE Keynote

Contact: Dan Hubbard, 202-431-5970, [email protected]

Washington, DC, July 30, 2024 - Neil deGrasse Tyson, an award-winning astrophysicist, renowned futurist, best-selling author and inspiring speaker, will share his thought-provoking perspectives about the dazzling possibilities on distant horizons as a keynote speaker to open the National Business Aviation Association's Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) on Oct. 22 in Las Vegas, NV.

"Neil deGrasse Tyson is someone who needs no introduction," said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. "He is not only one of the most famous and recognizable scientists in the world today, but a visionary who fires imaginations with his ability to excite people about what is possible in the world of tomorrow. We are thrilled to have him join us as we gather to shape the industry's future at NBAA-BACE."

Tyson's NBAA-BACE keynote address takes place amidst a 2024 cross-country touring schedule that includes sell-out engagements. He routinely serves as an authoritative source on astronomical phenomena for news outlets worldwide, and is a visible social media presence with millions of followers.

Tyson rose to national prominence in the mid-1990s through his submissions to dozens of scientific publications, including columns for Natural History and StarDate magazines. During this period, he also became director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York, a position he still holds today.

Tyson achieved further notoriety as host of the four-part, PBS NOVA mini-series "Origins," based on his book "Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution," co-authored by Donald Goldsmith. His latest book, "Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization," links the history of human progress to the importance of scientific exploration and discovery in understanding humanity's place in the universe.

Tyson graduated from the Bronx High School of Science and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in physics from Harvard University and his PhD in astrophysics from Columbia University. He is the recipient of 23 honorary doctorates and the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, the agency's highest award for a non-government citizen.

NBAA-BACE, taking place Oct.22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and Henderson Executive Airport (HND), is the world's most powerful business aviation event of the year. Learn more about NBAA-BACE.

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Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.

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