On this page is a list of all the presentations I have given at meetings, workshops, conference. I try to keep this list up to date and over time I will upload the actual presentations so they can be downloaded for reading. There are many other presentations I have given in my capacity as a scientist but are not for public visibility so are not listed.
Advanced Space Propulsion using Inertial Confinement Fusion, Presented to Fusion Industry Association, 12 Dec 2024.
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The Emergence of a Fusion Propulsion Capability this Century and Implications for Exploration and Settlement Strategies, Presented to Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA) Workshop, Washington D.C, 21 Sep 2024.
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Interstellar Propulsion, Presentation prepared for Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Students, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Melbourne, Australia, May 2024.
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The Application of Inertial Confinement Fusion Physics to Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion for Deep Space Missions, Presented to Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics, Department of Physics, University of Warwick, 19 Apr 2024.
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Moon, Mars, to the Stars, Presented to a Junior School, South West England, 26 Mar 2024.
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Spacecraft Concept Design Pegasus, Presented to British Interplanetary Society, Project Icarus Final Symposium, London, UK, 30 Sep 2023.
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Discovery III: Missions to the Outer Planets & Beyond using Laser/ICF Propulsion, Presented to British Interplanetary Society, BIS Cosford Space Conference, RAF Midlands, UK, 16 Jul 2023.
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A Preliminary Survey of Russian Starship Research & Novel Concepts, Presented to British Interplanetary Society, International Space Forum, 3 Jun 2023.
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A Consideration of Cosmic Catastrophe, Egyptian Pyramids and and Climatic Earth, Presented to Randall Carlson, 6 Dec 2022.
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HeliosX ICF Code for Advanced Space Propulsion, Presented to Limitless Space Institute, Interstellar Initiative Grants Final Meeting, 14 Oct 2021.
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HeliosX Code for ICF Propulsion, Presented to Limitless Space Institute, 6 Jul 2021.
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Update on HeliosX ICF Code for Advanced Space Propulsion, Presented to Limitless Space Institute, Interstellar Initiative Grants mid-term meeting, 12 May 2021.
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HelioxX Code for ICF Propulsion, Presented to Limitless Space Institute, 14 Jan 2021.
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HeliosX ICF Code for Advanced Space Propulsion, Presented to Limitless Space Institute, Interstellar Initiative Grants Kickoff Meeting, 21 Oct 2020.
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Exploring the Advanced Space Propulsion Landscape, Presented to Estes Park Advanced Propulsion Workshop, Feb 2020.
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The Philosophy of Starship Physics: The Exploration of Interstellar & Intergalactic Space, Implications Reviewed, Presented to the British Interplanetary Society, London, 25 Feb 2020.
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Architectural Design Elements of the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Presented at Interstellar Research Centre Event, The Bone Mill, Gloucestershire, UK, 30 Jun 2019.
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Calculations for a Crewed Dysonship Driven by Microwave Beam Propulsion, Presented at the 2nd Foundations of Interstellar Studies Workshop, Charfield, Gloucestershire, UK, 27-30 Jun 2019.
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The Rise and Fall of Interstellar Versus Intergalactic Civilisations, Presented at the i4is Symposium on Future Space, Lead Organiser, Presented at the Mill, Gloucestershire, UK, 19 May 2019.
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Geometrical Cosmology, Presented to Initiative for Interstellar Studies, The Bone Mill, Gloucestershire, 18 May 2019.
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Does Globalization Lead to the Stars?, Presented at i4is Symposium on Topics in Space Travel, Presented at the Mill, Gloucestershire, UK, 01 Dec 2018.
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Advanced Intelligence as God-like Archetypes, Presented at the i4is Symposium on the Philosophy of Extra-terrestrial Intelligence in the Universe, Presented the Mill, Gloucestershire, UK, 27 Oct 2018.
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Measurement of Dust in the Interstellar Medium for Interstellar Probes, Presented at Interstellar Probe Exploration Workshop, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Hosted at the Explorers Club, New York, USA, 10-12 Oct 2018.
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A Critical Review on the Assumptions of SETI, Presented 47th IAA Symposium on the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, SETI and Society, International Astronautical Congress, Bremen, Germany, 5 Oct 2018.
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Interstellar Probes: The Benefits to Astronomy and Astrophysics, Presented 47th IAA Symposium on Future Space Astronomy and Solar System Missions, International Astronautical Congress, Bremen, Germany, 1 Oct 2018.
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Assorted Lectures, i4is Starship Engineering Summer School, Charfield, Gloucestershire, 15 - 19 Aug 2018.
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The Prediction of Particle Bombardment Interaction Physics Due to Ions, Electrons and Dust in the Interstellar Medium on a Gram-Scale Interstellar Probe, 42nd Assembly Cospar 2018, Pasadena, 17 Jul 2018.
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The Apkallu Initiative: A Project to Build a Minilithic Artefact to Preserve the Knowledge of Human Civilization into Deep Time in the Event of a Global Cataclysm, Presented i4is HQ, the Bone Mill, England, 29 Jun 2018.
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Proposal for a Trans-Neptunian Object Mission Design Study, Presented at the i4is HQ, Future Space Activities Symposium, The Mill, Gloucestershire, UK, 1 Jun 2018.
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Interstellar Flight: The Benefits to Astronomy & Astrophysics, Presented at Hampstead Garden Suburb Astronomical Society, London, 30 May 2018.
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Advanced Space Propulsion, Assorted lectures, USAF Maxwell, Montgomery, Alabama, USA, Feb 2018.
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Interstellar Flight: The Application of Extreme Aerospace Engineering, Presented to AIAA Chapter, Aerospace Department, University of Maryland, 25 Jan USA.
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Interstellar Flight: The Benefits to Astronomy & Astrophysics, Presented NASA Goddard Spaceflight Centre, Maryland, Washington D.C, USA, 24 Jan 2018.
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Interstellar Flight: The Application of Extreme Aerospace Engineering, Presented to Aerospace Department, Bristol University, 22 Nov 2017.
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Historical Review of Interstellar Probe Concepts & Examination of Payload Mass Considerations for Different System Architectures, American Geophysical Union, New Orleans, USA, 12 Dec 2017.
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Interstellar Flight: The Benefits to Astronomy & Astrophysics, Presented Royal Astronomical Society, Burlington House, London, 20 Jul 2017.
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The Prediction of Particle Bombardment Interaction Physics Due to Ions, Electrons, and Dust in the Interstellar Medium on a Gram-Scale Interstellar Probe, Presented at Foundations of Interstellar Flight Workshop, City University New York (CUNY), New York, USA, 13 Jun 2017.
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Interstellar Travel, The Next Generations Space Objectives, Presented Seabrook Intermediate School, Houston, Texas, USA, 3 Feb 2017.
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A Preliminary Analysis of Particle Bombardment for Interstellar Flight, Starshot Initiative", Presented NASA Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, Thermal Design Branch, Houston, Texas, USA, 2 Feb 2017.
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Interstellar Travel, The Next Frontier of Exploration, Starshot Initiative, Presented NASA Lyndon B Johnson Space Center, SAIC/NASA Technical Speaker Forum, Houston, Texas, USA, 1 Feb 2017. <View Here>
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Science Fiction Starships, Presented at i4is/BIS Science Fiction Starship Course, BIS, London, UK, Nov 2016.
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Solar Sails & Laser Sails, Presented at i4is/BIS Starship Engineer Course, BIS, London, UK, Nov 2016.
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Interstellar Travel: Can we Reach the Stars?, Presented BIS Belgium Annual Space Symposium, Brussels, Belgium, 29 Oct 2016.
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Interstellar Flight, SETI, Interstellar Diffusion & Stability Equilibrium Hypothesis in Galactic Civilisations, Presented at the Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop, Chattanooga, USA, 28-29 Feb 2016.
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Interstellar Flight: The Perspective of Theoretical Physics, City New York University (CUNY), Theoretical Physics Department, 18 Feb 2016.
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Interstellar Flight, SETI, Interstellar Diffusion & Stability Equilibrium Hypothesis in Galactic Civilisations, Presented at NASA Ames Research Centre, San Francisco, California, USA, 3 Mar 2016.
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Interstellar Flight, SETI, Interstellar Diffusion & Stability Equilibrium Hypothesis in Galactic Civilisations, Presented at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, California, USA, 25 Feb 2016.
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Science Fiction Starships, Presented at i4is/BIS Science Fiction Starships Course, London, UK, 25 Nov 2015.
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Solar Sails & Laser Sails, Presented at i4is/BIS Starship Engineer Course, London, UK, 24 Nov 2015.
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The Physics of Starships in Science Fiction, Novacon Science Fiction Convention, Nottingham, UK, 15 Nov 2015.
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Starships from Science Fiction to Reality, i4is Workshop, Eastercon Science Fiction Convention, Dysprosium, Heathrow, London, UK, 05 Apr 2015.
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Space-Time Metrics, from Black Holes to Worm Holes and the Einstein-Rosen Bridge, Presented at i4is meeting Interstellar Wormholes, Physics and Practical Realisation, BIS, London, UK, 24 Nov 2014.
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How Arthur C Clarke Reached the stars in Imagination & How his Science Fiction Continues to Inspire Plausible Designs, i4is Interstellar Session, Loncon3, World Science Fiction Convention, London, UK, Aug 2014.
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Project Icarus - Son of Daedalus: Flying Closer to Another Star, Presented Our Future in Space BIS Session, Loncon3, World Science Fiction Convention, London, UK, 15 Aug 2014.
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Time for the Stars, Presented BIS Space History Conference, Charterhouse, UK, 25 Jul 2014.
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Interstellar Propulsion, Presented International Space University, Strasbourg, France, Apr 2014.
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To the Stars: Architects are Needed Too, Presented University of Greenwich, School of Architecture Design & Construction, London, UK, 24 Feb 2014.
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Rise of the Starships, Presented Icarus Interstellar Starship Congress, Dallas, Texas, USA, 16 Aug 2013.
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Laser Plasma Interactions & Inertial Confinement Fusion, Presented to U.K Ministry of Defence, 20 Jun 2013.
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Life, Liberty & the Pursuit of Happiness: Extending Personal Freedom to the Space Frontier & Managing the Consequences, Presented at BIS and UK Center for Astrobiology Extraterrestrial Liberty Symposium, London, UK, 14 June 2013.
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Project Dragonfly, (workshop), Presented I4IS/BIS Philosophy of the Starship Symposium, London, UK, 29 May 2013.
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The Invention of the Starship, Presented I4IS/BIS Philosophy of the Starship Symposium, London, UK, 29 May 2013.
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Interstellar Flight: Discovering the Limits of the Possible, Presented UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Space (UKSEDS), University of Bristol, UK, 24 Feb 2013.
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Interstellar Propulsion, Presented International Space University, Strasbourg, France, 20 Feb 2013.
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Interstellar Flight: Discovering the Limits of the Possible, Presented to MoD, UK, Feb 2013.
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Interstellar Flight: Discovering the Limits of the Possible, Presented NASA Marshall Spaceflight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, Feb 2013.
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Interstellar Flight: Discovering the Limits of the Possible, Presented NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, Feb 2013.
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The Institute for Interstellar Studies, Presented 2nd Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop, Huntsville, Alabama, Feb 2013.
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To the Stars: A Vision for Catalysing Interstellar Flight Before the Year 2100, Presented British Interplanetary Society, 29 Aug 2012.
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Shock Ignition ICF, Laser Plasma Interactions & ICF, Presented to Centre for Fusion, Space & Astrophysics, University of Warwick, 20 Feb 2012.
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Project Icarus: Specific Power for Interstellar Missions using Inertial Confinement Fusion, Presented Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space Symposium, Houston, Texas, Feb 2012. <Read here>
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Arthur’s Vision for Homo Sapiens in Space, Odyssey Lecture, Presented The British Interplanetary Society, 18 Jan 2012 <Read here>
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Is the Concept of Universal Mentality Credible?, Presented at Starmaker Symposium – The Philosophy of Olaf Stapledon, The British Interplanetary Society, 23 Nov 2011. <Read here>
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Breakthrough Propulsion Physics - the Quest for Faster Than Light (FTL) Travel, Presented to the North East Essex Astronomical Society Local meeting, Jun 2012.
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Interstellar Travel, Project Icarus & Flying Closer to Another Star, The North East Essex Astronomical Society Starfest Convention, Braintree, Essex, 19 Nov 2011.
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Project Icarus: Nuclear Fusion space Propulsion & the Icarus Leviathan Concept, Presented Royal Aircraft Museum, Cosford, 6 Nov 2011.
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Deep Space Propulsion & Interstellar Flight - The Where, When & How, Lecture, Presented Loughton Astronomical Society, Essex, 8 Sep 2011.
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The Enzmann Starship: History & Engineering Appraisal, Presented at Symposium "World Ships – The Long Road to the Stars", The British Interplanetary Society, 17 Aug 2011. <Read here>
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Project Icarus: A Progress Update, Evening Lecture, Presented at the British Interplanetary Society, London, 3 Mar 2011.
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Laser Plasma Interactions & Inertial Confinement Fusion, Presented to U.K Ministry of Defence, 18 Nov 2010.
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Optimization of Nuclear Fusion Propulsion for Interstellar Missions, Presented 61st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Prague, Oct 2010.
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Laser Plasma Interactions & Inertial Confinement Fusion, Presented to U.K Ministry of Defence, 12 Aug 2010.
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Project Icarus: Son of Daedalus - Flying Closer to Another Star, The British Interplanetary Society, Daedalus Three Decades on Symposium, 30 Sep 2009.
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Inertial Confinement Fusion & Laser Plasma Interactions, Presented to U.K Ministry of Defence, 17 Sep 2009.
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Inertial Confinement Fusion & Antimatter Catalysed Fusion for Space Propulsion, Presented British Rocketry Oral History Programme (BROHP) at Charterhouse School UK Space Conference, 4 Apr 2009. <Read here>
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Fusion, Antimatter & The Space Drive - The Path to the Stars, Presented 59th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Invited Final Highlight Lecture, Glasgow, 03 Oct 2008. <Read here>
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Going to the Stars, Presented Herschel Astronomical Society, Eton College, Invited Lecture, Windsor, Sep 2008. <Read here>
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The Status of the Warp Drive, Presented Faster than Light – Breaking the Interstellar Distance Barrier Symposium, The British Interplanetary Society, 2007. <Read here> and workshop slides <Read here> and <Read here>
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Mars - A Catalyst to Longer Term Goals in Space Exploration, Presented at the British Interplanetary Society Mars Symposium, 19 Nov 2008 (presented by Bob Parkinson on my behalf due to absence) <Read here>
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Mathematical Models of the Solar Wind, Msc Thesis Presentation, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, 2002.
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Thermal Protection Systems for Re-Entry, BEng Thesis Presentation, Department of Engineering, Queen Mary & Westfield College, University of London, 2000.
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Space Education and Strategic Applications (SESA), Washington D.C, Sep 2024.
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Project Icarus Final Symposium, British Interplanetary Society, 30 Sep 2023.
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International Space Forum, British Interplanetary Society, 3 Jun 2013.
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Estes Park Propulsion Workshop, Feb 2020.
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Foundations of Interstellar Studies Workshop (FISW2), A meeting organised with i4is (UK) and the British Interplanetary Society, Charfield, Gloucestershire, England, 27 - 30 Jun 2019.
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ESTEC Workshop, European Space Agency, Noordwijk, June 2019.
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i4is Symposium on Future Space, Lead Organiser, Gloucestershire, UK, 19 May 2019.
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i4is Symposium on Topics in Space Travel, Lead Organiser, Gloucestershire, UK, 2 Dec 2018.
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i4is Symposium on the Philosophy of Extra-terrestrial Intelligence in the Universe, Lead Organiser, Gloucestershire, UK, 27 Oct 2018.
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The Interstellar Probe Exploration Workshop, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, The Explorers Club, New York, USA, 10-12 Oct 2018.
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69th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Bremen, Germany, 1-5 Oct 2018.
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42nd Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) 2018, Pasadena, USA, Jul 2018.
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i4is Symposium on Future Space Activities, Lead Organiser, Gloucestershire, UK, 1 Jun 2018.
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Breakthrough Discuss, Stanford University, California, USA, 12-13 Apr 2018.
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American Geophysical Union Meeting, New Orleans, Dec 2017.
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Foundations of Interstellar Studies Workshop (FISW1), A meeting organised with i4is (US) and City University New York, New York City, Conference originator, lead-Chairman and main organiser, 13-15 Jun 2017.
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UK Space History Conference, Charterhouse, UK, plenary speaker, 21-23 Jul, 2016.
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Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop (TVIW), Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, after dinner speaker, 28 Feb - 02 Mar 2016.
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Novacon, Science Fiction Convention, Nottingham, speaker, Nov 2015.
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Eastercon Science Fiction Convention, Dysprosium, speaker, London, 2015.
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Interstellar Wormholes, Physics and Practical Realisation, i4is/BIS Symposium, London, speaker and co-chair, UK, 24 Nov 2014.
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World Science Fiction Convention, Loncon3, London docklands, speaker, Aug 2014.
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BIS Space History Conference, Charterhouse, UK, speaker, 25 Jul 2014.
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Starship Congress (Icarus Interstellar), Dallas, Texas, USA, plenary speaker, Aug 2013.
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UK Center for Astrobiology and Extraterrestrial Liberty Symposium, BIS, London, UK, speaker, 14 Jun 2013.
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UK Students for the Exploration & Development of Space (UKSEDS), Presenter, University of Bristol, speaker, Feb 2013.
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Tennessee Valley Interstellar Workshop (TVIW), Huntsville, Alabama, USA, Presenter & co-sponsor, Feb 2013.
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The Philosophy of the Starship, BIS/I4IS Symposium, Presenter and Organiser/Chair, May 2012.
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Nuclear Emerging Technologies for Space (NETS), Houston, Texas, Presenter, Feb 2012.
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Starfest, North Essex Astronomical Society, UK, 2013.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, UK, Participant, June 2013.
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Starfest, North Essex Astronomical Society, UK, speaker, 2012.
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Star Maker – the Philosophy of Olaf Stapledon, BIS Symposium, Presenter and co-organiser/chair (with Pat Galea), Nov 2011.
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100 Year Starship (100YSS), Orlando, Florida, Oct 2011.
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The Long Road to the Stars, World Ships, BIS Symposium, Presenter and co-organiser/chair with Richard Osborne, Aug 2011.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, UK, Participant, Jul 2011.
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High Power Laser Science Community Meeting, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, The Guildhall and The Cosener’s House, Abingdon, 15-17 Dec 2010.
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61st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Prague, Czech Republic, 5th highlight speaker, 27 Sep – 1 Oct 2010.
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Daedalus Three Decades On, BIS Symposium, Presenter and co-Organiser/chair with Ian Crawford, Sep 2009.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, UK, Participant, Jun 2009.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, UK, Participant, Apr - May 2009.
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British Rocketry Oral History Programme (BROHP), Charterhouse School UK Space Conference, Presenter & Session Chair, 4 Apr 2009.
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59th International Astronautical Congress, Glasgow, UK, Presenter, Oct 2008.
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Faster Than Light, Warp Drive, BIS Symposium, Presenter and Organiser/chair, 2007.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, US, Participant, Oct 2006.
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US-UK NEDPC Meeting, US, Participant, October 2005.
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Relativity & Cosmology Session, Institute of Physics Conference at the University of Warwick, Apr 2005.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, UK, Participant, Mar 2005.
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US-UK Joint Working Group Meeting, US, Participant, May 2004.
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Many technical scientific meetings in UK and US, all classified, 1999 - 2015.
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Breakthrough Discuss, Novel Propulsion Systems, Stanford University, Apr 2018.
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BIS Session, World Science Fiction Convention, Loncon3, London, UK, Aug 2015.
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i4is Interstellar Wormholes Workshop, London, 24 Nov 2014.
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Starship Congress, 2013, Dallas, USA, Aug 2013.
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TVIW event, Community College, Tennessee, USA, Feb 2013.
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