Porto and
Terceira Island to Host the 'Davos
of Exploration' - The GLEX Summit
NEW
YORK, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The
Explorers Club and Expanding World, are thrilled to announce the
fifth edition of The GLEX Summit, known as the 'Davos of Exploration,' set to take place from
June 15 to 19 on Porto city and Terceira Island in the Azores,
Portugal.
This year, Porto will Ignite
the summit, followed by two days of discussions and exploration in
the historic city of Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira Island. From the
depths of the oceans to new space missions, the power and future of
exploration will be explored in these two World Heritage cities,
deeply connected to the history of exploration.
The 2024 GLEX Summit will revolve around the latest discoveries
and groundbreaking missions shaping the future of our planet.
Highlights of the summit include the Artemis mission, which plans
to send astronauts back to the moon for the first time since 1972,
and the role of Space and the Oceans in researching and mitigating
the effects of climate change. Notable sessions will also delve
into the unfortunate incident of the submersible implosion that
took place on Titan and the recording of an episode of the BBC's
acclaimed science comedy show 'The Infinite Monkey Cage,' hosted by
physicist Brian Cox and comedian
Robin Ince.
This prestigious event will bring together over three dozen
explorer and scientist legends from around the world. Confirmed
physicist and researcher Brian Cox,
NASA Chief Scientist James Garvin,
Aquanaut Fabien Cousteau, Oceanographer David Gallo, Cosmonaut Mike
Massimino, Nasa ISS CapCom Tess Caswell, among many others global
Explorers and Scientists.
For further inquiries about The GLEX Summit and press
accreditation, please contact:
Marco Barbosa
marcobarbosa@atelierdocaractere.pt,
+351917345744
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