Touring Shows
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Browse the wide variety of shows we offer - from exploration and adventure to stories shaping our world.

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  • Albert Lin, keynote speaker on resilience, neuroplasticity, and healing from traumatic injury

    Exploring Human Frontiers

    Albert Lin
    Explorer

    Albert has explored far and wide, yet his most profound journeys happened within, as he turned to ancient wisdom, modern science, and neuroplasticity to heal from traumatic injuries.

  • Ami Vitale keynote speaker, photographer and storyteller on wildlife conservation, coexistence, and environmental innovation

    Wild Hope

    Ami Vitale
    Photographer

    Ami has spent 20+ years documenting coexistence. From China’s panda centers to Kenya’s elephant and rhino sanctuaries, showing how science, innovation, and local leadership are shaping the future.

  • Anand Varma keynote speaking topic: unlocking the mysteries of nature through cutting-edge photography and biology

    Exploring Nature's Hidden Worlds

    Anand Varma
    Photographer

    Biologist turned photographer, Anand Varma unlocks the mysteries of nature through cutting-edge photography techniques, slowing down nature enough that we can witness its many wonders.

  • Andrés Ruzo keynote speaking topic on geothermal science and exploring the wonders of nature

    The Science Behind the World’s Wonders

    Andrés Ruzo
    Geothermal Scientist

    National Geographic Explorer, Explorers Club Fellow, and geothermal scientist Andrés Ruzo explores the science behind nature's great wonders.

  • Andrew Evans keynote speaking topic on the transformative power of travel and wanderlust with National Geographic

    Navigating an Open World

    Andrew Evans
    Author

    Veteran travel writer Andrew Ellis Evans shares the remarkable power of travel to not only change our lives—but how we live. With illuminating tales from his long career at National Geographic, Andrew highlights the importance of wandering—both near and far.

  • Andy Mann keynote speaking topic on ocean conservation through powerful photography and immersive storytelling

    Our Wild Blue Sea

    Andy Mann
    Photographer

    Acclaimed ocean photographer and filmmaker, Andy Mann, uses powerful imagery and immersive storytelling to takes us beneath the surface to witness the ocean at a pivotal moment in history and celebrate what's working.

  • Andy Mann & the Eli West Trio keynote speaking topic on ocean conservation, wonder, and storytelling through live music and National Geographic photography

    The Helmsman

    Andy Mann & the Eli West Trio

    Photographer/Musician & Roots Musicans

    National Geographic photographer Andy Mann is joined by multi-instrumentalists who play an original score of folk, bluegrass, and roots music, paired with salty tales to inspire wonder and conservation.

  • Political economist keynote speaker

    The Good News You Might Have Missed

    Angus Hervey
    Solutions Journalist

    Solutions journalist and founder of Fix the News, Angus Hervey explores a world where progress and crisis coexist, drawing on a decade of research to reveal the overlooked stories of solutions, from malaria vaccines to conservation wins and social reform.

  • Annie Griffiths Trailblazing photographer , author and activist

    Available Light

    Annie Griffiths
    Photographer

    At 25, Annie Griffiths became one of National Geographic’s first women photographers, turning gender into her superpower. Over three decades, she worked in 100+ countries—often with two kids in tow—documenting under-reported stories of women worldwide.

  • Beverly & Dereck Joubert keynote speaking topic on ecological recovery, biodiversity, and the power of conservation action

    Wild Africa: On the Brink

    Beverly Joubert & Dereck Joubert
    Filmmakers

    For over 40 years, Dereck and Beverly have filmed, researched, and explored wild Africa, working to safeguard large predators and drive conservation across the continent. On stage, they reveal wildlife’s interdependence with wild places and share groundbreaking ways they partner with local communities to create sustainable coexistence.

  • Wildlife filmmaker keynote speaker

    In the Footsteps of Giants

    Bob Poole
    Wildlife Filmmaker

    With stunning footage from his latest projects and PBS Series, Tuskers: Brotherhood of Elephants, Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Bob Poole takes us on an unforgettable journey into the world of elephants.

  • Brian Skerry keynote speaking topic on marine conservation, ocean ecosystems, and hopeful solutions through National Geographic photography

    Ocean Soul

    Brian Skerry
    Photographer

    Through the lives of marine animals and ocean ecosystems, National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry shows us the global threats and hopeful solutions that nurture the sea’s resiliency.

  • Bryan Smith keynote speaking topic on adventure, pushing human limits, and radical thinking through documentary filmmaking

    The Thin Line Between Impossible and Possible

    Bryan Smith
    Adventure Filmmaker

    Filmmaker Bryan Smith documents the thin line that intrepid adventurers and radical thinkers have crossed, taking us beyond what we thought was possible.

  • Casey Anderson keynote speaking topic on human and wildlife coexistence with grizzly bears and mountain lions through conservation

    Among Wild Predators

    Casey Anderson
    Wildlife Naturalist

    Casey Anderson is a naturalist and wildlife filmmaker who explores coexistence between humans and wild predators, such as grizzly bears and mountain lions to inspire conservation.

  • Conor Knighton keynote speaking topic on exploring all 59 national parks in 365 days from Acadia to Zion

    Leave Only Footprints

    Conor Knighton
    CBS Sunday Morning Correspondent

    CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and New York Times bestselling author Conor Knighton takes us on his whirlwind tour of the national parks, from Acadia to Zion, in 365 days.

  • Cory Richards keynote speaking topic on mental health, resilience, and turning adversity into strength through mountaineering and photography

    The Color of Everything

    Cory Richards
    Adventurer

    Cory Richards is a Nat Geo photographer, record-setting mountaineer, and mental-health advocate who proves that what others call “disability” can become your greatest strength.

  • Cristina Mittermeier keynote speaking topic on ocean conservation and inspiring action through marine biology and National Geographic photography

    Hope at the Edge of Two Worlds

    Cristina Mittermeier
    Photographer

    With passion, conviction, and a zest for life, pioneering marine biologist and National Geographic photographer Cristina Mittermeier has dedicated her career to safeguarding the ocean and inspiring millions to do the same.

  • Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen keynote speaking topic on wildlife conservation and environmental storytelling through photography

    Hope & Reverence

    Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen
    Photographers

    After years beneath the ice and waves, National Geographic photographers Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier are turning their lenses toward the land, capturing Africa’s megafauna with the same urgency and grace that has defined their ocean work.

  • David Doubilet & Jennifer Hayes keynote speaking topic on ocean conservation and underwater photography spanning five decades of exploration

    Two Worlds: Above & Below the Sea

    David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes
    Photographers

    These giants of underwater photography combine five decades of science, exploration and expert storytelling to share the story of our oceans then and now.

  • David Guttenfelder keynote speaking topic on global conflict, human impact, and powerful visual storytelling through photojournalism

    30 Years at the Frontlines

    David Guttenfelder
    Photojournalist

    Award-winning photojournalist David Guttenfelder takes us beyond the headlines with vivid storytelling and powerful images that reveal the human cost of global conflict and its impact on us all.

  • David McLain keynote speaking topic on longevity, healthy living, and the global secrets to living beyond 100

    The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity

    David McLain
    Photographer

    Join photographer David McLain on a globetrotting journey to discover the practices people share—oceans apart—to live long, healthy lives beyond 100.

  • Deanne Fitzmaurice keynote speaking topic on America's 250 years of history and resilience through Pulitzer Prize-winning photography

    A250: Portrait of a Nation

    Deanne Fitzmaurice
    Photographer

    From the Super Bowl to Route 66, through earthquakes, wildfires, and historic turning points, Pulitzer Prize–winning photographer Deanne Fitzmaurice shares powerful stories of who we have become as we celebrate 250 years of America.

  • Ella Al-Shamahi keynote speaking topic on human evolution, paleoanthropology, and why Homo sapiens outlasted other human species

    Becoming Human

    Ella Al-Shamahi
    Paleoanthropologist

    Journey across continents and deep time with evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi to discover why, after sharing Earth with at least seven other human species, only Homo sapiens remain.

  • Frans Lanting & Christine Eckstrom keynote speaking topic on ecological recovery, biodiversity, and conservation at Monterey Bay

    Bay of Life

    Frans Lanting & Christine Eckstrom
    Photographer & Author

    Monterey Bay, America’s richest biodiversity hotspot, was on the brink of disaster a century ago. Today, it stands as a testament to ecological recovery and how damaged ecosystems can recover when people care, act and work together.

  • Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner keynote speaking topic on mountaineering, summiting the world's 14 highest peaks, and the pursuit of human potential

    Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks

    Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner
    Mountaineer

    To take the final steps to the highest point of the world’s 14 tallest peaks, to feel a oneness with everything—this is what motivated Austrian mountaineer Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner to become one of the great climbers of our time.

  • IN-Q keynote speaking topic on curiosity, inspiration, and human connection through spoken word poetry and dynamic performance

    An Evening with IN-Q

    IN-Q
    Spoken Word Artist

    Multi-platinum winning songwriter and National Poetry Slam grand champion IN-Q electrifies audiences through his dynamic performances and workshops that dive straight to the heart—igniting curiosity, inspiring action, and forging bonds.

  • Jamie Metzl keynote speaking topic on the future of AI, genetics, and biotechnology transforming how we work, heal, and live

    Superconvergence

    Jamie Metzl
    Futurist

    Jamie Metzl, one of the world’s leading technology and healthcare futurists and a bestselling author, explores how breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, genetics, biotechnology and other fields are transforming how we work, heal, create, and live.

  • Jean Fruth keynote speaking topic on baseball's global evolution and storytelling through sports photography

    Inside America's Favorite Pastime

    Jean Fruth
    Sports Photographer

    Jean brings a fresh perspective to the game, through interviews with MLB legends, memorable post-season action, and stories of how the game is evolving around the world.

  • Jodi Cobb keynote speaking topic on breaking barriers, hidden societies, and pioneering women in photography at National Geographic

    4 Decades: Through the Lens

    Jodi Cobb
    Photographer

    Jodi shattered the glass ceiling as the first and only female staff field photographer at National Geographic, revealing hidden societies, from the Japan’s Geisha to the persistence of modern slavery.

  • Joel Sartore keynote speaking topic on biodiversity, wildlife conservation, and the National Geographic Photo Ark project

    Building the Photo Ark

    Joel Sartore
    Photographer

    National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore—on a mission to take portraits of every species in captivity before they disappear—has created the Photo Ark project, a global call to protect biodiversity and rethink humanity’s relationship with the natural world.

  • Keith Ladzinski keynote speaking topic on environmental conservation, wildlife photography, and the interconnectedness between humans and the natural world

    Forces of Nature

    Keith Ladzinski
    Photographer

    Capturing the beauty and vulnerability of our world through his lens, adventurer, wildlife photographer, and storm chaser Keith Ladzinski reminds us of the profound interconnectedness between humans and the natural environment.

  • Kevin Fedarko keynote speaking topic on adventure, perseverance, and a 750-mile journey on foot through the Grand Canyon’s vast wilderness

    A Walk in the Park

    Kevin Fedarko
    Author

    Two friends, zero preparation, one dream: a 750-mile odyssey, on foot, through the heart of America's Most magnificent national park and the grandest wilderness on earth.

  • Kevin Fedarko keynote speaking topic on adventure, perseverance, and a 750-mile journey on foot through the Grand Canyon’s vast wilderness

    A Walk in the Park

    Kevin Fedarko & Pete McBride
    Author & Photographer

    This epic hike took Kevin and Pete 750 miles, through slot canyons and all four seasons to understand the challenges facing The Grand Canyon today and to contemplate the value of wild spaces.

  • Kiliii Yuyan keynote speaking topic on Indigenous environmental stewardship, traditional wisdom, modern science, and protecting planetary ecosystems

    Indigenous Wisdom for a Thriving Planet

    Kiliii Yuyan
    Photographer

    Photographer Kiliii Yüyan shows how Indigenous communities as Earth’s greatest protectors, blending traditional wisdom and modern science to safeguard life and restore planetary systems.

  • Kobie Boykins keynote speaking topic on NASA space exploration, Mars Rover missions, and innovation from a leading Europa Clipper engineer

    Beyond Earth: The Quest for Life

    Kobie Boykins
    NASA Engineer

    Take a wild ride through 30 years of space exploration at the hands of the NASA Engineer who is leading the Europa Clipper Mission and has had a hand in every Mars Rover since Pathfinder.

  • Louise Leakey keynote speaking topic on human evolution, Homo sapiens survival, and paleoanthropological discoveries shaping our understanding of human origins

    Digging for Humanity's Origins

    Louise Leakey
    Paleoanthropologist

    How is it that Homo Sapiens are the only surviving species out of the genus Homo; the upright ape species that have called Earth home over the past 8 million years? Louise continues her family legacy of helping us understand.

  • Mark Synnott keynote speaking topic on Mount Everest history, elite climbing expeditions, and the quest to uncover who first summited Everest

    The Everest Enigma

    Mark Synnott
    Author / Climber

    This North Face athlete, best-selling author, and world-class climber, who has climbed Mt. Everest himself, is on a quest to discover the truth—once and for all—of who was really the first team to summit Everest.

  • Photographer Mattias Klum, National Geographic Fellow, presenting on the keynote speaking topic of global biodiversity and conservation photography.

    The Planet in our Hands

    Mattias Klum
    Photographer

    This epic year-long quest through the entire length of the Grand Canyon took Kevin and Pete 750 miles on foot, through slot canyons and all four seasons to understand the challenges facing this iconic landscape today and to contemplate the value of wild spaces. For this journey, Kevin and Pete earned the coveted title, National Geographic “Adventurers of the Year.”

  • Dr. Mireya Mayor, world-renowned primatologist and mother of six, discussing her keynote speaking topic on the wild balance of science and motherhood.

    Pink Boots and a Machete

    Dr. Mireya Mayor
    Primatologist

    Life as a mom of six and work as a world-renowned primatologist is no monkey business. Enjoy this wild romp with Dr. Mireya Mayor in her quest for discovery.

  • Bigfoot legend and lore keynote speaking topic

    A Night of Bigfoot

    Dr. Mireya Mayor with Russell Acord & Cliff Barackman

    Legend and lore blend with real-world investigation as two stars of Discovery Channel's Expedition Bigfoot—primatologist Dr. Mireya Mayor and historian Russell Acord, team up with renowned field researcher Cliff Barackman to examine the ongoing mystery of Bigfoot.

  • Paleontologist keynote speaker

    Lost Dinosaurs of the Sahara

    Nizar Ibrahim
    Paleontologist

    Join Nizar on an awe-inspiring journey—braving sandstorms, snakes, scorpions, and bandits—to a very different place: the lost world of African dinosaurs, unearthed in the spectacular landscape of the Sahara.

  • Paleontologist Dr. Paul Sereno discussing the keynote speaking topic of dinosaur discovery and his expeditions in the Sahara Desert.

    Dinosaurs Rising

    Paul Sereno
    Paleontologist

    Hailed as the “Indiana Jones of Paleontology,” Dr. Paul Sereno continues to make news—on expedition in the Sahara and closer to home, at the University of Chicago Fossil Lab. Enjoy this ride through four decades of dinosaur discovery.

  • Photographer Pete McBride presenting on the keynote speaking topic of the Colorado River, climate change, and water conservation.

    The Colorado River: Chasing Water

    Pete McBride
    Photographer

    Through his imagery and stories of the people and places dependent on it, Pete McBride shows how the Colorado River has become a bellwether of overuse and the climate change crisis, while remaining a river worth celebrating—and saving.

  • Biologist and photographer Ronan Donovan discussing the keynote speaking topic of wild mammal social behaviors in chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas.

    Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas

    Ronan Donovan
    Photographer

    Join biologist-turned-photographer Ronan Donovan as he shares what he's learned documenting the social behaviors of chimpanzees, wolves, and gorillas, and what—as fellow mammals—can learn from our wild kin

  • Stephen Wilkes, photographer and storyteller, discussing his keynote speaking topic on the people and moments that shape the American nation.

    America at 250

    Stephen Wilkes
    Photographer

    Celebrate America’s 250th birthday through the lens of Stephen Wilkes as he weaves five decades of iconic imagery into a powerful journey of the people, places, and moments that continue to shape the nation.

  • Photographer Steve Winter discussing the keynote speaking topic of wild cat conservation, from Himalayan snow leopards to Hollywood cougars.

    The Race to Save Big Cats

    Steve Winter
    Photographer

    Eighty percent of world’s 40 wild cat species are in decline. Photographer and filmmaker Steve Winter documents cats from the Himalaya to Hollywood, revealing modern threats and stories of resilience and coexistence.

  • Oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, whose keynote speaking topic focuses on marine protection, Hope Spots, and saving the global ocean.

    Mission Blue 2030

    Sylvia Earle
    Oceanographer

    Immerse yourself in Dr. Sylvia Earle’s inspiring mission to save the ocean, one “Hope Spot” at a time, as she works beyond borders advising world leaders on critical marine protection of our beautiful blue oceans and the creatures that live within.

  • National Geographic photographer Vincent J. Musi, an expert on the keynote speaking topic of animal cognition and global storytelling.

    Where the Wild Things Are

    Vincent J. Musi
    Photographer

    For 30+ years, Vincent has captured a changing planet. From iconic Route 66 to life at a volcano’s base, to ancient Sicilian mummies, to animal cognition—Vincent’s stories and keen humor illuminate our world.

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