THE MOONSHOT
GATHERING
THE MOONSHOT
GATHERING
THE MOONSHOT
GATHERING
September 25, 2026
Los Angeles
A single-day celebration of moonshot builders.
The Oscars for people actually building the future.
A single-day celebration of moonshot builders. The Oscars for people actually building the future.
The Moonshot Gathering is a high-energy award ceremony honoring the builders actually solving problems—not just talking about them. Real money. Real judges. Real consequences.
On September 25th, we'll announce winners from two historic competitions—live, on stage, in front of 1,000 of the world's most ambitious optimists.
Your ticket directly supports moonshot projects. This model funds entrepreneurs solving real problems rather than just sharing content on stage.
The Moonshot Gathering is a high-energy award ceremony honoring the builders actually solving problems—not just talking about them. Real money. Real judges. Real consequences.
On September 25th, we'll announce winners from two historic competitions—live, on stage, in front of 1,000 of the world's most ambitious optimists.
Your ticket directly supports moonshot projects. This model funds entrepreneurs solving real problems rather than just sharing content on stage.
Two Prizes. One Mission
Two Prizes. One Mission
Two Prizes. One Mission
We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.
That's why we're running two competitions that work together:
We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.
That's why we're running two competitions that work together:
We believe the future gets built in two steps: first you have to imagine it, then you have to prove it's possible.
That's why we're running two competitions that work together:
MOONSHOT HACKATHON
MOONSHOT HACKATHON
Prove it's possible.
The largest hackathon ever. Builders using AI tools to rapidly solve real problems—demonstrating that the optimistic visions aren't fantasy, they're blueprints. Finalists pitch live for life-changing prizes and investment.
Prove it's possible.
The largest hackathon ever. Builders using AI tools to rapidly solve real problems—demonstrating that the optimistic visions aren't fantasy, they're blueprints. Finalists pitch live for life-changing prizes and investment.
Host &
Co-Host
Host & Co-Hosts
Host &
Co-Host
Organizers of the Moonshot Gathering
Peter Diamandis is a pioneer of the commercial space industry and one of the most recognized innovators in the world. As founder of XPRIZE, he has structured over $300 million in prize-based competitions that have unlocked breakthroughs in spaceflight, ocean exploration, carbon removal, and Al.
A New York Times bestselling author of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Peter believes the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest opportunities. He hosts the Moonshot Gathering to celebrate exactly that.
Peter Diamandis is a pioneer of the commercial space industry and one of the most recognized innovators in the world. As founder of XPRIZE, he has structured over $300 million in prize-based competitions that have unlocked breakthroughs in spaceflight, ocean exploration, carbon removal, and Al.
A New York Times bestselling author of Abundance, Bold, and The Future Is Faster Than You Think, Peter believes the world's biggest problems are the world's biggest opportunities. He hosts the Moonshot Gathering to celebrate exactly that.
Peter Diamandis | Host
Peter Diamandis | Host
Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE
Founder & Executive Chairman, XPRIZE
Astro Teller leads Google X-the moonshot factory behind self-driving cars, Project Loon, and Wing. He's spent two decades institutionalizing the art of the 10x leap, proving that tackling impossible problems is often more achievable than incremental improvement.
Astro Teller leads Google X-the moonshot factory behind self-driving cars, Project Loon, and Wing. He's spent two decades institutionalizing the art of the 10x leap, proving that tackling impossible problems is often more achievable than incremental improvement.
Astro Teller
Astro Teller
Captain of Moonshots, Google X
Captain of Moonshots, Google X
What you'll Experience
Morning
Morning
Peter Diamandis opens alongside the Moonshot Podcast team. Keynotes from leaders at the frontier of technology. First challenge winners announced live.
Peter Diamandis opens alongside the Moonshot Podcast team. Keynotes from leaders at the frontier of technology. First challenge winners announced live.
Afternoon
Afternoon
Hackathon finalists pitch live on stage. Shark Tank-style finale. Awards and celebrations continue.
Hackathon finalists pitch live on stage. Shark Tank-style finale. Awards and celebrations continue.
Evening
Evening
Unconference sessions led by attendees. VIP reception for sponsors, finalists, and supporters. A global livestream bringing the world into the room.
Unconference sessions led by attendees. VIP reception for sponsors, finalists, and supporters. A global livestream bringing the world into the room.
THE MOONSHOT GATHERING
THE MOONSHOT
GATHERING
