Rocket City Reason
Ignite Your Skepticism
📅 October 23-25, 2026 | 📍 Huntsville, Alabama
About Rocket City Reason
Rocket City Reason Con is a one-day conference celebrating the smaller, passionate voices driving secular activism across the internet. Taking place October 23-25, 2026, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Marriott in Huntsville, Alabama, this event brings together online content creators, activists, and community members for focused discussions on online content creation as secular activism, communicating effectively with theists, grassroots atheist activism and community building, and effective science communication. Whether you’re a content creator, activist, or simply passionate about promoting reason and skepticism, join us for an accessible, welcoming environment where thought leaders and attendees connect to advance critical thinking in the digital age.
Featured Speakers
Forrest Valkai
Forrest is a biologist and passionate science communicator recognized for his engaging presence on YouTube, TikTok, and podcasts like SkepTalk and The Atheist Experience. His energetic presentations blend captivating science, skepticism, and advocacy for social progress, inspiring audiences to stay curious and embrace lifelong learning. Forrest’s work has championed science, raised significant funds for charity, and encouraged kindness and critical thinking across all ages.
Erika (Gutsick Gibbon)
Erika is a science communicator and YouTube creator specializing in human evolution and primate biology. With degrees from the University of Arkansas and the University of Roehampton, and a fresh doctorate in Biological Anthropology, she brings cutting-edge research and accessible storytelling to complex evolutionary topics.
Seth Andrews
Seth Andrews, host of the popular podcast and online community The Thinking Atheist, is a broadcaster, author, and public speaker with over 30 years in media. A former Christian radio host turned advocate for reason and critical thinking, Seth brings professional storytelling and compassionate communication to secular activism.
When
October 23-25, 2026
Friday – Sunday
Where
U.S. Space and Rocket Center Marriott
5 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
256-830-2222
Tickets
Early Bird Conference: $85
Regular Conference: $99
Friday Night Social Event: $80
S&R Center Excursion: $25
Speakers & Panels
17 Speakers
3 Panels
2 Full Presentations
1 Live Call-In Show
Sponsors
