Welcome to Aurora Summit 25!
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dan Zafra in 2025, The annual Aurora Summit brings Northern Lights enthusiasts together for a conference in the U.S. Our sincere thanks to Dan Zafra for sharing his stunning photography! Take a look around!
Open to all who enjoy the Northern Lights, the event offers presentations about the wonders of the night sky, ranging from photography, astronomy and space weather, to art, history, culture and mythology. The weekend includes hand-ons demonstrations and opportunities to master night sky photography, as well as a live Aurora Chase on Saturday night.
Join the adventure! The 8th Annual Aurora Summit will be held in person November 7-9, 2025 on Lake Superior’s shore in Red Cliff, Wisconsin. It will include the popular pre-conference program of a Photography Bootcamp from 9am-4:30pm on the Friday, November 7.
This unique conference attracts hundreds of Aurora enthusiasts from across the United States, Canada, Europe and the world. Learn more.
We hope to see you at the Aurora Summit!
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Save the Date! Registration launches in June for Aurora Summit 25
The Aurora Summit returns to Legendary Waters Resort in 2025, with a new line-up of speakers and photography workshops. We are accepting applications for presenters through March 15th. Once we’ve finalized the program, registration will launch right here on our website in June.
Save the Date! Aurora Summit 25
Legendary Waters Resort & Casino
Red Cliff, Wisconsin, USA
November 7-9, 2025, with an optional pre-conference program Nov. 7th
Registration includes all meals, gifts and swag
** Hotel reservations in Red Cliff, Washburn and Bayfield open in June.
2025 Keynote Speaker Dan Zafra
Our celebration of the Northern Lights will feature Dan Zafra, the creator of Capture the Atlas!
Dan Zafra is a professional landscape and astro-landscape photographer from Spain, who is based in Las Vegas. His main area of expertise is night photography, with a special emphasis on Northern Lights and Milky Way photography using star-trackers.
Dan’s mission is to help others discover, learn and master their landscape and night photography. He has spent years pursuing this passion, online through articles, guides and his night photography courses, and offline through his signature astro-landscape photography workshops.
Dan is the creator and curator of The Northern Lights Photographer of the Year, an annual list of honorees that inspire people worldwide to go out and photograph the Aurora. He’s also the creator of the popular Capture the Atlas Milky Way Calendars, which help thousands of photographers plan their Astro shots around the world every year.
What to Expect at Aurora Summit 25
Travel to the majestic Lake Superior shoreline for our celebration of the Aurora! At Aurora Summit 25, we will feature Keynote Speaker Dan Zafra, creator of Capture the Atlas, as well as a full program of presenters and Aurora and astrophotography topics.
We’re bringing you a phenomenal weekend, featuring opportunities to hear from celebrities in the Aurora Chasing and Storm Chasing world, as well as scientists, photographers, artists, storytellers, astronomers and more. The event includes:
- Featured Keynote Speaker: Dan Zafra, Capture the Atlas
- Educational Sessions
- Night Sky Photography Clinics
- Photography, Editing and Aurora Forecasting Workshops
- Panel Discussions
- Special Programs on Sunday
- Aurora Banquet, Featuring Your Photography Submissions
- Swag, Raffle Prizes & More
Aurora Summit 25 will take place at Legendary Waters Resort in Red Cliff, Wisconsin, USA, near Bayfield and just south of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore!
When we launch, be one of the first to register to receive the Limited Edition Early Bird Rate! While we finalize the details this spring, you can learn more about the Aurora Summit in our About pages, our Archives, and above all, the FAQ. We welcome you to join us in the fall!
Interested in applying to become a presenter? Submit an entry form today!
Our event will feature two Aurora Chasing panels, various presenters, a keynote speaker, hands-on photography clinics, vendors, book signings, and an Aurora Summit slideshow featuring your photography! Registration is required to attend, and all meals included in registration.
The Aurora Summit: Celebrating the Art, Culture, Science and Photography of the Aurora Borealis comes to Legendary Waters Resort, Nov. 7-9, 2025, in Red Cliff, Wisconsin, with a pre-conference Photography Bootcamp as an optional add-on for the full day on Friday.
Have a question? Check out our FAQ.
Don’t miss a thing! If you’re on Facebook, join our group for alumni, speakers, registered guests and anyone who’s interested in attending the annual Aurora Summit: Facebook.com/groups/AuroraSummit
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