Welcome to Aurora Summit 26!
Featuring a brand new Keynote Speaker, the annual Aurora Summit brings Northern Lights enthusiasts together for a conference in the U.S. Our sincere thanks to Dixie J. Burbank for her 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 9th Annual Aurora Summit will be held in person November 6-8, 2026 along the shoreline of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Houghton, Michigan. It will include the popular pre-conference program of a Photography Bootcamp from 9am-4:30pm on the Friday, November 6.
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 26
The Aurora Summit will be held in a brand new location in 2026, 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 26
BONFIRE! at The Continental Fire Co.
Houghton, Michigan USA
November 6-8, 2026, with an optional pre-conference program Nov. 6th
Registration includes meals except breakfast (with hot breakfast free at the host hotel), gifts and swag.
Reserve a room at the host hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites, Houghton, Michigan. To book, call and mention the Aurora Summit or visit: https://group.hamptoninn.com/002ufz
2026 Keynote Speaker Joe Buffalo Child
Our celebration of the Northern Lights will feature Joe Buffalo Child, owner of North Star Adventures!
Joe is the CEO and principal owner of North Star Adventures, a tour company based out of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Founded in 2007, North Star Adventures was created by Joe and his family to showcase Dene culture while honoring his ancestors. Joe is known for his unique ability to find the northern lights even on cloudy nights—a skill he attributes to his grandfather’s lessons on reading the weather, clouds, and birds.
What to Expect at Aurora Summit 26
Travel to the majestic Lake Superior shoreline for our celebration of the Aurora! At Aurora Summit 26, we will feature the keynote speaker, 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
- 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 26 will take place at BONFIRE! at the Continental Fire Co., in Houghton, Michigan, on Michigan’s beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula!
When we launch, be one of the first to register to receive the Limited Edition Early Bird Rate! While we finalize the details in June, 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 meals are included in registration. All meals are included for guests at the host hotel.
The Aurora Summit: Celebrating the Art, Culture, Science and Photography of the Aurora Borealis comes to BONFIRE! on November 6-8, 2026, with a pre-conference Photography Bootcamp as an optional add-on for the full day on Friday, November 6, on Michigan Tech’s campus.
Have a question? Check out our FAQ.
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