10/04/2026
There’s still time to join us! Become part of the adventure! You're invited to Aurora Summit 26: Celebrating the Art, Culture, Science and Photography of the Aurora! This international convention is coming to Houghton, Michigan, USA, on November 6-8, 2026!
Registration is now open until Oct. 15:
T h e A u r o r a S u m m i t . c o m
Aurora Summit 26: Featuring Keynote Speaker Joe Buffalo Child
November 6-8, 2026
BONFIRE! at the Continental Fire Company
Houghton, Michigan, USA
Register by Oct. 1: TheAuroraSummit.com
The Aurora Summit brings Aurora Chasers together every year for a weekend convention in the USA, as we chase the Northern Lights and teach you everything you need to know to capture it on your own! We will present panel discussions, hands-on night photography clinics, educational sessions, a group chase, trivia, raffle prizes and the Grand Prize — a free ground-trip* to Alaska to chase the Northern Lights in March 2027!!
On Saturday night, we will feature YOUR submitted Aurora photos on the big screen during the Aurora Summit Banquet, and listen to the tales of Indigenous Dene Aurora Chaser Joe Buffalo Child, a tour guide and CEO from Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories.
We are proud to present many new and returning Aurora Chasing all-stars! Aurora Summit 26 will feature these presenters:
• “Clouds! Using Aviation Forecasts to Predict Clear Skies,” with Pilot Andy Berry
• “Cultural Beliefs Concerning Aurora Borealis,” with Lifelong Aurora Chaser Alan Atwood of Mystic Rhythms Imagery
• “iPhone Night Photography; Equipment, Tips and Tricks,” with Michigan Aurora Chasers Admin Patrick Grubba
• “Auroral Citizen Science – A fulfilling add-on for aurora photographers,” with Donna Lach, co-author of the Aurora Field Guide from the ARCTICS Team
• “Beyond the Forecast: Making the Most of an Aurora Chase,” including forecasting, with Author Thomas Oliver
• “Capturing Real-Time Video and Timelapse of the Northern Lights,” with Vincent Ledvina - 'The Aurora Guy'
• “Aurora Apps: Data at Your Fingertips,” with Space Weather Unplugged Co-Host Tanya Melnik
• “Aurora Photography – Capturing the Auroras with Manual Camera Settings,” with Professional Photographer Paul Schneider
• “Foregrounds, the Foreplay of Aurora Photography: How to Find Better Places to Do It,” with Northern Lights of Wisconsin Admin Richard Montano
• “Further South Than You Think: Mid-latitude Aurora Forecasting and Chasing in Substorms (For Beginners!),” with Pennsylvania Aurora Chaser Jeremy Cruz
As well as interactive panel discussions:
• Friday Night Panel, moderated by Co-Founder & Melissa F. Kaelin • Author & Aurora Chaser: Chase the Aurora — Answers to every question under the Sun, with moderator and audience questions!
• Saturday Panel, moderated by Co-Founder & Cosmic Chaos Adventures LLC Tour Guide Dixie J. Burbank: Epic Failures! Humorous and Humbling Stories from the Chase
The program may be subject to change. Come on out to the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to chase with us in our northernmost location in Aurora Summit history! UNDER A NEW MOON!! You'll discover the topics above and many more, while developing masterful skills in Aurora photography, timelapse and forecasting!
Join us! The Aurora Summit is open to the public, and it is not affiliated with any group. Registration includes all meals when you stay at the host hotel, The Hampton Inn & Suites. Details on our website.
Sign up by Oct. 1:
T h e A u r o r a S u m m i t . c o m
Photo by Dixie J. Burbank. *Must be present on Sunday at noon to win! Some conditions apply.
