About
Spaceposium is a platform that aims to broaden perspectives and inspire young minds by introducing them to the vast opportunities and potential of the space industry.
By providing access to innovative educational and experiential tools, Spaceposium supports Space-STEM learning in elementary, middle, and high schools. It is crucial to ignite the curiosity and interest of young learners in space-related fields to prepare them for the future of the space industry. Through Spaceposium, students are encouraged to explore the wonders of space and discover the diverse career paths available to them.
Amidst groundbreaking strides in science, increasing frequency of rocket launches, and emerging plans for Moon and Mars expeditions, the allure of the space sector is irresistibly engaging the public imagination.
Drawing from my experience in publishing, event management, and multimedia production, I conceived the concept of “Spaceposium.” Initially, I secured the Spaceposium.com domain to produce an educational tome for school libraries, aptly named “Spaceposium: The New Age of Space Technology” The project’s scope, however, has since broadened.
To augment the global mission of advancing space-centric STEM education, I established Spaceposium.org as a conduit for philanthropic activities within this discipline.
We extend an open invitation to schools worldwide to engage with our offerings. As we delve into the logistics of delivering Spaceposium’s educational events, real-time broadcasts, and learning materials to schools, it’s apparent that many institutions are missing the essential audiovisual capabilities required for an optimal experience.
Spaceposium.com acts as a nexus for both educational and commercial material, whereas Spaceposium.org is dedicated to underpinning these ventures through financial aids like sponsorships, grants, and charitable contributions.
In summary, Spaceposium aims to democratize access to the marvels of space by making educational tools in this sector universally accessible to educational institutions around the globe.
Ben McLaren, Executive Director
Creator/Producer
What Is Spaceposium?
Spaceposium was conceived during a moment of unprecedented public attention on space—frequent rocket launches, commercial spaceflight, and humanity pushing toward the edge of Earth’s atmosphere. As activity accelerated across Low Earth Orbit and the broader space ecosystem, a fundamental question emerged:
What is really happening in the space industry—and what does it mean for humanity and the next generation?
With global interest spanning government, commercial, and scientific efforts, space has become a constant point of curiosity, inspiration, and strategic importance.
To address this, Spaceposium was created as a comprehensive educational initiative.
The Vision
The journey began with the registration of Spaceposium.com, envisioned initially as a non-fiction, almanac-style reference book for school libraries—an authoritative, accessible guide to modern space exploration and industry.
From that foundation, the concept expanded into a broader, living ecosystem:
An online space knowledge environment
Immersive and emerging platforms including VR and Meta
A centralized content source supporting a quarterly Space Expo, delivered globally via Zoom
To further support global impact and educational equity, Spaceposium.org was established as the nonprofit arm—dedicated to advancing Space-STEM education through philanthropy, partnerships, and outreach.
Global Educational Impact
Every Spaceposium event is designed with one bold premise:
Every school on Earth is invited.
In evaluating how live educational events, streamed content, and curriculum could be delivered at scale, a critical challenge became clear:
most schools lack the audiovisual infrastructure required to participate in or deliver high-quality educational experiences.
Spaceposium directly addresses this gap.
By combining compelling, future-focused space education with an unprecedented 10,000-School AV Upgrade Initiative, Spaceposium aims to:
Elevate the quality of global educational access
Enable schools to host and participate in world-class events
Make a meaningful, lasting contribution to children, education systems, and humanity at large
Platform Distinction
Spaceposium.com
Educational and commercial content, events, and experiencesSpaceposium.org
Initiatives supported by sponsorships, grants, and donations—focused on Space-STEM philanthropy and infrastructure advancement
Catalyst and Conduit.
Catalyst:
Technology that projects, relays, and emanates educational content.
We are optimizing STEM Audio/Visual components in all participating schools.
Conduit:
Audio/Visual Technology Upgrades and Updates.
A Global Mass-Inclusion Event.
Invited: All Schools on Earth.
3-Day Event: Spaceposium Global Space Expo 2022
Largest virtual audience for any Space Expo ever attempted.
SPACEPOSIUM: An Audio/Visual Experience.
Impact: Innovative solutions that provide 10,000+ schools with high-quality, modern Audio/Visual equipment.
To begin a world-wide process, this first initiative will identify 10,000 Elementary, Middle and High Schools that have a dire need for an AV Upgrade yet still have outdated equipment and insufficient funding.
This initiative consists of provisioning 10,000 schools with complete AV equipment modernization, including initial setup, and a training, as well as an Apprenticeship program with an industry-sponsored certification package.
- 10-foot LED Video Wall (or two 80+inch HD8K screens
- 1 Set of Sound Towers
- 1 Laptop w/LED Wall Control and Audio/Video Software
- 10 Sets of VR Goggles
- Space Expo Box
- Three (3) SPACEPOSIUM Vol 1, Hard-Back, Large-Format Library Books
- 100 Spaceposium Magazines w/ Infographics and stickers.
- Delivered, installed, and tested, including demo and on-site training.
