2025 Drake Awards

The Drake Awards is a one-of-a-kind celebration at the SETI Institute. Together, we explore one of humanity's biggest questions—are we alone?

This special hybrid event brings together a vibrant community of scientists, students, industry leaders, and space enthusiasts to celebrate groundbreaking discoveries and spark new ideas. The Drake Awards is an event you won’t want to miss!
 

🔭 Engage with experts in SETI, astrobiology, and the origins of life.

🥂 Enjoy a gala dinner & awards ceremony, co-hosted by SETI Institute’s CEO Bill Diamond and Dr. Nadia Drake, daughter of the legendary Frank Drake*.

🚀 Meet the next generation of groundbreaking scientists—our SETI Forward award recipients—who will drive the future of research and discovery.

💫 It’s sure to be a celebration written in the stars!
 

Not able to attend in person? The General Admission – Virtual Access ticket grants you exclusive access to a live stream of the evening’s awards ceremony, featuring a special virtual host available only to registered virtual attendees. Stream The Drake Awards from the comfort of your living room or even from an artificial habitat under the surface of Enceladus. 🪐

*The SETI Institute’s Drake Award celebrates exemplary contributions to SETI or astrobiology through scientific research and space exploration. The award honors Frank Drake, whose Drake Equation first identified the specific factors necessary for the emergence of life in the Universe and the evolution of technological civilizations.

LEARN MORE

GET TICKETS