Blue Skies Forum Info

The  2024 Blue Skies Forum will be held May 30-31, 2024 at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The Forum is closed to the public.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • The Hotel Reservation deadline is 11:59 PM ET April 29, 2024. After this time, the group rate will no longer be valid. 
  • The Online Registration deadline is 11:59 PM ET on April 29, 2024. Late registrations cannot be accepted or accommodated. No exceptions. 
  • Final Research Papers & Infographics are due at 11:59 PM ET on May 13, 2024. No exceptions.
  • Presentation Chart Decks are due at Noon ET on May 27, 2024. No exceptions. *Note that this is a holiday. 
  • Due to NASA security restrictions and policies, Foreign Nationals may not be able to attend culminating Blue Skies Forum events that take place on-site at a NASA Center (including tours). Exception: NASA Ames Conference Center is accessible to Foreign Nationals for purposes of the 2024 Blue Skies Forum, though individuals will be subject to additional screening. Permission to attend tours is subject to NASA’s security screening processes and protocols. 

View the 2024 Forum Agenda.

View the 2024 Forum Program Book.

View the 2024 Forum Menu.

The public is invited to view the annual Gateways to Blue Skies Forum via Livestream!

Note: Only team presentations will be broadcast. Questions may be posed via the Livestream broadcast, and will be asked if time allows during each team’s Q&A.


The Ameswell Hotel
800 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View, CA, 94043

The Ameswell Hotel is the host hotel for the 2024 Gateways to Blue Skies Forum. Teams are encouraged to stay at the host hotel, taking advantage of the negotiated group rate of $245/night + tax (approx. $24.98). Several Forum events will also be held at The Ameswell Hotel:

  • Competition Check-In – 6:30-8:30 PM, Wednesday, May 29, 2024
  • Outdoor Networking Reception & Light Dinner – 6:00-7:30 PM, Thursday, May 30, 2024

Hotel Reservations Online Link (expires April 29, 2024)

Please Read: **The Ameswell Hotel policies**

Arrivals Note: Please plan to arrive by 6:30 PM Pacific Time on May 29, 2024. 

Departures Note: Please plan to depart on Saturday, June 1, 2024.

Local Airports:

  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJO) – Approximately 15 mins from The Ameswell Hotel.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) – Approximately 30 minutes from The Ameswell Hotel.


Ames Research Center
Moffett Field, CA 94035  

Forum Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 Gateways to Blue Skies Forum, which will be held May 30-31, 2024 at Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. 

Each individual must register for the competition, including faculty advisors, judges, staff, sponsors, and special guests. 

Due to NASA security restrictions and policies, FNs will not be able to attend culminating Blue Skies Forum events that take place on-site at a NASA Center (including tours). Exception: NASA Ames Conference Center is accessible to Foreign Nationals for purposes of the 2024 Blue Skies Forum, though individuals will be subject to additional screening.

The Blue Skies Forum is not open to the public.

A registration fee will be charged upon completion of the form. Group payments can be made; select “to be paid by group payment” at the end of the individual registration form. Follow the link provided after the form is submitted to make a group payment. When completing the Group Payment Form, include all names of individuals the group payment will cover to ensure payment is applied appropriately to those individuals. 

Direct questions about registration, payment and group payment to the Blue Skies Program Manager at blueskies@nianet.org.

Visit the Competition Details Page