Giant Magellan Summit 2026

Giant Magellan Summit

Giant Magellan Summit

1:00–1:45 pm Virtual

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What You’ll Hear

Broadcast live from teams around the world, the inaugural Giant Magellan Summit will feature updates from across our international consortium. Experts will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the engineering, science, and international collaboration driving the observatory toward first light in the 2030s, with an opportunity to ask questions directly to the team building the telescope.

Path Ahead

Meet our new president, Daniel T. Jaffe, and hear his vision for the next phase of the Giant Magellan Telescope, including plans to complete the National Science Foundation’s Major Facilities Final Design Phase.

Global Progress

Updates from our site beneath the dark skies of Chile and progress on telescope manufacturing and science instruments across the United States and partner institutions around the world.

New Investments

Updates on expanding international partnership and contributions to the project.

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Apr 14