Giant Magellan Summit
1:00–1:45 pm
Virtual
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.