Following a record-setting Global Summit Speaker Series in 2024, the Jefferson Educational Society has announced its 2025 Global Summit headliner is famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. 

Dr. Tyson will present, "This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe" at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29. The speaker event will be held at the Bayfront Convention Center. 

“We were so energized and encouraged by the excitement around 2024’s Global Summit that our team couldn’t wait to start planning 2025’s lineup,” said Jefferson President Dr. Ferki Ferati. “We are thrilled to be building on last year’s momentum and to be announcing a headliner of Dr. Tyson’s caliber this early – the earliest ever for a Global Summit announcement."

Tyson is known for bringing the mysteries and marvels of the cosmos down to Earth. He works to make complex topics accessible to learners of all ages. 

Tickets can be purchased on the educational society's website beginning at 12 p.m. today. Ticket prices start at $25. 

The event is free to students with proof of enrollment upon registration.