UFO Hunters Join AlienCon, The Ultimate Gathering Of Extraterrestrial Experts – Forbes

Following recent headline news of unidentified flying objects shot down by fighter jets in February, UFO mania is gaining steam. The US government’s silence on the matter is only fueling the curiosity of conspiracy theorists and enthusiasts. And now, humans and space-age friends are descending upon a massive convention in Pasadena, California, for AlienCon.

According to planners, the convention is dedicated to “seeking the truth about extraterrestrials’ existence and solving mysteries of the universe” at its March 4-5 live event at the Pasadena Convention Center. With a bevy of out-of-this-world speakers and guests, including Ancient Astronaut Theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, the expert lineup includes former Defense Intelligence Officer and Director, UAP Task Force Jay Stratton, investigative journalist George Knapp, and author of international bestseller Chariots of the Gods Erich von Däniken.

“It is exciting to be back in person this year – our first live AlienCon since the pandemic – with such an impressive roster of distinguished contributors discussing our widest scope of topics ever,” said Jill Tully, vice president, Consumer Enterprises, A+E Networks. “From astrophysicists and professors to investigative journalists to former UAP task force leaders, the deep bench of expertise is astounding, as well as the sheer amount of programming – over 50 hours!”

Inspired by The HISTORY Channel’s popular series Ancient Aliens, panels and presentations across numerous stages at the Pasadena Convention Center will range from ancient civilizations and lost worlds to sacred relics and secret sites, close encounters and paranormal reports, cryptids, UFOs and the long road to Disclosure.

Programming highlights from the two-day AlienCon include panels based on HISTORY Channel shows, including:

Ancient Aliens: Humankind’s Mysterious Origins

Erich von Däniken (expert at ancient holy writings and unsolved archaeological puzzles), Giorgio A. Tsoukalos (world’s foremost Ancient Astronaut expert and Co-Executive Producer of Ancient Aliens), David Childress (author and explorer), and William Henry (investigative mythologist) discuss the most compelling evidence suggesting that extraterrestrials aided humanity as their first teachers in Earth’s distant past.

Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch: Present to Future

The second half of a two-part experience features Dr. Travis Taylor (Astrophysicist and Former Chief Scientist), Thomas Winterton (Skinwalker Ranch), Bryant ‘Dragon’ Arnold (Skinwalker Ranch), and Jay Stratton (Defense Intelligence Officer) as they discuss the extreme paranormal activity that has been experienced during the ongoing investigation conducted at Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, and what may be in store for the future.

The UnXplained: Chasing Cryptids

Hugh Newman (explorer, megalithomaniac, author), Jon Dover (Navajo Nations Law Enforcement), and Ken Gerhard (cryptozoologist) explore the strange and unexplained sightings of cryptid creatures throughout history.

The Proof Is Out There: Finding the Truth with Forensics

Tony Harris (host of The Proof Is Out There), producer Miguel Sancho and Marc D’Antonio (Mutual UFO Network analyst) give a behind-the-scenes look at the latest forensic tools and technology assisting in determining the legitimacy of videos, audio recordings, and photos.

Thought-provoking panel discussions include; The UFO Reality: What Do We Know? What Might We Find Out?; Earth’s Energy Grid – Hot Spots and Ley Lines; Stories of Prophets and Visionaries; Futurism and the Evolution of Our DNA; Wonders of Ancient Engineering; History’s Most Compelling UFO Incidents; The Mars-Earth Connection; and Giants: Scientific Evidence of a Forgotten Race.

Presented by A+E Networks and Prometheus Entertainment, the event is inspired by The HISTORY Channel’s hit series Ancient Aliens. It will also include The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, The UnXplained, and The Proof Is Out There and will be held for the first time since 2019.