Night in balance
Under One Sky: DarkSky’s global conference
November 6th-7th, 2026
Photo credit: Gerri Whitley
Under One Sky, brings together a growing international community dedicated to protecting dark skies and the nighttime environment. This year’s theme explores an ever-changing world shaped by growing light pollution, satellite proliferation, and other emerging challenges, while outlining a vision for a future where balance can be restored and the night can thrive.
Join us for a 24-hour virtual journey around the world, featuring practical workshops that provide tools to strengthen your advocacy efforts and global storytelling sessions designed to inform and inspire, as we work toward a balanced future together.
Early bird registration
Reserve your virtual seat today at a discounted rate. Early bird registration ends September 30.
Expert voices
Hear from leaders across the dark sky movement, including conservationists, lighting experts, scientists, photographers, and storytellers.
REGISTER HEREEngaging workshops
Take part in interactive workshops featuring expert discussions and practical tools designed to help you create change in your community.
EXPLORE WORKSHOPSInspiring stories
Follow the arc of a global night through inspiring stories from changemakers in communities around the world in a shared mission to protect the night.
TRAVEL THE GLOBEDark sky film series
Experience a curated collection of mission-aligned short documentaries celebrating the night, available exclusively to conference attendees.
WATCH THE FILMSGlobal networking
Designed to bring a global community together, Under One Sky features networking sessions to expand your contacts and learn from the community.
MAKE CONNECTIONSDarkSky Awards
Each year, DarkSky recognizes outstanding individuals, communities, and organizations whose leadership is helping protect the night.
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Global opening & keynote
Award-winning journalist, author, and editor of Nightscape magazine, Megan Eaves is a familiar voice in the global dark sky movement. Her latest book, Nightfaring, explores the endangered night through journeys spanning Argentina to Uzbekistan, New Mexico to Japan.
As the opening keynote speaker for Under One Sky, Megan—joined by opening remarks from Nalayini Brito-Davies, DarkSky's Board President, and Ruskin Hartley, DarkSky's CEO & Executive Director—will set the stage for a global conversation about working toward a future where the night is in balance.
J. Drew Lanham
Global closing keynote
J. Drew Lanham is a cultural ornithologist, naturalist, educator, and writer using robust science, artful essays, and evocative oratory to color the conservation conversation. As a storyteller, poet, and passionate advocate for accessibility and stewardship, his writing is in praise of wandering and wildness and in protest against all not justice or joy.
Under One Sky will close out with remarks from Ruskin Hartley and conference host Michael Rymer, and J. Drew Lanham will conclude the event with reflections on our nighttime environment.
A special thanks to our sponsors
Our partners play a vital role in making special events like Under One Sky possible. Thank you for your continued support and dedication to keeping our stars shining bright.
Community partners
Give a gift to the night!
DarkSky relies on the generous support of our members to hold these events that bring our community together and raise awareness for our shared mission. Every gift to DarkSky is a gift to the night and a step toward a star-filled future.