Sixty years ago, Star Trek burst on to our screens, imagining new worlds, strange lifeforms and technologies that once seemed impossible. But how much of its science stands up to scrutiny?

Join a team of scientists and engineers as they explore the real science behind Star Trek: where the series got it right, where it stretched the truth, and how scientific discoveries have inspired its stories. You'll also discover how Star Trek itself has influenced researchers, technologies and our understanding of what the future might hold.

Speakers include superfan and science communicator Jamie Gallagher, actor Martin Quinn (known for playing Scotty in Strange New Worlds), Software engineer Dawn Wages, former NASA scientist Joby Razzell Hollis and more.

Please note: The line up is subject to change.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• For this event, there are two ticket types: Free Tickets, and Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee

• For Free Tickets, no further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

• For Free Tickets with £5 Donation + TFG booking fee, the total payment per ticket is £7.95. The full £5 donation goes straight to the Royal Institution to continue their excellent scientific education work

• Please note: Tickets for RI Members and RI Patrons retail at £7.90 on the third-party site

Additional Information

• Doors open: 6:45pm | Event starts: 7pm

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Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information, please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here