Foresight, courage, and responsibility can still change the course
Each year, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists convenes an exceptional community of leaders — in science, policy, business, and philanthropy — for an evening focused on the most urgent issues shaping our shared future.
Conversations Before Midnight is not simply an event; it is a space for serious, solutions-focused dialogue on the defining challenges of our time: nuclear risk, climate change, and disruptive technologies.
This annual gathering reflects the Bulletin’s unique mission: to connect evidence-based research with public engagement, and to translate scientific insight into societal impact. Attendees are not passive observers — they are partners in shaping responsible paths forward at a moment of global consequence.
Why attend Conversations Before Midnight?
Engage in high-level, exclusive conversations with leading experts and policymakers across disciplines.
Support the Bulletin’s mission to reduce existential threats through informed, collaborative action.
Connect with peers who share a deep commitment to safeguarding the planet and future generations.
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For inquiries about Conversations Before Midnight, partnership opportunities, or media requests, please contact Marina Barbera, the Bulletin's advancement services coordinator.
Explore past Bulletin annual events
From hosting Academy Award-winning director Christopher Nolan in 2023 to featuring Ukrainian journalist Illia Ponomarenko in our virtual 2022 event, the Bulletin’s annual gatherings consistently deliver powerful insights on the world’s most pressing existential threats.