Three photos of attendees at previous LIPS events

LIPS: Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium

The Live, Interactive Planetarium Symposium is an annual gathering of professional planetarium presenters to share best practices for delivering live, audience-driven planetarium presentations, emphasizing active engagement with audience members.

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LIPS 2026

August 4th – 6th

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium
Seminole State College in Sanford, Florida

A photograph of the inside of the Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium, with constellation lines displayed on the dome overhead.

More details coming soon!

Several LIPS 2019 attendees at a table with laptops, smiling during a light moment.

Scholarship Fund

LIPS maintains a modest fund for scholarships, supported by voluntary donations. More information about LIPS 2026 scholarships can be found on the Scholarship Page.

2025 LIPS Sponsors

LIPS 2022 attendees stand in a circle outdoors on a sunny day, preparing for a kinesthetic workshop.