ALIENCON(R) ANNOUNCES HEADLINER EXPERTS AND EXCLUSIVE PROGRAMMING FOR POPULAR SEEKER AND ENTHUSIAST CONVENTION MARCH 4-5

Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, Erich von Däniken, Tony Harris, George Knapp, Jeremy Corbell, Thomas Winterton, Jon Dover, Jay Stratton, Alexis Brooks, Michael Dennin, Ken Gerhard, and More Join Dr. Travis Taylor, David Childress, William Henry, Nick Pope, Caroline Cory, Hugh Newman and Paul Hynek as Expert Contributors

Live Event to Explore Unexplained Mysteries and Provocative Questions Through Exclusive Panel Discussions with Experts Across Fields Including Ancient Astronaut Theory, National Defense, Astrophysics, and Investigative Journalism

NEW YORK - January 20, 2023 - The world's first convention dedicated to seeking the truth about extraterrestrials existence and solving mysteries of the universe announced today an updated lineup of talent and programming for its March 4-5 live event in Pasadena, CA at the Pasadena Convention Center. Tickets are available now at TheAlienCon.com.

Ancient Astronaut Theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos joins the expert lineup along with novel voices like 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.

"AlienCon is a special event that invites open-minded people to connect with a burgeoning community of seekers and enthusiasts to discuss, consider, and theorize some of the most fascinating topics of our time," said Jill Tully, vice president, Consumer Enterprises, A+E Networks. "This is our best ever line up of experts covering a breadth of topics sure to surprise and delight attendees."

Panels and presentations across multiple 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 event include panels based on fan-favorite HISTORY(R) Channel shows, including:

o Ancient Aliens: Humankind's Mysterious Origins

Erich von Däniken, Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, David Childress, and William Henry discuss the most compelling evidence suggesting that extraterrestrials aided humanity as their first teachers in Earth's distant past.

o Secrets of Skinwalker Ranch: Present to Future

The second half of a two-part experience featuring Dr. Travis Taylor, Thomas Winterton, Bryant 'Dragon' Arnold and former intelligence officer Jay Stratton as they discuss the extreme paranormal activity that has been experienced during the ongoing investigation conducted at Skinwalker Ranch and what may be in store for the future.

o The UnXplained: Chasing Cryptids

Hugh Newman, Jon Dover, and Ken Gerhard explore the strange and unexplained sightings of cryptid creatures throughout history.

o The Proof Is Out There: Finding the Truth with Forensics

Tony Harris, Miguel Sancho and Marc D'Antonio give a behind-the-scenes look at the latest forensic tools and technology assisting in determining legitimacy of videos, audio recordings, and photos.

In addition to thought-provoking panel discussions, original programming, sneak peeks, autograph and photo experiences, exclusive merchandise can be found at the AlienCon Marketplace which will feature the official AlienCon merch booth and over 100 vendors ranging from authors, aura readers, and artists to crystals, custom apparel and more.

Presented by A+E Networks(R) and Prometheus Entertainment, AlienCon offers the opportunity for like-minded people to come together to challenge existing beliefs and seek essential truths of all kinds in an environment that inspires discussion and discovery. The live two-day event will cover an expansive breadth of unexplained phenomena, from the ancient (Egypt, Mayans, Chariots of the Gods, ancient engineering) to present day (disclosure, encounters, UAPs) to explore what lies between science fact and science fiction. The event is inspired by The HISTORY(R) Channel's hit series Ancient Aliens(R), and will also feature fan favorites The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch, The UnXplained and The Proof Is Out There and will be held for the first time since 2019.

Fans can learn more about and purchase ticket packages for the event now at TheAlienCon.com.

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