The 2026 SPARK Keynote
Destin Sandlin
American engineer and science communicator who produces the video series Smarter Every Day
"How to be a Lifelong Student"
Wednesday April 22 | 1:30-2:30 | MPAC
Destin Sandlin is a husband, father, and aerospace engineer known for his educational video series, Smarter Every Day, a science-focused YouTube channel that he launched in 2007. Smarter Every Day has 11 million subscribers and over 1 billion views, making it one of YouTube’s top-rated science channels. Sandlin’s goal is to get Smarter Every Day by exploring the world using science and sharing what he learns to help people see the world differently.
Previous SPARK Keynotes:
2025: Scott Hamilton "Be Undefeated", supported by the AWC Family Foundation