New York Bigfoot Conference Speakers
The 2026 NY Bigfoot Conference will kick off with our audience Town Hall speaker panel event at 6:30 PM, Friday 10/2/25. The Town Hall is free of charge and open to the public.
The speaker conference begins at 11 AM Saturday 10/3 and requires a ticket to attend. Tickets are $90 and can be purchased online. The speakers’ schedule are TBA.
Doug Hajicek (pronounced “high-check”) is an award-winning documentary producer, wildlife researcher, and one of the most accomplished behind-the-scenes figures in cryptozoology media. He is the creator and producer of the History Channel’s hit series MonsterQuest,
Loren Coleman is one of the most respected and prolific figures in the history of cryptozoology. He began his fieldwork and investigations in 1960 and has been writing about his experiences since 1969, building a
Ken Gerhard is one of cryptozoology’s most widely recognized voices — a field investigator, author, and television personality who has spent decades pursuing evidence of the world’s most elusive creatures. A field investigator for the
Darby Orcutt brings a uniquely interdisciplinary perspective to the search for Bigfoot. A strategic thinker and researcher with deep roots in higher education, libraries, and industry partnerships, Orcutt has built his career around connecting diverse
Dr. Mireya Mayor is a world-renowned primatologist, anthropologist, explorer, and the host of the hit Discovery Channel series Expedition Bigfoot. A National Science Foundation Fellow and Fulbright Scholar, she is also a two-time Emmy Award-nominated
Steve Kulls began his professional career in Private Investigation and Loss Prevention, where he honed his skills in investigation and evidence analysis. His background in investigations, in both the civil, family, and criminal
