2025 UFO Festival Speakers (scroll down)

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Peter Robbins is co-producer of the Speaker Series for the Exeter UFO Festival. Peter has been involved in UFO studies for more than forty years, as a researcher, investigator, writer, public speaker, activist, and author. He has lectured extensively both here and abroad on a wide variety of UFO related subjects at prestigious university, medical, journalism, science, paranormal and government venues. Professional credits include research assistant on the United Nations Secretary General’s “Report for the Establishment of a UN-UFO Department;” Editorial Assistant on “Blue Memorandum” for Parliament’s 1980 House of Lords Debate on UFOs; Founder and Editor-In-Chief of the groundbreaking website, UFOcity.com (1998-2004); consultant and participant on The SCI FI Channel’s documentary, “UFO Invasion At Rendlesham;” Event Coordinator for SCI FI’s “Alien Abduction Phenomenon: A Symposium” promoting Steven Spielberg miniseries, “Taken;” and many more. Robbins has appeared as a guest on and been consultant to numerous documentaries and television shows.

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Mike Stevens, co-producer of the Speaker Series for the Exeter UFO Festival, is the Granite Sky founder. Mike is a New Hampshire native, born and bred. Mike is a seasoned paranormal researcher and investigator. He has worked to change the stigma surrounding the abduction phenomena by promoting public awareness of the subject and by encouraging and supporting other experiencers. He was the initiating force behind the New Hampshire historical marker for Betty and Barney Hill’s UFO encounter. Mike has been interviewed in the past by newspapers, television, and radio about his involvement in the paranormal and UFO communities locally as well as internationally. Mike has become a trusted source for New Hampshire’s UFO history.

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Thomas J. Carey began investigating aspects of the Roswell Incident in 1991 for the Roswell investigative team of Kevin Randle and Don Schmitt, and since 1998 has teamed exclusively with Don Schmitt to continue a proactive investigation of the case. Tom has authored or coauthored numerous published articles about the Roswell events of 1947, and has contributed to a number of books on the subject as well. He has appeared as a guest on many radio and TV shows throughout the country. An Air Force veteran who held a TOP SECRET/CRYPTO clearance, he has been a Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) State Section Director for Southeastern Pennsylvania from 1986 to 2001, a Special Investigator for the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) from 1991 to 2001, and a member of the CUFOS board of directors from 1997 to 2001.

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Martin Willis, an aficionado of the enigmatic realm of UFOs, has harbored a fascination with the subject since his formative years. Martin regards the exploration of the mystery of UFOs/UAPs as one of paramount importance and unparalleled excitement. His interest in astronomy underscores his conviction that humanity is not alone in the universe, fueling a steadfast scientific curiosity regarding the vast cosmos. As a passionate advocate for the UFO community, Martin founded the acclaimed Podcast UFO in November 2011, conducting over 600 illuminating interviews on the subject (2024). His expertise and dedication have led to many prestigious speaking, keynote and event hosting engagements.

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Stephen Bassett is the executive director of Paradigm Research Group (PRG) founded in 1996 to end a government-imposed embargo on the truth behind extraterrestrial related phenomena. Steve has spoken to audiences around the world about the implications of an extraterrestrial presence engaging the Human Race. Steve has given more than 1200 radio and television interviews, with PRG’s advocacy work extensively covered by national and international media including CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, the Washington Post and the New York Times. Tom is also cofounder of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing relevant researchers, authors, abductees and experiencers together with content creators working across every aspect of the global entertainment spectrum.

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Eric Mintel is an experienced paranormal investigator who has hosted the highly engaging TV show, “Eric Mintel Investigates” since 2016. With a keen interest in the unexplained from an early age, Mintel’s investigations have uncovered compelling evidence linking many mysterious occurrences, some of which shed light on previously undisclosed sightings and encounters with ghosts, UFO’s, Bigfoot or Dog men. A consummate professional in front of the camera, he has had stories written up on his paranormal activities by numerous newspapers and has been featured on radio stations and podcasts across the country and around the world.

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Valerie Lofaso has deep roots in the New Hampshire community, having grown up in Derry and now residing in the Seacoast area. Valerie is a multi-faceted professional, serving as an Empathic Medium, paranormal investigator, Reiki Master, and the author of the Tangled Web of Friends series and The Vital Empath. Valerie was also the co-founder of the KRI Center for Consciousness Studies in Stratham, which remains a testament to her enduring dedication to spiritual exploration. She continues her work with the Seacoast Paranormal Research Group, staying active in the field of paranormal investigation. In addition to her professional expertise, Valerie is an Experiencer, with a lifetime of UFO and ET encounters that began in childhood.

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In the late 1980s, Jimmy Petonito started taking pictures and audio recordings in local cemeteries that were thought to be haunted. In 1992, Jimmy shared his research with Ed and Lorraine Warren. He became part of the New England Society of Psychic Research team as a psychic photographer. Jimmy also taught classes on the paranormal and ghost hunting, where he earned the nickname "Mr. Haunted."

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 Charles Foltz was involved in The Allagash Abductions, one of the most well known, well debated and well verified multi-witness alien abduction cases in UFO lore. In 1976, four friends on a camping trip in Maine's Allagash Wilderness reported seeing a UFO while night fishing. Years later, under hypnosis, they independently recalled being abducted and medically examined by alien beings. Charles has been living and working in the Boston Area since 1974. A graduate of Massachusetts College of Art and Design, he has had a distinguished career as a medical illustrator and medical-media specialist for the New England medical community and Veterans Hospitals. Now retired, he spends his time doing photography, painting, sculpting fishing and performing consulting and community work.