Preparations are underway for the 77th Worldwide Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), with organisers calling for contributions as the worldwide area neighborhood seems to be forward to its annual gathering later this 12 months.
IAC 2026 will happen from 5–9 October 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing collectively area companies, business, researchers and policymakers from all over the world. The congress might be held underneath the theme “The World Wants Extra Area,” which displays a concentrate on increasing worldwide cooperation and addressing the rising position of area in financial, scientific and societal growth.
As a part of this system growth course of, the Worldwide Astronautical Federation (IAF) has opened submissions for each Particular Classes and Technical Classes.
Particular Classes are supposed to assist interactive and collaborative codecs relatively than conventional panel discussions. Organisers are searching for proposals for workshops, design sprints, and different participatory session varieties that encourage dialogue and sensible engagement. Proposals for Particular Classes should be submitted by 6 February 2026.
In parallel, summary submissions are open for Technical Classes and Interactive Shows. Contributors are invited to submit authentic, unpublished work within the type of a 400-word summary. Accepted papers might be introduced throughout greater than 200 classes overlaying 5 broad technical classes. The deadline for summary submissions is 28 February 2026.
The IAC has lengthy served as a discussion board for sharing analysis, coverage views and operational expertise throughout the area sector. With exercise accelerating in areas corresponding to lunar exploration, industrial launch, area sustainability and Earth commentary, the 2026 congress is anticipated to mirror each the increasing scope of area exercise and the growing range of individuals concerned.
Additional particulars on submission tips and session codecs can be found by way of the Worldwide Astronautical Federation, which coordinates the congress program.
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