Türkiye is gearing up to welcome the global space community to the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), taking place from Oct. 5-9 at the NEST Congress Center in Antalya.
The event will be held under overreaching, peace-centered theme: "The World Needs More Space."
Organized annually by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), coordinated by the Industry and Technology Ministry, hosted by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA), and co-hosted by SAHA Istanbul, IAC 2026 is officially breaking all historical submission records, cementing Türkiye’s pivotal role in global space diplomacy and academic research.
Record-breaking global submissions
Marking an important milestone in the history of the International Astronautical Congress, IAC 2026 has officially received more than 8,330 abstract submissions from 108 nations.
