IAC · International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
International Astronautical Congress
ConferenceAwardedAerospace, Space TechnologyIn-personAnnual
Poznan, PL27 Sept 2027 – 1 Oct 20275 days
Delegates
10,000+
Countries
120+
Duration
5 days · 27 Sept 2027 – 1 Oct 2027
Frequency
Annual
About this congress
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the world's leading space conference – where vision meets strategy, and global collaboration takes form. For over seven decades, it has brought together thousands of scientists, agency leaders, industry pioneers, and emerging voices from over 120 countries. It is the one time each year when all the stakeholders in the space industry come together, attracting as many as 10,000 participants annually. The 78th edition of the event will be hosted by the city of Poznań in 2027, with the theme 'One Space. Shared Future.'
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Key details
- City & country
- Poznan, PL
- Dates
- 27 Sept 2027 – 1 Oct 2027
- Duration
- 5 days
- Frequency
- Annual
- Format
- In-person
- Rotation pattern
- Global rotation
- Commercial type
- Trade ShowB2B
- Official website
- spacefdn.com/projects/international-astronautical-congress-2027 — register free for link access
Who attends
Expertsscientistsbusiness leadersrepresentatives from all space agenciesindustry leadersagency officialspolicymakersyoung professionalsstudents
Programme
Networking events
- IAF Global Networking Forum (GNF)
- UN / IAF Workshop
- IAA Academy Day
- International Meeting for Ministers & Members of Parliaments
- IAF General Assembly and Bureau Meeting
Host city history — 13 congresses since 1950
2026AntalyaTR← current
2025SydneyAU
2024MilanIT
2023BakuAZ
2022ParisFR
2021DubaiAE
2020CyberspaceVirtual
2019Washington D.C.US
2018BremenDE
2017AdelaideAU
1998MelbourneAU
1964WarsawPL
1950ParisFR
EuropeOceaniaMiddle EastOtherNorth America
AU ×3FR ×2TR ×1IT ×1AZ ×1AE ×1Virtual ×1US ×1DE ×1PL ×1
Based on the rotation history, the next congress is likely to move to Middle East.