Türkiye Hosts International Astronautical Congress IAC 2026

RRI.CO.ID, Antalya — Türkiye is hosting the International Astronautical Congress, or IAC 2026, in Antalya from October 5 to 9 under the theme “The World Needs More Space.” Head of Communications at the Presidency of Türkiye Burhanettin Duran said the congress brings together thousands of participants from 108 countries to discuss developments in space, science, and technology.

“The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026), the world’s largest and most prestigious space gathering, will be hosted by Türkiye under the theme ‘The World Needs More Space’,” Duran said in an official statement from the Directorate of Communications of the Republic of Türkiye on its X account on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Duran said Türkiye ranked first in the number of papers submitted for IAC 2026, with a total of 753 papers. He said the hosting of the congress demonstrates Türkiye’s growing capacity and international visibility in the fields of space, science, and technology.

“With Türkiye ranking first with 753 submitted papers,” the statement said.

IAC 2026 is coordinated by Türkiye’s Ministry of Industry and Technology and co-hosted by the Turkish Space Agency and SAHA Istanbul.

Duran expressed hope that the international gathering would pave the way for new partnerships, scientific research, and the exchange of ideas that could contribute to the future of the space sector.

“I wish IAC 2026 … to pave the way for new partnerships, scientific studies and ideas that will shape the future of space,” Duran said.