20TH ILAN RAMON INTERNATIONAL SPACE CONFERENCE

The 20th Ilan Ramon International Space Conference took place in Tel-Aviv, Israel, on 27 January 2025 under the theme “Standing Together. Building The Future” as part of Israel’s annual Space Week.

IAF Executive Director Christian Feichtinger participated in the panel titled "Innovation, Collaboration, and Challenges in National Space Programs: A Global Perspective on Space Development." Alongside distinguished speakers as Uri Oron, Head of Israel Space Agency (ISA) and Teodoro Valente, President of Italian Space Agency (ASI), Christian Feichtinger highlighted the IAF's role in fostering international cooperation and innovation globally.

He emphasized the importance of platforms like the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the IAF Global Networking Forum (IAF GNF), the IAF Global Space Leaders Summit and the IAF Emerging Space Leaders (ESL) Grant Programme in promoting dialogue, inclusivity, and knowledge-sharing between established and emerging space nations.

IAF Executive Director also addressed pressing global challenges, including space sustainability. He reinforced the IAF’s commitment to supporting Israel’s growing space capabilities through collaborative initiatives with the Israel Space Agency. These efforts aim to advance emerging technologies, promote equitable access to space, and ensure the inclusion of new space nations in the global space community.