CALL FOR HOSTING THE IAC IN 2028

The IAC is held in different countries of the world with an IAF member organization serving as its Host. In recent years, the event attracted between 5,000 and 10,000 participants including more than 40% students and young professionals.
The IAF is seeking proposals from IAF member organizations interested in serving as the host of the 79th IAC which will be held in 2028.

Before applying please do consult the Call for Hosting the IAC 2028

Call for Hosting IAC 2028 Room Planner IAC 2028 Rooms Table

The schedule for the selection of the site of the 79th IAC is as follows:

  • Announcement of Call for Proposals 13 November 2024
  • Deadline for notices of intent to submit proposals 14 February 2025
  • Deadline for submission of proposals 25 April 2025
  • Selection of finalist candidates (if applicable) June 2025
  • Site Inspections July - August 2025
  • Deadline for submission of updated proposals from the candidates 5 September 2025
  • Finalist presentations: during the 76th IAC in Sydney, Australia 29 Sept – 3 October 2025
  • Selection of the Host by the IAF General Assembly 3 October 2025

Note: The IAF may – at its discretion – modify the above schedule and notify the concerned organizations of the schedule changes.

All required documents should be sent to:

Dr. Christian Feichtinger
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
100 Avenue de Suffren
75015 Paris - France
or by Email: christian.feichtinger@iafastro.org

It is expected that after the official endorsement of the hosting proposal by the IAF General Assembly, a contract will be signed between the IAF and the Host Organisation which clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of each party.

The successful bidder must sign the Preliminary Contract for the IAC within the above-mentioned deadline. If the successful bidder fails or refuses to sign the contract within the stipulated deadline, it will lose its rights to host the IAC 2028. The IAF shall then exercise its prerogative as the IAC Organizer to seek an alternative host.

The IAF has received bid proposals for hosting the IAC 2028 from the following IAF Members:

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