CALL FOR HOSTING THE IAC IN 2029
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 12,000 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 80th IAC which will be held in 2029.
Before applying please do consult the Call for Hosting the IAC 2029
Call for Hosting IAC 2029 Room Planner IAC 2029 Rooms Table
The schedule for the selection of the site of the 80th IAC is as follows:
- Announcement of Call for Proposals 25 November 2025
- Deadline for notices of intent to submit proposals 13 February 2026
- Deadline for submission of proposals 24 April 2026
- Selection of finalist candidates (if applicable) June 2026
- Site Inspections July - August 2026
- Deadline for submission of updated proposals from the candidates 11 September 2026
- Finalist presentations: during the 77th IAC in Antalya, Türkiye 5 – 9 October 2026
- Selection of the Host by the IAF General Assembly 9 October 2026
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 2029. The IAF shall then exercise its prerogative as the IAC Organizer to seek an alternative host.