IAC HOSTS SUMMIT 11TH EDITION

Day: Sunday 13 October
Time: 11:00 to 13:00 CEST
Location: Silver Hall, MiCo Convention Centre

Welcome Address by IAF President (3-min)
- Clay MOWRY, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

Opening Remarks by Master of Ceremony (5-min)
- Jan KOLAR, Chair of IAF Committee and Symposia Advisory Committee (CSAC)

Opening Remarks by Sponsor (3 min)

Deep Space Exploration Laboratory (Tiandu Laboratory)

Heifei: A Journey of Discovery and Innovation (10-min)

Format: Keynote

  • Mr. LIU Peng, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of Hefei Municipal People's Government, China



Demystifying the IAC Bid Process: How to Get Bid Ready (10-min)
A critical factor in bidding for an IAC is time – the process requires meticulous planning and careful time management. Let’s have a closer look at best practices and how to apply them consistently to meet tight deadlines and ensure competitive IAC Bid proposals.

Format: Keynote

  • Christian FEICHTINGER, Executive Director, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

A Multidisciplinary Perspective on Arising Opportunities and Challenges for Hosting the IAC (40 min)
The recent IAC editions have placed strong emphasis on the vital importance of sustainable and inclusive strategies. Considering the considerable experience garnered in hosting the World’s Premier Global Space Event, this session will explore the various approaches for delivering a successful IAC and how IAC Hosts found themselves juggling multiple obstacles as these are also an integral part of the journey.

Format: Panel Discussion
Moderator:
- Steve EISENHART, Senior Vice President, Space Foundation / IAF VP for Global Networking Forum

Panelists:
- Samaddin ASADOV, Chairman of the Board, Azercosmos Space Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Chairman for IAC 2023, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Erasmo CARRERA, President, Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) / Chairman of IAC 2024 Milan, Italy
- Yusuf KIRAÇ, President and Chairman of the Board, Turkish Space Agency (TUA), Chairman for IAC 2025 Antalya, Türkiye
- Lionel SUCHET, Chief Operating Officer, Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES) / IAF VP for Technical Activities, IAC 2022 LOC, Paris, France
- Lisa VITARIS, Interim CEO | Director, IAC 2025 Sydney, Space Industry Association of Australia (SIAA)

Coffee Break (10-min)

IAC 2027: Ready, Set, PITCH! (10-min)

Format: Pitch Presentation

  • Poznań, POLAND: by European Space Foundation (ESF)

Transcending Diversity in Space: A Call for Collective Responsibility (40-min)
The IAF’s advocacy efforts in promoting a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility have been a success for the vitalization of the International Astronautical Congress over the past decade and represents a paradigm shift in the space sector. Let’s find out how the Federation is breaking down barriers and how 3G+ values have emerged as an indispensable factor for progress and innovation at the IAF.

Format: Fireside Chat

  • Moderator: Christian FEICHTINGER, Executive Director, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

Panelists:
- Mishaal ASHEMIMRY, Aerospace Consultant & Special Advisor to CEO, Saudi Space Agency (SSA) / IAF VP for Diversity Initiatives - Pascale EHRENFREUND, IAF Past President (2019-2022) and Honorary Ambassador / President of Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
- Jean-Yves LE GALL, IAF Past President (2016-2019) and Honorary Ambassador / Former President Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
- Clay MOWRY, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)

Closing Remarks by Master of Ceremony (3-min)

Group Photo

IAC Hosts Summit Luncheon (13:00-14:00)

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