Press Conferences
Monday, 29 September 2025
Artemis Accords Press Briefing
17:15 – 17:45
Location: ICC Sydney, Level 5, Room E5.2 + E5.3
The United Arab Emirates, Australia, and NASA will co-host the Artemis Accords Principals’ Meeting in Sydney. The subsequent press briefing will provide an update on the progress of the Artemis Accords, highlight recent developments, and reaffirm the commitment of participating nations to advancing safe, transparent, and sustainable exploration and use of outer space.
Moderator:
- Bethany Stevens, NASA Press Secretary
Speakers:
Ahmad Belhoul AL FALASI
Minister of Sports and Chancellor of the Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE
United Arab Emirates
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
AXIOM SPACE PRESS BRIEFING
14:00 – 15:00
Location: ICC Sydney, Room NW33
Axiom Space’s Chief Astronaut Michael López-Alegría is holding a media roundtable to talk about the next human spaceflight effort being pursued by Axiom Space.
Speaker
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
OQ Technology Launches in Australia, Expanding Satellite 5G IoT to Critical Industries and Communities
16:30 – 17:00
Location: ICC Sydney, Level 5, Room E5.2 + E5.3
OQ Technology, the Luxembourg-based leader in satellite 5G NTN IoT and D2D connectivity, announces its official launch into the Australian market and opening its Australian subsidiary “OQ Technology Australia” based in Sydney. With 10 satellites already launched into orbit, the company is delivering enterprise-grade, 3GPP-based satellite NB-IoT connectivity to some of Australia’s most critical sectors, including agriculture, mining, oil & gas, logistics, utilities, and emergency response. The company will also be a player in the Australian space ecosystem and assemble local business and engineering teams.
Speaker:
Christoph LIMMER
VP Global, OQ Technology
Wednesday, 1 October 2025
GLOC 2026: “Uniting Space and Earth for Climate Resilience”
15:00 – 15:30 Location: ICC Sydney, Level 5, Room E5.2 + E5.3
The second edition of the IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change (GLOC 2026) will be held in Kigali, Rwanda on 2 – 4 June 2026. Organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and hosted by its member the Rwanda Space Agency (RSA), both the IAF and RSA are committed to contribute to the global efforts to better understand and battle climate change through the use of space-based services and applications.
The press conference will highlight the purpose and evolution of IAF Global Conferences, reflect on outcomes from past GLOC events, and present what is new and exciting in the upcoming GLOC 2026 in Rwanda.
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Wednesday, 1 October 2025
Launch of Asia Pacific Alliance of Space Trade Associations (AASTA) - a first for the region
16:00- 16:45
Location: ICC Sydney, Level 5, Room E5.2 + E5.3
The Singapore Space & Technology Think Tank (SST Think Tank) will announce the formation of the Asia Pacific Alliance of Space Trade Associations (AASTA) — Asia Pacific’s first-ever platform uniting space trade associations across the region to catalyze commercialization and internationalization of space.
The launch comes at a critical inflection point for the global space economy. A joint report by SST Think Tank and Deloitte projects that increased Earth Observation adoption alone could contribute US$619 billion in value across Asia Pacific by 2030, with downstream commercial applications already outpacing upstream investments.
Arthur C. Clarke Innovator Award recipient - Candace Johnson - will open the session as Council member of SST Think Tank, followed by an engaging panel discussion with representatives from the founding associations on AASTA's ambitions and why Asia Pacific needs AASTA now.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
IAF Press Conference with International Astronauts
11:30 – 12:30
Location: Location: ICC Sydney, Level 5, Room E5.2 + E5.3
This press briefing will provide exclusive insights into astronauts’ experiences at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Participating astronauts will reflect on the highlights of the Congress, share their views on the most pressing topics discussed, and offer personal impressions of engaging with the global space community. The session will also provide media with the opportunity to ask questions directly, fostering a unique dialogue on the future of human spaceflight, international cooperation, and outreach.
