Thursday 8 October

Science & Academic Breakfast

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026, 08:00 – 08:45

Location: NEST Congress and Exhibition Centre, Cafeteria A-B-C Foyer (left-side)

The IAF dedicates the fourth day of the IAC to Science and Academia, vital elements of the space sector for research and development of new technologies as well as pivotal domains for future applications and discoveries.

As part of its mission to Connect @ll Space People, the Federation strives to promote the academic sector, especially from the regional area where its yearly IAC is held.

This year the IAF is proud to present the Turkish Academic Sector!

Welcome Remarks

Gabriella ARRIGO

IAF President; Director of International Affairs, Italian Space Agency (ASI), Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Italy

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Speaker

Arif KARABEYOĞLU

Faculty Member, KOÇ University in İstanbul, Board member for the Turkish Space Agency, Turkish Space Agency (TUA)

Türkiye

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Science & Academic Luncheon (Upon Invitation Only)

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026, 12:30 – 13:30

Location: NEST Congress and Exhibition Centre, Cafeteria A-B-C Foyer (left-side)

Awardee

IAF Global Award for Academic and Scientific Top Research Achievement (IAF ASTRA Award)

Scott PACE

Director, Space Policy Institute, George Washington University

United States

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The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is pleased to introduce the IAF Global Award for Academic and Scientific Top Research Achievement (IAF ASTRA Award) Winner Professor Scott Pace!

The IAF Global Award for Academic and Scientific Top Research Achievement (IAF ASTRA Award) is a unique and prestigious recognition intended to celebrate World High-Level Academicians and Researchers who distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions and achievements in scientific fields in the space sector.