Press Conferences

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Commercial Space Leader Axiom Space Holds Media Roundtable

Time: 11:45-12:30
Location: Hall 14, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

Accredited press are invited to cover Axiom Space’s Media Roundtable on Tuesday, October 6 at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Turkiye. Hear how Axiom Space is leading the future of space exploration from Axiom Space’s CEO and President Dr. Jonathan Cirtain.

The roundtable will include opening remarks, a Q&A portion with Axiom Space’s CEO and President Dr. Jonathan Cirtain and Axiom Space's Jared Stout, Chief Strategy Officer, plus pull aside interview opportunities.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Jonathan Cirtain, CEO and President, Axiom Space
  • Jared Stout, Chief Strategy Office, Axiom Space
  • Mike Gold, President, Redwire Space

To cover the roundtable, RSVP to Meridyth Moore, Director, Media Strategy, Axiom Space at Meridyth.Moore@axiomspace.com. This event is open to limited confirmed press (in-person only).

Wednesday 7 October 2026

Official IAC 2026 Press Conference

Time: 10:30–11:30
Location: Hall 33, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is pleased to invite accredited press to the Official IAC 2026 Press Conference, bringing together key leaders powering the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

Moderator:

  • Kübra Akkoç, International Correspondent, TRT World

Speakers:

If you would like to submit preliminary questions or request a face-to-face interview with one of the speakers, please send your inquiry to media@iafastro.org.

We look forward to welcoming members of the accredited press to Antalya and to sharing the latest highlights of IAC 2026.

NASA Artemis Accords Briefing

Time 12:00 – 12:30
Location: Hall 33, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

The United States and Peru will co-host the fifth annual Artemis Accords Principals’ Meeting in Antalya, Türkiye. The subsequent press conference Wednesday, Oct. 7, 12 p.m. local time, will provide an update on the progress of the Artemis Accords, including recent developments, and reaffirm the commitment of like-minded nations to advancing safe, transparent, and sustainable exploration of space.

Moderator:

  • George Alderman, NASA Deputy Press Secretary

Speakers:

  • NASA Deputy Administrator Matt Anderson
  • Maj. Gen. Roberto Melgar Sheen, Director of Peruvian Space Agency (CONIDA)

Axiom Space Holds Science-focused Media Roundtable

Time: 15:00
Location: Hall 25, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

Accredited press are invited to cover Axiom Space’s Science Media Roundtable on Oct. 7 at the International Astronautical Congress in Antalya, Turkiye. Hear announcements and the latest updates on Axiom Space's science initiatives from Axiom Space’s Dr. Lucie Low, Chief Science Officer.

The roundtable will include opening remarks, a Q&A portion with Axiom Space’s Dr. Lucie Low, Chief Science Officer and science partners, and pull aside interview opportunities.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Lucie Low, Chief Science Office, Axiom Space
  • Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil, President, Middle East Technical University (METU)
  • Kyle Acierno, CEO, Exobiosphere

To cover the roundtable, RSVP to Meridyth Moore, Director, Media Strategy, Axiom Space at Meridyth.Moore@axiomspace.com. This event is open to limited confirmed press (in-person only).

GLEX 2028 Press Conference and Official Signing Ceremony

Time: 17:15 - 17:45
Location: Hall 33, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will announce GLEX 2028, the next IAF Global Space Exploration Conference, taking place 16–18 May 2028 at Aichi Sky Expo, Japan. The press conference will mark the formal signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the IAF and JAXA and present the vision, objectives and initial framework for GLEX 2028.

Moderator:

Speakers:

Thursday 8 October 2026

IAC 2026 International Astronauts Press Conference

Time: 15:30–16:30
Location: Hall 33, First Floor, NEST Plus Building

The International Astronautical Federation (IAF) is pleased to invite accredited press to the IAC 2026 International Astronauts Press Conference, bringing together astronauts from around the world attending the 77th International Astronautical Congress in Antalya.

The international astronauts will share first-hand insights from their spaceflight experiences and also discuss their engagement with communities across the Antalya region through the IAF International Astronauts Chapter outreach programme.

Speakers:

IAF International Astronauts Chapter

If you would like to submit preliminary questions or request a face-to-face interview with one of the participating astronauts, please send your inquiry to media@iafastro.org.

We look forward to welcoming members of the accredited press to Antalya and to sharing the latest highlights of IAC 2026.

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