Press Conferences

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.

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 – 12:00
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)

GLEX 2028 Press Conference and Official Signing Ceremony

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

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 ChapterIAF 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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