77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 2026

The IAC is the world’s largest gathering of the space community, attracting over 6,000 participants from more than 80 countries. The congress offers a unique platform to present scientific findings, expand professional networks, and help shape the future of space exploration.

Once again this year, DLR will be prominently represented at the 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) – the world’s leading space conference, taking place from 29 September to 3 October 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Under the theme “Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance”, high-level representatives from space agencies, industry, research, politics, and society will come together to exchange ideas on innovation, developments, and future visions.