# Turkey hosting 77th International Astronautical Congress

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-hosting-77th-international-astronautical-congress
> Updated: 2026-09-11T08:14:24.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Turkey is set to host the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) in Antalya from October 5-9. The event will be hosted by the Turkish Space Agency (TUA), coordinated by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, and co-hosted by SAHA Istanbul.

Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), noted that the congress will serve as a significant opportunity to demonstrate the country’s growing potential in the space sector. The IAF provides a global network for 604 member organizations across 82 countries, including agencies such as NASA, ESA, and JAXA.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-11: Turkey to host 77th International Astronautical Congress in 2026

The 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2026) will be held in Antalya, Turkey, highlighting the nation's rising role and potential in the global space industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-to-host-77th-international-astronautical-congress-in-2026

### 2026-08-19: Antalya to host 16th International Resort Tourism Congress

The 16th International Resort Tourism Congress will be held in Antalya on November 26 to discuss global tourism dynamics, Turkish brand power, and the future of the industry.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/antalya-to-host-16th-international-resort-tourism-congress

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