Swiss Candidacy for IAC 2029 in Geneva
This edition of the Congress from 8 to 12 October 2029 will be especially significant, celebrating together with the IAF the 80th anniversary of the International Astronautical Congress, marking eight decades of inspiring collaboration in space.
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CELEBRATING SPACE, BUILDING TRUST
The first part, “Celebrating Space,” highlights two major anniversaries that will define the IAC 2029: the 80th anniversary of the congress and the 60th anniversary of the Moon landing. Together, they honor decades of human ingenuity, exploration, and shared progress, reminding us how far humanity has come and how far we can go when we work together.
The slogan “Building Trust” not only reflects Geneva’s reputation as such but at a time when the space economy is evolving rapidly and expanding well beyond traditional actors, maintaining trust in space and space science is more important than ever. There is a growing need for confidence that space will be developed and used in a responsible, diplomatic, and geopolitically safe manner. IAC 2029 in Geneva aims to contribute to building this trust — ensuring that space activities, innovation, and the space economy are perceived as forces for peaceful cooperation, scientific progress, and sharedglobal benefit.
PALEXPO - YOUR STAY!
At the heart of this bid is Palexpo, a world-class convention center just minutes from Geneva International Airport. With cutting-edge facilities, flexible spaces, and room to expand, Palexpo accommodates the IAC 2029 as it grows in scale and ambition. From plenary sessions and technical tracks to exhibitions and networking events, Palexpo ensures a seamless, inspiring, and operationally flawless experience.
SWISSMEM AND SSO - YOUR HOSTS!
Swissmem, the host of IAC 2029, Switzerland’s leading industry association representing the mechanical and electrical engineering sectors, and the Swiss Space Office (SSO), the co-host of IAC 2029, the federal government’s official body for national space activities, jointly form the backbone of the bid. This model combines industrial execution strength with official governmental legitimacy, ensuring both delivery capability and international credibility.