In 2026 ISEC will again be closely involved with the Space Elevator session at IAC, with our Chief Architect Dr Peter Swan acting as co-chair.

The Space Elevator session will be held at 1500-1730 local time on Tuesday October 6th 2026 in ‘Hall 24’.

Details and provisional schedule can be found in the screenshots below, taken on April 28th 2026. Note that many speakers have yet to confirm their status.

Screenshot from IAC2026 website taken 28-April-2026, details may change

Screenshot from IAC website, taken 28-April-2026. Details are provisional only.

Full 2026 Congress details : https://www.iac2026.org/iac-2026

IAF message :

“ The International Astronautical Congress is the one place and time of the year where all global space actors come together. The event attracts more than 6.000 participants each year.

Covering all space sectors and topics, it offers everyone the latest space information and developments in academia and industry, networking opportunities to connect with the global space community and explore unique potential partnerships.

For over 75 years, the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) has been proudly organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), traveling each year to a new country, embracing a new theme, and partnering with a different local host to celebrate the global spirit of space endeavor. “