The Flag of the World’s Largest Space Congress Has Arrived in Poland. IAC 2027 Will Take Place in Poznań
The world’s leading space industry event is coming to Poznań. During the closing ceremony of the 77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya, Türkiye, the flag of the International Astronautical Federation was officially handed over to Poland. This means that in 2027, Poznań and the MTP Poznań EXPO grounds will become the global capital of the space sector.
One Place Where the Entire Space Industry Comes Together
The International Astronautical Congress is the only annual event that brings together all the major global players in the space sector in one place. Every year, it attracts more than 6,000 participants from the worlds of science and industry. The congress has been organized by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) for more than 75 years.
Each edition takes place in a different country, with a new theme and a different local host.

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Antalya 2026: The First IAC in Türkiye
This year’s 77th edition took place in Antalya from October 5–9, marking the first time the congress was held in Türkiye. The host was the Turkish Space Agency (TUA), with Istanbul-based aerospace cluster SAHA serving as co-organizer. Grupa MTP was also represented at the event.
The Flag in Polish Hands
The most important moment for us came at the closing ceremony. The flag of the International Astronautical Federation was officially handed over to Poland, signaling that the next edition of the congress will take place in Poznań.

Poznań: Space Capital in 2027
IAC 2027 will take place in Poznań from September 27 to October 1, 2027. As Grupa MTP, we will host the congress, while the MTP Poznań EXPO grounds will become a meeting place for scientists, space industry leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts exploring the universe. For Poznań and for us, this is a tremendous honor.