From 14 to 18 October 2024, the 75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the most important international event in the space sector, took place in Milan. The Space Technology Park – Research, Development and Innovation was represented by the Chairman of the PTK Supervisory Board, Dr Adam Okniński, Eng. – Director of the Space Technology Centre at the Łukasiewicz Research Network – Institute of Aviation, and the Secretary of the PTK Supervisory Board, Dr Zuzanna Kulińska-Kępa from the Department of International Aviation and Space Law at the University of Warsaw.

During the congress, PTK representatives had the opportunity to showcase our park’s potential and to establish valuable contacts with key representatives of the global space sector. The meetings that took place during the event open up new opportunities for international cooperation and joint research and development projects.

About the event

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is a prestigious event that brings together representatives of all major space agencies, companies, research centres, universities, associations and museums from around the world every year. This year’s edition was held under the theme ‘Responsible space for sustainability’ and focused on the responsible use of outer space.

The first IAC was held in Paris in 1950, and Poland hosted the congress in 1964. Future editions will take place in Sydney (2025) and Antalya (2026). Importantly, in 2027, after more than 60 years, Poland will once again host this prestigious event, which will take place in Poznań under the theme “One Space. Shared Future”.