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From: Martina Fabbiani <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, June 27, 2025 2:11 PM
To: [email protected]; Kliimaministeerium info <[email protected]>
Subject: IAC 2025: Personal Invitation for the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting in Sydney and Preparatory Meeting Materials
Dear Hon. Kallas,
Please kindly find attached a personal invitation letter signed by Clay Mowry, President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), and Dominique Tilmans, IAF Special Advisor to the President for Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations, to attend the 15th International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments to be held on Sunday 28 September 2025 in Sydney, Australia on the occasion of the 76th edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC).
In preparation of the event and to present you the detailed programme of the gathering, please find attached the Draft Programme of the IAF MMoP Meeting and the Materials which were presented during the Virtual Preparatory Meeting held on Monday 9 June. The recording can be downloaded using the following link: https://we.tl/t-pZ3q60E43a.
We kindly ask you to confirm your participation in the meeting in Sydney at your earliest convenience.
Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any questions.
We look forward to welcoming you in Australia!
Kindest regards,
IAF Secretariat
Martina Fabbiani
Senior Projects Manager
IAF Secretariat
International Astronautical Federation
100 Avenue de Suffren
75015 Paris, France
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 67 65 13
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.iafastro.org
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IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org
Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901
OFFICIAL
Madis Kallas
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Estonia
Paris, 27 June 2025
15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
Object: Letter of Invitation to attend the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of
Parliaments in Sydney (Sunday, 28 September 2025)
Dear Hon. Kallas,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the International Astronautical Federation’s
International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) scheduled to take place on
Sunday, 28 September 2025, in Sydney, Australia, preceding the 76th International Astronautical
Congress (IAC).
The IAF MMoP Meeting this year will be organized in cooperation with the Space Industry Association
of Australia (SIAA), Australian Space Agency, and NSW Government, and it will be hosted in the
prestigious Plenary Hall of the Parliament of New South Wales.
The IAF MMoP Meeting is a unique forum, inviting Ministers and members of Parliaments from around
the world to present their nations’ space initiatives. Ministers will provide valuable insights on their
countries’ space strategy, while Parliamentarians will engage in discussions on relevant space solutions
in their regions or cities. Here we seize synergies, share experiences, and good practices on space
solutions. Our meeting is an exceptional source of ideas for operational space solutions and the
accomplishment of national priorities and cities management.
Our goal is to make Space accessible, understandable for all of us.
This meeting also aims to engage policymakers from nations that do not yet have space experience, to
provide them with the opportunity to listen to the experiences shared by their peers, highlighting the
benefits of space-based solutions.
Each topic will be introduced by a space expert; we encourage attendees to give a short presentation
(10 minutes) of a relevant space solution in their country or region on the following topics:
• Space for Disaster and Risk Management
• Space to Improve Public Services
• Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth
IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org
Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901
OFFICIAL
Your interaction during the meeting will be recorded and photographed and the assets will be shared
with you after the event. We hope that this will support you to further spread the importance of space
within your country.
In addition to this, we wish to further enrich your experience by inviting you to a formal dinner on
Sunday evening coupled with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, to network in a
more relaxed environment, and to attend the IAC 2025 Opening Day as guest of Honour, on Monday,
29 September 2025.
Should you choose to extend your stay in Sydney, a curated list of recommended activities will be
provided in due course to help you make the most of your time in the harbour city.
We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience. For any questions or
request further information, please contact the IAF Secretariat ([email protected]).
We look forward to your participation and to seeing you in Sydney.
Sincerely,
Clay Mowry Christian Feichtinger Dominique Tilmans
President
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
Executive Director
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
Special Advisor for Parliamentarian
and Ministerial Relations
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
15th IAF International Meeting
for
Ministers and Members of
Parliaments
Programme
Space the Indispensable Ally for
Decision-Makers
- Sunday 28 September 2025 -
Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
2
Sunday, 28 September 2025
The MMoP Meeting will take place in the Plenary Hall
of the Parliament of New South Wales
09:00 Welcome Coffee
09:25 Group Picture
09:30 Welcome Remarks
• Clay Mowry, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
• MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country
• Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and
Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting,
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
• Judith Collins, New Zealand Minister for Space
10:15 Session 1: Space for Disaster and Risk Management
Today, we are all exposed to serious vulnerabilities: drought, reduced or excessive rainfall,
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, man-made catastrophes… which are menacing our environment
putting in danger our lives, our economy and impacting properties, flora, fauna and cultural
heritage.
Luckily, Space solutions have the potential to help governments and administrations to manage
disaster risks. They play a crucial role in all phases of the disaster risk management cycle: from
prevention and preparedness to response and recovery.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes
and Head of ESRIN, European Space Agency (ESA)
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
11:15 Session 2: Space in Support of Society
Space solutions play a key role in helping policy-makers address societal challenges and develop
policies that meet public needs. Rationalization of traffic management, improvement of public
transport, dynamic urban planning, air quality, management of drinking water supplies, optimizing
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
3
energy and waste without forgetting supporting healthcare and emergency response... Space
technology offers valuable solutions in many sectors.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
12:15 Session 3: Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth
Space solutions have become powerful tools for governments to address long-standing challenges.
By providing real-time monitoring and precise detection capabilities, these technologies help to
combat illegal activities such as illegal fishing, trafficking of goods, discharges from ships on the
high seas but also planning sustainable aquaculture activities, monitoring water turbidity,
improving the management of marine protected areas.
Space-based solutions have also improved border surveillance, enabling policy makers to
implement more effective security measures.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
13:15 Closing Remarks
• MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country
• Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and
Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremonies of the 15th IAF MMoP Event
13:30 Lunch Break
14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House
Transfer will be provided from the Parliament of New South Wales to the location of the Cultural
visit and MMoP 2025 Dinner.
19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
4
Monday, 29 September 2025
The IAC 2025 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
located in 14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
08:30 - 09:15 VIP Gathering
American Express Lounge, ICC Sydney Theatre (IAC 2025 venue)
09:30 – 11:00 IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony
ICC Sydney Theatre - Reserved VIP Seats for the MMoPs
11:15 – 12:15 Exhibition Opening
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Exhibition Area
12:30 – 13:30 VIP Luncheon
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre - Parkside 1
13:45 – 15:15 Plenary Event 1: One to One with Heads of Agencies
ICC Sydney Theatre
15:15 – 18:00 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other
portions of the IAC 2025 Programme
18:15 – 19:15 Plenary Event 2: IAC 2025 Host Plenary
ICC Sydney Theatre
19:30 – 22:30 IAC 2025 Welcome Reception
ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre – Hall 5/6/7
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
08:00 – 08:45 Industry Breakfast
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1
09:00 – 10:00 Plenary Event 3: “How a Circular Economy Framework Unlocks
Commercial Success in Space”
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Pyrmont Theatre
10:00 – 12:30 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other
portions of the IAC 2025 Programme
12:30 – 13:30 Industry Luncheon
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
5
Address Information
Recommended Hotel: Sofitel Darling Harbour
12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000
W Sydney
31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Hilton Sydney
488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
https://www.iac2025.org/accommodation/
MMoP Venue: Parliament of New South Wales
6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
MMoP Dinner Venue: Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
IAC 2025 Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Christian FEICHTINGER Executive Director
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Welcome and Introduction of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025)
Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Introduction of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP)
Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Q&A
Virtual Preparatory Meeting Agenda
The International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
was created in 1951 by 10 learned societies
from 9 countries to
“Encourage the advancement of knowledge about space and the development and
application of space assets for the benefit of humanity.”
IAF History
The IAF has become today the global space advocacy body,
counting today 563 corporate members
IAF Members
165168 165 158160 165 181 197 198
205 227246
273282 306
327 343
366
397 407
433
468 513
563
Over the past years the IAF managed to engage actors from all continents
and is now represented by its members in 81 countries
IAF Members
Space Agencies and Offices
Space Industries and Start-ups
R&D Organizations
Professional Societies & Associations
Museums & Universities
The IAF is the largest and most diverse
space network connecting the main
and the most innovative actors
cooperating
IAF Members
Support and Facilitate
Global Space
Governance
IAF Driving Forces
Influence and Enhance Global Space
Advocacy
Support International
Cooperation in all Space-
related Activities
Advance Knowledge
About Space for the
Benefit of Humanity
IAF Events – Global Conferences
IAF Global Space Exploration Conference – GLEX 2025
7 – 9 May 2025 New Delhi, India
IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2023
23 – 25 May 2023, Oslo, Norway
IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2026
2 – 4 June, Kigali, Rwanda
IAF Global Conference on Space for Emerging Countries – GLEC 2022
16 – 20 May 2022, Quito, Ecuador
IAF Events – International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 29 September – 3 October 2025
Sydney, Australia
75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 11 – 18 October 2024
Milan, Italy
77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
05 – 09 October 2026
Antalya, Türkiye
74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
02 – 06 October 2023
Baku, Azerbaijan
IAC 2024 Highlights
→ Click on the picture to be redirected to the IAC 2025 Highlights Video on the IAF Youtube Channel
26 – 28 September
IAC 2025 Associated Events 29 Sept. – 03 Oct.
IAC 2025
THE IAC IS THE ONE PLACE AND TIME OF THE YEAR WHERE ALL GLOBAL SPACE ACTORS COME TOGETHER.
OVER 8.000 PARTICIPANTS
EACH YEAR
I
A rich Plenary Programme
covering the latest and most relevant
space topics
Over 7500sqm of exhibition with
booths from the major space
agencies and space industries
Special two days pass to attend for
free the IAC on Monday (Opening Day) and Tuesday
(Industry Day)
Numerous networking
events/ cocktails/ luncheons
Bilateral Meetings with representatives
from Space Agencies, Industries,
International Organizations,
press
Preferential rates for the
best hotels in Sydney
A full Technical Programme
covering every topic linked to
space
Dominique TILMANS Special Advisor to President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial
Relations International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
A platform for political
representatives to meet, listen, and exchange about space
MMoP Meeting - Goals
A three-day Programme
including meetings,
networking cocktails and
dinners, and two full days as Guests
of Honour
Discovering the benefits of space technologies for civil society and
creating new synergies
Encouraging the participation of
policymakers from non-space
countries, to benefit from the
experiences shared by their peers
15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP)
Sunday 28 September 2025, Sydney, Australia
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
The Parliament of New South Wales is the bicameral legislative body of the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW). It is composed of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (lower house) and
the New South Wales Legislative Council (upper house).
MMoP Meeting - Location
Address : 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Parliament of New South Wales – Plenary Hall
09:00 MMoP Welcome Breakfast
09:30 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) (Parliament of NSW)
13:30 MMoP Luncheon
14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House
19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner (Sydney Opera House)
MMoP Meeting - Programme
Sunday 28 September
08:30 IAC 2025 Opening Day
→ MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour*
Monday 29 September
Tuesday 30 September
08:30 IAC 2025 Industry Day
→ MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour*
* Please check the MMoP Programme or www.iafastro.org for further details about the IAC 2025 Programme
MMoP Meeting - Topics
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
A common goal: make space understandable, operational, and effective both for the day-to-day challenges and in front of emergencies
Ministers and MoPs are invited to briefly explain their country’s space strategy while MoPs can present on relevant space solutions by giving a 10 minutes presentation on one, or more, of the following
topics:
Space for Disaster and Risk Management • Keynote Speech by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, European
Space Agency (ESA)
Space in Support of Society • Keynote Speech by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth • Keynote Speech by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency
→ Representatives are invited to share their selected topic(s) and Presentation’s title by 31 July for inclusion in the IAC 2025 Final Programme.
We invite all the participants of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments to join us on a tailored VIP Tour of the world’s renowned Sydney Opera House. A true landmark of Australia,
masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
MMoP Meeting – Cultural Visit
Sydney Opera House
After the visit, we invite all participants to take advantage of the beautiful framework of the MMoP Networking Cocktail and Dinner
to further engage with:
Fellow Ministers and Members of Parliaments Heads of the Space Agencies
Heads of International Organizations Members of the IAF Bureau
An opportunity to exchange on the topics discussed during the day in a more relaxed and informal setting.
MMoP Meeting – Cocktail and Dinner
Sydney Opera House
MMoP Meeting
Q&A
Thanks for your attention !
IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org
Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901
OFFICIAL
Madis Kallas
Minister of Environment
Ministry of Environment
Estonia
Paris, 27 June 2025
15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
Object: Letter of Invitation to attend the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of
Parliaments in Sydney (Sunday, 28 September 2025)
Dear Hon. Kallas,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to participate in the International Astronautical Federation’s
International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) scheduled to take place on
Sunday, 28 September 2025, in Sydney, Australia, preceding the 76th International Astronautical
Congress (IAC).
The IAF MMoP Meeting this year will be organized in cooperation with the Space Industry Association
of Australia (SIAA), Australian Space Agency, and NSW Government, and it will be hosted in the
prestigious Plenary Hall of the Parliament of New South Wales.
The IAF MMoP Meeting is a unique forum, inviting Ministers and members of Parliaments from around
the world to present their nations’ space initiatives. Ministers will provide valuable insights on their
countries’ space strategy, while Parliamentarians will engage in discussions on relevant space solutions
in their regions or cities. Here we seize synergies, share experiences, and good practices on space
solutions. Our meeting is an exceptional source of ideas for operational space solutions and the
accomplishment of national priorities and cities management.
Our goal is to make Space accessible, understandable for all of us.
This meeting also aims to engage policymakers from nations that do not yet have space experience, to
provide them with the opportunity to listen to the experiences shared by their peers, highlighting the
benefits of space-based solutions.
Each topic will be introduced by a space expert; we encourage attendees to give a short presentation
(10 minutes) of a relevant space solution in their country or region on the following topics:
• Space for Disaster and Risk Management
• Space to Improve Public Services
• Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth
IAF Secretariat – 100 Avenue de Suffren - 75015 Paris, France T: +33 (0)1 45 67 42 60 - E: [email protected] - W: www.iafastro.org
Non-profit organisation established under the French Law of 1 July 1901
OFFICIAL
Your interaction during the meeting will be recorded and photographed and the assets will be shared
with you after the event. We hope that this will support you to further spread the importance of space
within your country.
In addition to this, we wish to further enrich your experience by inviting you to a formal dinner on
Sunday evening coupled with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Sydney Opera House, to network in a
more relaxed environment, and to attend the IAC 2025 Opening Day as guest of Honour, on Monday,
29 September 2025.
Should you choose to extend your stay in Sydney, a curated list of recommended activities will be
provided in due course to help you make the most of your time in the harbour city.
We kindly ask that you confirm your attendance at your earliest convenience. For any questions or
request further information, please contact the IAF Secretariat ([email protected]).
We look forward to your participation and to seeing you in Sydney.
Sincerely,
Clay Mowry Christian Feichtinger Dominique Tilmans
President
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
Executive Director
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
Special Advisor for Parliamentarian
and Ministerial Relations
International Astronautical
Federation (IAF)
15th IAF International Meeting
for
Ministers and Members of
Parliaments
Programme
Space the Indispensable Ally for
Decision-Makers
- Sunday 28 September 2025 -
Parliament of New South Wales 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
2
Sunday, 28 September 2025
The MMoP Meeting will take place in the Plenary Hall
of the Parliament of New South Wales
09:00 Welcome Coffee
09:25 Group Picture
09:30 Welcome Remarks
• Clay Mowry, President, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
• MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country
• Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and
Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting,
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
• Judith Collins, New Zealand Minister for Space
10:15 Session 1: Space for Disaster and Risk Management
Today, we are all exposed to serious vulnerabilities: drought, reduced or excessive rainfall,
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, man-made catastrophes… which are menacing our environment
putting in danger our lives, our economy and impacting properties, flora, fauna and cultural
heritage.
Luckily, Space solutions have the potential to help governments and administrations to manage
disaster risks. They play a crucial role in all phases of the disaster risk management cycle: from
prevention and preparedness to response and recovery.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes
and Head of ESRIN, European Space Agency (ESA)
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
11:15 Session 2: Space in Support of Society
Space solutions play a key role in helping policy-makers address societal challenges and develop
policies that meet public needs. Rationalization of traffic management, improvement of public
transport, dynamic urban planning, air quality, management of drinking water supplies, optimizing
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
3
energy and waste without forgetting supporting healthcare and emergency response... Space
technology offers valuable solutions in many sectors.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
12:15 Session 3: Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth
Space solutions have become powerful tools for governments to address long-standing challenges.
By providing real-time monitoring and precise detection capabilities, these technologies help to
combat illegal activities such as illegal fishing, trafficking of goods, discharges from ships on the
high seas but also planning sustainable aquaculture activities, monitoring water turbidity,
improving the management of marine protected areas.
Space-based solutions have also improved border surveillance, enabling policy makers to
implement more effective security measures.
Keynote Speech and Moderation by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency
Interventions by Ministers and Members of Parliaments
Roundtable Discussion
13:15 Closing Remarks
• MMoP 2025 Co-Chair, IAC 2025 Host Country
• Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and
Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremonies of the 15th IAF MMoP Event
13:30 Lunch Break
14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House
Transfer will be provided from the Parliament of New South Wales to the location of the Cultural
visit and MMoP 2025 Dinner.
19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
4
Monday, 29 September 2025
The IAC 2025 will take place at the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
located in 14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
08:30 - 09:15 VIP Gathering
American Express Lounge, ICC Sydney Theatre (IAC 2025 venue)
09:30 – 11:00 IAC 2025 Opening Ceremony
ICC Sydney Theatre - Reserved VIP Seats for the MMoPs
11:15 – 12:15 Exhibition Opening
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Exhibition Area
12:30 – 13:30 VIP Luncheon
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre - Parkside 1
13:45 – 15:15 Plenary Event 1: One to One with Heads of Agencies
ICC Sydney Theatre
15:15 – 18:00 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other
portions of the IAC 2025 Programme
18:15 – 19:15 Plenary Event 2: IAC 2025 Host Plenary
ICC Sydney Theatre
19:30 – 22:30 IAC 2025 Welcome Reception
ICC Sydney, Exhibition Centre – Hall 5/6/7
Tuesday, 30 September 2025
08:00 – 08:45 Industry Breakfast
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1
09:00 – 10:00 Plenary Event 3: “How a Circular Economy Framework Unlocks
Commercial Success in Space”
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Pyrmont Theatre
10:00 – 12:30 Free time to visit the Exhibition and attending the IAF GNFs Sessions and other
portions of the IAC 2025 Programme
12:30 – 13:30 Industry Luncheon
ICC Sydney, Convention Centre – Parkside 1
Ministry and Parliamentary Programme
5
Address Information
Recommended Hotel: Sofitel Darling Harbour
12 Darling Dr, Sydney NSW 2000
W Sydney
31 Wheat Rd, Sydney NSW 2000
Hilton Sydney
488 George St, Sydney NSW 2000
https://www.iac2025.org/accommodation/
MMoP Venue: Parliament of New South Wales
6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
MMoP Dinner Venue: Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
IAC 2025 Venue: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
14 Darling Dr., Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
Christian FEICHTINGER Executive Director
International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Welcome and Introduction of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) and the International Astronautical Congress (IAC 2025)
Christian Feichtinger, Executive Director, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Introduction of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP)
Dominique Tilmans, Special Advisor to the IAF President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial Relations and Master of Ceremony of the 15th IAF MMoP Meeting, International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
➢ Q&A
Virtual Preparatory Meeting Agenda
The International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
was created in 1951 by 10 learned societies
from 9 countries to
“Encourage the advancement of knowledge about space and the development and
application of space assets for the benefit of humanity.”
IAF History
The IAF has become today the global space advocacy body,
counting today 563 corporate members
IAF Members
165168 165 158160 165 181 197 198
205 227246
273282 306
327 343
366
397 407
433
468 513
563
Over the past years the IAF managed to engage actors from all continents
and is now represented by its members in 81 countries
IAF Members
Space Agencies and Offices
Space Industries and Start-ups
R&D Organizations
Professional Societies & Associations
Museums & Universities
The IAF is the largest and most diverse
space network connecting the main
and the most innovative actors
cooperating
IAF Members
Support and Facilitate
Global Space
Governance
IAF Driving Forces
Influence and Enhance Global Space
Advocacy
Support International
Cooperation in all Space-
related Activities
Advance Knowledge
About Space for the
Benefit of Humanity
IAF Events – Global Conferences
IAF Global Space Exploration Conference – GLEX 2025
7 – 9 May 2025 New Delhi, India
IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2023
23 – 25 May 2023, Oslo, Norway
IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change – GLOC 2026
2 – 4 June, Kigali, Rwanda
IAF Global Conference on Space for Emerging Countries – GLEC 2022
16 – 20 May 2022, Quito, Ecuador
IAF Events – International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 29 September – 3 October 2025
Sydney, Australia
75th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) 11 – 18 October 2024
Milan, Italy
77th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
05 – 09 October 2026
Antalya, Türkiye
74th International Astronautical Congress (IAC)
02 – 06 October 2023
Baku, Azerbaijan
IAC 2024 Highlights
→ Click on the picture to be redirected to the IAC 2025 Highlights Video on the IAF Youtube Channel
26 – 28 September
IAC 2025 Associated Events 29 Sept. – 03 Oct.
IAC 2025
THE IAC IS THE ONE PLACE AND TIME OF THE YEAR WHERE ALL GLOBAL SPACE ACTORS COME TOGETHER.
OVER 8.000 PARTICIPANTS
EACH YEAR
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A rich Plenary Programme
covering the latest and most relevant
space topics
Over 7500sqm of exhibition with
booths from the major space
agencies and space industries
Special two days pass to attend for
free the IAC on Monday (Opening Day) and Tuesday
(Industry Day)
Numerous networking
events/ cocktails/ luncheons
Bilateral Meetings with representatives
from Space Agencies, Industries,
International Organizations,
press
Preferential rates for the
best hotels in Sydney
A full Technical Programme
covering every topic linked to
space
Dominique TILMANS Special Advisor to President on Parliamentarian and Ministerial
Relations International Astronautical Federation (IAF)
A platform for political
representatives to meet, listen, and exchange about space
MMoP Meeting - Goals
A three-day Programme
including meetings,
networking cocktails and
dinners, and two full days as Guests
of Honour
Discovering the benefits of space technologies for civil society and
creating new synergies
Encouraging the participation of
policymakers from non-space
countries, to benefit from the
experiences shared by their peers
15th IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP)
Sunday 28 September 2025, Sydney, Australia
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
The Parliament of New South Wales is the bicameral legislative body of the Australian State of New South Wales (NSW). It is composed of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly (lower house) and
the New South Wales Legislative Council (upper house).
MMoP Meeting - Location
Address : 6 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000,
Australia
Parliament of New South Wales – Plenary Hall
09:00 MMoP Welcome Breakfast
09:30 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments (MMoP) (Parliament of NSW)
13:30 MMoP Luncheon
14:30 MMoP Cultural Visit to the Sydney Opera House
19:00 IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments Cocktail and Dinner (Sydney Opera House)
MMoP Meeting - Programme
Sunday 28 September
08:30 IAC 2025 Opening Day
→ MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour*
Monday 29 September
Tuesday 30 September
08:30 IAC 2025 Industry Day
→ MMoPs are invited to participate in all day’s activities as Guests of Honour*
* Please check the MMoP Programme or www.iafastro.org for further details about the IAC 2025 Programme
MMoP Meeting - Topics
“Space the Indispensable Ally for Decision-Makers”
A common goal: make space understandable, operational, and effective both for the day-to-day challenges and in front of emergencies
Ministers and MoPs are invited to briefly explain their country’s space strategy while MoPs can present on relevant space solutions by giving a 10 minutes presentation on one, or more, of the following
topics:
Space for Disaster and Risk Management • Keynote Speech by Simonetta Cheli, Director of Earth Observation Programmes and Head of ESRIN, European
Space Agency (ESA)
Space in Support of Society • Keynote Speech by Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
Space-based Solutions to Safeguard Life on Earth • Keynote Speech by Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency
→ Representatives are invited to share their selected topic(s) and Presentation’s title by 31 July for inclusion in the IAC 2025 Final Programme.
We invite all the participants of the IAF International Meeting for Ministers and Members of Parliaments to join us on a tailored VIP Tour of the world’s renowned Sydney Opera House. A true landmark of Australia,
masterpiece of 20th-century architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
MMoP Meeting – Cultural Visit
Sydney Opera House
After the visit, we invite all participants to take advantage of the beautiful framework of the MMoP Networking Cocktail and Dinner
to further engage with:
Fellow Ministers and Members of Parliaments Heads of the Space Agencies
Heads of International Organizations Members of the IAF Bureau
An opportunity to exchange on the topics discussed during the day in a more relaxed and informal setting.
MMoP Meeting – Cocktail and Dinner
Sydney Opera House
MMoP Meeting
Q&A
Thanks for your attention !