Our Principal Object To promote and assist the development of a viable and self-sustaining space sector in Australia that includes corporations small and medium enterprises and research and educational organisations as an essential component of Australia's involvement in space.
Current Highlights 100 financial members Converted to national incorporation in August 2016 Host of International Astronautical Congress 2017 White Paper Advancing Australia in Space published in March 2017
SIAA Board Michael Davis Chair Jeff Kasparian Deputy Chair Naomi Mathers Deputy Chair David Ball Treasurer Peter Nikoloff Secretary Hon. Chris Schacht Rod Drury SIAA Advisory Council 15 members Chaired by Dr Phil Crosby of the CSIRO Provides high level advice to the SIAA Board on a range of space industry issues.
SIAA Membership Individuals $110 Large Corporates/Public Sector - $550 Small Corporates - $220 Non-profits (universities) - $220 Young Professionals free for first year
What is it all about? The world s biggest and most important multi-disciplinary space meeting, held annually since 1950. 3,500-4,000 delegates anticipated: 10-15% from Australia, 85-90% international Heads of the world s major space agencies 20-30 astronauts Senior space industry executives Many tertiary level students and young professionals
Plenary Sessions Heads of Agency (Monday) Host Plenary - The Space Industry s Economic and Social Impact (Monday) Space Traffic Management Global Challenge to Protect (Tuesday) 50 Ways to Leave Your Earth (Tuesday) Next Generation Plenary Innovative Methods for Assured and Secure Access to Space Resources (Wednesday) Moon Mars Villages for Science, Technology, Innovation, Cooperation, Security and Inspiration (Wednesday) From Up There to Down Here Big Data Driving Sustainable Development and Economic Growth on Earth (Thursday) Late Breaking News (Friday)
Highlight Lectures The Great Barrier Reef Assuring Its Health from Space Flight by Light with Bill Nye LightSail & Innovations in Solar Sailing Next Generation On-Orbit Satellite Servicing and Refuelling Programs
Global Networking Forum A focal point in the most recent congresses, providing opportunities for increased visibility for IAF members attracting a wide audience and featuring a varied program including: round-tables discussions networking sessions and social events.
Technical Sessions 178 separate sessions in the course of the week covering every conceivable aspect of space activity
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Ancillary events Annual conference of the Space Generation Advisory Council for young space professionals at the University of Adelaide, to include a reception at Government House UN/IAF Workshop, co-sponsored by the Commonwealth Government 150 delegates Annual meeting and dinner of the International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) A meeting of international Parliamentarians hosted by the Parliament of South Australia The Annual Meeting, Dinner and Moot competition finals of the International Institute for Space Law three judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will be in Adelaide to judge the Manfred Lachs Moot. STEM and teacher professional development activities both within and beyond the confines of the Congress
Community Engagement A Woomera retrospective at the State Library of South Australia Three exhibitions at the South Australian Museum (SAM) Hubble Space Telescope imagery Indigenous perspectives of the heavens through the eyes of aboriginal Australian and southern African peoples lent by the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) consortium From the SA to Space the career of Andy Thomas Site visits and excursions to Woomera, local observatories and relevant industries
Sponsors and Exhibitors See http://www.iac2017.org/sponsors-and-exhibitors
Registration Online at http://www.iac2017.org/ Early bird rates before 30 June 15% discount on full registration fee for current SIAA members
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