The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress. Participants are top university students and young professionals with a passion for space who are selected from among applicants from our Space Generation international network. With SGC, SGAC aims to hone and promote the voice of the next generation of space sector leaders on the topic of international space development. SGC is proudly endorsed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.

Key Dates on the road to SGC 2019

(These dates are subject to change. Please check here regularly for the most recent updates)

Date   Milestone
October 2018 Open Call for SGC 2019 Deputy Manager
January 2019 Open Call for SGC 2019 Organising Team
March 2019 Open Call for SGC 2019 Moderators
April 2019 Open Call for SGC 2019 Delegates
June 2019 Start of ticket selling for SGC 2019

Space Generation Congress Goals

The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is SGAC’s annual meeting in support of the United Nations (UN) Programme on Space Applications. Top university students and young professionals with a passion for space will travel from all around the globe to attend three days of the 18th SGC. Up to 150 delegates will enjoy an inspiring and resourceful engagement with their peers at the congress, held in Washington, D.C., on 17 – 19 October, 2019 prior to the 70th International Astronautical Congress (IAC). Delegates will gain exposure to perspectives on space issues from the world’s leading space organisations, including: the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS). In demonstrating the symbiotic relationship, leaders from these space organisations gained fresh, innovative and bold perspectives from the incoming space generation. Several sponsors along with a committee of volunteers are supporting the preparation of the 18th SGC. Without  the support of SGAC’s dedicated volunteers and the continual support of our partners and sponsors, the 18th SGC would not be possible. For more information, please contact [email protected]