Samarkand has been nominated as a candidate to host the International Astronautical Congress in 2028

    Science 29 September 2025 1066

    The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is taking place in Sydney, Australia, from September 29 to October 3. On the eve of its official opening, on September 28, the IAC Hosts Summit was held at the ICC Sydney venue.

    During the event, representatives of the Uzbekcosmos Agency presented their ideas and a concept called "Ready to Take Off: Pitching Your IAC Vision for 2028". The agency's Deputy director, Muhiddin Ibragimov, took the initiative to hold the International Astronautical Congress in 2028 in Samarkand.

    The nomination of Samarkand as a potential host city opens up the opportunity for Uzbekistan to become a venue for one of the world's largest forums in the field of space science and technology.