About ICAS 2026
Theme:
SHAPING AVIATION FOR SOCIETY
The 35th Congress of the International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences (ICAS 2026) will be held on 13-18 September 2026 at the International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney, Australia.
The ICAS congress is a biennial event which brings together world’s aeronautics experts and the entire international scientific aerospace community to discuss, understand and compare worldwide scientific and technological advances.
The Congress provides the ideal opportunity to move aeronautical research and technology progressively forward, particularly with regards to the environment and sustainable development. Up-to-date scientific achievements in aeronautics and priority projects to design new generation aircraft and engines, constitute essential topics of the Congress and reflect the aspirations of the aeronautical community.
across 14 parallel sessions
ORGANISER
ICAS
The International Council of the Aeronautical Sciences is an international, nongovernment, non-profit scientific organisation with the mission to advance knowledge and facilitate collaboration in aeronautics.
Established in 1957, ICAS is the international support organisation to represent engineering professional societies and their members.
Currently ICAS has Member Societies from 27 countries and in addition 36 Associate Members from all sectors of the aerospace industry, which are dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and aimed to encourage international dialogue relevant to aeronautical research and technology.
ICAS membership is open to all countries and provides a forum for industry players to discuss common problems in aeronautical science, research and technology.
Today ICAS has established itself as the leading international forum for exchange between scientists and engineers working in aeronautics in all countries of the world.
HOST BODY
RAeSAD
As the oldest global Aerospace Society, the Royal Aeronautical Society is a prominent, independent, authoritative body that has influence on issues confronting today’s aerospace community. We foster expertise and professionalism through education, consultation, networking and recognition, by participating in government and industry body forums, conducting professional conferences/seminars, through industry promotion and measured advocacy and by briefing the media the Society plays an important role in raising the profile of, and connecting the participants across, the aerospace community.
