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Official IAC 2025 Adjacent Events

New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2025

The New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2025, themed Open Skies: Leveraging New Zealand’s Low Air Traffic and Rapid Regulatory Environment,” will take place on October 7-8, 2025, at Te Pae Convention Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch. This pivotal event brings together global aerospace leaders, innovators, and researchers to explore cutting-edge advancements, emerging trends, and collaboration opportunities. Attendees will discover New Zealand’s unique R&D landscape, connect with the entire aerospace ecosystem, gain insights into sustainable practices, and forge strategic partnerships. Join us to experience the benefits of New Zealand’s open skies and supportive regulatory framework in a nation committed to environmental stewardship and innovation.

Space-Ship 2025

One Giant Leap Australia presents Space-Ship! A fun and educational themed cruise.

Departing Sydney after IAC on 5 October, this four-day cruise will take guests on a fun and educational journey offering the opportunity to learn, network, and relax aboard the family-friendly Carnival Splendor. Space-Ship will travel to one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the pristine beaches of Moreton Island, in Queensland, before returning to Sydney on 9 October.

  • 5 October 2025 – Depart Sydney
  • 6 October 2025 – Sea Day
  • 7 October 2025 – Moreton Island
  • 8 October 2025 – Sea Day
  • 9 October 2025 – Return Sydney

One Giant Leap Australia provides life opportunities for students and educators to develop and build their knowledge and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The organisation operates both in Australia and Internationally working toward achieving a strong STEM sector.