Canadian Space Agency to Participate in the 65th International Astronautical Congress held in Toronto

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) will participate in the 65th International Astronautical Congress (IAC) taking place in Toronto from September 29 to October 3, 2014.
The IAC is the premier and most comprehensive annual space conference in the world covering all areas of space activities. It is expected to attract up to 3000 international participants from industry, academia and government. In addition to plenary and technical sessions, the IAC includes a large-scale exhibition where countries showcase their national capabilities and interests, and industries promote their products and services. Operating under the theme “Our World Needs Space,” this year’s Congress is hosted by the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI).

The CSA will be participating in and organizing events open to the media during the week.
Please note that media representatives need to register for the conference in order to be admitted to the Congress.

Registration can be done online or at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building on Level 600.

Monday, September 29

9:00 a.m. – IAC Opening ceremony will feature CSA astronauts Jeremy Hansen and David Saint-Jacques as Masters of Ceremony. The event will feature a presentation by Chris Hadfield and a performance by the Cirque du Soleil.

Sony Centre for Performing Arts, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON, M5E 1B2.

11:15 a.m. – Official Exhibition Opening by the Heads of Agencies. 

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Level 800, Exhibit Hall E, South Building Entrance, Media registration at level 600.

1:30 p.m. – Heads of Agencies Plenary Session

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Level 800, Exhibit Hall F and G, South Building Entrance, Media registration at level 600.

3:00 p.m. – Heads of Agencies Press Conference

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Room 718A, South Building Entrance, Media registration at level 600.

Tuesday, September 30 

7:00 a.m. – Networking Breakfast for students and industry leaders. 12 students attending IAC 2014 thanks to the CSA Grants and Contributions Program will have the opportunity to network with industry leaders.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Level 400, Room 401, Media registration at the South Building Entrance.

8:15 a.m. – Unveiling by the Royal Canadian Mint of a collector coin celebrating the CSA’s 25th anniversary.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Level 400, Room 401, Media registration at the South Building Entrance.

9:30 a.m. – The Amazing Canadian Space Race. CSA astronauts David Saint-Jacques and Jeremy Hansen will embark on a race with a team of tweeps around the city of Toronto.

CSA Booth, Level 800, Hall E, Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC) South Building 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, M5V 3L9, Media registration at the South Building Entrance.

Wednesday, October 1

1:30 p.m. – Jeremy Hansen to address to a select audience of academia, business and special interest groups at DRDC.

Joseph Shepard Building, 4900 Yonge St, National Defence Public Affairs Office (Ontario region) board room (6th floor).

7:30 p.m. – Jeremy Hansen will take part in a panel discussion for a very special edition of Planetary Radio Live, the Planetary Society’s weekly public radio and podcast series.

University of Toronto Convocation Hall, 31 King’s College Circle Toronto, M5S 1A1.

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