Featured speakers include: Charles Bolden, Adminstrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Berndt Feuerbacher, President of the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), Dumitru Prunariu, Chairman of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS).Delegates participate in the next generation discussions about one of five topics: Industry, Agency, Society, Exploration, and Outreach.

The Space Generation Congress (SGC) is the annual meeting of the Space Generation Advisory Council held in conjunction with the International Astronautical Congress. This 3-day event is comprised of workshop/working sessions, several talks given by internationally recognized and renowned speakers, and networking sessions. With SGC, SGAC aims to hone and promote the voice of the youth on the topic of international space development through the future leaders of the space sector. SGC is proudly endorsed by the United Nations Office of Outer Space Affairs.