{"id":394715,"date":"2026-08-21T13:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandemlak.com\/iac-2026-antalya-uzay-kongresi-ve-kentin-ekim-takvimi\/"},"modified":"2026-08-21T16:47:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T13:47:30","slug":"iac-2026-antalya-uzay-kongresi-ve-kentin-ekim-takvimi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandemlak.com\/en\/iac-2026-antalya-uzay-kongresi-ve-kentin-ekim-takvimi\/","title":{"rendered":"IAC 2026 Antalya: Space Congress and the City\u2019s October Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"

International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in Antalya<\/strong><\/p>\n

The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) will take place at the NEST Congress and Exhibition Center in Belek from October 5\u20139, 2026<\/strong>. The congress is held in a different country each year; T\u00fcrkiye will host it for the first time.<\/p>\n

This represents more than a single event. As Antalya moves beyond its busiest tourism months, the city will become the center of an internationally significant scientific and industrial program. Below, you will find the congress details, the city\u2019s seasonal tourism picture, and the indicators that should be monitored from a real estate perspective, together with their sources.<\/p>\n

Congress Details<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Category<\/strong><\/th>\nInformation<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Date<\/td>\nOctober 5\u20139, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue<\/td>\nNEST Congress and Exhibition Center, Belek \u2014 Antalya<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Theme<\/td>\n\u201cThe World Needs More Space\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected attendance<\/td>\nMore than 10,000 delegates from 108 countries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abstract submissions<\/td>\nMore than 8,330<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Top five countries by submissions<\/td>\nT\u00fcrkiye 753 \u00b7 China 322 \u00b7 Azerbaijan 317 \u00b7 USA 228 \u00b7 Italy 220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hosts and organizers<\/td>\nTurkish Space Agency (host), International Astronautical Federation, Ministry of Industry and Technology, SAHA Istanbul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Venue size<\/td>\n20,000 m\u00b2 total area; 6,000 m\u00b2 main hall; 32 km from the airport, 45 km from the city center<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Sources: Turkish Space Agency and IAC 2026; Daily Sabah, August 2026; Antalya Promotion Foundation \u2014 NEST specifications.<\/em><\/p>\n

T\u00fcrkiye ranking first in abstract submissions with 753 papers shows that the congress is not merely an opportunity to host an international event; it is also a platform where Turkish academic and industrial capabilities gain international visibility.<\/p>\n

Why October Matters<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Antalya\u2019s tourism calendar is characterized by pronounced seasonality. During the 2026 season, August 1 recorded a daily record of 103,200 foreign visitors<\/strong>, while occupancy at high-quality facilities reached 90\u201395%<\/strong>. In contrast, the number of foreign visitors arriving in Antalya during the January\u2013August period stood at 8.359 million<\/strong>, 7% below the previous year, according to POYD President Hakan Saat\u00e7io\u011flu on August 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

The picture is clear: summer is full, while the shoulder season remains vulnerable.<\/p>\n

Congress Tourism Fills This Gap<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

October is a month when sun-and-sea tourism demand declines, while weather conditions and hotel capacity remain favorable. Hosting more than 10,000 delegates over five days brings demand to the city for reasons beyond traditional holidays, benefiting accommodation, transportation, food and beverage, and local services.<\/p>\n

Congress visitors behave differently from package-holiday tourists: their stays tend to be shorter, but their daily spending and preference for higher-quality accommodation tend to be greater. This demand becomes particularly significant when it allows hotels and other accommodation providers to maintain occupancy without having to rely heavily on price reductions.<\/p>\n

What Does This Mean for Real Estate?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

It would not be correct to draw a direct conclusion about property prices from this event alone. A single congress does not permanently change a city\u2019s real estate values. What can create a lasting impact is whether the type of demand represented by the congress becomes sustainable.<\/p>\n

For comparison, the current picture is as follows: In July 2026<\/strong>, the average residential price per square meter in Antalya was TRY 55,495<\/strong>, the average property value was TRY 6,104,450<\/strong>, and annual nominal growth was 25.8%<\/strong>, according to Emlakjet\u2019s July 2026 data. A total of 6,305 homes<\/strong> were sold in the city during the same month. The average payback period was 17 years<\/strong>, significantly above the Turkish average of 13 years, according to Emlakjet-Endeksa data for May 2026. In other words, Antalya is currently in a market where property prices are relatively high compared with rental income.<\/p>\n

Three Key Areas to Monitor<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Belek\u2013Serik corridor.<\/strong> The congress center is 45 km from the city center and 32 km from the airport. Along the corridor where event-related traffic becomes concentrated, demand for services and accommodation is likely to respond first; residential demand may follow with a delay.<\/p>\n

Shoulder-season rental performance.<\/strong> The evolution of short-term accommodation occupancy during October\u2013November over several years will provide a much clearer picture of the actual return profile of coastal residential properties than the summer months alone. Annual return calculations should not be based solely on July and August.<\/p>\n

Qualified workforce.<\/strong> If Antalya develops regular connections with the space and aviation ecosystem, the resulting demand is more likely to include long-term rental housing rather than holiday homes. These are two different products, with different expectations regarding size, location, and amenities.<\/p>\n

Side note: The real estate impact of major events is generally visible not on the event date itself, but in the infrastructure investments made beforehand and in the recurring event calendar afterward. IAC is currently a one-time event; its lasting impact will depend on whether Antalya can regularly include congresses of this scale in its calendar.<\/em><\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

When and where will IAC 2026 take place?<\/strong><\/p>\n

It will take place from October 5\u20139, 2026<\/strong>, at the NEST Congress and Exhibition Center in Belek.<\/p>\n

How many people are expected to attend?<\/strong><\/p>\n

More than 10,000 delegates from 108 countries<\/strong> are expected.<\/p>\n

Will the congress increase property prices in Antalya?<\/strong><\/p>\n

A single event should not be expected to have a lasting effect on property prices. What should be monitored is whether shoulder-season occupancy and the congress calendar become sustainable over time.<\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

At Grand Emlak<\/strong>, we are following this development not as a property-price forecast, but as a demand signal<\/strong>. Once occupancy, average nightly rates, and length-of-stay data generated in Antalya during October 2026 are released, we will share their impact on the coastal residential and long-term rental segments together with the relevant sources.<\/p>\n

If you own a property in Antalya or are considering purchasing one, let\u2019s discuss what this changing landscape could mean for you. You can always contact us, and our relevant consultants will provide you with the most appropriate guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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