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76th International Astronautical Congress
The International Astronautical Congress (IAC) is the world's largest and most influential annual space conference, gathering leaders from space agencies, industry, academia, and research to discuss the latest advancements, trends, and partnership opportunities in the global space sector.
IEEE Telepresence
The competition will challenge each team to move the rover remotely through an obstacle course as quickly as possible. Teams must navigate around each waypoint without hitting it. The team with the best time, less any penalties assessed for missing or hitting waypoints, will win a cash prize of $5000 USD split equally among the team members.
Ingenuity
Visit Ingenuity 2025 for an interactive showcase of future technologies and explore the dynamic world and real-life applications of architectural design, engineering, computer and mathematical sciences.
LaunchBox by Fleet 2025
Ignite your student's passion for space and STEM! LaunchBox makes space exploration accessible to Year 7 and 8 students. We simplify satellite engineering, letting kids design, build, and compete to launch their own CubeSat using stratospheric balloons! This hands-on program sparks curiosity, builds confidence, and inspires future STEM careers, offering a 360-degree approach to space missions, emphasizing that the space industry extends far beyond astronauts and engineers, with diverse career paths across a wide range of fields. Give your student an unforgettable learning experience – ‘Ad Astra’ - reach for the stars with LaunchBox!
Australian Rover Challenge 2026
The Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh) is an annual robotics competition held by the University of Adelaide, where university students from across Australia and around the globe, battle it out in a full-scale Lunar mission, using semi-autonomous rovers that they have designed and built themselves.
Competitors showcase their skills in a custom built simulated lunar environment, and complete a range of tasks including navigation, resource, and construction. Unlike many other rover competitions across the world which focus on Martian exploration, the ARCh is focused specifically on completing tasks on a simulated Lunar surface.
SA Defence and Space Careers Showcase
The defence and space industries are at the forefront of technological innovation and the career possibilities are limitless. From naval shipbuilding and cybersecurity to spacecraft design, mission operations, and data analytics, these sectors are driving some of the most exciting advancements of our time. Whether you have a passion for STEM or skills in fields like project management, IT or marketing, defence and space companies need a wide range of talent. The pathways available are also broad with vocational education and training, apprenticeships and traineeships all options for these diverse industries.
18th Australian Space Forum
The Australian Space Forum is Australia's foremost national space industry event, bringing together leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to explore opportunities, technology, and challenges within the global space ecosystem. Hosted by the Andy Thomas Space Foundation with support from the Australian Space Agency and the South Australian Government, it features keynote addresses, panel discussions, and exhibitions, fostering collaboration and development within Australia's growing space sector. A key aspect is its support for future space professionals through student engagement programs and education initiatives.
Rover 101
This is a fun and informative event where all members of the Adelaide Rover Team can show up to ask our Committee any relevant questions. We’re excited to have you onboard. As the first event, it will walk you through basic background you need to know about the Team alongside with the information specific to the discipline of your choice answered by the Committee. Further details and registration can be found in your email. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns in regard to the event.