Press Release – 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium to be held in Turin on December 3-4

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Vienna, Austria – (June 25, 2025)

The Moon Village Association (MVA), a non-governmental organization that promotes international collaboration for the development of lunar exploration and utilization, is delighted to announce its 9th Annual Workshop and Symposium will take place in Turin, Italy, 3-4 December 2025.

The 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium will be hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA), alongside the 28th AIDAA International Congress and the 10th  Council of European Aerospace Societies (CEAS) Aerospace Europe Conference, which will take place from December 1 to 4 2025.

The annual MVA Workshop & Symposium is devoted to discussions of different aspects of lunar exploration and utilization. Each year it brings together Space Agencies, government, industry, policymakers and international experts to share progress, new ideas and relevant information to enable humanity’s permanent, peaceful and sustainable presence on the Moon.

The previous annual Workshops have been held around the world with the 2024 edition held in Luxembourg hosted by the Luxembourg Space Agency. In 2023 it was held in Japan and in 2022 in the United States

Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi, President, MVA says:

We are pleased to cooperate with AIDAA. A noble scientific aerospace society with more than 100 years of history. Holding the 9th MVA Workshop in Turin, the European capital of human space exploration, to coincide with other important meetings for AIDAA and CEAS, is a great opportunity to create synergies between the Lunar economy developing markets and more mature space and defense markets. This will be also an excellent opportunity to showcase Italian Lunar exploration activities.

Prof. Erasmo Carrera. President, AIDAA says:

“We are honored to host the 9th Moon Village Association Workshop and Symposium within the framework of the CEAS-AIDAA Conference. This collaboration reflects our strong commitment to promoting international dialogue in the aerospace sector. Hosting such a prestigious event will further enrich our program with globally relevant discussions on lunar exploration and sustainable development. Taking place in Turin, widely recognized as the ‘Italian City of Aerospace’ and home to world-leading actors in space exploration, this conference offers the ideal setting to advance such important international exchanges. We look forward to welcoming experts and visionaries from around the world to contribute to this shared vision.”

Further information about the MVA 9th Annual Workshop & Symposium is available at:

https://moonvillageassociation.org/ .

More information on the other meetings can be found at:
https://www.aidaa.it/ceasaidaa2025/

The Call for Presentations and Registration will open on July 1, 2025.

About the Moon Village Association (MVA)

The Moon Village Association (MVA) is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Vienna, founded in 2017. MVA is a permanent, global and informal platform for stakeholders like governments, space agencies, industry, academia, international organizations and the general public, interested in collaborating for the sustainable and peaceful exploration and utilization of the Moon. The MVA fosters cooperation in multi-disciplinary domains ranging from technical to governance, economical, cultural and much more topics.

MVA comprises more than 500 participants to MVA activities and 23 institutional members from more than 55 countries. The MVA partners with non-space organizations to promote international discussions and formulation of plans to foster the development of global lunar cooperation. MVA is creating international, national and regional networks to engage civil society around the world.

MVA is a permanent observer of the United Nations COPUOS since 2019 and in such capacity bring to the National Delegations awareness of critical issues related to the Moon. MVA, amongst other activities, has proposed and achieved the creation of the International Moon Day (IMD) by the UN General Assembly and has created the Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA). The Moon Village Association’s mission is unique, bridging together both spacefaring and non-spacefaring nations offering them the opportunity to play a role in the exploration and utilization of the Moon. There is no other organization on the international scene having such a mission.

About the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA)

The Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (A.I.D.A.A.) is a national non-profit cultural association dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and space sciences. Its members include individuals and organizations with a strong interest in aerospace innovation. A dedicated section also welcomes students from secondary schools and universities, fostering the next generation of aerospace professionals.

Founded in 1920, A.I.D.A.A. is the second-oldest scientific aerospace society in the world. The Association promotes progress in the field through conferences, workshops, roundtables, and competitions that reward outstanding studies and research. It also publishes proceedings and the internationally recognized journal Aerotecnica Missili e Spazio – Journal of Aerospace Science, Technologies, and Systems.

In 2024, A.I.D.A.A. proudly hosted three of the most significant global aerospace events on its national territory: ICAS, IAC, and the Aeroacoustics Congress. Every two years, the Association organizes national congresses across its regional sections, providing a platform to disseminate the latest findings in aeronautics and space research.

For more information, please visit https://www.aidaa.it.

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