Press Release – Speaker Programme Announced for the 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium
Vienna, Austria – November 19, 2025
The Moon Village Association (MVA) is pleased to announce the release of the speaker programme for the 9th Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium, taking place on 3–4 December 2025 in Turin, Italy. This year’s event is proudly hosted by the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIDAA) under the patronage of the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
The Workshop & Symposium promises two days of high-level discussions, technical sessions, and networking opportunities with leading representatives from space agencies, industry, academia, and international organizations.
Dr. Giuseppe Reibaldi, President, Moon Village Association says:
“For both scientific and economic purposes we are moving ever closer to the establishment of permanent human settlements on the Moon. A new era of space exploration is just beginning. So take the opportunity presented by our 9th Annual Moon Village Workshop & Symposium to understand the latest developments in lunar exploration and the emerging lunar economy.
Dr. Erasmo Carrera, President, of the Italian Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics says:
“Hosting the 9th Moon Village Association Workshop and Symposium as part of the CEAS-AIDAA Conference offers a unique opportunity to bring together global experts and foster meaningful dialogue in aerospace. Taking place in Turin, Italy’s aerospace hub, the event will inspire new ideas and collaborations in lunar exploration and sustainable development.”
Expanded Access for Registrants
Registration for the Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium also provides access to a unique cluster of major aerospace events on December 3 & 4:
- 10th CEAS Aerospace Europe Conference
- 28th AIDAA Congress
- 10th Aerospace and Defense Meeting
- Lunar Economy Summit
Together, these events offer an unparalleled platform for industry and academic collaboration, fostering dialogue on the future of space exploration and technology.
Key Announcements During the Event
The Workshop will feature important announcements, including:
- The host and location of the 2026 Global Moon Village Workshop & Symposium
- The details and location of the main event for the UN-sanctioned 2026 International Moon Day Main Event.
- The winners of the Moon Village Association’s 2025 Annual Moon Market Awards
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with global experts and shape the future of lunar exploration.
Further information and registration details are available at:
https://moonvillageassociation.org/9th-global-moon-village-workshop-symposium/
The Registration will close on November 30.
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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