Congress Name: 8th Congress of Aeronautics, Space and Psychology
Congress Theme: Human Resources
Congress Date: December 5 – 6, 2026 (Saturday, Sunday)
Congress Venue: Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
Early Registration Fee:
In-person participation fee: 2,450 TL (VAT included)
Online participation fee: 1,950 TL (VAT included)
(Payment in up to 12 instalments is available. The early registration deadline is November 1.)
Certificate of Attendance: Certificates will be handed out on the last day and also sent by e-mail.
Registration and Information: o register, please click the link or contact us at +90 544 853 15 34.
Congress Language: The official language of the congress is Turkish. Consecutive interpretation will be provided for international speakers.
Website: Up-to-date information on registration, the scientific program, accommodation and meal preferences is available on our website, www.hupkongre.havacilikpsikolojisi.net.
Papers: Information on the call for papers can be found on the Abstract Submission page. Paper presentations will be held in person on Sunday, December 6; online presentations will not be accepted.
Invitation Letter / Leave Request Letter: Invitation letters requested for submission to participants’ institutions will be sent to the relevant participants by the congress secretariat.
Cancellations: Cancellations notified by November 15, 2026 will be fully refunded. No refunds will be made for cancellations after this date. All refunds will be processed after the congress ends.
The ”8th Aviation, Space and Psychology Congress”, which will be held this year with the theme of ”Human Resources”; will comprehensively address the role of aviation and space psychology on safety culture, risk management, human error, organizational psychology, and human performance. Throughout the program, national and international experts will share their knowledge and experience with the participants.
Conversations
On the first day of the congress, experienced academics, industry professionals and international speakers in aviation and space psychology will share current developments and their professional experience with participants. Sessions organized around the congress theme will address critical topics such as safety culture, human factors, organizational psychology and human performance in aviation.
Abstract Presentations
In the scientific paper sessions on the second day of the congress, researchers and industry experts will have the opportunity to present their current work. Covering aviation and space psychology as well as human factors, safety management and organizational behavior, the presentations aim to enrich the academic knowledge base of the field.
Workshops
Workshops aimed at developing the practical knowledge and skills of participants will be held on the second day of the congress. Organized in the company of expert trainers in their field, these workshops will address topics such as safety management, human performance, stress management, and crisis management through interactive and experiential methods.
Emphasizing the importance of human factors and psychology in the aviation and aerospace sector, sharing current scientific and sectoral developments in this field, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and providing a platform that will enrich the knowledge, experience, and perspectives of professionals, academics, and students working in the sector.
To become a congress that is a reference in our country and internationally in the field of aviation and space psychology, that guides the sector with its focus on human factors and safety culture, and that is a congress of high scientific quality and sectoral impact. To become a sustainable event that strengthens interdisciplinary interaction, encourages innovative approaches, and contributes to the sector's human-oriented development.
