IAU General Assembly 2024

🌍 A heartfelt thank you to all the NOC members and volunteers for pouring their hearts into organizing this historic IAU General Assembly. Your dedication and hard work made this event truly unforgettable. Together, we made history!

Missed any activities, symposia, focus meetings, or sessions at #IAUGA2024? No worries! Everything is freely accessible on our YouTube channel. Catch up on all the action and insights here: https://lnkd.in/dyb8HXWg 🌍✨

As Kevin mentioned, countless people worked tirelessly behind the scenes, even if you didn’t see them on stage. Here are just a few of them, but our gratitude extends to everyone who made this event possible. Thank you all! 🙌 

For the first time ever, the IAU GA was fully accessible to the world and freely streamed. This historic step brought the world's largest astronomy meeting to everyone, everywhere. 🌍

🎶 Celebrating a historic moment at IAU GA 2024 with a vibrant rendition of 'Shosholoza'—a powerful symbol of South African culture. This milestone event not only marked the first GA in Africa but also highlighted the beauty of sharing cultures. 🌍

🌍 Mark your calendars! The next IAU GA is in Rome 2027, and Chile 2030 was just announced during the closing ceremony. The official handover to Rome delegates also took place. Exciting times ahead! 

🎉 Last week’s Cultural Evening at IAU GA 2024 was unforgettable! Sharing our cultures brought us closer together. Let’s carry this feeling home with us. 🌍

📸 The professional photos from the IAU GA 2024 are available. Check out the gallery and see if you can spot yourself among the stars! https://lnkd.in/dV5Mkf7r 🌟 #Astronomy2024

After countless interviews, a mountain of emails, and enough handshakes to power a small country, Kevin Govender, our fearless chair, has made history with the first GA in Africa. Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into this monumental event! 🌟

🌍 A heartfelt thank you to all the NOC members and volunteers for pouring their hearts into organizing this historic IAU General Assembly. Your dedication and hard work made this event truly unforgettable. Together, we made history!