The International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919. Its mission is to promote and safeguard the science of astronomy in all its aspects through international cooperation. Its individual members–structured into Divisions, Commissions, and Working Groups–are professional astronomers from all over the world, at the Ph.D. level and beyond, who are active in professional research and education in astronomy.

To learn more about this event, visit the IAU XXXI General Assembly event page.