The International Automotive Federation (IAF) will hold its 2nd Ordinary General Assembly in Istanbul on 16 May 2026.
The General Assembly will take place during World Automotive Day 2026. This event represents an important step in the continued development of the federation and its international automotive community.
An important gathering in Istanbul
The General Assembly will provide an official platform to review the federation’s current activities, institutional priorities and future direction. As IAF continues to expand its international structure, the meeting will mark another important step in the growth of the federation and its global community.
During the assembly, IAF will present membership applications for approval. Official membership decisions will be made as part of the assembly process. This reflects the federation’s commitment to structured, transparent and responsible institutional development.
The event will also strengthen IAF’s role as a meeting point for automotive manufacturers, industry leaders, innovators, technical experts and stakeholders who support the future of mobility, quality and sustainable automotive development.
Key highlights
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The 2nd Ordinary General Assembly of IAF will take place in Istanbul on 16 May 2026.
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Membership applications will be presented and reviewed during the assembly.
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The assembly will serve as an international meeting point for the automotive and mobility sector.
Membership review and institutional development
Membership is an important part of IAF’s long-term development. The review and approval process helps the federation build a strong and balanced international structure based on participation, credibility and shared responsibility.
Through this process, IAF aims to bring together organisations and professionals who can contribute to the federation’s mission and support the continued development of the global automotive community.
A global meeting point for the future of mobility
The General Assembly will take place during World Automotive Day 2026. The event will also highlight the broader importance of the automotive sector. The industry is changing rapidly through electrification, digital systems, intelligent mobility, safety innovation and sustainability goals.
IAF sees this transformation as a shared responsibility. By bringing together manufacturers, technology developers, innovators and institutional stakeholders, the assembly will support dialogue on quality, cooperation, trust and future mobility development.
The event is not only an internal federation meeting. It is also an international occasion that highlights the importance of cooperation in creating safer, smarter and more sustainable mobility systems.
Official invitation
IAF invites the international automotive community to follow this important milestone and to support the federation’s continued development as a global platform for automotive cooperation, quality and progress.
Looking ahead
The 2026 General Assembly is expected to become another important step in the institutional development of IAF. By combining membership activities with the wider meaning of World Automotive Day, the federation aims to strengthen its role as an international alliance for the automotive industry and the future of mobility.
In Brief
- The 2nd Ordinary General Assembly of IAF will be held in Istanbul.
- The date of the assembly is 16 May 2026.
- Membership applications will be reviewed during the meeting.
- The event will take place during World Automotive Day 2026.
World Automotive Day
World Automotive Day is observed on 16 May. The event highlights the importance of the automotive sector, mobility, innovation, safety and sustainable development.
Join IAF on this important occasion
The General Assembly and World Automotive Day 2026 will represent an important moment for IAF and the international automotive community. Stakeholders across the mobility ecosystem are invited to follow this milestone and support the federation’s future development.
