Africa’s Space Exploration and Satellite Conferences
Africa’s burgeoning interest in space exploration and satellite technology is underscored by a series of pivotal conferences scheduled for 2025. These events aim to foster collaboration, innovation, and economic growth across the continent’s space sector.
Africa Middle East Space Conference 2025 (AMESC)
Set to take place from February 5 to 8, 2025, in Rabat, Morocco, AMESC 2025 is organized by the Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) in partnership with the Aerospace Moroccan Cluster (AMC). The conference seeks to unite experts, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students to explore the future of space science, technology, and policy in Africa and the Middle East. Key topics include international space policy, NewSpace growth trends, space medicine, Earth observation applications, and developments in regional space programs and education. (amesc.org)
NewSpace Africa Conference 2025
Scheduled for April 21 to 24, 2025, in Cairo, Egypt, the NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 is organized by Space in Africa in collaboration with the African Space Agency and the Egyptian Space Agency. Under the theme “Empowering Africa’s Economy through Space-Driven Innovation,” the conference will gather stakeholders from the African and global space industry, including policymakers, national space agencies, and commercial space sector representatives. Discussions will focus on leveraging space technologies to drive economic growth in sectors such as agriculture, mining, healthcare, infrastructure, and education. (africanspaceagency.org)
Tanzania Space Education Summit 2025
Building upon the success of its 2023 edition, the Tanzania Space Education Summit 2.0 is slated for May 3, 2025. This summit aims to empower the next generation of space leaders in Africa by bringing together students, space professionals, and educators. Attendees can expect keynote sessions from global space experts, showcases of groundbreaking space innovations, and discussions on STEM and career opportunities for youth. (spaceagenda.com)
Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2025 Africa Satellite Event
In partnership with the Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Member Organization (SSARMO), the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) will co-host sessions during the Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress 2025 Africa Satellite Event. Scheduled for June 4, 2025, the event will feature interactive training on bringing evidence into policy and society, plenary sessions on resource dynamics, and workshops for early-career researchers. Collaborators include the Future Earth Africa Hub, NRF Kenya, and NRF South Africa. (iiasa.ac.at)
International Space Summit Africa (ISSA)
Looking ahead to 2026, the International Space Summit Africa is planned for June 2 to 4 at the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria, South Africa. Aligned with South Africa’s 2030 vision for space development, ISSA aims to bring together key players in the space industry to explore advancements and showcase new opportunities in both upstream and downstream space sectors. The event will feature plenary conferences, B2B meetings, exhibitions, and workshops focusing on topics such as Earth observation, space tourism, and building end-to-end space manufacturing supply chains. (spacesummit.africa)
These conferences reflect Africa’s commitment to advancing its space capabilities, fostering international partnerships, and leveraging space technologies for sustainable development and economic growth across the continent.
