Women in Space Kenya, in collaboration with the Association of Engineering Students (Technical University of Kenya), presents our flagship conference, the African Women in Space Conference 2025, scheduled to happen on 27th – 28th November 2025 at Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme: “Reaching for the Stars for Africa’s Development.”
Conference Objectives
AWiSC 2025 is a platform to ignite innovation, amplify diverse voices and position space sciences and technology as a tool for sustainable development across the continent. The conference also puts a special spotlight on women in space, acknowledging both their contributions and the work still needed to close the gender gap. The conference aims to contribute to UNOOSA’s and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 to ensure inclusive and gender-responsive growth in the continent’s space ecosystem.
Rationale
The space sector is no longer a distant frontier; it is an essential part of Africa’s development story. From using space technology for sustainable development, to exploring careers in the space industry and having conversations around policy, AWiSC 2025 aims to convene up to 500 young professionals, industry experts, innovators and entrepreneurs, academicians, space agencies and students from across the continent, driving this conversation and transformation.
What to Expect
- Engaging keynote sessions and panel discussions with phenomenal industry space leaders
- Exhibitions showcasing cutting-edge space and geospatial innovations
- Networking opportunities linking students, startups, researchers and corporates
- Mentorship spaces designed to inspire the next generation
- Policy dialogues on inclusion, governance and Africa’s role in the global space economy
Conference Themes
Seven sub-themes will be covered throughout the conference. These themes are further detailed in the concept note and the conference website.
- Space technology for sustainable development – raise awareness of the role of space technologies in addressing the SDGs and solving Africa’s challenges.
- Emerging technologies in space sciences – explore the integration of AI, VR/AR, robotics and quantum tech in space missions and systems.
- Career progression and workforce development in the space sector – offer pathways from high school/universities to space careers.
- Research, innovation & academic partnerships – foster cross-sectoral pan-African collaborations among governments, academia, startups and civil society.
- Space entrepreneurship & startups – identifying business opportunities in the space sector.
- Gender & youth inclusion in space careers – highlighting efforts to diversify talent and create equal opportunity.
- Policy & governance in the space industry – strengthening governance to support innovation in the space sector.
Target audience
The conference is open to ALL—men and women, space professionals and enthusiasts, working professionals and students from a wide variety of disciplines. AWiSC 2025 celebrates the interdisciplinary nature of space.
Collaborating in Kind Partners include:
- Space in Africa
- Tech Through the Eyes of Women
- Tech Kenya
- Strathmore University Engineering Students Association
- Strathmore Computing & Engineering Students Association (SCESA)
- Multimedia University of Kenya Optical Society (MUKOS)
- IEEE Technical University of Kenya Student Branch
- IEEE Strathmore University Student Branch
- Geospatial Engineering Students Association(GESA), University of Nairobi
Strategic Partners
- Kenya Space Agency
- RIIS
- Leo Sky Africa
- GeoHabari
- Ansys
Registration and Further Information
To learn more about the conference and register as an attendee, exhibitor or sponsor, visit this link.
For further information or enquiries;
Contact: info@womeninspace.ke
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