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SUMMARY:13th Micro/Nano/Pico Satellite Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The National Space Programme Management Office (GGPEN)\, in collaboration with Stellenbosch University\, Cape Peninsula University of Technology\, Namibia University of Science and Technology\, and Namibia Institute of Space Technology\, is organising the 13th Micro/Nano/Pico Satellite Symposium and the 10th UNISEC Global Meeting. The event\, themed “Innovations in Architecture\, Technologies\, and Education\,” will be hosted at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape\, South Africa\, from 25-29 November 2024. \nThe Nano-Satellite Symposium\, an integral part of the “Hodoyoshi Project” funded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)\, occurred in Tokyo in 2010. This year marks the first time the event will be held on the African continent and only the third time outside Japan. The symposium offers a unique opportunity for the global academic and scientific community to come together\, share discoveries\, and explore new frontiers in space exploration. \nCall for Scientific Papers\nAcademics and researchers are invited to submit their scientific papers article here by July 21\, 2024. \n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/13th-micro-nano-pico-satellite-symposium/
LOCATION:Stellenbosch University\, Western Cape\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:14th AARSE International Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th AARSE International Conference (AARSE 2024)\, Earth Observations and Geospatial Science in Service of Sustainable Development Goals\, will be held in Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire\, organised by University Félix Houphouët-Boigny from 26- 30 November 2024. \nOrganised by the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) and the University Félix Houphouët-Boigny through the Centre Universitaire de Recherche et d’Application en Télédétection (CURAT) and themed “Earth observation: pillar of Africa sustainable socioeconomic development\,”  the conference will be a significant event in the African and international EO and geospatial community in 2024. \n\n\nThe conference will explore sub-themes such as Environmental monitoring\, blue economy\, marine and coastal ecosystem management\, climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy\, smart agriculture\, urban planning and infrastructure development\, disaster management\, water resources management\, health and diseases monitoring\, transportation and connectivity\, food security\, and low-cost observation technology. \nImportant Dates\n\n\n\nAbstract submission: 15th July 2024\nNotification of acceptance: July 2024\nIssue of Preliminary Programme: July 2024\nRegistration Opening: July 2024\nDeadline for full paper submission: 30th August 2024\nIssue of Final programme: at the Symposium\nSymposium dates: 26 – 30 November 2024\n\n\n\nFor more information about this event\, please check here. To register\, kindly check here. \n\n\n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/14th-aarse-international-conference/
LOCATION:University Félix Houphouët-Boigny\, Abidjan\, Côte d'Ivoire
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:Space 4 Women Expert Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)\, in collaboration with the Kenya Space Agency\, invites interested individuals to participate in the fifth edition of the Space4Women Expert Meeting\, which will be held in Nairobi\, Kenya\, from 27 to 29 November 2024. \nBackground\nThe Space for Women (Space4Women) Expert Meeting series\, a capacity-building initiative of the United Nations Office for Outer Spacer Affairs (UNOOSA)\, is a pivotal annual gathering aimed at advancing gender equality and empowering women’s participation in space-related fields. The initiative encourages women and girls to pursue Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics (STEM) education and raises awareness about career opportunities in the space sector. \nWe highly encourage African participants to apply. \nTheme and Target Audience for the Space for Women Meeting\nThe event will bring together experts and decision-makers from space agencies\, governments\, NGOs\, international organisations\, UN entities\, the private sector\, academia\, and civil society. \nUNOOSA invites Member States and entities to champion gender mainstreaming by mobilizing participation\, presenting\, and facilitating discussions on actionable solutions and policies using the Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit to address the gender gap. The Toolkit is one of the key outcomes of the 4th Space4Women Expert Meeting hosted in Canada in 2023. \nExpected outcomes \n\nRecommend concrete policies and actions towards gender equality and women empowerment in space science\, technologies\, innovation and exploration;\nRecommend a roadmap for implementing the Gender Mainstreaming Toolkit by national space entities and other relevant organisations;\nIncreased engagement and advocacy on gender equality in the space sector;\nEquip participants with scalable skills and knowledge on gender mainstreaming in the space sector;\nIncreased active participation of women in space activities; and\nIdentification of capacity-building and entrepreneurship opportunities for women in space.\n\nHow to Register for the Space for Women Meeting\nInterested participants must register here or email space4women@un.org. \nFor information\, click here. \n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/space-4-women-expert-meeting/
LOCATION:Kenya\, Nairobi\, Kenya
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:African and Middle East Space Conference (AMESC) 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Moroccan Initiative for Space Industry (MISI) is organising the African and Middle East Space Conference (AMESC) 2025 to be hosted by Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) from February 5-8\, 2025\, at UM6P in Rabat\, Morocco. \nThe AMESC 2025 aims to explore the future of space science\, technology and policy in Africa and the Middle East. The conference will unite experts\, policymakers\, entrepreneurs\, and students to foster innovation\, collaboration\, and knowledge-sharing among leaders in the space sector from Africa\, the Middle East\, and beyond. \nGet ready to expand your network and engage with exhibitors\, discover cutting-edge technology in space exploration\, and hear from thought leaders as they share insights and explore space policy\, innovation\, and global collaboration. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister today.\n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/african-and-middle-east-space-conference-amesc-2025/
LOCATION:Rabat\, Morocco
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:2025 AFAS Annual Conference & General Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The African Astronomical Society (AfAS) is organising the 5th AfAS Conference\, scheduled from 23rd to 28th March 2025 (AfAS-2025)\, hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park\, South Africa. \nThis hybrid-format event will allow online and in-person participation\, making it accessible to a wider audience across Africa and globally. AfAS-2025 will highlight Africa’s expanding contributions to global astronomy. Emphasising science’s transformative role\, it will offer diverse sessions on recent scientific developments\, outreach projects\, and education and infrastructure initiatives to grow astronomy across the continent. Furthermore\, the conference will also feature the election of a new AfAS Executive Committee and a General Assembly session. \nFor more details\, visit here. \n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/2025-afas-annual-conference-general-assembly/
LOCATION:South Africa\, Emperors Palac\, Kempton Park\, Guateng\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:We Make Future 2026
DESCRIPTION:WMF\, We Make Future\, one of Europe’s largest international trade fairs and festivals dedicated to artificial intelligence\, technology\, and digital innovation\, opens its 2026 edition from Wednesday\, 24th June to Friday\, 26th June 2026 at BolognaFiere in Bologna\, Italy. \n\n\nThe event’s thematic scope is broad\, including AI\, digital marketing\, cybersecurity\, fintech\, robotics\, geopolitics\, the creator economy\, edtech\, govtech\, and sustainability\, among others. WMF has previously hosted participants and winning startups from across Africa\, including from Egypt\, and has described itself as a platform connecting innovation ecosystems from more than 90 countries. \nAmong the Open Stage tracks confirmed for WMF 2026 is a dedicated Space Economy stage\, one of ten thematic open stages. The inclusion of a space economy track within a generalist technology and innovation fair of WMF’s scale reflects a broader trend: space is increasingly appearing on the agenda of mainstream innovation and digital economy convenings\, not only at specialist industry events. For African space practitioners and organisations interested in the European technology investment and startup ecosystem\, WMF’s programme\, particularly its World Startup Fest and VC and Open Innovation Fest components\, may offer relevant touchpoints. \nWMF 2026 runs from 24 to 26 June 2026 at BolognaFiere\, Viale della Fiera 20\, Bologna\, Italy. Ticket categories: Full Ticket\, Visitor Ticket\, and Fiera Ticket\, determine access to different stage tiers. Further information on registration and the full programme is available at en.wemakefuture.it. \n\nClick here to get real time data and information on every Segments and players in the African space and satellite industry.
URL:https://opportunities.spaceinafrica.com/event/we-make-future-2026/
LOCATION:BolognaFiere\, Bologna\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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