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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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SUMMARY:Attend the Africa Tech Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Africa Tech Festival returns to Cape Town from 17-19 November 2026 for its 29th edition\, bringing together the people\, ideas and investment shaping Africa’s digital future. \nTechnology leaders\, policymakers\, investors\, founders and innovators from across Africa and around the world meet here to turn opportunity into outcome across the continent’s digital economy. Leading speakers\, an international expo\, expert-led discussions and high-value networking: this is where the technology community connects to build what’s next. \nThe 2026 programme is built around six core pillars: Telecoms & Connectivity\, Data Centres & Cloud Services\, Artificial Intelligence\, Cybersecurity\, Startups\, and Digital Transformation. Across ten dedicated stages\, specialist summits\, masterclasses and curated networking experiences\, you’ll leave with practical insight\, the technologies worth watching\, and the people making them happen. \nFrom expanding digital infrastructure and advancing AI adoption to strengthening cybersecurity and accelerating digital transformation\, every sector of Africa’s economy moves through what happens here. \nJoin Africa Tech Festival 2026. Be part of the people building what’s next for technology in Africa. Register here using the code SIA2620. \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/attend-the-africa-tech-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Industry event
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SUMMARY:Register for the NewSpace Africa Conference 2027\, Dakar
DESCRIPTION:Space in Africa\, in collaboration with the African Space Agency\, is organising the sixth edition of the NewSpace Africa Conference from 19th to 23rd April 2027 in Dakar\, Senegal\, to be hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education\, Research and Innovation (MESRI) of Senegal.  \nThe conference theme\, Building\, Financing and Delivering Africa’s Space Infrastructure\, reflects a sector moving from ambition to implementation. Across the continent\, governments are establishing space institutions\, developing satellite capabilities and identifying the infrastructure needed to support applications in Earth observation\, communications\, navigation\, climate monitoring and other priority sectors. The next challenge is to turn these ambitions into sustainable infrastructure that can be financed\, delivered and used effectively. \nThe four-day conference will provide a platform for agenda-setting discussions on policies\, research\, market trends\, emerging technologies\, and the future direction of the African space and satellite industry. The programme will feature keynote sessions\, panel discussions\, interactive engagements\, business pitches\, matchmaking opportunities across B2B\, B2C\, and B2G channels\, side events\, and exhibitions. Through these engagements\, the conference aims to strengthen partnerships between African and international stakeholders\, support investment opportunities\, highlight innovations emerging from the continent\, and create pathways for the continued development of Africa’s NewSpace ecosystem. \nPrevious editions of the NewSpace Africa Conference have brought together more than 2\,300 participants from 792 organisations across 98 countries. Read the NewSpace Africa Conference Impact Report here for more details. Early-bird registration is open until 30 November 2026\, while regular registration closes on 31 March 2027. Visit here to register. In addition\, to view our sponsorship and exhibition opportunities\, click here. For more information on the conference\, kindly visit the conference website here or email info@spaceinafrica.com.  \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/register-for-the-newspace-africa-conference-2027-dakar/
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