Obasanjo Space Center, Airport Road, Abuja - Nigeria +234-905-957-2000, +234-817-401-681 conference@nasrda.gov.ng , info@africaspace.org

This Conference is

“Organised by the Nigeria Space Agency - NASRDA”

ASEICC 2026 is convened as a strategic continental platform to harness Africa’s growing Space economy for sustainable development, innovation, trade, investment, and international collaboration. The conference fosters engagement among African and global stakeholders to advance Space science, satellite applications, communication technologies, and policy frameworks that support economic transformation. The event plays a pivotal role in positioning Africa within the rapidly expanding global space economy. “This is one of the rare gatherings where nearly all African Space agency leadership is present under one roof.” READ MORE REGISTER

Why Attend?

  • Explore Africa’s Growing Space Economy +
    Engage directly with CEOs, founders, policy makers and global decision-makers. Build partnerships that accelerate growth and innovation. Learn how Africa is positioning itself in the $500B+ global space economy..
  • Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations +
    Build cross-border collaborations between governments, universities, research institutions, and private companies.
  • Investment & Funding Opportunities +
    Meet investors, founders and decision-makers in curated networking sessions. Connect with venture capitalists, government agencies, and development partners funding space and ICT projects.
  • Gain actionable insights for your organization +
    Walk away with strategies and partnerships you can implement immediately. Be part of the conversation defining Africa’s role in the global space and innovation ecosystem.
Conference Networking

Participants & Stakeholders

  • Upstream (Space Technology & Manufacturing) +
    • 16 Directors General (DGs) and CEOs of African Space Agencies and emerging space nations will be present to lead strategic decisions that would shape national and continental Space programs.
    • Executives from leading global space companies involved in satellite manufacturing, launch systems, propulsion technologies, and avionics.
    • Founders and executives of innovative space technology startups developing next-generation satellites, subsystems, and breakthrough space innovations.
    • Subsystem manufacturers and component providers specializing in satellite hardware, payloads, and launch infrastructure.
    • Local and international space companies contributing to the development, production, and integration of space systems.
  • Midstream (Operations, Data & Communications) +
    • Leaders of global satellite operators and space network owners managing satellite constellations, communication networks, and ground segment operations.
    • Ground segment operators and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) delivering infrastructure, network solutions, and satellite data transmission services.
    • Satellite and Earth Observation program leaders specializing in remote sensing, geospatial analytics, and advanced imaging technologies.
    • GIS, geospatial, and GNSS companies providing mapping, spatial intelligence, navigation, positioning, and value-added geospatial services.
    • Space communication providers driving innovation in satellite communications, broadband connectivity, and global communication networks.
    • Data centers, cloud, and computational infrastructure providers supporting the storage, processing, and management of space and geospatial data.
    • IoT, AI, and robotics solution providers integrating advanced technologies with space applications to enable intelligent systems.
  • Downstream (Applications, Users, Investment & Media) +
    • Clients and end-users of space data and services leveraging satellite intelligence for commercial, environmental, and socio-economic applications.
    • Leading institutional investors and venture capital firms supporting the growth and commercialization of space technologies.
    • Senior leaders from international development organizations driving science, innovation, and communication initiatives through space technologies.
    • First Ministers and government leaders shaping national and regional space policies and strategies.
    • Media and communication organizations covering developments in space, innovation, and emerging technologies at national and international levels.
Conference Participants

ASEICC 2026 Program Sessions

  • Hall A – High-Level Strategic & Policy Forum +

    Focus: Continental leadership, strategic policy, digital sovereignty, and high-level partnerships.

    Expected Outcome: Align African space leaders, formalize priority programs, strengthen continental cooperation, and enable public–private partnerships.

    • A-01: Africa Space Leaders High-Level Meeting – Continental Policy & Strategic Alignment
    • A-02: Continental Policy, Digital Sovereignty & Innovation Strategy
    • A-03: Strategic Dialogue: International Partnerships & Continental Cooperation
    • A-04: Panel: Innovation Adoption in Africa – AI, EO & Satellite Applications
    • A-05: Interactive Roundtable: Continental Space Programs – Alignment & MoUs
    • A-06: Poster / Lightning Session: Policy & Governance Innovations
    • A-07: Strategic Dialogue: Space Programs & Financing
    • A-08: VVIP Roundtable: Continental Collaboration & MoUs
    • A-09: Policy Case Study: Satellite Governance & Licensing
    • A-10: High-Level Panel: Public-Private Partnerships for African Space Programs
    • A-11: Roundtable: Regional Coordination & Continental Standards
    • A-12: Closing Synthesis & Strategic Recommendations
  • Hall B – GIS, Geospatial Intelligence & Earth Observation +

    Focus: GIS, Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), Earth Observation, spatial analytics, and digital geospatial transformation.

    Expected Outcome: Promote adoption of GIS and EO for planning, security, climate resilience, agriculture, and infrastructure.

    • B-01: GIS & Geospatial Intelligence for National Development
    • B-02: Earth Observation & Satellite Data Applications in Africa
    • B-03: GIS & Earth Observation for Sustainable Urban Development
    • B-04: Geospatial Intelligence for Regional Development
    • B-05: AI in Geospatial Analytics & Spatial Data Science
    • B-06: Remote Sensing & Climate Monitoring Systems
    • B-07: Women in Geospatial & Earth Observation Leadership
    • B-08: Youth Engagement in GIS & Spatial Technologies
    • B-09: Panel: Geospatial Intelligence for Agriculture, Health & Security
    • B-10: Workshop: Practical GIS & EO Tools for Urban Planning
    • B-11: Roundtable: African Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
    • B-12: Demo Session: Innovative GIS & Geospatial Tech Startups
  • Hall C – Media, Communication & Creative Industry +

    Focus: Strategic communication, storytelling, broadcasting, film, publishing, and public engagement.

    Expected Outcome: Strengthen Africa’s space communication ecosystem and promote awareness and partnerships.

    • C-01: Space Media & Strategic Communication
    • C-02: Digital Storytelling & AI-Driven Media
    • C-03: Space Journalism & Science Reporting
    • C-04: Space Movies & Film Showcase
    • C-05: Space Magazine & Publishing
    • C-06: Broadcasting & Space Innovation Coverage
    • C-07: Youth, Influencers & STEM Engagement
    • C-08: Space Podcasts & Digital Content Creation
    • C-09: Combating Misinformation in Space & Tech
    • C-10: Creative Industry & Space Branding
    • C-11: Media Partnerships & Strategic MoUs
    • C-12: Africa’s Space Communication Roadmap
  • Hall D – AI, Data & Emerging Technologies +

    Focus: AI, digital transformation, drones, satellite applications, and emerging technologies.

    • D-01: AI & Emerging Technologies
    • D-02: Digital Economy & Connectivity
    • D-03: Drone Technology & UAV Applications
    • D-04: Space Ports & African Launch Infrastructure
    • D-05: Women in Space & Innovation
    • D-06: Youth Engagement & Mentorship
    • D-07: Panel: AI for Agriculture, Health & Climate
    • D-08: Workshop: Drone & UAV Operations
    • D-09: Lightning Talks: Data Analytics & Cybersecurity
    • D-10: Case Study: AI Adoption in EO
    • D-11: Roundtable: Digital Infrastructure & Policy
    • D-12: Demo Session: Innovative AI & Tech Startups
  • Hall E – Trade, Investment & FinTech +

    Focus: Investment, financial innovation, and space-enabled economic growth.

    • E-01: Trade, Investment & Public-Private Partnerships
    • E-02: FinTech & Space-Enabled Financial Services
    • E-03: Innovation Adoption – AI, EO & Satellite Applications
    • E-04: Continental Space Programs Roundtable
    • E-05: Policy & Governance Innovations
    • E-06: International Partnerships Dialogue
    • E-07: Financing Satellite EO Projects
    • E-08: Venture Capital & Private Sector Investments
    • E-09: Investment Incentives for Space Startups
    • E-10: Blockchain in Space Economy
    • E-11: Cross-Border Investment Models
    • E-12: Investment Roadmap for African Space Programs
  • Hall F – Earth Observation & Sector Applications +
    • F-01: Agriculture & Food Security via EO
    • F-02: Oil, Gas & Energy Applications
    • F-03: Mining & Resource Exploration via EO
    • F-04: Disaster Monitoring & Flood Management
    • F-05: EO Applications for Climate Resilience
    • F-06: Big Data & Remote Sensing Analytics
    • F-07: EO for Urban & Rural Planning
    • F-08: EO for Water Resources Management
    • F-09: Sector-Specific EO Strategies
    • F-10: EO Solutions for Energy & Mining
    • F-11: Poster Session: EO Innovations
    • F-12: Closing Synthesis & Policy Recommendations
  • Hall G – Space Science & Engineering +
    • G-01: Satellite Systems & Astrodynamics
    • G-02: Materials & Space Manufacturing
    • G-03: Space Power & Propulsion
    • G-04: Small Satellites & CubeSats
    • G-05: Lunar Missions
    • G-06: Commercial Space Systems for Emerging Markets
    • G-07: CubeSat Design & Operations Workshop
    • G-08: Propulsion & Power Systems Lightning Talks
    • G-09: Lunar Mission Feasibility Case Study
    • G-10: Collaborative Satellite Manufacturing
    • G-11: Space Tech for Energy, Mining & Agriculture
    • G-12: Poster Session: Space System Innovations
  • Hall H – Education, Outreach & Society +
    • H-01: Space Education & STEM Outreach
    • H-02: Women Leadership & Gender Equity
    • H-03: Youth Panel & Entrepreneurship
    • H-04: Emerging Space Innovation Hubs
    • H-05: African Space Startups & Incubators
    • H-06: Capacity Building Workshop
    • H-07: STEM Education Innovations
    • H-08: Youth-Led Space Projects
    • H-09: Mentorship & Career Pathways
    • H-10: STEM & Entrepreneurship Poster Session
    • H-11: Women-Led Space Initiatives
    • H-12: Education & Social Impact Strategies
  • Hall I – Special / VVIP +
    • I-01: High-Level VVIP Session – Partnerships & MoUs
    • I-02: Unified Continental Space Program Agenda
    • I-03: Gala Awards & Recognition
    • I-04: Closed-Door Roundtable: Strategic Investments
    • I-05: Panel: African Space Leaders Recognition
    • I-06: Poster / Lightning Session: VVIP Initiatives
    • I-07: Strategic Dialogue: Continental Programs
    • I-08: High-Level Networking Session
    • I-09: Panel: Financing Africa’s Space Ambitions
    • I-10: Roundtable: Regional Cooperation
    • I-11: Showcase: Award-Winning Innovations
    • I-12: Closing Ceremony & Strategic Announcements
ASEICC Sessions

Distinguished ASEICC leadership
& Confirmed 2026 Speakers

Special Guest of Honour

SAN

DR. KINGSLEY TOCHUKWU UDEH (SAN)

Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology (Nigeria)

Conference Chief Host

DG NASRDA

DR. MATTHEW ADEPOJU

Director General - National Space Research And Development Agency - NASRDA

African Space Council

TIDIANE

H.E DR. OUATTARA TIDIANE

President of the African Space Council
(African Space Agency - AfSA)

Conference Advisor

SHERIF SEDKY

PROF. SHERIF SEDKY

Former Director General
Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA), Professor at American University Cairo Egypt

HUMBULANI MUDAU

MR. HUMBULANI MUDAU

Director General / CEO
South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

MAGED ISMAIL

DR. ENG. MAGED ISMAIL

Director General / CEO
Egyptian Space Agency (EGSA)

BRIG. HILLARY

BRIG. HILLARY .B. KIPKOSGEY

Director General / CEO
Kenya Space Agency (KSA)

MARAM KAIRE

MR. MARAM KAIRE

Director General / CEO
Senegalese Space Agency (ASES)

ZOLANA JOAO

DR. ZOLANA JOAO

The first General Manager
Angola’s National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN)

RICARDO CONDE

DR. RICARDO CONDE

President
Portugese Space Agency
(Portugal Space)

SALEM AL QUBAISI

H.E ENG. SALEM AL QUBAISI

Director General / CEO
UAE Space Agency (UAESA)

TEODORO VALENTE

PROF. TEODORO VALENTE

President
Italian Space Agency (ASI)

SALEM HUMAID

H.E. SALEM HUMAID AL MARRI

Director General
Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC), UAE

MARCO ANTONIO CHAMON

MARCO ANTONIO CHAMON

President
Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)

JOSEPH BREMANG TANDOH

DR. JOSEPH BREMANG TANDOH

Director
Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI)

JUAN TOMAS HERNANI

MR. JUAN TOMAS HERNANI

Chief Executive Officer
SATLANTIS (Spain)

PETER HUANG

PETER HUANG

General Manager
GalaxySpace International Business Development

ANDREAS WIEGAND

ANDREAS WIEGAND

Co-Founder and Managing Director
Astos Solutions GmbH, Germany

GUSTAVO MEDINA-TANCO

PROF. GUSTAVO MEDINA-TANCO

CEO and Chief Architect.
Ant Lunar Mining Corporation LLC

SRIMATHY KESAN

DR. SRIMATHY KESAN

CEO / Founder
Space Kidz India

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3,000

Delegates

50+

Exhibitors

30

Speakers

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Space Agency DGs



1. Explore Africa’s Growing Space Economy

Learn how Africa is positioning itself in the $500B+ global space economy.

2. Networking With Global Leaders

Meet policymakers, scientists, investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators shaping the future of space and communications.

3. Investment & Funding Opportunities

Connect with venture capitalists, government agencies, and development partners funding space and ICT projects.

4. Policy & Regulation Insights

Understand how space policies, regulations, and partnerships affect business, innovation, and economic growth in Africa.

5. Boosting ICT & Communication Systems

Learn how space technology can strengthen connectivity, broadband, and communication infrastructure across Africa.

6. Capacity Building & Skills Development

Gain knowledge, training, and mentorship opportunities for researchers, students, and professionals entering the space economy.

7. Strategic Partnerships & Collaborations

Build cross-border collaborations between governments, universities, research institutions, and private companies.

8. Shaping the Future of Africa in Space

Be part of the conversation defining Africa’s role in the global space and innovation ecosystem.

9. Showcasing African Talent & Startups

See how African innovators are using space-tech to solve local challenges in agriculture, climate, education, and security.

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Obasanjo Space Center,
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+234-817-401-681