This Conference is

“Organised by the Nigeria Space Agency - NASRDA”

Following the successful inaugural session of ASEICC 2025, 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

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Conference Goal

Facilitate strategic dialogue, partnerships, trade and investment that strengthen Africa's space ecosystem.

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Global Reach

Convening top decision-makers, industry leaders, investors and innovators from across Africa and the world.

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Strategic Outcomes

Bilateral & multilateral MoUs, foreign direct investment, and global market access for African innovators.

Nine reasons to be in Abuja

Attend ASEICC 2026

1. Africa's Growing Space Economy

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

2. Network with Global Leaders

Meet policymakers, scientists, investors, entrepreneurs and innovators.

3. Investment & Funding

Connect with VCs, government agencies and development partners funding space and ICT.

4. Policy & Regulation Insights

Understand how space policies and partnerships affect business and innovation.

5. ICT & Communication Systems

How space technology strengthens connectivity and broadband across Africa.

6. Capacity Building

Knowledge, training and mentorship for researchers, students and professionals.

7. Strategic Partnerships

Cross-border collaborations between governments, universities and private companies.

8. Shape Africa's Future in Space

Be part of the conversation defining Africa's role in the global space ecosystem.

9. Showcase African Talent

See how African startups use space-tech to solve agriculture, climate, education challenges.

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.

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