The conference, held as part of the official programme leading up to the Egypt International Airshow, titled 'New Space Horizons - Africa and the Middle East,' will address the most critical issues facing the space community in Africa and the Middle East.
The Egyptian Space Agency, in partnership with Egypt International Airshow, has confirmed the speaker lineup for the upcoming New Space Horizons Conference – Africa and the Middle East, set to take place on September 2 in El Alamein City, Egypt.
The conference will feature a roster of high-profile speakers, including representatives from intergovernmental organisations such as the UAE Space Agency, Saudi Space Agency, RASCOM, Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), African Space Agency, Algerian Space Agency and Bahrain National Space Science Agency, as well as senior executives from industry-related entities.
The conference will touch upon space policy, international cooperation, sustainability, commercialisation and emerging technologies. The event will serve as a strategic platform for discussing advances in space exploration, satellite communication and the application of space technologies in both civil and military sectors.
In a statement, Dr Sherif Sedky, CEO of EgSA, said: “Our devotion to the peaceful application of space is unwavering. Through intensive investment in human capital, strategic development of our space industry, and bolstered research to drive cutting-edge innovation, we are meticulously laying down the foundations of a space infrastructure that is poised to serve Egypt’s national aspirations, cater to the unique demands of the African continent, and make a consequential mark on the global stage. With eager anticipation, I look forward to forging lasting connections and mutual learnings with aerospace and space enthusiasts from all corners of our globe at this seminal gathering.”
