Taking place in Luanda of the 3rd edition of the “New Space in Africa” conference, from the 2nd to the 5th of April this year, makes the country's capital the first city in the Southern African region to host the largest African event in the space sector that brings together decision-makers from several countries, agencies, leaders and high-level businesspeople from all over the world. segments of the international space industry.
The fact was confirmed during the Briefing with the media, led by the General Director of Space in Africa, Temidayo Oniosun, as well as the Communication and Marketing Manager of GGPEN and Event Spokesperson, Gilberto Gomes.
Under the motto “The Role of Space in Reducing the Poverty Gap in Africa”, the 3rd edition of “NewSpace Africa” will be held in Luanda, from the 2nd to the 5th of April, at the Talatona Convention Center, in Luanda, and will bring together, in addition to others, renowned international lecturers and speakers, experts, institutions from the most varied sectors of activity.
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The event will also feature exhibition stands from the world's largest space agencies, such as NASA, the European Space Agency, SANSA, from South Africa, and KSA, from Kenya.
For the 2024 edition, the event will feature several discussion areas and industry-wide topics, such as Launches and Satellites, Space Applications, Space Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Education and Training, Space Policy and Regulation and Access to Space.
“New Space in Africa” also provides a valuable platform for networking, knowledge sharing and collaboration between the various stakeholders interested in the development of the space sector on the African continent. This event highlights the transformative potential of space technology to drive socio-economic development and promote innovation across Africa.
