Panelists are heads of various African space agencies and will be discussing the newest developments in their respective countries’ space programmes…
Status Updates on African Space Agencies’ Activities - Cohort 3
April 22, 2025 \ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Conference Hall
Africa’s Role in the Global Space Community – Influence, Collaboration, and Opportunities
April 22, 2025 \ 11:00 am - 11:40 am
Conference Hall
As the African space sector continues to expand, the continent is playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the global space agenda. With growing investments in satellite technology…
Exhibition/Coffee break
April 22, 2025 \ 11:40 am - 1:10 pm
Conference Hall
This coffee break is sponsored by the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (EUMETSAT), Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, monitors the weather and climate from space.
African Satcom Operators: Challenges, Collaboration, and Connectivity for a Better Continent
April 22, 2025 \ 1:10 pm - 1:50 pm
Conference Hall
This panel will explore how African satellite operators can collaborate to enhance continental connectivity, particularly in underserved regions. Discussions will focus on…
Keynote Presentation - VIASAT
April 22, 2025 \ 1:50 pm - 1:57 pm
Conference Hall
Keynote Presentation – VIASAT
Keynote Presentation - NTRA
April 22, 2025 \ 1:57 pm - 2:04 pm
Keynote presentation by the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, Egypt.
African Satellite Connectivity Scene: Balancing Non-Terrestrial Networks, Competition, and Market Growth
April 22, 2025 \ 2:04 pm - 2:44 pm
Conference Hall
As satellite connectivity rapidly evolves, the integration of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services and Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) presents both opportunities and challenges for Africa’s digital transformation. The increasing presence of LEO operators…
Innovation Spotlights: Keynotes on Space Advancements
April 22, 2025 \ 3:44 pm - 4:33 pm
Conference Hall
Innovation Spotlights: Sponsor Keynotes on Space Advancements
African GNSS Augmentation Systems: Business Case & Implementation
April 22, 2025 \ 4:33 pm - 5:13 pm
Conference Hall
The panel will explore the business case and implementation strategies for GNSS augmentation systems, specifically Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS), in Africa. Discussions will highlight the economic benefits, such as the outcomes of the 2023 African Union Continental SBAS CBA study, or the projected USD 1.1 billion gain over 25 years in South Africa and the potential to enhance safety and efficiency across sectors like aviation, maritime, and agriculture. Opportunity of building on existing initiative will also be discussed such as the ANGA SBAS programme already involving 18 African States.
Speakers will comprehensively understand the economic viability and implementation pathways for GNSS augmentation systems in Africa, emphasising the need for strategic investments, international cooperation and collaborative efforts to enhance the continent’s positioning and navigation capabilities.