AFRICA SPACE ECONOMY CONFERENCE 2025

The second edition of the Africa Space Economy Conference and Exhibition themed “Space Economy and Emerging Market in Africa”, co-organized by the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) and the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), gathered government officials, industry leaders, and academics to explore how space technologies can accelerate sustainable growth and innovation across Africa.

IAF President Clay Mowry delivered a keynote address highlighting the importance of international cooperation and the establishment of regional space hubs to attract investment and build local capacity. Also participating as speakers were Marlene M. Losier, representing the IAF Committee on Liaison with International Organizations and Developing Nations (CLIODN), and Imane El Khantouti, Vice-Chair of the IAF Committee on Connecting Emerging Space ecoSystems (ACCESS) Africa Subcommittee.