Africa’s Space Odyssey – A Rising Force in the Global Space Arena

Day: Wednesday 25 March
Time: 19:20 -19:50 CET
Location: Seine Room, New CAP Conference Centre

This IAF Global Networking session, “Africa’s Space Odyssey – A Rising Force in the Global Space Arena”, highlights Africa’s accelerating momentum as a transformative actor in space governance, innovation, and industrial development. As African nations strengthen national capabilities and regional coordination, the continent is emerging as one of the most exciting frontiers in the global space ecosystem.

The fireside chat will reflect on key milestones such as the upcoming IAF Global Space Conference on Climate Change 2026 (GLOC 2026), further cementing Africa’s growing visibility within the IAF’s global agenda.

Moderator

Christian FEICHTINGER

Executive Director, IAF Secretariat

France

Speakers

Gabriella ARRIGO

IAF President, Director of International Affairs, Italian Space Agency (ASI)

Italy

Asanda NTISANA

Space and Stakeholder Liaison Specialist, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)

South Africa

Tidiane OUATTARA

President of the African Space Council, African Space Agency (AfSA)

Gaspard TWAGIRAYEZU

Chief Executive Officer, Rwanda Space Agency

Rwanda