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The IAF Global Conference on Space for Emerging Countries #GLEC2022 is designed to unite the international community, including representatives of the major space agencies, industries, governments, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academia and non-governmental organizations.
All will converge in Quito, Ecuador from 16 to 20 May 2022 to present results, exchange ideas, debate roadmaps and discuss the future opportunities provided by space activities to emerging nations. The GLEC 2022 aims to act as a powerful global catalyst to ignite positive change in emerging space nations and for society.
A fundamental role in the conference preparation is being played by the distinguished Members of the International Programme Committee and their respective organizations, each of which are giving outstanding contributions through their advice, experience and expertise and crafting an outstanding conference programme.
Through a series of high-profile plenary and IAF GNF sessions, the conference theme will tackle the topic “Space Ecosystems that bring Government, Industry and Society Together” and will give attendees the opportunity to hear from a great line up of high-profile speakers and share ideas and solutions.
GLEC 2022 will highlight the diverse initiatives and achievements of the space emerging nations in many key areas of the space ecosystem including policy, industry, and practice. There will also be masterclass and workshop sessions specifically designed for key groupings on space law and policy, and space entrepreneurship. All this will be enlivened by a mix of inspiring keynotes, stimulating discussions with leading experts as well as plenty of opportunities for networking.
The successful organization of the Conference is straightforward because of the experience that has been accumulating through the previous edition from GLEC 2019 and because of the particular location of the venue. At 9,200 feet above sea level and stretching for 36 miles on a plateau lined with volcanoes, Quito was the first city ever to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site back in 1978 owing to its geographical beauty, its priceless and one of the oldest Colonial treasures, its living traditions and culture, and its 18th century architecture, with narrow and winding cobblestone streets, magnificent churches and open squares.
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