Space tech experts, researchers, policy makers, stakeholders and media will gather from 2-5th April in Luanda, Angola for the NewSpace Africa 2024 conference, according to a press release issued by the Angola government.
According to a press release on Wednesday, the conference convenes under the theme “The Role of Space in Reducing the Poverty Gap in Africa.”
The gathering at the Talatona Convention Center, in Luanda, will highlight the transformative potential of space initiatives in addressing socioeconomic disparities in Africa.
“Space in Africa” is a partnership with the African Union Commission and the National Space Program Management Office, under the auspices of the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication.
The note highlights that the conference will bring together decision-makers from various African governments, national space agencies, industry leaders, NewSpace companies and high-level stakeholders from all segments of the African space industry.
The gathering will also serve as a way to discuss the best approach to taking advantage of space technology, including satellite communications, remote sensing and geospatial data, to revolutionize various sectors, such as agriculture, healthcare, changes climate change, security and infrastructure development.
The conference will also explore all aspects of space and satellite technology, including political and commercial opportunities in Africa, while also highlighting the potential impact of cooperation frameworks between stakeholders to achieve objectives common in the industry and on the continent.
Fabrice HAKUZIMANA
