6th African Space Generation Workshop

Space4Africa for a more prosperous continent

About 6th African Space Generation Workshop

The 6th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW) was a two-day event held in Rabat, Morocco, co-organized by the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) and the Moroccan Initiative for the Space Industry. The event aimed to raise awareness of the benefits of space, exchange knowledge, and share best practices among stakeholders, particularly students and young professionals aged between 18-35. The 2022 edition had the theme "Space4Africa for a more prosperous continent," which was broken down into sub-themes and discussed during the event. The 6th AF-SGW was a successful edition thanks to the funding and generosity of the sponsors and the continuous support of the partners.

Key Features & Highlights

Space Education & Outreach: Emphasized educating the next generation of African space professionals and inspiring careers in space technology.

Space Law & Policy: Focused on the need for a legal and regulatory framework for space technology use in Africa and government's role in policy-making.

Space Business: Addressed challenges in Africa’s space sector, exploring new solutions and the potential for economic growth through space technology.

Space Systems & Technologies: Discussed recent advancements in space technology and their applications in Africa, highlighting international collaboration.

Space Life Sciences & Applications: Focused on space technology applications in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring in Africa.

Big Data and GIS: Explored using space technology for data collection and processing for decision-making in various African sectors.

Entrepreneurship: Highlighted space technology's potential to create new economic opportunities and the role of incubators/accelerators.

Workshop Impact & Key Figures

120+ Delegates | 23 Countries | 5 Space Agencies

Explored space technology sub-themes: Education, Law, Business, Systems, Life Sciences, Big Data, GIS, and Entrepreneurship.

Aimed to raise awareness, exchange knowledge, and share best practices.

Focused on students and young professionals aged 18-35.

Encouraged the use of space technology for African development.

Media outreach via live streams and press coverage broadened event's scope.

Quick Info

6th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW)

Location: Rabat, Morocco

Duration: Two-day event (2022 Edition)

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Media & Coverage

The media coverage of the 6th Workshop for the African Space Generation played a significant role in broadening the scope of the event and disseminating its discussions to a larger audience. The host university, Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR), actively participated by streaming live sessions on Facebook and YouTube. The presence of Moroccan television stations, as well as written press and online media outlets, further amplified the impact of the workshop.