AMESC
Africa Middle East Space Conference
Shaping the Future of Space in Africa & Middle East
AMESC 2025 Impact
A landmark conference that brought together the global space community to advance Africa and Middle East space capabilities
Global Participation
Representatives from over 50 countries across Africa, Middle East, and international partners collaborated to shape the future of regional space development.
Participants
Government Officials
Ministers, policymakers, and space agency leaders
Industry Leaders
CEOs, entrepreneurs, and space technology companies
Academic Researchers
Scientists, professors, and research institutions
Young Professionals
Students, early-career professionals, and innovators
Conference Highlights
Explore key moments from the conference that brought together the brightest minds in space technology and exploration
Hear from the Community
Listen to participants and organizers share their experiences and insights from AMESC.
Naoufal Souitat on AMESC
MISI Representative
Space as a Lever for Development
Dr. El Hadani, UNOOSA
Voices of AMESC 2025
Highlights
CNGE's Innovation Journey
Exhibitor Highlight
CONTEC CEO on Space Market
Exhibitor Highlight
Conference Report
Comprehensive findings and strategic recommendations for advancing space development across Africa and the Middle East
700+ Participants | 50+ Countries | 90+ Speakers | 4 Days
Strategic Recommendations for government, academia, industry, and international organizations
Multi-level Space Education Framework from primary to professional development
Phased Implementation Roadmap (Foundation, Development, Maturity phases)
Evolution of Space Capabilities from dependency to sovereignty
Addressing Challenges & Solutions in financial, policy, technical, and educational domains
Highlighting Regional Strengths such as geographic advantages and young demographics
High-impact Space Applications for regional challenges like food security
Various International Collaboration Models for strategic partnerships
Detailed Space Financing opportunities and innovative funding approaches
Comprehensive Capacity Building Roadmap for sustainable development
Multi-level Space Governance framework for effective coordination
Vision 2040 for the future of space development in Africa and Middle East
Key Voices
Inspiring words from conference leaders
"When we started 10 years ago, they told us we couldn't build cars. Today we are the leading exporter of combustion vehicles to Europe. They tell us space is too far, too complex, not for us Africans, not for the Middle East. This is wrong. One of you, one of your generation will be a man or woman from Africa and the Middle East in space very soon."
H.E. Ryad Mezzour
Minister of Industry and Trade, Morocco
"The human capital is critical. This is where Africa will make a difference. Why? We do have 60% of young people, other continents, the birth rate is decreasing. We have to train our people not only to address our own problems, but also to be able to support others as labor without leaving the continent."
H.E. Tidiane Ouattara
President of the Council of the African Space Agency
"Earth observation will not solve your problem. It will not help you achieve less poverty on Earth and better well-being and health for everyone on Earth. But it gives you... a diagnosis."
Maria-Gabriella Sarah
European Space Agency (ESA)