SPACESTAR'26 conference opens in Tunis from 11 November; registration still open

The fifth SPACESTAR Conference (SPACESTAR'26) will run from 11 to 13 November 2026 in Tunis, Tunisia, as announced by Space in Africa's opportunities portal on 5 November. It is aimed at researchers, policymakers, government bodies, international organisations, industry and entrepreneurs from Africa, the Mediterranean region and beyond.

The organisers present it as a platform on the role of emerging countries in the global space ecosystem, with a focus on building African and Mediterranean capacity through cooperation, knowledge sharing, innovation ecosystems and policy development.

The programme spans space sciences, satellite technologies, Earth observation, GNSS, artificial intelligence, geospatial intelligence and digital twins. Application themes include climate resilience, agriculture, water management and disaster risk reduction, alongside space governance, regulation and industrial development. Formats include keynotes, scientific presentations, panels, round tables and cooperation initiatives.

Registration remains open on the conference website (spacestar.tn), and paper submissions are still being accepted through the same site. Enquiries can be sent to contact@spacestar.tn.

Why it matters: The event falls within days and brings Earth observation, GNSS, digital twins and space policy together in North Africa. It offers African geospatial professionals a chance to present work, meet agencies and industry, and follow regional cooperation on space data.

Sources: Space in Africa