Building Africa’s Space Future:
Innovation, Defense, and Sustainability
28 - 31 July 2026, Lomé, Togo
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28 - 31 July 2026, Lomé, Togo
Stay tuned for more details
join #SFA26
Space Forum Africa is a premier space business forum. We bring together global space pioneers, government and military leaders, investors, and related industries. This year, we’ll focus on satellite technology, space commerce, and defense — tackling the issues that matter most today and fostering lasting partnerships.
Join Us In Lomé
Your Gateway to West &
Central African Markets
visitors
Delegates
Brands
Speakers
Global leaders
Meet our speakers
Some #SFA25 Speakers
Shelli Brunswick
CEO & Founder, SB Global LLC
Petr Boháček
Space Strategist, TRL Space
Torsten Hoffmann
Filmmaker, Entrepreneur
Jakub Janik
Foreign Affairs Manager, TRL Space
Franck Marchis
Astronomer, Co-Founder, Unistellar
Richard Folly
Founder & CEO, African Geospace
Jakub Dvořák
Space Data Exploitation Specialist, TRL Space
Serge Tuyihimbaze
COO, TRL Space Rwanda
#SFA26 Pillars
Satellite Technology
Explore how next-gen satellite technologies are tackling the most urgent challenges of our time — from climate change and food insecurity to disaster response and urban planning. Spotlight on practical, scalable solutions driven by space companies and partnerships. We will also focus on fostering the very ecosystems that accelerate adoption and impact at scale. Creating solutions that reach their full potential.
Defense Innovation
The use of space for defense and security is transforming how nations monitor, protect, and secure their borders and interests. This subject will explore the tools, technologies, and ethical challenges involved in leveraging the power of space for national security. Participants will gain valuable insights into the evolving role of space in defense strategies and how it is shaping the future of global security.
Space Commerce
Space commerce is reshaping global industries, economies, and opportunities. We will examine the emerging markets, innovative technologies, and the regulatory frames driving the growth of space business. Participants will gain valuable insights into the expanding role of the private sector in orbit and how commercial activity is influencing the future of space exploration and economic development.
Geospatial AI
The fusion of artificial intelligence with satellite imagery is unlocking powerful new capabilities by enabling deeper spatial insights, automated feature detection, and real-time impact analysis. Explore how artificial intelligence is enhancing the speed, accuracy, and accessibility of space-based intelligence. Participants will gain deep insights into the tools, and use cases that are finding solution in this fast-evolving field.
Space Workforce
The future of the space sector heavily depends on developing a skilled workforce. The dialogue here will examine strategies for STEM education, training, mentorship, and career pipelines that connect young untapped talent with industry and research opportunities. It will also highlight successful programs and initiatives across the continent, with a focus on equity and access.
Space Creativity
Space is not only a technical frontier but also a cultural and creative one.The focus in this erea is on how art, storytelling, and public engagement can shape perceptions of space, inspire youth, and connect communities to exploration. It will highlight cross-disciplinary projects that bring space closer to society — through film, design, performance, and cultural heritage.
Who is coming
Officials
Strategists
Innovators
EO Providers
Investors
Legal Experts
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