The Kenya Space Agency will host the inaugural Kenya Space Expo and Conference 2022 themed “Leveraging Space Capabilities for National Development” to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 15th to 17th June 2022.
The event aims to bring together industry, government representatives, policy makers, academia, representatives of space agencies and international organizations, young professionals and the general public. The purpose is to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and hold discussions on space opportunities, use of space applications for socio-economic development, showcase technologies and applications, projects and innovations; provide networking opportunities and create linkages.
The Expo and Conference will focus on leveraging space science, technologies and applications to address existential socio-economic challenges and in the development of national economies. The Kenya Space Expo & Conference will be an annual event.
Objectives
To nurture and promote the development of an indigenous space industry that is robust, innovative, competitive and responsive to the needs of the country.
To provide a platform for linkage and collaboration for space professionals, experts, researchers, from public and private sectors as well as students and civil society.
To explore and showcase the benefits of space applications for national socio- economic development.