Africa is experiencing a pivotal moment.
Long perceived as a distant domain reserved for established powers, space is today at the heart of the concrete realities of our societies. It underpins food security, strengthens climate resilience, improves the management of our natural resources, connects our territories, secures our maritime and terrestrial domains, and modernises governance.
In the face of this transformation, our continent cannot remain merely a user of solutions designed elsewhere. Africa must structure its capabilities, organise its priorities, and participate fully in the space value chains that are reshaping the global economy.
Space is no longer a projection; it has become a critical infrastructure.
It is in this spirit that the African Space Agency (AfSA) is co-leading, alongside the Government of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, the Africa Space Expo (ASPEX 2026), to be held in Abidjan from 24 to 26 September 2026. ASPEX is not just another event. It represents a continental execution platform through which applied space activities in Africa are organised, structured, and deployed. Its architecture is designed around a clear objective: delivering tangible results.
The Business Arena constitutes its strategic core. It brings together public decision-makers, industry leaders, investors, and financial institutions in a setting designed to facilitate high-level exchanges, structured negotiations, and contractual engagement.
The Solutions Showcase makes space tangible. It directly connects innovation with the continent’s economic and institutional priorities by offering a concrete view of the transition from technological development to operational deployment. The Project Labs transform intention into engineering. They promote the co-development of pilot projects, the structuring of partnerships, and the emergence of cooperation mechanisms between Africa and international partners. With Pitch & Acceleration, we identify and support initiatives capable of entering a deployment trajectory. With Talent & Future, we invest in what remains our greatest asset: human capital. Training, inclusion, and knowledge transfer are essential because no sustainable ambition can take root without strong skills and an engaged generation of young Africans.
INSPIREX serves as the platform of pioneers and of the future. It brings together African and international figures whose careers embody excellence and boldness. Their presence is not symbolic; it is foundational. INSPIREX transmits, projects, and elevates. It connects generations, nurtures pride, and anchors a deep conviction: African space has faces, role models, and a trajectory under construction. It is not an abstract inspiration, but a catalyst for collective ambition.