What is the 5th NCAC-SGW?

The North and Central American Space Generation Workshop (NCAC-SGW) 2025 is an international event that aims to bring together students and young professionals to think and collectively create North and Central America’s Future in Space.

The 5th Edition of the NCAC-SGW will be held between the 22nd and 23rd of May in the Canadian Space Agency’s John H. Chapman Centre, Longueuil (Greater Montreal area), Canada.

During the two-day workshop, around 120 young professionals and students (aged 18-35) from all over the North and Central American region will be divided into 5 working groups to discuss a wide range of topics, from sustainability and ethics to space law and space exploration in the North and Central America’s space industry. There will be the opportunity to present the results of these working groups at the annual meeting of UN COPUOS, or as articles and business innovations.

Why attend the 5th NCAC-SGW?

• Exchange ideas with other driven students and young professionals on key topics affecting the North and Central America’s space industry
• Be the voice of the next generation of space leaders
• Tap into a global network of 32,000+ young professionals
• Network and engage in discussions with international and prominent speakers and subject matter experts from industry, international organisations, and academia

Requirements: 

* All event attendees will be required to provide a valid Canadian government-issued photo ID or a foreign passport, along with personal details including, but not limited to, full name, country of origin, date of birth, and passport number, before the event takes place.

** Depending on your place of residence and citizenship, you will need to meet certain entry requirements to visit Canada, including applying for a visa or an electronic travel authorization (ETA). Detailed information on travel to Canada, including every steps of the process, can be found on the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website. We strongly encourage all participants to apply for any necessary visas or ETA as soon as they register to allow sufficient time for processing. IRCC usually recommend registering at least 12 weeks in advance of the anticipated departure date.

*** Early Bird tickets are limited to availability, or until April 6th, 2025.