The 9th Africa Space Generation Workshop
9th – 10th December, 2025
Ubuntu: Together for Africa’s Space Future
What is the 9th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW)?
The 9th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW) is a two-day workshop, which brings together students, young professionals, industry experts and government stakeholders from across the African continent. It provides an unparalleled opportunity for the future leaders of Africa’s space sector to proactively establish strong relationships, exchange ideas and knowledge, and to collaborate on novel ways in which space technology can be utilized for the benefit of Africa. The 9th AF-SGW will take place on the 9th and 10th December 2025 at the Edge Convention Center Nairobi, Kenya.
The theme for this workshop is ‘Ubuntu : Together for Africa’s Space Future’
Participants will be divided into working groups (WGs), each focusing on a specific sub-theme broadly covering Space capacity building, Space Policy and Law, Space Entrepreneurship, and Space Trourism.
Who should attend?
We invite students and young professionals between the ages of 18 to 35 years old (as of December, 2025) who are passionate about the space industry to apply to be a part of the delegation. Past delegates have attended from all around Africa and from a wide variety of disciplines (engineering, business, science, arts, medicine and law). We also encourage space enthusiasts from across the world to participate in this event.
What is my Role at the 9th AF-SGW?
By attending the African Space Generation Workshop, you will have the opportunity to learn, share knowledge and network with fellow students and young professionals in the industry, and meet the industry’s leaders and experts. All discussions from the working groups are expected to produce recommendations to relevant public, private, and non-governmental sectors, helping to shape the future of the African space industry. Reports and recommendations from the workshop will be presented at high-level conferences and included in the SGAC annual report submitted to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS).
Why Kenya?
Kenya’s space journey began in 1964 with a landmark agreement with the Italian Space Commission, leading to the establishment of the San Marco Space Centre in Malindi. Built in collaboration with NASA and Italian institutions, the centre capitalised on Kenya’s equatorial location for fuel-efficient satellite launches, with nine launches conducted between 1967 and 1988. While launch activities ceased, the facility continued ground operations such as satellite tracking and telemetry support, mainly for NASA and ESA. It was renamed the Luigi Broglio Space Centre in 2004. Alongside this, Kenya pursued early interests in Earth observation and remote sensing, establishing the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi, and participating in geodetic and meteorological satellite initiatives from the 1970s onward.
In recent years, Kenya’s space programme has gained significant momentum. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) was formally established in 2017 to coordinate and regulate space activities, following earlier efforts like the 1KUNS-PF CubeSat project led by the University of Nairobi. Kenya is now actively engaged in continental initiatives such as the Africa Regional Data Cube and the SKA telescope project. KSA has also invested in research, satellite data analysis tools, and plans for launching nanosatellites and sounding rockets from Malindi. These developments reflect Kenya’s growing ambition to harness space technologies for socio-economic development.
Event Venue: The Edge Convention Center
The 9th African Space Generation Workshop (AF-SGW) 2025 will take place at The Edge Convention Center in Nairobi, alongside the Kenya Space Innovation and Investment Forum (KSIIF) 2025 on 9–10 December.
Co-hosted with key partners including the Kenya Space Agency (KSA), the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK-FCDO), Women in Space Kenya (WISK), Viffa Consult, and the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC), this joint gathering brings together Africa’s brightest students, young professionals, innovators, industry leaders, and space experts.
With AF-SGW 2025 themed “Ubuntu: Together for Africa’s Space Future,” this collaboration amplifies visibility, innovation, and impact across the continent’s fast-growing space ecosystem, while championing youth participation in shaping Africa’s space future.
Karibu Kenya
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport offers direct connections to numerous global cities. Examples include Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2h 0m, Ethiopian Airlines), Johannesburg, South Africa (4h 0m, Kenya Airways, South African Airways), Lagos, Nigeria (5h 10m, Kenya Airways), Dubai, UAE (5h 0m, Emirates, Kenya Airways), Amsterdam, Netherlands (8h 0m, KLM), London, UK (8h 30m, British Airways, Kenya Airways), Paris, France (8h 0m, Air France), Frankfurt, Germany (8h 0m, Lufthansa), Rome, Italy (7h 30m, Kenya Airways), Mumbai, India (6h 0m, Kenya Airways), and New York City, USA (15h 0m, Kenya Airways). These connections make Nairobi a highly accessible hub for both regional and international travellers.
** Highly recommend, once you land in Kenya get a local sim card at the airport (Call Fred on 0736870071, Maggie on 0703654587, Nelson on 0776104478)
Local Travel: In Kenya, especially in major cities like Nairobi, travelers have access to a variety of convenient ground transportation options. Ride-hailing services such as Uber, Bolt, and Little Cab are widely available and commonly used for both short and long-distance urban travel. These apps offer cash and card payment options and are considered safer and more reliable than traditional taxis.
Traditional taxis can also be found in city centers, airports, and hotels, but it’s advisable to agree on a fare upfront if not using a meter. For budget travel or short local trips, matatus (shared minibuses) and boda-bodas (motorcycle taxis) are popular among locals, though they are less regulated and may not be ideal for visitors unfamiliar with local routes or traffic norms. For intercity travel, options include private car hire, long-distance buses like Modern Coast or Easy Coach, and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Nairobi to Mombasa, which is a comfortable and efficient choice for travelers heading to the coast.
Accommodation: Please be advised that the organizing committee will not be providing financial support for travel or accommodation for international delegates and Speakers. For your planning, we recommend exploring options in the Nairobi city centre, such as the Sarova Stanley, Serena Hotel and various other local Hotels and private accommodations from official apps like Airbnb and Bookings.com.
High end hotels include Sarova Stanley, Serena Hotel, Sarova Panafric and HillPark Hotel
Reasonably priced hotels include La Maison Royale, Hadassah Hotel, Capital Heights Hotel and Arova Hotels
If it is your first time in the city we say, KARIBU SANA.
Travel Visas
Visa: https://kenya.org.za/index.php/visas/
Information on Visa types: https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=7
Starship Sponsors
If you wish to sponsor this workshop, kindly send an email to [email protected]
You can download the sponsorship kit from here : LINK
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Proposed Program
| Day 1 | Ballroom 3 | |
| 8am – 10.30am | Joint Session with KSA | |
| 10.00am – 10.30am | Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition | |
| 10.45am – 11.20am | SGAC Launchpad Session | |
| 11.30am – 12.30pm | Panel Discussion – Space Education | |
| 12.30pm -1.30pm | Lunch & Exhibition | |
| 1.40pm – 2.00pm | Cultural/Industry Presentation | |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Panel Discussion – Space Apprenticeship | |
| 3.00pm -3.15pm | Industry Presentation | |
| 3.20pm – 4.00pm | Working Group Session | |
| 4.00pm – 5.00pm | Mentor session -Career Assist | |
| 5.00pm on wards | Photo Session & Networking | |
| Day 2 | Ballroom 3 | |
| 8.30am – 9.00am | Plenary Session | |
| 9.00am – 10.00am | Panel Discussion 3 -Space Policy | |
| 10.00am – 10.30am | Networking Coffee Break & Exhibition | |
| 10.40am – 11.00am | Industry Presentation | |
| 11.00am – 12.00pm | Panel Discussion 4 -Astro Tourism | |
| 12.00pm – 12.30pm | Industry Presentation 6 | |
| 12.30pm -1.30pm | Lunch & Exhibition | |
| 1.40pm – 2.40pm | Working Group Session | |
| 2.40pm – 3.30pm | Working group presentations | |
| 3.40pm – 4.40pm | Master Class – Career Assist | |
| 4.45pm on wards |
Closing Keynote/Photo Session & Tour/Networking
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Shout-out to our logo designer !!
A big shout-out to Linus Anari whose logo will represent this year’s workshop. The creativity and symbolism are truly inspiring. Thank you to all designers who joined the challenge!
