The Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA) is preparing to host the highly anticipated NewSpace Africa Conference 2025 in Cairo from April 21-24, an event set to empower Africa’s economy through space innovation and foster greater collaboration within the global space industry.
The conference will serve as a major international platform, bringing together space industry leaders, commercial space companies, investors, and key stakeholders from across the globe, according to an official statement from the Egyptian Space Agency. This event underscores Egypt’s growing role as a key player in advancing regional and international space initiatives, demonstrating its commitment to shaping the future of the African space economy.
The NewSpace Africa Conference reflects the transformative shift within the global space sector, where private companies are increasingly driving innovation and commercialization. This new era of space exploration opens up significant investment opportunities, democratizing space technology and extending its benefits beyond traditional spacefaring nations to emerging markets, particularly in Africa.
The African space industry is on an upward trajectory, valued at USD 19.49 billion in 2021, with projections indicating a 16.16% growth to USD 22.64 billion by 2026. With over 270 NewSpace companies now operating across the continent, Africa is poised to become a key player in the space economy. These companies are developing a wide range of space technologies and services that support diverse sectors such as telecommunications, defense, security, maritime, aviation, mining, agriculture, health, and environmental sustainability.
Spanning four days, the NewSpace Africa Conference will feature a robust agenda with keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions. Attendees will have access to business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) matchmaking, networking opportunities, and business pitches—creating a dynamic environment for collaboration and partnership building in the growing African space ecosystem.
By hosting this event, Egypt further solidifies its role at the forefront of the African space revolution and sets the stage for deeper collaboration in the pursuit of space-driven economic growth.
