Award ceremony recognizing women in the space sector
Past Edition · AWISC

African Women in Space Conference 2025

Bridging the Gap

Overview

About this edition

The 2025 edition brought together founders, mentors and policymakers to confront the pipeline-into-leadership gap head-on, with a program built around mentorship, technical skills and investor access.

  • Keynotes from sector leaders across the space and geospatial value chain
  • Hands-on technical workshops and mentorship rounds
  • Investor and partner matchmaking sessions

Date

March 2025 · Nairobi, Kenya

Venue

Nairobi, Kenya

Schedule

What to expect

Day 1 · Morning

Registration & Welcome

Delegate check-in, welcome remarks and an opening keynote setting the tone for the conference.

Day 1 · Afternoon

Panels & Technical Sessions

Sector leaders and technical practitioners share insight across the space and geospatial value chain.

Day 1 · Evening

Networking Mixer

Structured networking for delegates, speakers and partners to connect ahead of day two.

Day 2 · Morning

Workshops & Mentorship

Hands-on technical workshops alongside 1:1 mentorship rounds with industry mentors.

Day 2 · Afternoon

Investor & Partner Sessions

Founder pitches, investor matchmaking and partnership conversations.

Day 2 · Closing

Awards & Closing Ceremony

Recognition of standout contributions to the sector and closing remarks.

Gallery

Moments from the room

Delegates networking at AWISC 2025
Technical workshop session at AWISC 2025
Panel of space agency leaders at AWISC 2025

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