KENYA SPACE INNOVATION AND INVESTMENT FORUM 2025
Unlocking the Value of Space Technologies for Economic Transformation
About this edition
The forum convened key stakeholders from government, academia, private space industry players, development partners, startups and innovators from Kenya and the region to explore the utility of space technologies in accelerating the realization of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the attainment of Africa Agenda 2063 and Kenya’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
- The founding gathering of the AWIS community
- First cohort of mentorship pairings and chapter organizers
- Early conversations with space agencies and university partners
Date
December 2025 · Nairobi, Kenya
Venue
Nairobi, Kenya
What to expect
Day 1
Registration & Welcome
Delegate check-in, welcome remarks and an opening keynote setting the tone for the conference.
Panels & Technical Sessions
Sector leaders and technical practitioners share insight across the space and geospatial value chain.
Networking Mixer
Structured networking for delegates, speakers and partners to connect ahead of day two.
Day 2
Workshops & Mentorship
Hands-on technical workshops alongside 1:1 mentorship rounds with industry mentors.
Investor & Partner Sessions
Founder pitches, investor matchmaking and partnership conversations.
Awards & Closing Ceremony
Recognition of standout contributions to the sector and closing remarks.
Become a partner
From in-kind support to media partnerships, there are several ways organizations can partner with AWIS beyond sponsorship.
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