Space Experience Programme at Dubai Airshow
In partnership with the UAE space Agency, Dubai Airshow will host a dedicated space programme, along with expanded space industry presence across the exhibition hall, exciting space technology on static display and much more.
Discover UAE Space Agency's showcase plans at Dubai Airshow 2023
“This year, the UAE celebrates 26 years since the beginning of its space program. We’ve made some huge strides in building national capabilities and earth observation, training astronauts, sending missions to Mars, and hopefully soon to the asteroid belt.”
Hear H.E. Ibrahim Al Qasim, Deputy Director General, UAE Space Agency, speak about what the UAE Space Agency is planning and what role Space play at this edition of Dubai Airshow.
Get Ready for an Epic Space Showcase!
With the support of the UAE Space Agency, Space returns to Dubai Airshow in an expanded and innovative way like never before!
Watch the video and discover what to expect at our Space Focus programme this November.
Join Dubai Airshow galactic gathering: Uniting space's power players!
Featuring the biggest space pavilion to date with leading exhibiting companies, exclusive space delegation, 2 days of dedicated space content, and much more.
Biggest Pavilion
Meet and connect with the powerhouses of the industry - UAE Space Agency, TII, Intelsat, ICEYE, Roketsan, and more while exploring the most advanced space technologies at our biggest space pavilion yet.
Conference
This edition, Dubai Airshow will host a dedicated 2-day conference program lead by international and regional key speakers who will tackle the hottest topics in the industry.
Space Delegations
Starring ministries, space agencies and commands, end users, environment agencies and more- The Space delegations will have a focus on space business and investment.
Meet the astronauts
Get ready to rub shoulders with moonwalkers! Renowned astronauts are landing on the main stage, ready to share their stellar journeys and visions for the future of space- Don’t miss out.
Start-up competition
Launch your innovation into orbit! Present your groundbreaking solution to space industry leaders, investors, and corporate giants on our dedicated start-up stage.
Youth engagement
Inspiring the next generation of astronauts, Dubai Airshow will run a series of content and challenges, enabling highly skilled students, graduates, and young professionals to build or further develop their careers in aerospace.
EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF SPACE WITH EXPERT SPEAKERS AT DUBAI AIRSHOW
This year, Dubai Airshow will host a 2-day conference focusing on key topics including Space & Climate Change, Space Capital Formation & Infrastructure Development, Mitigating Orbital Debris, Space & Security, Communications & Connectivity, and Space Tourism.
Our confirmed lineup of speakers consists of distinguished individuals who bring their expertise and visionary insights, pushing the boundaries of possibilities in space.
KEY SESSIONS AT THE SPACE CONFERENCE
PANEL: FOSTERING INNOVATION AND EMERGING SPACE PROGRAMS
Highlighting new projects and programs that international agencies are promoting in partnership with private companies and government agencies. Assessing the impact of current collaboration programs and the lessons learned for future initiatives. Discussing collaboration opportunities in the GCC
Panelists:
- Francis Ngabo, CEO, Rwanda Space Agency
- Salvador Landeros Ayala, Director General, Mexican Space Agency (AEM)
- H.E Salem Butti Salem Al Qubaisi, Director General, UAE Space Agency
PANEL: INVESTING IN SPACE TO SUPPORT THE COUNTRY’S GROWTH PLANS
Understanding the economic impact of space and creating a space infrastructure on earth to support the country’s vision and growth plans. Discussing the impact of increasing private investments in space economy. Debating the best way forward for securing the economic sustainability of space whilst ensuring a safe and risk-free outer space environment
Panelists:
- Amar Vora, Head of Space – Middle East, Serco
- Professor Anu Ojha OBE, Director – Championing Space, UK Space Agency
- Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Director, European Space Policy Institute
PANEL: QUANTUM TECH IN SPACE
Panel Moderator:
Dr. Sana Amairi-Pyka, Lead Scientist – Quantum Communications, Quantum Research Centre – TII
Panelists:
- James Grieve, Director, Quantum Communications, TII
- Markus Krutzik, Head of Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors, Ferdinand-Braun-Institut, Leibniz-Institut für Höchstfrequenztechnik, Berlin
- Robert Bedington, Co-founder and CTO, SpeQtral, Singapore
- Alexander Ling, Director, Quantum Engineering Programme, National University of Singapore