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ABOUT SPACE UNGANA
JULY 9-21, 2023
OUR MISSION
The goal of the Omni Africa Space Research Education and Training Ungana (SPACE UNGANA) is to explore opportunities and challenges in the space industry ecosystem and identify strategies for building capacity to advance the African Space Agenda and Africa Union (AU) 2063 in particular.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Space Ungana 2023 is a gathering of academics, advocates, policy makers, technocrats and industry leaders interested in advancing the development of space in Africa.
ABOUT SPACE UNGANA
JULY 9-21, 2023
A Gathering of Space Advocates and Enthusiasts Committed to advancing Space for All.
FUTURES FORUM + DESERT TREK & DESIGN DOJO + DESIGN IDEAFEST & HACKATHON
(JULY 10-12) The 3-day Futures Forum will feature selected keynotes, interactive sessions, panel discussions, research proposals and unique networking opportunities.
(JULY 13-18) The 5-day Desert Trek will include Site Visits to potential locations of OASEAS in Marsabit County across the lake from the 2,400 year old megalithic site used for star gazing by the ancient Cushites. During this time, a online DESIGN DOJO (2 hours per day) will include workshops from experts on design thinking, gaming and analog research.
(JULY 19 -21) The 3-day Design Ideafest & Hackathon timed to commemorate International Moon Day will include: engineering/architecture/policy/marketing design hackathon and cultural performances of storytelling, spoken word and poetry at the Kenya National Theater.
JULY 9-12
FUTURES FORUM
@ JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY
(JKUAT)
AGENDA (JULY 9-12)
OASEAS RESEARCH, EDUCATION & TRAINING FUTURES FORUM
OPENING RECEPTION
Sun, 09 Jul
JKUAT
ADVANCING THE SPACE AGENDA
Mon, 10 Jul
JKUAT
ADVANCING SPACE FOR SDGs
Tue, 11 Jul
JKUAT
ADVANCING SPACE SUSTAINABILITY
Wed, 12 Jul
JKUAT
REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY BIRD ENDS JUNE 15, 2023
-Academic/NGO -$150
-Industry -$250
-Student -$75
-Virtual Participation-$30
REGULAR AFTER JUNE 15, 2023
-Academic/NGO -$200
-Industry -$300
-Student -$100
-Virtual Participation-$50
AGENDA (JULY 13-18)
DESERT TREK & DESIGN DOJO
DESERT TREK
Thu, 13 Jul Marsabit
DESIGN DOJO
Online
DESERT TREK
Fri, 14 Jul Marsabit
DESIGN DOJO
Online
DESERT TREK
Sat, 15 Jul Marsabit
DESIGN DOJO
Online
DESERT TREK
Sun, 16 Jul Marsabit
DESIGN DOJO
Online
DESERT TREK
Mon, 17 Jul Marsabit
DESIGN DOJO
Online
DESIGN DOJO
Online
Tue, 18 Jul
JULY 13-18
DESERT TREK AND DESIGN DOJO(online)
@ MARSABIT
OUR SPEAKERS
AGENDA (JULY 19-21)
OASEAS DESIGN IDEAFEST &
HACKATHON
Design IdeaFest Commences – Presentations and Speeches
Final Rules Presented.
Hackathon starts at 9:00 am EAT and runs for over 24 hours.
Wed, 19 Jul Univ of Nairobi
Hackathon stops at 10:00 AM EAT. Presentations of projects by participants and judgements.
International MOON DAY Cultural Commemoration at Kenya National Theatre
Thu, 20 Jul Univ of Nairobi, Kenya National Theater
Closing Design IdeaFest - speeches by speakers and judges.
Winners presented with Hackathon Awards.
Fri, 21 Jul Univ of Nairobi
JULY 19-21
OASEAS DESIGN IDEAFEST AND HACKATHONO
@ UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
OUR COLLABORATORS
Space Ungana 2023 is a gathering of academics, advocates, policy makers, technocrats and industry leaders interested in advancing the development of space in Africa. The goal of the Omni Africa Space Research Education and Training Ungana (Space UNGANA) is to explore opportunities and challenges in the space industry ecosystem and identify strategies for building capacity to advance the African Space Agenda and AU 2063 in particular.
JKUAT
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
GAME DESIGN GRIOT
KENYA NATIONAL THEATER
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
