The Space Days Kazakhstan 2026 international forum has opened at Nazarbayev University in Astana, bringing together representatives of space agencies, international organizations, business, academia, and the technology community.
This year, the forum has brought together representatives from more than 50 countries, over 60 industry speakers, and more than 900 participants, making it one of the largest international platforms for discussing the prospects for the development of the space industry in Central Asia.
International participants include representatives of leading space and technology organizations from China, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, the Republic of Korea, France, Germany, the United States, and other countries, as well as representatives of international space agencies and major companies in the global aerospace industry.
The participation of leading international companies, including China Great Wall Industry Corporation, Eutelsat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space, is of particular importance. Representatives of these companies are taking part in discussions on satellite communications, space infrastructure, and the development of new space-based services.
Plenary Session Opens the Forum’s Business Programme
The first day of the forum opened with a plenary session, which was opened by Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
In his opening remarks, Zhaslan Madiyev identified data, technology, and people as three key priorities for the development of Kazakhstan’s space industry.
“The three key priorities — data, technology, and people — will enable Kazakhstan to create competitive space products and services,” Zhaslan Madiyev noted.
The Minister emphasized that Kazakhstan expects the forum to deliver practical outcomes, concrete agreements, and the launch of new joint projects. He also noted that Space Days Kazakhstan is intended to become a regular international platform for professional dialogue and the expansion of international cooperation.
The plenary discussion also addressed the prospects for international space cooperation and the role of space technologies in the economic and technological development of countries.
