1,000 participants in the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue will be held on December 10 and 11, in the presence of 1,000 participants from decision and policy makers, representatives of the space industry, academia, and emerging space entities from the public and private sectors. To discuss the challenges and opportunities in this vital sector, and to push the international space community to move from the stage of dialogue to implementation, by translating discussions into commitments and policies that contribute to the sustainability of the future of space.

The second edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue, which comes under the slogan “From Earth to Orbit: A Platform for Achievement and Responsibility,” will focus on sustainability, security and accessibility, which constitute the main challenges facing the space sector and future generations.

Today, the world faces increasing challenges in the field of space sustainability, security and accessibility, and at the forefront of these challenges is the growing threat of space debris, the urgent need to secure access and security concerns in an orbital environment that is becoming more crowded day by day.

Global leaders are coming together in the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue to confront these challenges and formulate space policies that support a sustainable and innovative space ecosystem. The dialogue, as a platform that seeks to achieve tangible results, will focus on laying the foundations for positive change that serves the space sector.

Its main objectives are to enable key stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, academia, and space actors, to shape the future of space exploration, go beyond traditional concepts, and devise ambitious solutions for developing space policies.

The dialogue is characterized by being a platform for action, as it adopts an approach that welcomes diversity of viewpoints, stimulates critical thinking, and develops innovative solutions that enable practical and effective steps to be taken to address complex space issues.

The Minister of Sports and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Space Agency, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, said in a press conference yesterday that the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue represents a global platform that brings together decision makers in the sector to align priorities and future directions in this field, adding that the issues of sustainability, security and accessibility to space These are critical challenges that require international cooperation to confront them, and as a major platform that brings together pioneers and industry leaders, the dialogue provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of space and lay the foundations for sustainable progress.

For his part, Director General of the Emirates Space Agency, Salem Butti Al Qubaisi, stressed that with the increasing opportunities in the space sector, the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue contributes to enhancing fundamental discussions about the current situation and anticipating the future potential of the sector.

He said that we measure success in the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue through the commitments reached and the tangible results of the discussions, and as a leading global forum, we look forward to this year’s edition achieving qualitative leaps that support sustainable progress at the sector level as a whole.

Deputy Director General of the Emirates Space Agency, Ibrahim Hamza Al Qassim, said that our main goal is to contribute to transforming global space policies by providing bold visions and applicable solutions, adding that by providing a platform that brings together leaders and ambitious youth, we seek to promote a dialogue that addresses current challenges and stimulates action. The future is towards the sustainability of space, ensuring its security, and making it accessible to all.

The main discussions in the second edition of the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue include a keynote presentation by international physicist and broadcaster, Brian Cox, in addition to a keynote speech by geopolitical expert, Tim Marshall, which will address how power and politics in space affect the reshaping of the world.

Director of the Department of Space Policy and International Relations, Fatima Al Shamsi, said that the sessions of the first day of the Abu Dhabi Space Dialogue focus on investing in space technologies to enhance global security, improve operations and responsibilities between Earth and orbit, and address the issue of space debris through innovative regulatory solutions based on market mechanisms. It also seeks The discussions aimed to enhance cooperation in space exploration to serve national interests, in addition to organizing parallel workshops and presentations that discuss security and sustainability topics.