DUBAI, UAE — May 2025 — SpaceTech in Gulf, the region’s leading space and security intelligence platform, announces the launch of the GCC Space & Security Online Conference 2025 — the first dedicated virtual event bringing together senior decision-makers from across the space and security ecosystem in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Taking place on 13–14 May 2025 from 2:00 PM Gulf Standard Time, the two-day online conference will enable high-level participation from government officials, security leaders, space agency representatives, and industry executives across the GCC countries.
The conference is supported by Access Partnership as Presenting Partner. Access Partnership is the frontier consultancy getting innovation into market faster across technology, space, and AI, bringing global expertise at the intersection of digital policy, connectivity, and emerging technologies to the regional space and security dialogue. MB Sat and Orbitworks join as Conference Partners, with D-Orbit and Spacioply as Supporting Partners.
“The GCC is undergoing a decisive transformation in its approach to space and security. National strategies are accelerating, sovereign capabilities are being developed, and the need for a dedicated regional platform to align priorities and exchange insights has never been greater. This conference is designed to meet that need.”
— Alex Cresniov, Managing Director, SpaceTech in Gulf
Senior representatives from government entities across all six GCC nations have been invited to speak, alongside leading international industry participants.
Conference Agenda Overview
The programme is structured to reflect the evolving priorities of the GCC space and security ecosystem, combining strategic dialogue, investment perspectives, and technology-focused discussions across two days.
Day 1 will focus on government leadership and the investment landscape. It opens with a high-level overview of the GCC space sector, followed by a panel on national space programmes and strategies across the region. Discussions will then turn to financing, with investors and sovereign funds examining how capital is being deployed to support the growth of the GCC space sector. The day will also feature company spotlight sessions and a presentation of the SpaceTech in Gulf Saudi Space Ecosystem Magazine, before concluding with a panel on telecommunications and connectivity — a critical pillar of regional space infrastructure.
Day 2 will shift toward Earth observation, dual-use technologies, and regional security applications. The programme opens with a fireside chat assessing the GCC’s position as an emerging space power, followed by a dedicated panel on Earth observation and its role in government and security use cases across the region. Additional company showcases will follow, alongside a discussion on the GCC space economy and international cooperation. The conference will conclude with a forward-looking session on new security strategies and space domain awareness in the Middle East, followed by closing remarks.
About SpaceTech in Gulf
SpaceTech in Gulf is the region’s premier intelligence and media platform dedicated to the space and security sector. Through its flagship magazine, research publications, and industry events, the platform connects government institutions, security bodies, investors, and commercial space companies across the GCC and globally. It serves as an authoritative voice on space strategy, investment, and emerging technologies shaping the region.
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Alex Cresniov
Managing Director, SpaceTech in Gulf
📧 alex@spacetech-gulf.com
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