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Aim of Space STAR 2026

   The 5th Space STAR Conference (Space STAR 26) invites researchers and professionals to explore the intersection of high-level scientific research and its socio-economic impact on SPACE Science, Technology, Applications & Regulations. While maintaining its core as a platform for technical and scientific excellence, this edition focuses on how space advancements act as a catalyst for the economies of emerging nations. We seek original papers that demonstrate the journey from theoretical exploration to industrial applications and valorization.

   Topics of the conference include, but are not limited to:

Topics 2026

   Joining Us in the beautiful city of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, for Space STAR 2026, will offer an exciting opportunity to engage with leading experts, showcase your research, and contribute to the advancement of space science, technology, and policy.  Save the date and be part of three days of stimulating discussions, networking opportunities, and exploration of the latest trends and developments in the space sector.

   Sponsorships from industry leaders, businesses, and government agencies interested in showcasing their products and services through exhibition opportunities at the conference are welcome. Please contact us for more info.

  • Abstracts: should be in English, not exceeding 300 words
  • Presentation formats: can be Plenary conference, Oral communication, Poster, or Panel discussion.
  • Space STAR proceedings: published with DOI to ensure your research is permanently discoverable, citable, and linked across academic databases.
  • Registration fee Grants: available for applicants from Low-income countries and PhD students (limited to budget).

Key Dates

July 31, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline (Extended)

September 18, 2026

Notification of Acceptance

October 10, 2026

Early Registration Deadline

November 11, 2026

Space STAR 2026 Conference Start

Invited and Keynote Speakers

List will be updated as invited and keynote speakers confirm their participation.

Conference Program

This program is preliminary. The final program will be available before the conference start date.

DAY 1

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Space Science and Technologies

  • 8:30 to 9:00 - Registration
  • 9:00 to 9:30 - Opening Ceremony
  • 9:30 to 10:00 - Keynote 1-1
  • 10:00 to 10:30 - Coffee Break / Networking
  • 10:30 to 11:30 - Oral Communications 1-1: Space Emerging Technologies
  • 11:30 to 12:30 - Oral Communications 1-2: DATA, AI, and Quantum
  • 12:30 to 14:00 - Lunch
  • 14:00 to 14:30 - Keynote 1-2
  • 14:30 to 15:40 - Oral Communications 1-3 : Geospatial Data
  • 15:40 to 16:10 - Coffee Break / Networking
  • 16:10 to 16:30 - Oral Communication 1-4
  • 16:30 to 17:30 - Round Table: Africa GNSS Lab

DAY 2

Thursday, November 12, 2026

Space Applications

  • 9:00 to 9:30 - Keynote 2-1
  • 9:30 to 10:30 - Oral Communications 2-1: Environment Modeling
  • 10:30 to 11:00 - Coffee Break / Networking
  • 11:00 to 11:30 - Keynote 2-2
  • 11:30 to 12:30 - Oral Communications 2-2: EO and AI for Agriculture Monitoring
  • 12:30 to 14:00 - Lunch
  • 14:00 to 14:40 - Panel 2-1
  • 14:40 to 15:10 - Keynote 2-3
  • 15:10 to 16:00 - Oral Communications 2-3: Digital Twins and AI
  • 16:00 to 16:20 - Coffee Break / Networking
  • 16:20 to 17:00 - Oral Communications 2-4: Water Management & Drought

DAY 3

Friday, November 13, 2026

Space Regulations and Policies

  • 9:00 to 10:00 - Keynote Sessions 1: Challenges on space Policy, Technology, Economy and Capability
  • 10:00 to 10:30 - Coffee Break / Networking
  • 10:30 to 11:10 - Keynote Sessions 2: Challenges on space Policy, Technology, Economy and Capability (Cont.)
  • 11:10 to 12:10 - Panel: International cooperation: how to build a win-win roadmap
  • 12:10 to 13:00 - Business aspiration and reality: startups and companies B2B
  • 13:00 to 13:15 - Closing Ceremony
  • 13:15 to 14:45 - Closing Lunch

Conference Venue

The Space STAR’26 Conference will be held in the city of Gammarth (north of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia) at El Mouradi Gammarth Hotel.A special accommodation rate will be offered for the conference participants.

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Space Star Committees

Program Committee
  • Prof. Kamel BESBES, CRMN, Sousse Technopole, Tunisia
  • Prof. Zohra Lili CHABAANE, INAT, IRESA, Tunisia
  • Prof. Refaat CHAABOUNI, ENIT, Tunisia
Program Committee
  • Dr. Samer LAHOUAR, CRMN, Sousse Technopole, Tunisia
  • Prof. Mounir MANSOUR, Military Academy, Foundouk Jedid, Tunisia
  • Prof. Imed Riadh FARAH, Manouba Engineering School, Tunisia
  • Prof. Ahmed SIALA, Centre de Recherches Militaires, Tunisia
  • Dr. Nesrine CHEHATA, Bordeaux-INP France, AGEOS NGO 
Organizing Committee
  • Prof. Mohamed Adel KALLALA, Naval Academy, Menzel Bourguiba, ATIS
  • Dr. Nizar HABBACHI, CRMN, Sousse Technopole, Tunisia
  • Dr. Zeineb KASSOUK, INAT, Tunisia
  • Prof. Faten OUAJA RZIGA, FSM, Tunisia
  • Ing. Wafa TALHAOUI, CNCT, Tunisia 
  • Ing. Thouraya SAHLI CHAHED

Questions or Inquiries should be sent to

contact@spacestar.tn