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Overview

The Aerospace Future Technology Symposium is a high-level strategic conference bringing together military leadership, civil aviation authorities, government officials, space agencies and international industry to examine the future of aerospace, defence, autonomy and space capability across Africa and the Middle East.

Held on 7 September 2026, ahead of the El Alamein International Airshow 2026, the symposium will provide a focused platform for strategic dialogue, partnership development and senior industry engagement around the technologies shaping the future of aerospace operations.

 

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  Who Will Be There?

 

Who Will Be There?

Alongside strong support and participation from Egyptian and regional senior delegations, the conference will also benefit from high-level international attendance, including:

• Air Force Commanders and Chiefs of Air Staff
• Ministries of Defence and Senior Government Officials
• Civil Aviation Authorities and Air Navigation Leaders
• Space Agencies and Strategic Space Stakeholders
• Aerospace, Defence and Technology Industry Executives

Senior International Participation

The Aerospace Future Technology Symposium will bring together senior military leaders, ministers, civil aviation authorities, space agency executives and aerospace industry leaders from across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America.

Invitations and participation are being coordinated with senior representatives from:

Egypt, Saudi Arabia, United States, France, Italy, Greece, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, India, Turkey and Spain.

Additional participation is expected from international space agencies, civil aviation authorities, defence ministries, air forces and aerospace organisations from across Africa, the Middle East and the wider international community.

The symposium will provide a unique platform for strategic dialogue on the future of airpower, artificial intelligence, autonomy, aerospace innovation, civil-military integration and space capability development.

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Strategic Focus

Defence and Future Airpower:

6th generation airpower, integrated defence, multi-domain operations and next-generation aerospace capability.

AI, Autonomy and Aerospace Integration

Human-machine teaming, autonomous systems, AI-enabled operations and civil-military airspace coordination.

Space and Multi-Domain Operations

Sovereign space capability, ISR, space domain awareness and AI-driven operational decision advantage.

Why Attend

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Gain early insight into the trends shaping aviation, defense, and space

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Hear directly from high-level industry speakers

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Connect with decision-makers before the exhibition begins

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Position yourself at the center of strategic discussions

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your organisation alongside the leaders shaping the future of aerospace, defence and space.

The Aerospace Future Technology Symposium brings together senior military leadership, government officials, civil aviation authorities, space agencies, aerospace executives and technology innovators from across Africa, the Middle East and the wider international community. Taking place on 7 September 2026, ahead of ElAlamein International Airshow, the symposium provides sponsors with direct access to influential decision-makers at the strategic opening event of the week.

Headline Sponsor

Exclusive event partnership providing the highest level of visibility, brand alignment and thought leadership throughout the symposium.

Gold Sponsor

Strategic positioning within discussions focused on emerging technologies, innovation and future aerospace capabilities.

Silver Sponsor

Prominent brand exposure and participation opportunities aligned with key symposium themes and industry discussions.

Bronze Sponsor

An effective platform to raise awareness, engage delegates and demonstrate support for the aerospace community.

Networking & Hospitality Sponsors

 

Support key networking moments throughout the day, including delegate refreshment breaks and hospitality functions, while enhancing visibility and engagement opportunities.

Partners and Sponsors


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