Tomorrow, the activities of the 72nd International Space Conference will kick off, organized by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre in collaboration with the International Astronautical Federation. The global event is expected to welcome around 5,000 specialists and experts from 80 countries, who will discuss thousands of specialized scientific papers. The event will run until October 29 at the Dubai World Trade Centre and is the largest conference in the space sector globally, being hosted by the UAE for the first time in the Arab world since its inception in 1950.
**Inspiration and Innovation**
The UAE hosting the conference for the first time Arabically, after 70 years and 71 sessions held, reflects the significant importance of this global conference. During these years, 50,000 research papers have been discussed, and this will serve as a new impetus for more countries in the region to collaborate with international partners and prepare a new generation of Arab space experts to work for humanity. Additionally, it enhances the forward-looking vision targeted by the wise leadership for the UAE's space sector.
The conference will be held under the theme "Inspiration, Innovation, and Exploration for the Benefit of Humanity" and will contribute to serving humanity and science by strengthening and enhancing cooperation frameworks among all countries in the space sector. About 3,000 scientific research papers will participate in its activities, offering a good opportunity for diverse partnerships in this sector and allowing participating Arab countries to benefit from advancements proposed to develop their related projects and plans. The positive outcomes derived from the conference through the research papers and scientific studies discussed will provide crucial opportunities to address and confront numerous vital issues related to the space sector and its significance for human progress.
**Agreements and Partnerships**
The conference will serve as a platform to attract and inspire new generations of young people interested in space sciences, providing access to the latest technologies and relevant information while facilitating the exchange of scientific experiences for the benefit of humanity. It will draw global leaders from space organizations and agencies, bringing them together with decision-makers on a single platform to exchange knowledge, experiences, developments, strategies, and general trends in space research and exploration.
The organization of the conference after 72 years since its launch reflects the strength and global successes of the UAE's space program, as well as the world's respect and appreciation for our efforts in this regard. The conference will also accelerate the growth pace of the sector in the region, in addition to serving as a unique platform to enrich the knowledge of generations and empower them in the fields of space science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
