About the Event
About the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Event
The 2026 Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events, co-organized by the ITU and CST Saudi Arabia, combines 2 established events “Connecting the World from the Skies” and the “Space Sustainability Forum” into a flagship reflecting a strategic direction toward unifying international efforts to foster innovation in non-terrestrial networks and promote the space sustainability.
The event brings together representatives from regulatory bodies in the space and satellite communications sectors at both the national and international levels, along with device manufacturers, space service providers, and a distinguished group of global technology experts and researchers.
For more, Explore previous editions of “Connecting the World from the Skies” and the “Space Sustainability Forum”.
Space Sustainability Forum
Visit the SSF page2026 Agenda
Key Themes
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Integrated communications for 6G
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Preparing for the (WRC-27) conference
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Direct satellite communications to mobile devices (D2D)
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Space economy and its emerging markets
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The role of space as a critical infrastructure
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Harnessing space for Earth's sustainability
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Strengthening international governance
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Conscious use of space resources
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Managing orbital congestion to avoid space debris and radio interference
Organizing the 3rd Edition · In collaboration with IEEE
“Non-Terrestrial Networks 2026”
International Research Competition
The competition aims to:
- Attracting researchers and academics worldwide
- Providing innovative ideas and solutions in the non-terrestrial networks field
- Developing next-generation wireless connectivity
- Enhancing the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks
Winners’ announcement will be during the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Event in October 2026.
Join us in Riyadh
12–14 October 2026 · Riyadh, CST headquarter