1–2 Oct 2026
DLRRD Pretoria
Africa/Johannesburg timezone

Workshop Program

This page only provides the high-level overview. The detailed proframme is available at the Timetable page.

The event has an introductory part, sessions aligned with the 8 Pillars as well as a wrap-up.

Additionally, an excursion is planned to visit SANSA Space Operations and the SARAO Hartebeesthoek site outside of Krugersdorp.

  • Excursion Day: 30 September

    • Excursion to SANSA and HartRAO

      Please see important information related to the excursion in the Excursion page

  • Day 1: 1 October

    • Setting the scene

    • 1: Foundations

      Pillar 1: Foundations

    • History

    • 3: Infrastructure and Operations

      Pillar 3: Infrastructure and Operations

    • 5: Data, Standards and Open Access

      Pillar 5: Data, Standards and Open Access

    • 6: Reference Systems and Regional Frames

      Pillar 6: Reference Systems and Regional Frames

  • Day 2: 2 October

    • 7: Human Capital Development

      Pillar 7: Human Capital Development

    • 2: Advocacy, Communications and Outreach

      Pillar 2: Advocacy, Communications and Outreach

    • 4: Spectrum protection

      Pillar 4: Spectrum protection

    • 8: R&D and next-gen supply chain - innovation and technology development

      Pillar 8: R&D and next-gen supply chain - innovation and technology development

    • Industry

    • Africa

    • Wrap-up

      Wrap-up