Under the patronnage of His Highness Sayyid Dr Kamil bin Fahd Al Said, Secretary General in the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers

Middle East Space Conference 2026

Driving Space Collaboration and Innovation Across the Middle East

organizers
Where
Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre,

Muscat, Sultanate Oman

When

January 26-28, 2026

The second edition of MESC brought together

650+
Senior-Ranking Decision Makers
80+
Executive-Level Speakers
45+
Sponsors and Partners
50
Exhibitors
35+
Countries
350+
Represented Companies

Middle East Space Conference

Oman's Strategic Gateway to Space Innovations

In partnership with Euroconsult, the Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology of Oman organizes the Middle East Space Conference from January 26-28, 2026. This distinctive gathering invites top-tier space executives from global governmental and private entities. Aiming to position Oman as the premier gateway for space opportunities in the region, the conference offers enriching discussions on space strategies, financing, and more. Attendees will have the chance to forge business partnerships and delve into the most pressing topics of the industry. Complementing the conference is an exhibition spotlighting space technologies, set up to be a hub for investment and collaborative ventures. Over 350 experts are projected to converge in Oman, emphasizing its role as a pivotal space center.

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A Three-Day Program Shaping the Future of the Middle East Space Ecosystem

Dive into the essential themes that will define the next decade of the regional space landscape.
Curated in close partnership with the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology of Oman (MTCIT), the three-day program of MESC 2026 brings together global leaders, policymakers, industry executives, innovators, and academic institutions to accelerate collaboration and capability-building across the Middle East.

Across three thematic days, participants will explore strategic priorities, satellite applications, and the critical enablers driving sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving global environment.

Day 1:

Space Policy & Industry

Explore the strategic foundations of the regional space sector, including national space policies, agency strategies, satellite program development, ground-segment ecosystems, financing, and international partnerships. Discussions will also highlight Oman’s emerging space ecosystem and the role of government, industry, and global agencies in shaping the region’s long-term ambitions.
Day 2:

Space Applications

Delve into the transformative use cases of satellite technologies across the Middle East. From broadband connectivity and satcom market dynamics to the expanding role of Earth Observation in urban development, energy, climate resilience, and environmental sustainability, Day 2 focuses on real-world applications delivering measurable impact.
Day 3:

Enablers

Gain insight into the mechanisms that will shape tomorrow’s markets. Day 3 brings together regulators, investors, NewSpace companies, incubators, accelerators, and academic partners to explore regulatory frameworks, venture financing, innovation ecosystems, and talent development — all essential to building a competitive and future-ready regional space sector.

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International
Attendees

January 26-28, 2026
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
1200 EUR
  • Access to the full conference
  • Access to Social Events
  • Access to the Exhibition Area

Local
Attendees

January 26-28, 2026
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
500 OMR
  • Access to the full conference
  • Access to Social Events
  • Access to the Exhibition Area

Academic
Access Badge

January 28, 2026
Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Free
  • Only on Validation
  • Access to Day 3 Afternoon Only

Oman Vision 2040

Oman Vision 2040 is the national reference for economic and social planning for the period of 2021-2040, and the source of national sector strategies and five-year development plans. It was put in place under the wise guidance of His Majesty the late Sultan Qaboos Bin Said, and carried forward by His Majesty Haitham Bin Tarik.

After being developed with extensive participation by the community, Oman Vision 2040 was approved by His Majesty Sultan Haitham Bin Tarik in 2020, then it was put into action as of early January 2021 and will remain in force till 2040.

The Organizers

Connecting Industry Leaders

Since 1997 Novaspace organizes the most prestigious and renowned events and thematic conferences within the space industry, bringing together the world’s leading decision-makers to benchmark, exchange views, gain valuable market insights, meet existing or potential business partners, and strike important deals.

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The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) is the authority supervising the transport, communications and information technology sector in the Sultanate of Oman, as its organizational structure has been restructured in accordance with Royal Decree No. 90/2020. Thus, the Ministry seeks through its vision to have an integrated and enabling system to contribute to economic diversification, innovation and well-being.

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