In Partnership with the ITU.. CST Organizes the “Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events” in October 2026

In Partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) will organize “Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Events” in Riyadh from 12th to 14th October this year under the title "Connected World, Sustainable Space.”

The event will integrate the third editions of the International Forum “Connecting the World from the Skies” and the “Space Sustainability Forum” under a unified platform, reflecting a global commitment to advancing innovation in non-terrestrial networks (NTN) and promoting space sustainability.

The event aims to explore international trends that are shaping the future of space communications and the integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks, and showcase the latest regulatory and technical developments in NTN and their role in expanding connectivity and bridging the global digital divide.

It will also highlight space sustainability and the responsible use of space resources through the exchange of best practices and practical experience, and discussing the latest updates of international initiatives.

It will bring together an national and international regulators of the space and telecom sectors, representatives from manufacturing companies and from service provider companies, as well as an elite group of global researchers and specialists in technology.

Discussions will be focused on eight themes, including: Integrated Connectivity for the 6G Era, Paving the Way to WRC-27, unlocking the potential of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, space economies and emerging markets.

The agenda will also address space as critical infrastructure, space-enabled sustainability on Earth, global governance and responsible behavior in space, and managing congestion, mitigating interference, and preventing space debris.

The event will showcase the outcomes of the latest NTN technical trials, and announce the winners of the 3rd edition of the NTN international research competition in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

It will also feature panel discussions and technical presentations covering the latest NTN services, as well as their regulatory and scientific aspects.