Space Debris Conference 2026

The upcoming Space Debris Conference 2026 (SDC 2026), aims to build upon the critical discussions and insights generated during the successful 2024 conference.
Date Icon January 26–27, 2026
Location Icon Riyadh, Al Faisaliah Hotel (Mandarin Oriental) | Location
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Amidst the escalating threat of space debris to international space activities, SDC2026 emerges as a vital forum uniting stakeholders to navigate the dynamic landscape of space debris challenges. Join us for in-depth discussions, collaborative endeavors, and tangible solutions aimed at tackling the pressing space debris crisis head-on.

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why attend?

High-Impact Keynotes and Discussion Panels

Explore current topical issues from active debris removal and space traffic management to long-term solutions for a safer orbital environment.

Cutting-Edge Technology Demonstrations

Experience live demonstrations showcasing groundbreaking technologies designed to detect, track, and remove orbital debris.

DebriSolver Competition

Witness the brightest minds compete to deliver creative, innovative and practical solutions to secure a better tomorrow.

Lead international dialogue

to develop policies for managing space debris.

Enable partnerships

to foster integrated efforts in addressing space environment challenges.

Encourage innovative solutions

to tackle debris removal challenges.

Enhance economic opportunities

to sustain the space sector.

Strengthen global awareness

to ensure a sustainable space future.

themes

Next-Gen Technologies

Tracking and Removing of Space Debris.

Shaping the Future

Policy, Ethics, and Space Sustainability.

Global Alliances

For a Cleaner and Safer Orbit.

The Ripple Effect

Economic and Societal Impact of Space Debris.

Beyond Earth

Space Debris in context of Space Exploration.

speakers

Kevin O’Connell Founder and CEO of
Space Economy Rising

Rainer Horn Partner & Managing Director
at NOVASPACE

David Godwin Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Slingshot

Alexis Petit Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Aldoria

Miguel Molina Cobos Deputy General Manager for Space Systems at GMV

Valery Gineste Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at ClearSpace

Volodymyr Usov Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Kurs Orbital

Nadeem Gabbani Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Exobotics

Rajat Kulshrestha Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Space Machines

Christopher Kunstadter President at Triton Space

Alberto Agueda Director of Space Surveillance and Traffic Management at GMV

Dr. Yehia Abdel-Aziz Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at ATON Space Technology

Dr. Mark Dickinson Chief Technology Officer of
Neo Space Group (NSG)

Mike Lindsay Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Astroscale

Doreen Bogdan-Martin Secretary General of
ITU

Aarti Holla-Maini Director of
UNOOSA

Jorge Ciccorossi Head of the Space Strategy and Sustainability
Division at ITU

Driss El Hadani Deputy Director of
UNOOSA

Frank Salzgeber Acting Space Sector Deputy Governor
at CST

Sergey Gugkaev Space Sustainability Advisor
at UNOOSA

Rosanna Hoffman Project lead, Global Space Law Project
at UNOOSA

Olga Volynskaya Space Law Professor at Prince Sultan University

Dr. Minkwan Kim Professor in Astronautics at University of Southampton

Dr. Mariel Borowitz Head of International SSA Engagement at Office of Space Commerce, U.S. DOC

H.E. Dr. Mohammed Al-Tamimi Acting CEO of the
Saudi Space Agency

Dr. Valanathan Munsami Chief Science Officer of the
Saudi Space Agency

agenda

Time	Title
09:00-10:00	Registration	Reception & Registration
10:00-10:50	Opening Ceremony	Opening of the Conference
10:55-11:50	Panel Discussion 1	Leading the Way: Government Collaboration for a Sustainable Space Environment
11:55-12:25	Keynote 1	Safeguarding the Final Frontier: Global Collaboration on Space Debris Mitigation
12:30-13:00	Break
13:05-13:50	Panel Discussion 2	Governance in Orbit: Shaping Policies for Space Debris Mitigation and Remediation
13:55-14:25	Demo 1	Artemis II: Space Weather Mission Demonstration
14:30-15:30	Break
15:35-16:20	Panel Discussion 4	The Economics of Inaction: Making the Business Case for Debris Solutions
16:25-17:10	Panel Discussion 3	From Vision to Action: The Next Frontier in Active Debris Removal
17:15-17:45	Keynote 2	From Orbit to Impact: Operationalizing Space Law in the Context of Debris Reentries
17:50-18:00	Day one Conference Closing

Time	Title
09:00-10:00	Registration	Reception & Registration
10:00-10:10	Opening	Opening of the Conference
10:15-10:45	Demo 2	Reentry's Impact on Climate: A Hidden Threat?
10:50-11:35	Panel Discussion 5	Insuring Space: Economic Impacts and Risk Solutions for Space Debris
11:40-12:25	Panel Discussion 6	Beyond Earth: Space Debris and the New Age of Exploration
12:30-13:00	Break
13:05-13:50	Panel Discussion 7	Next-Gen Satellites: Innovations in Servicing, Autonomy, and Sustainable Design
13:55-14:40	Panel Discussion 8	Tracking the Threat: Space Debris and Traffic Coordination
14:45-15:25	DebriSolver Competition Awarding Ceremony
15:30-16:30	Break
16:35-17:05	Keynote 3	Sustaining Human Presence in Low Earth Orbit: Commercial Habitats, Debris Resilience, and the Future of Commercial Space Infrastructure
17:10-17:55	Panel Discussion 9	Bridging the Gap: Academia and Industry Collaboration for Space Debris Mitigation
18:00-18:10	SDC2026 Closing	Closing remarks