Angola’s National Space Program Management Office, GGPEN, took centre stage on the opening day of ANGOTIC 2026 in Luanda on 11 June, using the continent’s largest ICT forum to advance strategic partnerships, host high-level diplomatic meetings, and assert space technology’s role as a driver of Angola’s digital transformation agenda.
The day also featured a series of high-level diplomatic meetings convened by Minister Oliveira, who received Dr Ouattara, SANSA CEO Eng. Humbulani Mudau, and Portuguese Space Agency President Eng.Ricardo Conde, among other dignitaries.
The meetings addressed opportunities for international cooperation, capacity building, scientific research, and the development of new initiatives within the Angolan space ecosystem.
ANGOTIC 2026 continues through 13 June. Upcoming GGPEN-led sessions include the Role of Satellite Communications in Digital Transformation on 12 June and Human Capital in the Space Sector on 13 June.
Source: https://spaceinafrica.com/2026/06/11/ggpen-marks-first-day-of-angotic-2026-with-strategic-debates-partnerships-and-international-cooperation/