Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events 2026

CST and the ITU co-organised the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events at CST headquarters in Riyadh on 12–14 October 2026, combining two international space forums under one programme.

Status

Completed

Date

12 October 2026 to 14 October 2026

Time

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Venue and city

Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) Headquarters, Riyadh

Organizer

Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) and International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Official website

scs26.sa

Target audience

Senior leaders from governments, international organisations, industry and research, including telecom and space regulators, equipment manufacturers, space service providers and technology specialists.

Category

Technology & AI Exhibitions

The Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events 2026 were held from 12 to 14 October 2026 at the headquarters of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) in Riyadh, with onsite and virtual participation. The event, themed “Connected Earth, Sustainable Space”, was co-organised by CST and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

Two forums under one umbrella

The programme brought together the third editions of two established events:

• Connecting the World from the Skies, focused on non-terrestrial networks (NTN)
• Space Sustainability Forum, focused on the responsible use of space

Topics covered

SPA reported that the connectivity track examined satellite integration with 6G, direct-to-device connectivity, spectrum policy and the road to the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27). The sustainability track looked at the space economy, orbital congestion, space debris and space governance. SPA put attendance at more than 8,000 participants across 33 sessions.

Related activities

CST and the Saudi Space Agency announced the winners of the SpaceUp competition during the event, and CST’s Digital Regulatory Academy ran a masterclass on satellite regulation with the ITU. Recordings are available through the ITU event page.

Why the event matters

Satellite and non-terrestrial networks are becoming part of the connectivity infrastructure that businesses rely on, particularly in remote areas and critical services. The discussions on spectrum policy and regulation also signal how the Kingdom’s telecom and space rules may evolve for operators and investors.

Sources

• CST: Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events official site
• CST: Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability 2026 event page
• ITU: Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events
• SPA: CST Concludes Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Event 2026

Details verified against the organizer's official information on 6 November 2026. Dates, venues and status can change: confirm on the official website before travelling.