Pakistan to Host Global Space Dialogue with ICAST 2025
— December 4, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and the Institute of Space Technology (IST) have announced the International Conference on Applications of Space Science and Technology (ICAST 2025), which will take place from November 18 to 20, 2025, at the IST in Islamabad.
Set to become Pakistan’s largest-ever space science event, ICAST 2025 will bring together global leaders, renowned researchers, and industry pioneers under the theme “Space for Sustainable Development.” This groundbreaking conference merges the rich legacies of IST’s International Conference on Aerospace Science and Engineering (ICASE) and SUPARCO’s International Conference on Space (ICS), creating a transformative platform for innovation and global collaboration.
The conference will focus on a wide range of topics, including aeronautics, astronautics, satellite technology, positioning and navigation systems, remote sensing, geographic information science, environmental science, climate change, information and communication technologies, astronomy, astrophysics, and space law. These tracks are designed to inspire transformative ideas and offer solutions to pressing global challenges like climate change and sustainable development.
ICAST 2025 promises to be more than just a scientific gathering. It will feature inspiring keynote speeches by global space pioneers, interactive workshops, hands-on training sessions, and a product exhibition showcasing the latest advancements in space technology. Extensive networking opportunities will also foster collaborations across academia, industry, and government sectors.
Researchers, academics, industry professionals, and students are invited to participate in this historic event. The Call for Abstracts is now open, encouraging submissions that highlight cutting-edge research and innovative applications. Accepted abstracts will advance to full manuscript submissio