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2026 China-Africa International Aerospace IT Conference | Nairobi, August 10–16

2026-03-06



To deepen China-Africa cooperation, advance the application and innovation of aerospace information technology across the African continent, and support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals, the Sino-Africa Joint Research Center (SAJOREC) and Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) will jointly host the International Conference on China-Africa Aerospace Information Technology Cooperation andApplication in Nairobi, Kenya, from August 10 to 16, 2026


This conference will focus on the theme of "Empowering China-Africa Sustainable Development with Aerospace Information Technology," inviting academicians, experts, leading researchers, and frontline scholars from relevant fields to engage in in-depth exchanges and sharing. The conference aims to establish a high-level exchange platform, gather wisdom, and build consensus, with a focus on discussing the latest innovations, trends, and focal points in the field of aerospace information technology, as well as the practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted. It seeks to explore the potential of aerospace information, serve national strategies, deepen China-Africa cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, and support the high-quality development of the digital economy. 



Main Themes (including but not limited to)


Urban Remote Sensing

Biodiversity monitoring

Geo-Information System

Water resources management

Satellite and UAV Remote Sensing

Disaster monitoring, assessment and early warning




Conference Form


special session, poster presentation, and oral report.



Conference Schedule


Date

Programme

Place

8.10

Upon arrival in Nairobi, complete the registration process.

SAJOREC, Nairobi

8.11

Opening Ceremony, Academic Discussion

8.12

Academic Discussion

8.13-8.15

Field Study and FieldResearch

Field investigation (3-option route): ① Savanna ecosystem ② Rift Valley lakes water resources ③ Nairobi urban development

8.16

Departure





Meeting registration fee


  • Conference registration fee:  $300 per attendee for regular participants, and $200 per student (student ID required) and accompanying personnel.
  • The expenses include:  conference materials, venue rental, and round-trip transportation from the hotel to the venue. They do not cover accommodation, round-trip international airfare, or field investigation fees.

  • Field investigation route and costs:

①Field investigation Route 1: Investigation of the interaction between ecosystem vulnerability and resilience in savanna. Cost: $800 per person (including car rental, driver-guide, and two nights' accommodation in twin-sharing room);


②Field investigation Route 2: Investigation of current status and sustainable development pathways for water resource management in Rift Valley lakes. Cost: $500 per person (including car rental, driver-guide, and one-night accommodation in twin-sharing room);


③Field investigation Route 3: Nairobi urban development. Cost: $150 per person (including car rental, driver-guide).






Deadline for submitting and registering meeting report summaries:



Deadline for submitting the attendance receipt: 31 May 2026;

Deadline for payment of conference registration fee: 20 June 2026;

Deadline for submission of report summaries or posters: 10 July 2026;

Date of registration: 10 August 2026, all day;

Registration place: SAJOREC (Nairobi, Kenya)




Contact


Robert Gituru:(JKUAT)

E-mail:gituru@jkuat.ac.ke

Tel:+254 729937499


Wei Xianhu: 

Email: weixh@aircas.ac.cn

Tel: +86 18910959016 (WeChat ID same as phone number)


Yu Haifeng:

Email: yuhaifeng@wbgcas.cn

Tel: +86 18007137082 (WeChat ID same as phone number)




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