Ahead of the highly anticipated India Space Congress (ISC) 2024, organized by SIA-India, strategic partnerships with multiple countries, including Switzerland, Australia, the US, Italy, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines were unveiled today. These alliances, set to meet from June 26 to June 28, 2024, in New Delhi under the theme ‘Bridging Boundaries and Transforming Tomorrow,’ aim to elevate India’s space capabilities through international collaboration.

A Global Hub for Space Innovation

The India Space Congress (ISC) serves as a global hub for top-tier experts in the space industry. Beyond discussions, ISC offers exclusive networking opportunities, platforms for startups, and academic insights. With a strong focus on security, ISC ensures the resilience of space assets. Through international collaboration, ISC fosters innovation and progress in space exploration, uniting government, industry, and startups towards a future of boundless possibilities.

As India progresses towards “Viksit Bharat 2047,” the synergy between national and international space sectors, alongside diverse industries, will propel sustainable growth and technological advancement. With the private sector as co-travellers, space technology is set to revolutionize the 21st century. Major reforms like the Space Policy 2023, liberalized FDI Policy 2024, the new Telecom Act, and NGP Guidelines by IN-SPACe underscore the importance of these partnerships in leveraging collective strengths and resources for mutual benefit.

Commitment to Global Cooperation

“These strategic alliances underscore India’s commitment to global cooperation in the space industry,” said Dr Subba Rao Pavuluri, President at SIA-India. “ISC 2024 serves as the perfect platform to showcase these partnerships and explore avenues for mutual growth and development. With a diverse array of sessions and discussions under the theme ‘Bridging Boundaries and Transforming Tomorrow,’ the congress promises to be a groundbreaking event, charting the course for the future of space collaboration in India.”

For the first time in the ISC series, the agenda places major emphasis on global collaborations, featuring around 35 thematic sessions focusing on international partnerships. A special session on the Indo-Pacific coalition will explore collaborative efforts among nations such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, the US, and the Philippines, joining forces with India to advance space exploration and technology. This session will highlight their shared vision for regional cooperation and its collective impact on space initiatives. ISC 2024 will showcase collaborations with over 30 countries, and with an anticipated attendance of over 800 delegates, it will be the largest gathering of its kind, attracting top minds and influencers from around the globe. 

Distinguished Speakers and Breakthroughs

To address breakthroughs in technology and India’s vast opportunities, the event will feature distinguished speakers including S. Somanath, Chairman, ISRO; Dr. Pawan Kumar Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe; Former Ambassador Rakesh Sood; Anil Kumar Lahoti, Chairman TRAI;  Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary, NEST, Ministry of External Affairs; Green Philip OAM, High Commissioner of Australia to India; Prof. Teodoro Valente, President, Italian Space Agency (Agenzia Spaziale Italiana); Dr. Olivier Fink, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Switzerland to India and Bhutan; and Arvind Ramana, Director Space Programs, Australian Space Agency.