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SUMMARY:2026 African Astronomical Society Conference
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CONTACT:mokhupukif@biust.ac.bw\;+267 493 1243
DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Fahmi Mokhupuki\n\n THE 2026 AfAS CONFERENCEWe warm
 ly invite you to submit your abstract and register for the 2026 African As
 tronomical Society (AfAS) Conference\, scheduled for March 22–27\, 2026\
 , at the Wild View Resorts in Kasane\, Botswana. This landmark event will 
 bring together Africa’s astronomy and space science community alongside 
 global collaborators\, to create an exceptional platform for networking\, 
 collaboration\, and knowledge exchange. Delegates can look forward to insi
 ghtful discussions that bridge research\, innovation\, policy\, and commun
 ity engagement\, driving forward Africa’s role in the global astronomica
 l landscape.This year’s conference celebrates Africa’s growing contrib
 ution to the global astronomical community\, showcasing the continent’s 
 scientific excellence and technological innovation. The program will featu
 re thematic sessions on astronomy\, engineering\, and computer science\, h
 ighlighting advances in instrumentation\, data analysis\, and multi-discip
 linary research. Complementing the scientific program will be a vibrant sc
 ience communication and outreach stream\, designed to promote public under
 standing\, inspire the next generation\, and strengthen astronomy educatio
 n across Africa.Set in Kasane\, a gateway to Chobe National Park and nestl
 ed along the Chobe River\, the conference promises a unique blend of scien
 tific and cultural immersion. Delegates will experience one of Africa’s 
 premier wildlife and eco-tourism destinations\, located at the quadripoint
  where Botswana meets Namibia\, Zambia\, and Zimbabwe\, and within close p
 roximity the magnificent Victoria Falls. The setting provides a perfect ba
 ckdrop for exploring astro-tourism opportunities and celebrating Botswana
 ’s status as a dark sky destination\, where the beauty of the cosmos can
  be appreciated in pristine night skies.Be part of this remarkable event 
 — share your research\, exchange ideas\, and contribute to shaping the f
 uture of astronomy and space science in Africa. Submit your abstract and r
 egister today to secure your place at this unforgettable gathering in Kasa
 ne\, Botswana.\n\nhttps://events.saao.ac.za/event/13/
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LOCATION:Wild View Resorts
URL:https://events.saao.ac.za/event/13/
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