Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital, is hosting the second edition of the African Space Solutions Market (ASSM) from 7 to 9 July 2026, bringing together policymakers, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and technology firms to showcase how space technologies can accelerate Africa’s sustainable development. Held at the Abidjan Exhibition Centre, the three-day event features innovations in satellite imagery, Earth observation, artificial intelligence, drones, geomatics and telecommunications, highlighting their growing role in tackling challenges in agriculture, mining, urban planning, environmental monitoring and infrastructure development.
Among the exhibitors is Geofonex, a technology startup promoting its COST Network platform. Founder Junior Traoré said the solution is designed to improve land tenure security by enabling farmers and landowners to accurately identify property boundaries, verify ownership and facilitate access to land documentation. “Our COST Network can be applied in several agricultural sectors, particularly land tenure security, allowing farmers and landowners to know exactly what belongs to them and obtain the necessary property documents,” Traoré said.
The exhibition also features drone technologies developed for commercial and industrial applications. Yao Rahissa, a sales representative for Drone Group, said the company uses drones to collect and analyze data for businesses operating in construction, mining and agriculture, helping improve efficiency and decision-making. The African Space Solutions Market serves as a platform for collaboration between governments, private companies, research institutions and startups, with a focus on expanding Africa’s space economy and promoting practical applications of space-based technologies to address the continent’s development priorities. As more African countries invest in satellite programmes and digital infrastructure, the event reflects the growing importance of space technology in supporting food security, climate resilience, disaster management and economic growth across the continent.
