Registration & Participant Arrival
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ProgrammeOfficial programme · 8-10 October 2026
World Space Week Liberia 2026
Three days of astronomy, STEM education, space careers, innovation and youth engagement - followed by the AstroTour[AR] & Star Party.
Please note: Arrive before your first session. Programme times are shown in GMT and may be adjusted by the organizers if operational needs require.
Day 1
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Introductory Programme
Opening Session: Introduction to LAS & World Space Week Liberia 2026
Daniel Obajemu, President
In personSpecial Address: STEM Education and the Future of Young Liberians
Madam Sangay Freeman, Director of STEM, Ministry of Education, Liberia
In personIntroduction to Astronomy: Exploring Our Universe
Dr. Aziz Diaby, Founder, Ivorian Astronomical Association (AAI)
In personLunch Break
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ProgrammeA Journey into Astrophysics: Careers, Research & Opportunities for Liberian Students
Hon. Alton V. Kesselly, Astrophysicist, Liberia
In personRegional Astronomy & Space Science Session
Mr. Emeka Donn, WAROAD Representative
OnlineDay 1 Reflection, Q&A & Closing
Liberian Astronomical Society
In personDay 2
Friday, 9 October 2026
STEM Empowerment Programme
Arrival & Registration Check-in
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ProgrammeSTEM Education & Youth Empowerment
Madame Felicia Sackey Doe-Sumah, Assistant Minister of Basic & Secondary Education, Ministry of Education, Liberia
In personEngineering, Technology & STEM Career Pathways
Engr. Thomas N. Gmaulue, Jr., Physical Science Instructor, HIAU
In personLunch Break
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ProgrammeSTEM Exhibition & Innovation Showcase
Partners and exhibitors
In personThe Era of the Solution Revolution: The World Awaits Your Unique Contribution
Mr. Edmund Sloh, Academic Coordinator, College of Business & Entrepreneurship, HIAU
In personSG[Liberia] National Space Essay Competition - Winners' Awards & Presentations
Competition winners
In personDay 2 Closing & Announcements
Liberian Astronomical Society
In personDay 3
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Rocket Revolution Programme
Arrival
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ProgrammeSpace Opportunities for Young Africans & Regional Collaboration
Mr. Sekouba Toure, NPoC for Guinea, Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC)
OnlineSpace Engineering, Innovation & the Future of Space Technology
Engr. Mohamed Zeyada, CEO & Founder, Cassiopeo, Egypt
OnlineLunch Break
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ProgrammeRocket Exhibition & Demonstration
Liberian Astronomical Society & Science Plus Liberia, Inc.
In personInside Human Spaceflight: The ISS and the Work of a Flight Controller
Mr. Mike Scott, Senior Engineer / Flight Controller (ISS), Cimarron Software Services, Inc.
OnlineStudent Q&A, Reflections & Key Takeaways
Speakers and LAS
In personClosing Remarks, Group Photo & Conclusion
Liberian Astronomical Society
In personEvening programme
AstroTour[AR] & Star Party
Saturday, 10 October · 6:30-9:00 PM GMT
Arrival & Registration
Participant check-in and brief orientation
ProgrammeOpening & Astronomy Introduction
Welcome by LAS, introduction to the evening and basic night-sky orientation
In personAstroTour[AR] & Guided Sky Observation
Youth-created constellations, storytelling, augmented reality and guided observation of visible night-sky features. Facilitated by Science Plus Liberia Inc. and STEMarts Lab.
HybridAstrophotography Experience
Capturing and interpreting images of celestial objects and the night sky
In personRemote Telescope Observation
Live remote observation through a telescope in the SkyMapper network
In personClosing & Group Photo
Final remarks, appreciation and participant photo
In personQuestions?
Email the organizersContact the organizing team
For programme, accessibility or participation enquiries, contact the Liberian Astronomical Society.