August 30‑31, 2025 • AstroAid Virtual Forum
SpaceTech for Humanity
A cross‑sector virtual forum by the AstroAid Foundation uniting space technology, healthcare, pharma, AI and humanitarian innovation for global impact.
About the Forum
Connecting Space Technology with Humanity
Building bridges between space innovation and global healthcare to address humanitarian challenges and improve lives worldwide.
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Remote Healthcare
Telemedicine solutions powered by satellite connectivity for remote and underserved communities.
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Disaster Response
Coordinated emergency response using satellite data and communication networks.
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Medical Research
Innovations from space‑based research applied to treatment development and medical devices.
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Global Health Monitoring
Earth‑observation systems for tracking disease outbreaks and environmental health factors.
Two‑Day Program
Forum Agenda
Join us for two days of insightful discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. Click on each session to view more details.
Day 1, Aug. 30: Humanity & Policys.
Timetable (Cairo Time)
| Time | Activity / Description | Speakers / Role |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Welcome to AstroAid Foundation | Ahmed Baraka — Founder & CEO |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Panel Discussion: Space & Health — Saving Lives Across Borders |
Panelists: Dr. Ulpia-Elena Botezatu; Dr. Maria Moukarzel; Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina Moderator: Annamaria Monterisi |
| 13:15 – 13:16 | Group Photo Opportunity | — |
| 13:16 – 13:45 | Keynote Address: IAC Spotlight | Lisa Vitaris |
| 13:45 – 14:00 | Coffee Break & African EO Challenge Showcase | Maheen Parbhoo & Nandi Mtethwa |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Workshop: Satellite-Powered Response to a Cholera Outbreak (Introductory Session) | Moderator: Dayana Alagirova |
| 15:00 – 15:15 | AstroAid Talk: Lighting the Path for Policy & Community Building | Dayana Alagirova |
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Workshop: Satellite-Powered Response to a Cholera Outbreak (Problem-Solving Session) | Moderator: Dayana Alagirova |
| 16:15 – 16:45 | Closing Remarks: Day 1 Wrap-up & Q&A | Yulia Akisheva |
Day 2, Aug. 31: Technology & Innovation.
Timetable (Cairo Time)
| Time | Activity / Description | Speakers / Role |
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| 12:00 – 12:30 | Keynote Address | Prof. Mimmie Claudine Watts |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Workshop: Satellite-Powered Response to a Cholera Outbreak (Tech Design Sprint — Introductory Session) | Moderators: Yulia Akisheva & Manale Abou Dagher |
| 13:30 – 13:45 | Coffee Break | — |
| 13:45 – 14:15 | AstroAid Talk: AstroAid Pilot Project | CTO |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Panel Discussion: Tech for Impact — Satellites, Pharma & AI in Remote Healthcare |
Panelists: Dr. Adriana Cursino Thome; Malak Trabelsi Loeb; Dr. Li Shean Moderator: Dr. Tiffany Vora |
| 15:15 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | — |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Invited Talk from the Austrian Space Forum | Mr. Benjamin Reimeir |
| 16:00 – 17:00 | Workshop: Satellite-Powered Response to a Cholera Outbreak (Tech Design Sprint — Problem Solving Session) | Moderators: Yulia Akisheva & Manale Abou Dagher |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | Keynote Address | Allen Herbert |
| 17:30 – 18:00 | Closing Ceremony | Yulia Akisheva, Founder & CEO, Chairs |
Expert Speakers
Meet Our Speakers
Learn from industry leaders and innovators at the forefront of space technology and healthcare.
Official Proceedings
AstroAid Virtual Forum 2025 — Proceedings
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- 117Registrations
- 36Countries
- 56Cities
Day 1 — Humanity & Policies
- Opening & framing: connecting space tech with equitable healthcare delivery.
- Panel: cross-border telehealth, emergency comms, and ethical data governance.
- Workshop kickoff: satellite-powered response to cholera outbreaks (intro session).
Day 2 — Technology & Innovation
- EO for outbreak mapping; AI-assisted triage; connectivity for clinics.
- AstroAid Pilot Project talk; partner insights (ÖWF, AEOC, more).
- Design sprint & closing reflections.
How to cite
AstroAid Foundation (2025). AVF 2025: SpaceTech for Humanity — Proceedings. https://astroaid.org/avf2025-proceedings
AstroAid Foundation (2025). AVF 2025: SpaceTech for Humanity — Proceedings. https://astroaid.org/avf2025-proceedings
Session Recordings
Watch the Forum — Day 1 & Day 2
Day 1 — Humanity & Policies
Date: Aug 30, 2025 · Runtime: 4h 27m
Day 2 — Technology & Innovation
Date: Aug 31, 2025 · Runtime: 5h 36m
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Become a PartnerWhat People Say
Prof. Dr. Mohammed Khalil Iraqi
Former Deputy Executive Director of the Egyptian Space Agency
“I was truly inspired by the AstroAid Virtual Forum’s vision of using space technology to make healthcare accessible for all, especially in underserved and remote regions.”
— Prof. Dr. Mohammed Khalil Iraqi
Annamaria Monterisi
Director of Institutional Communication and External Relations - Italian Space Agency
“What an interesting opportunity to virtually meet and share ideas and projects with qualified professionals, experts, researchers form around the globe on how space technology can already help people in improving their health –no matter how far from cutting-edge infrastructures and talented physicians!”
— Annamaria Monterisi
Allen Herbert
CEO of Space Terra Solutions & Space Cancer Research Advocate
“The conference was very informative and, I believe, marks the beginning of something significant and focused. My focus is on cancer research in space, and the event provided an excellent opportunity to present my work and learn from others who are advancing other efforts and their impacts”
— Allen Herbert
Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina
Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora
“Innovation born from the extreme isolation of space is the vital bridge to delivering sustainable, high-quality crisis care and disaster management to remote and vulnerable populations globally.”
— Dr. Ekaterina Kostioukhina
Manale Abou Dagher
Lead Sustainability Coordinator, Lebanese American University.
“The AstroAid Virtual Forum 2025 proved that when space innovation meets humanitarian action, distance stops being a barrier and saving lives becomes a matter of coordination, not coincidence. It showed that satellites and data can be as powerful for health on Earth as they are for exploration beyond it.”
— Manale Abou Dagher
Vice President of Innovation Partnerships at Explore Mars
Lead Sustainability Coordinator, Lebanese American University.
“Integration is key. Satellites, pharmaceuticals, and AI each offer transformative potential, but their true power emerges when they work together to deliver healthcare where it’s needed most. The challenge now is moving from small pilots to scalable, trusted systems that governments and communities can rely on. Success will depend not only on technology but on trust: embedding ethics, privacy, and data sovereignty into every layer of design. As we innovate for space, we gain tools that can expand healthcare access on Earth. The science is ready; what’s needed now is coordination, investment, and shared commitment to act.”
— Dr. Tiffany J. Vora
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