INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SPACE (ICS-2022); 28-30 MARCH 2022; ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

Pakistan Space & Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and ISNET co-organized the 3rd International Conference on Space (ICS-2022) in Islamabad, Pakistan from 28 – 30 March 2022. The Conference was also sponsored by Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization (APSCO) and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO).
ICS is a biennial event that brings together space sector professionals, scientists, decision makers, academicians, researchers, educators as well as students on a single platform to showcase achievements, share trends, discuss latest developments, and voice opinions on areas of space science, technology and applications. It is a complete package to engage participants in a highly interactive and cross disciplinary environment. The theme of this year’s conference was ‘Role of Space Technology and Applications in Socio-Economic Development’. It aims at featuring ideas, achievements and way forward on utilizing space technology and its different applications for the welfare of human living, sustainable development and uplift of economy.
ISNET sponsored 5 officials/experts from Azerbaijan (Azercosmos), Iran (ISA), Türkiye (TUA and SESRIC) and Switzerland (GEO). Furthermore, ISNET also organized 3 sessions during the Conference, namely; Panel Discussion on “Promoting Space Education & Awareness in OIC Region: Lesson Learned from ISNET Member States”, Special Session on ISNET’s Outstanding Award Program on Implementing SDGs through Space Science and Technology (detail provided as separate activity) and Workshop on “Application of Remote Sensing Data and Hazard Modeling”. All these activities received overwhelming response and attracted a large audience.
The panel discussion on space education and awareness was organised in collaboration with SUPARCO. Other participating entities were Iranian Space Agency (ISA), Turkish Space Agency (TUA) and Azerbaijan Space Agency (Azercosmos). The session began with presentation from each of the experts followed by interactive discussion. The panel discussion was aimed towards achieving following outcomes; document recommendations, best practices and advice for industry and organizations of OIC region to develop or implement beneficial space awareness program, expand and strengthen the professional network of experts in space education and awareness fields globally and in particular in OIC region, share knowledge and highlight best practices for participants and leaders in STEM and space fields to translate to their communities.
The Hands on training workshop on remote sensing data, provided participants specialized dispersion modeling software CHARM (Complex Hazardous Air Release Model). Participants learned free data sources for dispersion modeling include Satellite imageries, Digital Elevation Model, Surface Roughness, Acute Exposure Guideline Levels etc. By the end of workshop participants were able to incorporate all datasets in modeling application to generate dispersion plume in 2-D and 3-D.