The poster sessions at the National Space Conference provide a dynamic platform for researchers, students and industry professionals to showcase innovative work, exchange ideas and spark collaboration.
Delegates are invited to engage directly with presenters, ask questions and explore fresh perspectives in an interactive setting that encourages dialogue and knowledge sharing.
POSTER SESSIONS
Download the 2025 poster session programme.
DAY 1
20 August 2025
Space and Socio-economic Resilience
Superpixel Median Filter for SAR Satellite Image Despeckling
Wessel Bonnet
Researcher, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / PhD Candidate, University of Pretoria
Inspiring Future Earth Observation Practitioners – Afterschool Learning Clubs
Ramoloi Jacob Maxalaba
Founder & Director, Mphotho Community Development Centre NPO
The Potential of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) on the South African Space Economy Value Chain and Impact on GDP
Benjamin Hlophe
Managing Director, Kutleng Dynamic Electronics Systems (Pty) Ltd
Mapping Flood Occurrences Using Sentinel-1 SAR & Google Earth Engine
Onesimo Madikizela
MSc Student, University of Fort Hare
DAY 2
21 August 2025
Space and Earth Intelligence
Landslide Detection & Susceptibility Mapping Using Geospatial Foundation Models
Zaheed Gaffoor
Research Scientist, IBM Research / PhD Candidate, University of the Western Cape
Modelling Bush Encroachment Dynamics Using Intensity Analysis & Cellular Automata
Ntuthuko Mncwabe
PhD Candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Modelling Non-Ramsar Wetland Transformation Over Time Using Landsat & Machine Learning
Nolizwi Diko
MSc Student, University of Fort Hare
Machine Learning-Based Environmental Monitoring Application Using Remote Sensing
Sakhile Siyethemba Mkhize
Intern, SANSA Space Science / Cape Peninsula University of Technology
DAY 3
22 August 2025
Space for Transformative Development
Africa2Moon
Dr Carla Mitchell
Founder, Foundation for Space Development Africa / SARAO
Land Suitability Analysis for Optimizing Taro Production Based on Topo-Edaphic Variables in Smallholder Farming Systems
Bheka Mlambo
MSc Candidate, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Earth Observation for Sustainable Development: Modelling Soil Erosion Hazard through Change Detection Analysis
Angela Khumalo
MSc Candidate, University of the Witwatersrand / National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
Space Apps
René-Peter Masoen
Aerospace & Defence Professional, NASA International Space Apps / AMD