International Conference on Regulatory Frameworks for Space Operations
(ICRF-SO - 27)

19th - 20th February 2027 Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia (Hybrid Event)

Conference Programme

Tentative Conference Agenda

Explore the proposed two-day programme organised around conference-aligned SDGs and their mapped Session Tracks.

Conference Format Hybrid Conference In-person and virtual participation
Programme 2 Days 19–20 February 2027
Academic Scope 11 Tracks Conference Session Tracks
Agenda Structure 4 SDG Sessions SDG-focused technical sessions
Conference SDG Alignment 4 SDGs SDGs 9, 11, 12 and 16
Tentative Agenda & Timings

Session timings, sequence, track grouping and allocations are tentative and subject to change. Final timings will be confirmed closer to the conference. All timings follow the local time of the conference location.

SDG-Based Agenda Structure

The conference-aligned SDGs are distributed across the four Concurrent Technical Sessions and show the conference's overall SDG alignment for each part of the programme. Session Tracks follow their own sequence and are scheduled once.

Day 01

Conference Schedule

19 FEB 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:30 AM

    Registration, Welcome Kit Collection & Virtual Check-in

    Participant arrival, credential verification and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:30 AM 09:45 AM

    Networking Tea & Digital Welcome

    Informal networking for on-site and virtual participants.

    HYBRID
  3. 09:45 AM 10:30 AM

    Welcome Address, Opening Plenary & Keynote Presentation I

    Opening of the conference and introduction to its research focus.

    PLENARY
  4. 10:30 AM 12:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session I

    SDG 9 · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

    3 TRACKS
    Track 01
    Regulatory Frameworks for Commercial Space Operations
    Track 02
    Compliance Mechanisms in Space Law
    Track 03
    International Treaties and Space Governance
  5. 12:30 PM 01:30 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and networking opportunity.

    BREAK
  6. 01:30 PM 03:30 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session II

    SDG 11 · Sustainable Cities and Communities

    3 TRACKS
    Track 04
    Risk Management in Space Missions
    Track 05
    Space Traffic Control and Regulatory Challenges
    Track 06
    Liability Frameworks in Outer Space Activities
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Interactive Q&A, Day 1 Summary & Group Photo

    Closing interaction and key takeaways from the first day.

    CLOSING
Day 02

Conference Schedule

20 FEB 2027 HYBRID
  1. 09:00 AM 09:15 AM

    Participant Check-in & Day 2 Welcome

    On-site attendance confirmation and virtual lobby access.

    HYBRID
  2. 09:15 AM 10:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation II

    Expert address on the future of the conference research domain.

    PLENARY
  3. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session III

    SDG 12 · Responsible Consumption and Production

    3 TRACKS
    Track 07
    Ethical Considerations in Space Operations
    Track 08
    Emerging Space Nations and Regulatory Development
    Track 09
    Legal Perspectives on Space Mission Oversight
  4. 12:00 PM 01:00 PM

    Lunch & Networking Break

    Refreshment interval and professional networking.

    BREAK
  5. 01:00 PM 03:00 PM
    Concurrent Technical Session IV

    SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

    2 TRACKS
    Track 10
    Aerospace Policy and Space Law Integration
    Track 11
    Emerging Technologies and Space Regulation
  6. 03:00 PM 03:30 PM

    Publications, Best Paper & Best Presentation Awards

    Publication guidance and recognition of outstanding research contributions.

    AWARDS
  7. 03:30 PM 04:00 PM

    Valedictory Session, Closing Remarks & Group Photo

    Conference summary, acknowledgements and formal conclusion.

    CLOSING
Conference-Aligned SDGs The conference aligns with the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 12 Responsible Consumption and Production 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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