DGI 2026

23 - 25 February 2026

Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London

Major Vernon Grier

Division Chief, S5I - International Engagements US Space Force in Europe and Africa

Day 1 | 23rd February 2026

3:20 PM Leadership Fireside Chat – How Space Capabilities Are Evolving Across Africa to Strengthen Security, Connectivity, and Regional Resilience

  • Expand Regional Reach: How to grow African space programmes for sovereignty, surveillance, and national development benefits. 
  • Strengthen Security Posture: How to apply space assets to monitor borders, prevent conflict, and enhance situational awareness. 
  • Support Economic Growth: How to leverage geospatial infrastructure for agriculture, climate resilience, and infrastructure planning. 
  • Foster International Collaboration: How to build cross-border partnerships to accelerate space innovation and shared operational capability. 


Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Vernon.

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