ASTF Conferences

Convening Arab and global thought leaders to shape science policy, foster collaboration, and advance technology for sustainable development across the region.

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COMING SOON FEB 6-8, 2026

AMSTRO 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

Join radiation oncology professionals from across Asia and the Middle East in Dubai for three days of cutting-edge research and collaboration in cancer care.

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Dubai, UAE

Major Conferences

ASTF organizes flagship conferences that bring together scientists, policymakers, and industry leaders to address critical challenges and opportunities in Arab science and technology.

Towards ASTF version 2.0

Internal strategic initiative conference focused on the evolution and future direction of the Arab Science and Technology Foundation, bringing together stakeholders to shape ASTF's next phase of impact and innovation.

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The Investing Forum in Science and Technology

Premier investment forum connecting investors with science and technology ventures across the Arab region, focusing on funding opportunities, venture capital, and commercialization pathways for research and innovation.

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Scientific Research Outlook

Forward-looking conference examining emerging research trends, scientific priorities, and future directions for Arab scientific research across multiple disciplines and sectors.

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Arab Women in Science and Technology

Dedicated conference advancing women's participation and leadership in STEM fields across the Arab region, addressing challenges, celebrating achievements, and fostering networks for women scientists and technologists.

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Conference Themes & Topics

ASTF conferences address diverse areas critical to Arab scientific and technological advancement:

Patents & Technology Transfer

Licensing strategies, intellectual property management, and commercialization pathways for research innovations.

SME Support

Small and medium enterprise development, entrepreneurship ecosystems, and business growth strategies.

Renewable Energy

Solar, wind, and sustainable energy technologies, plus desalination innovations for water security.

Nanotechnology

Advanced nanomaterials, nanoscience applications, and cutting-edge research in nanoscale technologies.

Space Technology

Satellite systems, space exploration initiatives, and aerospace innovation across the Arab region.

E-Governance

Digital government services, electronic administration systems, and digital transformation strategies.

Regional & International Participation

ASTF actively participates in and contributes to major regional and international science and technology forums, representing Arab perspectives and facilitating partnerships across the globe.

Regional Conference Venues

ASTF participates in conferences across the Arab region, including forums in:

  • SharjahScientific Research Outlook Dialogues
  • DamascusScience and technology policy dialogues
  • BahrainRegional innovation forums
  • CairoTechnology and entrepreneurship conferences
  • DubaiInnovation and investment summits
  • Abu DhabiScience policy and research forums

International Engagement

ASTF extends its reach globally through participation in international venues:

  • ItalyEuropean-Arab science collaboration forums
  • United StatesInternational science policy conferences
  • Global ForumsScience and technology policy discussions across the Arab region and collaboration with European institutions

The Participation of ASTF in Regional and International Conferences

ASTF actively participates in major regional and international conferences, representing Arab science and technology perspectives and fostering global collaboration.

First Conference of Arab-European collaboration to support small and medium enterprises

Damascus, Syria

The 1st International Forum on Patents Licensing and Technology Transfer in the Arab region

Manama, Bahrain

The 2nd International Forum on Patents Licensing and Technology Transfer in the Arab region

Sharjah, UAE

Preparation of the first meeting for Arab cultural summit

Beirut, Lebanon

Fifth Conference of the International Network to support small and medium enterprises

Dubai, UAE

Science and Technology Conference on the sidelines of the summit of foreign ministers G8

Trieste, Italy

The Euro-Mediterranean Conference for Research and Innovation

Cairo, Egypt

Third Regional Conference on Management of Technology in Africa

Dakar, Senegal

The first Arab Economic and Social Summit

Kuwait

The eleventh Forum for GCC youth

Sharjah, UAE

The United Nations Conference on Science and Technology

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Scientific research and national development Conference

UAE

Renewable Energy Conference, University of Sharjah

UAE

The second Forum for innovation

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Space Technology Conference

Amman, Jordan

Global Space Congress 2011

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Participate in meetings of the UN Committee on Science and Technology for North Africa

Morocco

Arab-European setup to support small and medium enterprises Conference

The Second World Conference of Islamic Relief

Abu Dhabi, UAE

The Third World Conference of Islamic Relief

Doha, Qatar

Sharjah Forum for Development

Sharjah, UAE

Regional Seminar About Linking Invention to Investment

The Second International Conference in Metamaterials, Photonic crystals and Plasmonics

Participate in the UN Conference for woman in Science

USA

Arab-American dialogue on Science and Technology

Abu Dhabi, UAE

First International Forum on desalination technology and water purification in the Arab world

Marrakech, Morocco

The Second International Forum on water desalination technology in the Arab world

Sharjah, UAE

Renewable Energy Conference

Sharjah, UAE

Interior Architecture and Urban Planning Workshop

Sharjah, UAE

Arab conference on development and economic impacts of nanotechnology techniques

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

The fourth annual workshop on "ideas and innovation"

Morocco

First World Conference on e-governance

Tripoli, Libya

"The Role of Arab Women in Science" Conference

Beijing, China

Arab parliamentarians conference in Science and Technology

Damascus, Syria

AAAS27 conference on science and technology policies in the Arab region

Amman, Jordan

Emirati civil society delegation participating in the workshop of Future Forum

Istanbul (Turkey), Ottawa (Canada), and Doha (Qatar)

International Middle East Power Systems Conference

Sousse, Tunisia

The fourth Arab Strategy Forum

Dubai, UAE

Fifth Islamic Conference of Ministers of Higher Education and Scientific Research

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The organization of the International Week of innovation in Morocco

Tangier, Morocco

"The future outlook between Europe and the Gulf region" conference

Muscat, Oman

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