Dr Zolana Joao

General Manager, Angolan Space Management Office

Dr Zolana João is the first General Manager of Angola’s National Space Office, where he drives engineering and research challenges on communication and earth observation satellite launches with partner agencies and governments worldwide.

He was instrumental in designing the current Angolan Space Strategy. In addition to launching ANGOSAT-2 into orbit to provide broadband communication services in Africa and to minimise the digital divide on the continent, he has also leveraged Earth-observing satellites to detect oil spills in the ocean and to predict agricultural crop yields.

All Sessions by Dr Zolana Joao

  • Conference Day 1

    25 April 2023

  • 10:30  - 11:45
    Where
    Salle Bouake

  • Conference Day 3

    27 April 2023

  • 12:50  - 13:30
    This panel will discuss how satellite broadband connectivity will drive the socio-economic growth of the continent and develop pathways that will include remote areas and communities to take accelerated strides. This panel will also discuss Africa’s under-connectivity and analyse how to provide strong connections on a continent where the majority of the lands are landlocked. Also, discussions will highlight the routes 5G networks can foster the creation of initiatives and programmes and ways of minimizing the expenses and obstacles of adopting the network.
    Where
    Salle Bouake

  • 15:20  - 16:20
    Where
    Salle Bouake




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