Latin America’s Space Momentum Takes Center Stage at LATSAT 2025

A Region in Motion

The global space sector is evolving faster than ever, with new technologies, shifting geopolitics, and fresh investment cycles redefining what “doing space” means. Amid this transformation, Latin America is quietly but firmly finding its place.
 
Across the region, new initiatives are reshaping the landscape: Mexico is redefining its national space entity, Brazil is expanding its launch and Earth observation capabilities, Colombia is pairing AI and satellite data to protect the Amazon, and Peru is preparing its first spaceport.
 
Beyond the headlines, this reflects a broader ambition, to use space as a tool for sovereignty, development, and universal access. Connectivity in remote regions, environmental monitoring, and defense modernization are now integral parts of national strategies.
 
At the heart of this growing momentum stands LATSAT 2025, the region’s premier space and satellite conference, organized by Novaspace. Held in Bogotá, Colombia, on November 19–20, 2025, the event will bring together over 300 government officials, executives, and innovators to discuss the region’s expanding role in the global space economy.

High-Level Government Participation

Reflecting Colombia’s strong commitment to connectivity and innovation, Gloria Patricia Perdomo Rangel, Vice Minister of Connectivity at the Ministry of ICT (MinTIC), will officially open the summit. Her participation underscores the strategic importance of satellite connectivity to bridge the digital divide and support sustainable growth across the region.

Government representation will also include key national and regional agencies such as the Brazilian Space Agency (AEB/MCTI), Peruvian Air Force, Mexican Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), and Argentina’s ARSAT. Together, these institutions will explore how space capabilities are being integrated into public policy, national security, and economic development strategies.

Driving Dialogue Across Critical Themes

LATSAT 2025’s two-day agenda will feature in-depth sessions addressing the opportunities and challenges driving the region’s space expansion. Discussion topics will include:

• Space as a Policy Tool: How governments leverage satellite data for national development and sovereignty.
• Bridging the Digital Divide: The role of Satcom operators in connecting rural and remote regions.
• Smart Ground Systems and Interoperability: The new frontier in network automation and hybrid architectures.
• Defense and Security: How satellites are transforming surveillance, communications, and operational support.
• Direct-to-Device and Hybrid Connectivity (5G NTN): The emerging landscape of seamless, integrated communications.
• Access-to-Space in Latin America: Launch initiatives and partnerships driving regional autonomy.

Confirmed Speakers

LATSAT 2025 will feature influential voices from both public institutions and private enterprise, including:

• Dr. Rodrigo Leonardi, Director & Deputy President, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB/MCTI)
• Lt. Col. Javier Ildefonso, Space Operations Commander, Peruvian Air Force
• Ignacio Sanchis, Chief Commercial Officer, Hispasat
• Alejandro Guerra Nájar, VP Sales Connectivity Latin America & Caribbean, Eutelsat
• Luisa Fernández Peña, Product Team Leader, Hispasat
• Diego Molano Vega, CEO, ETB (former Colombian Minister of ICT)
• Hugo Nahuys, Space Division Manager, ARSAT

A Strategic Platform for Collaboration

Beyond the sessions, LATSAT provides a unique environment for business development and cross-sector collaboration. The event facilitates direct interaction between regional operators, government representatives, technology vendors, and global investors seeking to engage with one of the fastest-evolving markets in the world.

With the acceleration of initiatives such as Brazil’s launch programs, Colombia’s national satellite ambitions, and the growing role of AI in environmental and agricultural monitoring, Latin America is poised to become a strategic hub for sustainable and inclusive space development.

About LATSAT

Launched in 2018, LATSAT has established itself as the leading meeting point for the region’s space and connectivity leaders. Organized by Novaspace, the event offers a combination of thought-leadership sessions, high-level panels, and curated networking opportunities designed to drive concrete outcomes and partnerships.

The 2025 edition, hosted in Bogotá, will build on the success of previous editions held across the region, expanding its focus to include defense, security, innovation, and new satellite business models.

Join the Conversation in Bogotá

LATSAT 2025 will serve as a strategic platform to exchange ideas, explore investment opportunities, and strengthen collaboration across the Latin American space value chain.

📅 November 19–20, 2025 | 📍 Bogotá, Colombia
🔗 Learn more and register: https://latsat-congreso.com/en/