On 4 December 4th, 2025, in Manila, Philippines, Ministers, Authorities for Space, representatives of space agencies from South East Asia and other invited entities from the broader Asia continent and beyond gather in Manila  (Philippines).

Following the first International Space Forum in Trento (Italy) and the following regional Chapters focusing on the African region (Nairobi, 2017), the Latin American region (Buenos Aires, 2018), the Mediterranean region (Reggio Calabria, 2019), the Central American and Caribbean region (Panama City, 2023), the Gulf region (Manama, 2024), this 7^th edition in South East Asia will facilitate open and productive discussions to involving all potential players, including Academia and Universities, to discuss how to strengthen regional cooperation in space while addressing shared challenges and promote sustainable development in one of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving regions.

Ministers, Authorities, Heads of space agencies and all distinguished delegates  attending the 7th International Space Forum - The South East Asia Chapter - will  pursuing the following objectives :

• Build regional space infrastructure and capabilities through collaborative missions and coordinated space technology development to address critical infrastructure needs.

• Develop integrated Earth observation services and connectivity solutions to tackle common regional challenges including disaster management, agricultural monitoring, maritime security, environmental protection, and infrastructure development monitoring across the diverse Southeast Asian landscape, with special attention to archipelagic and coastal nation needs.

• Strengthen regional cooperation frameworks, harmonizing space policies, enhancing educational exchange programs, and fostering research and development partnerships to build a sustainable space ecosystem.