The Astronomical Society of Ethiopia (ASE) is excited to invite you to its historic first General Assembly, a special two-day virtual conference on May 25–26, 2026. This event is a unique opportunity for scientists, teachers, students, and all space enthusiasts to come together, share ideas, and celebrate Ethiopia’s rich sky and space heritage.

The assembly will feature presentations and discussions on important topics in astronomy and space science, while also offering a chance to connect with experts and peers from across the country and beyond. Together, we will explore new ways to advance space research, education, and awareness in Ethiopia, and work toward building a strong and lasting astronomical community for future generations.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of Ethiopia’s journey to the stars!

📅 Date: May 25 – 26, 2026

💻 Virtual Event (via Zoom)

Call for Abstracts

We invite researchers and students to submit abstracts for Oral Presentations. We are seeking work that contributes to the advancement of astronomy and space science within the following thematic areas:

1. Theoretical and observational cosmology

2. Galaxies, Quasars & Cosmic Structures

3. Stellar Formation and Evolution

4. Planet Formation and Exoplanets

5. Computational Tools for Cosmic Discovery

6. Cultural Astronomy and Astro-tourism

Featured Speakers
We are currently in the process of inviting distinguished experts who are leading the way in global and regional astronomical research. Confirmed speakers will be announced soon.

Important Dates

To ensure a smooth selection process, please adhere to the following timeline:

• Submission Opens: March 1, 2026

• Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026

• Notification of Acceptance: April 30, 2026

Submission Guidelines

ASE invites students, researchers, and professionals to submit their abstracts for the 1st General Assembly. We are looking for original contributions that align with our thematic areas and push the boundaries of Ethiopian astronomy and space science community.

How to Submit

Please submit your abstract using the following google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AaIwgD9yJUkd5EuuY-BxsEmsYe-2Wz4KafPGg92PupQ/edit#settings

All submitted abstracts will undergo a peer-review process by the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC). Submissions will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to the theme, and clarity.

Presentation Types

• Oral Presentation: A 12-minute live Zoom presentation followed by 3 minutes of questions and answers.

• Poster Presentation: A 2-minute oral presentation of the poster.

Organizing Committees

The success of GA-ASE 2026 is driven by the dedicated efforts of our committees:

Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC)

• Dr. Shimeles Terefe (Chair) – Jimma University, Ethiopia

• Dr. Shambel Sahlu (Co-chair) – North-West University, South Africa

• Dr. Mirjana Povic – Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics (IAA), Spain

• Dr. Dereje Wagari – Wollega University, Ethiopia

• Dr. Tilahun Getachew – Bule Hora University, Ethiopia

• Dr. Habtamu Menberu –  McGill University, Canada

• Dr. Tesfaye Dagne – Haromaya University, Ethiopia

• Dr. Gesesew Reta – Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

• Dr. Dejene Zewdie – North-West University , South Africa

  Local Organizing Committee (LOC):

• Dr. Dejene Zewdie (Chair) – North-West University, South Africa

• Ms. Rediet Basazenew (Co-chair) – Space Science and Geo-Spatial Institute, Ethiopia

• Mr. Mateas Gosa – Jimma University, Ethiopia

• Ms. Feven Markos – Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland 

• Ms. Mehbuba Ahmed – Independent researcher, Ethiopia

• Mr. Hailemichael Belay – Semera University, Ethiopia

• Mr. Jifar Raya – Jimma University, Ethiopia

• Ms. Abunie Gezahegn – Space Science and Geo-Spatial Institute, Ethiopia

Event Poster

Download the official GA-ASE 2026 poster to share with your institutions and networks.

Join the Journey from Anywhere!

By going virtual, we are ensuring that every one from the world can be part of this cosmic milestone.