Event Information:
Qfinsoft Hybrid SpaceTech day
Building Africa’s Space Ecosystem with the Support of Ansys Simulation Solutions
Qfinsoft SpaceTech Day 2026 is a dedicated industry event bringing together Africa’s growing space engineering community for a day of collaboration, innovation, and technical insight. Hosted at Cape Constellation and online via Microsoft Teams, the event will showcase how advanced Ansys solutions are helping solve complex space and aerospace engineering challenges. Attendees will connect with engineers, researchers, startups, and industry leaders while exploring technologies shaping Africa’s future space ecosystem.
Event Details
Date: 21 May 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Attend In Person: Cape Constellation | Address: 12 Cyclonite Rd, Somerset West, 7110
Or Attend Online: Microsoft Teams
Agenda:
09:00 – 09:15 AM – Introduction & Welcoming (Larah van Niekerk)
09:15 – 10:00 AM – Powering the Future from Space (Nuno Borges Carvalho)
10:00 – 10:30 AM – Ansys Mechanical for Space & Aerospace Design Challenges (Jeanri van Rensburg)
10:30 – 11:00 AM – Ansys CFD Solutions for Space & Aerospace Design Challenges (Evan Smuts)
11:00 – 11:30 AM – Ansys Electronics Use Cases for Space & Aerospace Design (Carla Pieterse)
11:30 – 12:00 AM – Break
12:00 – 13:00 PM – Ansys Optics Solutions & Use Cases for the Space & Aerospace Industry (Alvaro Garre)
13:00 – 14:00 PM – Ansys STK & the Future of Digital Mission Engineering (Roberto Gemma)
14:00 – 14:30 PM – Break
14:30 PM onwards – Lunch & Networking
Presenter Information
Qfinsoft Team
The Qfinsoft team consists of experienced engineers and simulation specialists who will share practical insights on how advanced Ansys solutions are enabling innovation across the space and aerospace industry.
