# Space connectivity and sustainability event in Riyadh > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/space-connectivity-and-sustainability-event-in-riyadh > Updated: 2026-10-17T08:41:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Event is scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Organized by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the three-day event focuses on the theme ‘A Connected World and Sustainable Space’. The program integrates the third editions of the International Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Forum and the Space Sustainability Forum (SSF). Discussions are expected to cover integrated communications for the 6G era, preparations for the WRC-27 conference, and direct-to-device (D2D) satellite communications. Participants will also address the space economy, global governance, and responsible behavior in space, specifically regarding orbital congestion and space debris management. The event will also include the announcement of winners for the NTN 2026 global research competition, held in collaboration with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Riyadh to host PropTech Global Summit 2026 Riyadh will host the PropTech Global Summit 2026 on October 25-26, focusing on AI, digital twins, and smart systems to transform the real estate sector. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/riyadh-to-host-proptech-global-summit-2026 ### 2026-10-08: Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Event to Launch in Riyadh Riyadh will host the Global Space Connectivity and Sustainability Event, focusing on 6G, non-terrestrial networks, and space debris management in partnership with the ITU. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/global-space-connectivity-and-sustainability-event-to-launch-in-riyadh --- Cite as: Space connectivity and sustainability event in Riyadh. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/space-connectivity-and-sustainability-event-in-riyadh