International Conference on Space Habitation and Exploitation 2026

International Conference on Space Habitation and Exploitation 2026 (ICSHE2026), is organized jointly by Center for Space Exploration, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, the Human-AI Collaboration Laboratory of the UAE, the UAE Space Agency, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC), the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), the Chinese Society of Astronautics, and the China Society of Image and Graphics. The conference aims to explore the opportunities and challenges in space habitation technology and the peaceful utilization of space industry development, investigate pathways and solutions for the transformation of space development and utilization technologies, and promote international cooperation and exchange in the peaceful use of space technology. After comprehensive consideration, ICSHE2026 is tentatively scheduled to be held from November 7 to 9, 2026, in Masdar City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ICSHE2026 is not only a scientific research meeting but also a joint declaration by humanity on the future of space. We sincerely invite global experts, youth, and co-creators in fields such as aerospace, AI, architecture, education, arts, policy, and investment to participate and collectively initiate a millennium-oriented civilization-building experiment.