MVA’s Global Expert Group on
Sustainable Lunar Activities Symposium
Quantum Technologies, Emerging Systems & Lunar Operations
A Special Moonshot Programme within the Quantum Futures Forum
28 SEPTEMBER 2026
Grand Hyatt Dubai Conference & Exhibition Centre
Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Hybrid Programme
A high-level international symposium exploring the convergence between quantum technologies, AI, robotics, infrastructure systems, governance, space resources, and lunar operational environments.
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What the Symposium Is
A strategic convergence between lunar operations, emerging technologies, infrastructure systems, governance, and operational ecosystems.
As lunar and cislunar activities evolve toward long-duration operational environments, ecosystems beyond Earth increasingly depend on the convergence of:
Quantum Technologies & Infrastructure
AI, Robotics & Autonomous Operations
Communications, Navigation & Operational Systems
Governance, Interoperability & Legal Coordination
Space Resources & Lunar Ecosystems
The symposium creates a high-level international environment connecting governments, agencies, infrastructure operators, commercial actors, researchers, investors, and emerging technology ecosystems shaping the future of lunar and cislunar activities.
Strategic Context & The MVA GEGSLA Mandate
Connecting sustainable lunar activities with the current and future operational ecosystems and emerging technologies.
The Moon Village Association (MVA), established in 2017, is a multi-stakeholder platform supporting peaceful cooperation and coordination for lunar exploration and utilization.
Through its Global Expert Group on Sustainable Lunar Activities (GEGSLA), MVA contributed to the development of the “Recommended Framework and Key Elements for Peaceful and Sustainable Lunar Activities,” helping shape international discussions surrounding governance, interoperability, operational coordination, and sustainable lunar activities.
MVA’s participation within the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), alongside discussions surrounding the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC), reflects the growing recognition that the lunar systems will require increasingly structured coordination environments capable of supporting complex multi-actor operational ecosystems.
Programme Agenda
A four-hour hybrid programme exploring the future convergence between quantum technologies,
infrastructure systems, AI, robotics, governance, and future lunar operations.
13:00 – 14:00 : Networking Lunch
Networking Lunch
A dedicated networking and ecosystem engagement gathering bringing together:
- GEGSLA members
- Moon Village Association representatives
- Quantum Innovation Summit delegations and invited stakeholders
- Quantum Futures Forum participants and ecosystem contributors
- Sponsors, partners, and institutional representatives
- Infrastructure, communications, robotics, AI, quantum, and emerging technology stakeholders
- participating speakers and invited guests
Purpose
- Ecosystem introductions and strategic networking
- Sponsor and stakeholder engagement
- Institutional interaction and coordination discussions
- Engagement between lunar, quantum, AI, robotics, infrastructure, governance, and emerging technology ecosystems
14:00 – 14:10 : Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
Introduction to the symposium, strategic context, and the convergence between quantum technologies, emerging systems, governance, infrastructure systems, and future lunar operational environments.
14:10 – 14:30 : Opening Keynote
Opening Keynote
Reserved for Strategic Sponsor / Institutional Partner
Suggested Direction
Reserved for Strategic Sponsor / Institutional Partner
Description
Strategic perspective on how quantum technologies and emerging systems are shaping future lunar operational environments, communications architectures, infrastructure systems, autonomous operations, and long-duration cislunar activities.
14:30 – 15:10 : PANEL I
From Exploration to Operations
Quantum Technologies, Emerging Systems & the Future Lunar Economy
Abstract
As lunar activities evolve beyond exploration missions into interconnected operational ecosystems, future lunar environments increasingly depend on the convergence of quantum technologies, AI, robotics, communications systems, operational infrastructure, governance frameworks, and future ecosystem coordination.
This opening panel establishes the broader strategic, technological, operational, governance, and ecosystem context shaping the future lunar economy and emerging operational systems beyond Earth.
The session also examines how governments, agencies, infrastructure operators, commercial actors, research institutions, and emerging technology ecosystems are contributing to future lunar operational environments and long-duration infrastructure systems.
Focus Areas
- Future lunar and cislunar operational environments
- Emerging lunar market opportunities and ecosystem development
- Quantum technologies supporting future lunar systems
- AI, robotics, communications, and navigation systems
- Infrastructure interoperability and operational coordination
- Governance, legal coordination, and multi-actor operational environments
- Ecosystem convergence between governments, agencies, infrastructure operators, and emerging technology stakeholders
15:10 – 15:50 : PANEL II
Quantum Connectivity Beyond Earth
Quantum Technologies, Emerging Systems & the Future Lunar Economy
Abstract
Future lunar and cislunar activities increasingly depend on resilient communications, navigation, synchronization, infrastructure interoperability, and secure operational systems enabled through quantum and emerging technologies.
This session examines the role of quantum communications, lunar Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), synchronization systems, sensing environments, infrastructure architectures, and future operational systems supporting long-duration lunar activities.
The panel also explores how infrastructure interoperability, operational continuity, and future communications environments influence sustainable lunar operations.
Focus Areas
- Quantum communications and secure operational systems
- Earth–Moon and cislunar connectivity
- Timing and synchronization systems
- Lunar PNT and navigation environments
- Infrastructure interoperability
- Resilient communications architectures
- Sensing and operational infrastructure systems
15:50 – 16:05 : Networking & Ecosystem Break
Networking & Ecosystem Break
Focused networking and ecosystem engagement opportunity for participating stakeholders, sponsors, infrastructure operators, institutional actors, and technology participants.
16:05 – 16:25 : Strategic Keynote
Strategic Keynote
Reserved for Strategic Sponsor / Institutional Partner
Suggested Direction
Emerging Technologies & Future Lunar Ecosystems
Description
Strategic perspective on the convergence of quantum technologies, AI, robotics, infrastructure systems, advanced communications, operational architectures, governance environments, and future lunar ecosystems.
16:25 – 17:05 : PANEL III
Autonomous Horizons
AI, Robotics & Intelligent Lunar Operations
Abstract
Future lunar systems will increasingly depend on autonomous operations, robotics, AI-enabled coordination, sensing systems, remote operational capabilities, and resilient infrastructure environments supporting mobility, logistics, maintenance, and operational continuity.
This session examines how AI, robotics, sensing systems, autonomous operational architectures, and advanced infrastructure technologies contribute to future lunar operational environments and long-duration activities.
The discussion also explores the relationship between operational autonomy, infrastructure deployment, resilient operational systems, and future lunar ecosystem development.
Focus Areas
- Autonomous lunar systems
- Robotic mobility and logistics
- AI-enabled operational coordination
- Sensing and operational awareness
- Remote operations and maintenance
- Infrastructure deployment systems
- Operational continuity and resilience
17:05 – 17:45 : PANEL IV
Governing Future Lunar Systems
Interoperability, Coordination & Multi-Actor Operational Environments
Abstract
As lunar and cislunar activities expand, coordination between institutional, commercial, scientific, infrastructure, and operational actors becomes increasingly important.
This session examines governance, interoperability, legal coordination, operational compatibility, infrastructure interaction, and future coordination environments supporting sustainable and cooperative lunar activities enabled through quantum technologies and emerging systems.
The panel focuses on operational governance realities surrounding future lunar systems, communications compatibility, infrastructure sustainability, operational coordination, legal interoperability, and multi-actor operational environments.
Focus Areas
- Interoperability and operational compatibility
- Governance and legal coordination frameworks
- Multi-actor operational environments
- Infrastructure interaction and operational continuity
- Sustainable lunar operational systems
- Future coordination environments
17:45 – 18:00 : Closing Moonshot Roundtable
For All speakers and audience Discussion
Building the Future Lunar Ecosystem
Format
High-level strategic roundtable involving selected speakers, institutional representatives, sponsors, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders.
Description
Closing discussion examining the future convergence between:
- Quantum technologies
- AI and robotics
- Infrastructure systems
- Communications and navigation
- Operational coordination
- Governance and legal frameworks
- Future lunar ecosystems
The session concludes with strategic reflections on future collaboration pathways, ecosystem engagement, sponsor participation opportunities, and the next phase of sustainable lunar and cislunar activities.
Featured Discussion Themes
Exploring the technologies, operational environments, and governance frameworks shaping the current and future of lunar and cislunar activities
Quantum Communications & Lunar Infrastructure
AI & Intelligent Lunar Operations
Robotics & Autonomous Systems
Space Resources & Operational Sustainability
Governance & Multi-Actor Coordination
Future Lunar Economy & Infrastructure Ecosystems
Navigation, Timing & Operational Continuity
Cybersecurity & Resilient Operational Architectures
Quantum Innovation Summit & Quantum Futures Forum
A global environment connecting governments, infrastructure operators, researchers, investors, technology providers, and emerging operational ecosystems.
The Quantum Innovation Summit has evolved into one of the leading international platforms dedicated to quantum technologies, emerging systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, governance, and future operational environments.
Within this ecosystem, the Quantum Futures Forum serves as the Summit’s dedicated high-level strategic platform focused on the current and future operational systems, governance, resilience, emerging technologies, and long-term technological capability development.
Sponsor & Ecosystem Participation
Connecting infrastructure operators, governments, technology providers, and the current and the current and future lunar ecosystem stakeholders.
Quantum Technologies
AI & Autonomous Systems
Robotics & Mobility
Communications & Navigation
Infrastructure & Operational Systems
Space Resources & Sustainability
Cybersecurity & Operational Resilience
Quantum Technologies
AI & Autonomous Systems
Robotics & Mobility
Communications & Navigation
Infrastructure & Operational Systems
Space Resources & Sustainability
Cybersecurity & Operational Resilience
