Members of Parliament were able to share experiences of their respective countries and to engage on the case studies presented by scientists and manufacturers of astronautical equipment but also the components that had been invented and produced for this field but which were more widely used in society such as various communication systems and gadgets. An additional purpose of the meeting was to identify and draw the linkages between the scientific sectors and the consequent benefits to society as a whole. Parliamentarians and scientists spent a full day in such discussions. The South African parliamentary delegation also participated in meetings of the IAF Africa Regional Group and attended various technical sessions of the Congress.