2022 Digital Forums for SATELLITE Group Members

For more than 35 years, the SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition and Via Satellite have brought together the satellite and space communities online and in-person to collaborate, network, and strategize. In 2022, we’re continuing to provide opportunities for our global audience to participate in important conversations through a series of digital events taking place throughout the year.

Schedule of Events
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End Users Forum

Satellite for Government End-Users: From Connectivity to Space Data

Wednesday, May 4th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Join us as space technology experts from government organizations around the world explain how they are working with commercial satellite connectivity and data providers to meet national enterprise, civil service, and security needs. During this one-hour talk, our speakers will explain how they are getting bandwidth, connectivity services, and secure data into the hands of people who need it fast by leveraging unique partnerships with the space and satellite industries.

Speakers:

  • Arfan Chaudhry, Head of International Strategy, BEIS Space Directorate
  • Dr. Daniel Massey, Operation 5G to NextG Lead, U.S. Department of Defense
  • Pablo Recalt, Head of Satellite Commission and Member of the Steering Committee, Argentina Chamber of Internet, CABASE
  • Moderator: Jeffrey Hill, Executive Editor, Via Satellite & Chair, SATELLITE

See a preview of this panel here!

Enterprise Satellite Connectivity End-Users: How LEO, MEO, GEO and the Cloud Combine to Create Powerful Business Solutions

Wednesday, May 18th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Global businesses have more connectivity options now than ever before – even those operating in the most remote regions of the world. Having more options impacts these customers’ pricing and service expectations. During this one-hour session, satellite industry enterprise customers gather to discuss new NGSO service adoption, bandwidth pricing, terminal costs, and how next-gen connectivity services will help their businesses grow in a post-COVID environment. The panel will also talk about how businesses are integrating cloud services and AI/ML technologies and outline future enterprise needs for managed services.

Speakers:

  • Seth Jones, Senior Manager, Amtrak
  • Scott Mumford, CEO, Liquid Telecom
  • Reza Rasoulian, Vice President, Hughes Network Systems (formerly of Carnival Cruise Lines)
  • Moderators: Jeffrey Hill, Executive Editor, Via Satellite & Chair, SATELLITE & David Meltzer, Secretary General, GVF

See a preview of this panel here!

Launchers Forum

Finding the Right Rocket Fit for Your Unique Payload

Tuesday, June 7th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

In response to both modern satellites’ increasingly diverse components, sizes, and target orbits and the widening range of requirements from satellite operators, commercial launch companies are working to make their rockets more flexible and capable over a broader range of services. This group discussion brings these launch service providers together to talk about how and why they are doing this. The conversation will include both new rockets in development and add-ons or enhancements to existing rockets to serve more customers. You’ll be surprised by how much today’s workhorse launch vehicles can do!

Speakers:

  • Curt Blake, CEO, Spaceflight
  • Emmanuel Franc, Chief Commercial Officer, Arianespace
  • Stefan Brieschenk, COO, Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA)
  • Moderator: Jeffrey Hill, Executive Editor, Via Satellite & Chair, SATELLITE

See the part 1 preview of this panel here!

See the part 2 preview of this panel here!

Expanding the Global Spaceport System: New and Emerging Launch Centers

Wednesday, June 8th | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm EST

In order to have meaningful access to space to meet the demand for launch services, the world needs more spaceports and launch centers. More and more space-faring nations are now investing in building new launch centers to attract more space industry business and to boost the growth of their own space economy. During this discussion, launchers will talk about their stake in a global launch system, potential government partnerships, the benefits of untapped launch sites, and the impact that an expanded spaceport network would have on cost, availability, and time to target orbit.

Speakers:

  • Lucy Edge, COO, Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Ingrid Hansen, Orbital Admin Director, Andøya Space
  • Moderator: Jeffrey Hill, Executive Editor, Via Satellite & Chair, SATELLITE

UK Space Industry Forum

The Rapid Growth of UK’s Space Startups

Tuesday, July 26th | 8:00 am – 9:00 am EST

During the past decade, the UK government established several support programs for burgeoning domestic commercial space startups and entrepreneurs. The investment has paid off, as the UK space startup scene is flourishing with a flood of disruptive new companies. Join us for an hour-long discussion with the leaders of these companies and learn about the new capabilities they are bringing to orbit and ground systems they are bringing to market.

Speakers:

  • Anthony Baker, CEO, Satellite Vu
  • Joshua Western, CEO, Space Forge
  • Tony Holt, Co-Founder, Chief Innovation Officer, In-Space Missions
  • Lee Rosen, COO, Skyrora
  • Moderator: Mark Holmes, Editorial Director, Via Satellite

See a preview of this panel here!

Space & Satellite Investment & Finance Webcast

Shopping for Startups: How Space Investors Define Standout Seed Investments

Monday, November 14th | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EST

Capital investment in new space companies has doubled this past year, as investors continue their search for the next big disruptive space technology. During this webcast, investors who are judging this year’s Startup Space competition at the SATELLITE 2023 event will explain their strategy behind their early-stage / seed investment and whether or not the “bet on ten and hope one works out” method still works in today’s increasingly competitive landscape. The conversation will cover what kinds of technologies and prototypes investors are looking for from entrepreneurs and how startups can more effectively pitch for seed funding. At the end of the discussion, the judges will reveal the finalists selected to compete at Startup Space 2023!

Speakers:

  • Rafferty Jackson, Director, Startup Space, & Co-Founder, Jack Industries
  • Josephine Millward, Partner, OpAmp Capital
  • David Anderman, Co-Founder & Operating Partner, Stellar Ventures
  • Terence Craig, Advisor, Toyota Ventures
  • Moderator: Jeffrey Hill, Chair, SATELLITE 2023

The Space & Satellite Investment & Finance Webcast is available to Premium Satellite Group Members and Executive All-Access SATELLITE registrants. Stay tuned for more information on how to access the Webcast.

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