Conference Program

The world-class SATELLITE Conference consists of the most relevant and important topics facing both satellite industry and end-users, and gathers a diverse group of experts to share their viewpoints.

Need help navigating SATELLITE’s 4-day conference, comprised of 70+ sessions led by 250+ technology & connectivity experts? Use the guides on the left to view the sessions most applicable to you!

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Monday, May 6

Monday, May 6
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Opening General Session - What's the (Next) Big Idea?
Room: Ballroom C

Frequent technology disruption is the new normal in all aspects of our lives, and the space industry is no exception to the trend. Which technologies will disrupt the status quo? Which technologies or applications will rearrange the space value chain? Klaus Schwab notes in the “Fourth Industrial Revolution” that the space industry revolution is now being driven by ‘spin-in’ benefits from other industries. We kick off SATELLITE 2019 with a group discussion on a range of technologies that may change the space industry status quo, including: cloud computing; new analytics and data fusion; 3D printing; lasers; robotics; block chain; machine learning; IoT; and new propulsion systems. While it is difficult to determine exactly when certain technologies might become “game changers,” this panel will focus on the “trigger points” which could advance the state of play for game changing technologies in space. Open to all attendees.

Tuesday, May 7

Tuesday, May 7
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
General Session - Global Satellite Operators: The Future is Now
Room: Ballroom AB
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International satellite fleet operators set the tone for the rest of the industry, especially during this period of changing technologies and business models. Our Tuesday opening general session features CEOs from the largest satellite companies in the world engaging with a group of guest moderators coming from a variety of backgrounds. The discussion topics will include: innovation that operators are looking for up and down the supply chain; how satellite services fit into Industrial Internet-of-Things and Smart City ecosystems; cooperation and competition with terrestrial carriers; bandwidth resources for the 5G era; lowering the cost of the overall satellite connectivity infrastructure; and bridging the digital divide.

Wednesday, May 8

Wednesday, May 8
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
General Session - Our Collective Role in Empowering Women and Cultivating Diversity in Aerospace
Room: Ballroom A

Supporting women and diversity in aerospace and other STEM fields is more than the right thing to do, it makes all of us better. It makes our work better. It makes our companies more innovative and profitable. Despite years of awareness, important voices and perspectives are still missing from our workforce. A diverse workforce breeds innovation and creative problem solving. We all want that, so how do we get it? From the value of mentorship to the importance of employee resource groups and diverse social groups, this roundtable discussion will be wide-ranging, and focused on identifying solutions for the audience to take back to their organizations and move the needle on diversity and inclusion. We will also demonstrate that diversity works by sharing success stories of diverse teams, technologies and architectures. Open to all attendees.

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