Satellite Communications Symposium: Panel Discussion at Global Space Congress
Assessing global demand for satellite capacity - new technologies, new satellites, and new frequency allocations for new needs. What opportunities can be exploited from the ongoing convergence of MSS and FSS and the demand for video and broadband capacity? Can emerging markets compensate for falling markets in established economies and how must operators position themselves to capitalise?
Speakers:
Mitsuhiro Sakamoto, Senior Division Head, Space Services Department, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Tom Freeman, Senior Vice President - Land Mobile, Kymeta Corporation
Tariq Al Awadhi, Executive Director for Spectrum Management, Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA), UAE
Ahmed Al Shamsi, Chief Technology Officer, Thuraya
Riyadh Al Adely, Managing Director, Skystream
Steven Doiron, Head of Regulatory and Spectrum Affairs, Yahsat and Chair ITU Working Group, ESOA
Moderator:
Dr. John B. Sheldon, Advisor, Ministry of Defence UAE