SMi Group's 20th Annual Military Communications Conference & Exhibition
1. SMi Group’s 20th Annual
C O N F E r E N C E & E X H I b I T I O N 2 0 1 8
Europe’s Leading Military Communications Event for Satellite professionals
Focus day: Monday 5th November 2018 | St. James’ Court, London, UK
Conference: Tuesday 6th November - Thursday 8th November 2018 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, UK
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Mr Julian Knight,
Head of the
Networks Delivery
Team, UK MoD
Mr Mike rudd,
Head of Tele-
communications
Strategy, UK
Space Agency
bOOK bY JUNE 29TH TO SAvE £200 ● bOOK bY 28TH SEpTEMbEr TO SAvE £100
HOST NATION KEYNOTE ADDrESSES:
Mr Guto bebb Mp,
Minister for
Defence
Procurement,
british
Government*
Captain David
Moody, SATCOM
& Strategic
Networks,
UK MoD
Mr Nick Ayling,
Cyber and
Space Policy,
UK MoD
Dr Michael
O’Callaghan,
Space
Programme
Manager, Dstl
KEYNOTE ADDrESSES:
Colonel Jae Soong Lee, Chief, Defence Communication
Command, republic of Korea Armed Forces
Colonel Shinichiro Tsui, Counsellor, National Space Policy
Secretariat, Japanese Cabinet Office
Ms Deanna ryals, Chief, International Programmes Division, Military Satellite
Communications Systems (MILSATCOM) Directorate, Space and Missiles
System Centre (SMC), Air Force Space Command, US Air Force
Colonel Cameron Stoltz, Director General of Space,
Canadian Armed Forces
brigadier General Carlos de Salas, Head JC4ISR & Space
Programs, Spanish MoD
Colonel Laurent Jannin, Head of French SATCOM Programs,
DGA
Colonel Jeffrey Schroeder, Director of J6 Command and
Control Directorate, US AFrICOM
Lieutenant Colonel James Dryburgh, Director Service
Integration (DSI) CIS Branch, New Zealand Defence Forces*
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hose, Deputy Director –
Australian Defence SATCOM System Joint C4 Capability
Branch, Australian Defence Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Luigi Mauro, SATCOM Systems Section
Head, Ministry of Defence, Italian MoD
Lieutenant Colonel Eric Trias, Commander, Space
Command Cyberspace Support Squadron, US Air Force
Ms Clare Grason, Division Chief, Satellite Communications,
Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA)
MILITArY AND GOvErNMENT SpEAKErS ALSO INCLUDE:
Squadron Leader Adrian Holt, Innovation Scout,
JHub, UK MoD
Dr Fred Kennedy, Director, Tactical Technology
Office, DArpA
Dr robert bond, Head of Future Propulsion,
reaction Engines Ltd
Mr Luis Gomes, Chief Technical Officer,
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited
Mr Allan Cannon, Head of Missions,
Clyde Space
Mr Jose Albuquerque, Chief, Satellite Division,
Federal Communications Commission
Mr Simon Gwozdz, CEO and Founder,
Equatorial Space Industries
5TH NOVEMBER:
SMALL SATELLITES AND DISrUpTIvE SpACE
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS DAY SpEAKErS INCLUDE:
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NEW FOr
2018
2. Dear Industry Colleagues,
On behalf of SES Networks, I am delighted to once again welcome you all to SMi Group’s
annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, the prominent military satellite event
in its 20th edition.
The resilience in space, readiness matched with the interoperability and ability to integrate
new technologies quickly and efficiently are the major challenges ahead for the national
defence and security agencies. The critical services that satellites enable, including
communications, connectivity, intelligence gathering, remote sensing and navigation,
or space situational awareness are the backbone for the defence and national security
operations, and our industry keeps on evolving, continually adapting rapid technological
advances and launching innovative solutions to meet the dynamic challenges we face
currently and the emerging threats of the future.
In 2018, we are excited about increasing focus on applications-driven, secure milsatcom
solutions via SES Networks’s unique combination of GEO and MEO satellites; the start of
new era in global cloud-scale connectivity and high power data services with the launch
of O3b mPOWER, which will enable a new realm of secure global connectivity applications
with high throughput and fiber-like performance. These are just some examples of how
we can respond to the changing industry requirements with new ideas and ever evolving
solutions.
This conference is an ideal forum to raise questions, to share the experience and knowledge
among the decision makers from Government and Military, as well as leading international
industry professionals.
Please join us, network and learn more about new breakthroughs in the security and
defence arena.
I look forward to seeing you at the conference and the SES Networks Networking Reception.
Yours faithfully,
Gerard Donelan,
Vice-President Defence & Security,
SES Networks
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CONTENTS
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3. Small Satellites and Disruptive Technology Focus Day
St. James’ Court, London, UK
Chaired by Squadron Leader (Ret’d) Ralph ‘Dinz’ Dinsley, Associate, Reflecting Space
Exploring How Innovation is revolutionising Access to Space
As space-based satellite systems continue to act as a key enabler for terrestrial operations, the need to access and exploit constellations effectively remains critical for
international military forces. This is reinforced by the growing data and bandwidth requirements necessary to sustain communications within modern operations. With new
hosted payloads delivering small satellite networks to space at an unprecedented rate – there is a clear need for a forum that analyses what these trends mean for the wider
SATCOM community.
With this in mind, SMi Group are proud to announce the Small Satellites and Disruptive Technology Focus Day – which will set the scene for Europe’s Leading Military
Satellite Communication show Global MilSatCom 2018. Exploring how the next generation of launch capability, research and development of small, cube, micro and
nano-satellites and how military agencies and industry are collaborating in this new era of SATCOM.
Sure to be an unmissable introduction to the next generation of space technologies, this year’s focus day is set to become a key calendar date for anyone in the
satellite communications sector.
08.30 registration & Coffee
09.00 Chairman’s Opening remarks
Squadron Leader (ret’d) ralph ‘Dinz’ Dinsley, Associate,
reflecting Space
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
9.10 Showcasing british Ingenuity, Ambition and Engineering Expertise:
Transforming the Landscape of the british Space Industry
• From UoSat-1 to CARBONITE-2: the evolving nature of the satellite
sector and what it means for industry
• Demonstrating low-cost LEO (low-earth orbit) Satellite systems and
the unique engineering challenges to work at pace
• Driving cost effective systems – technical approaches to weight
minimisation within small satellites
• What the RemoveDEBRIS missions means for the satellite sector and
key design features
• Developing a modular approach to satellite design to optimise
usage for commercial and military applications
Mr Luis Gomes, Chief Technical Officer, Surrey Satellite Technology Limited
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
09.45 Elevating DArpA’s Status as a Disruptor: Driving Government -
Commercial Synergies
• Where next for Surrey Satellites? How to generate the next
generation of UK-space capability
• An overview of the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites
(RSGS) programme and collaboration with Space Systems Loral
• Moving from long bespoke procurement processes towards
integration of commercial assets
• Capitalising on the space ‘boom’ – exploiting new technologies
whilst industry efforts remain focused in space
• What new small satellite constellations mean for space-enabled
communications
• Strategy for greater utilisation of hosted payloads
• Work of the Tactical Technology Office within this domain
Dr Fred Kennedy, Director, Tactical Technology Office, DArpA
10.20 Morning Coffee
FUTUrE SpACE
10.50 Next Generation Access to Space – How the SAbrE propulsion
System Will Transform Cost of Launch
• Key features of SABRE (Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine)
and what this will mean for space-faring nations
• Moving from Concept to reality – what SABRE will mean for
reusable, high cadence launch
Dr robert bond, Head of Future Propulsion, reaction Engines Ltd
11.25 Session reserved for Airbus
Details to be confirmed
12.00 building ‘End to End’ Launch Capability for the UK
• An introduction to the Cornwall Newquay spaceport proposal and
its role within the wider UK space industry framework
• Delivering the ability to launch suborbital vehicles and satellite
systems from British soil – key approaches and considerations
• How the UK Space Industry Act is future proofing the nations status
as a major global space plater
• Building relations with leading industry stakeholders to streamline
launch capability
• Balancing clear and segregated airspace with connections to
space gateways
Mr Miles Carden, Director, Spaceport Cornwall
12.35 Networking Lunch
NEXT GENErATION SMALL SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY
13.35 Small Satellites and Their role in Enhancing Defence Capability
• Clyde Space Overview
• Recent mission Examples
• Commercial market driving capability improvements
• Applications for defence
• Concept missions for improved defence capability
Mr Allan Cannon, Head of Missions, Clyde Space
14.10 Making the Impossible possible: Exploiting Innovative Small Satellite
Systems to revolutionise Access to Space
• An overview of the work of RAL Space and how it fits into the wider
S&T space approach
• Disruptive technology case study: how the KA-SAT communication
satellite & other constellations have transformed communication
coverage
• Analysis of the rise of cubesats – what low cost systems mean for
space accessibility
• Current R&D into cutting edge payloads – the disruptive edge to
future space
• Building ‘the triple helix’ for to enhance collaboration between
industry, government and academia
Mr Andrew vick, Head of Disruptive Technology, rAL Space
14.45 Afternoon Tea
MODErNISING INFrASTrUCTUrE THrOUGH DISrUpTIvE TECHNOLOGY
15.15 Driving Innovation in a Disruptive World — the role of JHub in
Delivering Technology Solutions for the Military Customer
• An introduction of the work of JHub and its function in generating
new ideas and solutions for the MoD
• JHub in action: case studies on optimising bandwidth and network
centric capability through space-based enablers
• Exploring innovative solutions for effective and holistic cyber-
security for military communications
• From multi-nationals to start ups - how JHub has built synergies with
industry across the spectrum
• How to adapt procurement processes to adopt new technologies
and systems in months rather than years
Squadron Leader Adrian Holt, Innovation Scout, JHub, UK MoD
15.50 Hosted payload: Leveraging the Exponentially Increasing
Capabilities of Small Satellites
• Talk about small satellites is at an all-time high, but now evidence
exists that their technical capability is reaching exponential levels
of development. Increases in power availability and down-link
capability combined with satellite bus and ground segment
maturity are breeding a large number of new applications.
Seeded by both government-funded and commercial projects,
the hosted payload capabilities of small satellites are quite literally
taking off.
Ms Theresa Condor, Executive Vice President Corporate
Development, Spire Global
16.25 Satellite regulation in the New Space Era — What Small Satellites
and Disruptive Technologies Mean for Communications
• Promoting competitive and innovative global communication
markets – providing flexible oversight of the sector
• What small satellite launches mean for the space sector
• Developing the effective use of frequency bands for domestic
spectrum management
• How to regulate space going forward: avoiding contested,
competitive and congested through effective regulation of cubesats
- How nano-satellites present greater risk of collision and how to
enhance global communication coverage through mitigation of
their use
• Where next for space? The legal and regulatory framework for the
next-generation of systems
Mr Jose Albuquerque, Chief, Satellite Division, Federal
Communications Commission
17.00 ASEAN’s Way to Space – Delivering the Next Generation of Launch
Capability in Southeast Asia
• ESI in a Nutshell - Our Mission and Milestones
• From Asia and to the World - Regional Cooperation for Global
Impact
• The Volans Block I – Size and Simplicity
• Starting Small - Optimised for Scaling
• From Equatorial to Polar - Something for Everyone
• Cost vs Discretion? - Small Launchers in the Military Market
• Beyond Volans - Its Only the Way Up
Mr Simon Gwozdz, CEO and Founder, Equatorial Space Industries
17.35 Chairman’s Closing remarks and Close of Day One
Squadron Leader (ret’d) ralph ‘Dinz’ Dinsley, Associate,
reflecting Space
19.00 pre-Conference Gala Dinner
(Invitation Only) Sponsored by
Focus Day I 5th November
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Day One I UK & Europe
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08.00 registration & Coffee
08.30 Chairman’s Opening remarks
Mr Gerard Donelan, Vice-President Security & Defence, SES Networks
8.45 Ministerial Keynote Address
Mr Guto bebb Mp, Minister for Defence Procurement, british
Government*
HOST NATION KEYNOTE ADDrESS
09.00 The UK Approach to MILSATCOM
• From Skynet 5 to Skynet 6: an overview of the British SATCOM
programme and how this has shaped approaches to telemetry
• An overview of Skynet 6, delivering secure satellite capability
- Key considerations for the Skynet 6 ground segment, maximising
band coverage as part of the programme
• Maximising survivability and resilience of space systems through the
Skynet 6 Enduring Capability (6EC) approach
• Exploiting commercial capability to enable growing connectivity
and BLOS (beyond line of sight) data transfer
Senior representative Name TbC, Head of Capability, C4ISR &
SRO for Future Beyond Line of Sight Programme, HQ Joint Forces
Command, UK MoD*
Mr Julian Knight, Head of the Networks Delivery Team,
UK MoD
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
09.30 MILSATCOM Information Assurance in a Contested World - Key
Considerations
• Operating in the information age how the data requirements for the
modern warfighter require growing use of space-based enablers
• Integrating data assurance at every stage – how Skynet-6’s use
of X-band UHF (ultra-high frequency) satellite capacity provides
secure mission critical communications
- How X-band communications provide interference and rain
resilience to enable secure operations across diverse environments
• Establishing defensible cyber terrain: the role of SATCOM in
protecting communications at every stage
• What the commercialisation of space means for encrypted
telemetry, tracking and control (TT&C)
Mr Nick Ayling, Head of Cyber and Space Policy, UK MoD
pANEL DISCUSSION
10.00 SATCOM Across the Spectrum: Utilising Space-based Joint Enablers
for Cross-Domain Operations
• MILSATCOM as a key enabler – how all terrestrial operations are
framed by space-based communication infrastructure
• Military requirements for future cross domain networking of intelligence
• Exploring existing technology and how it can be exploited to better
effect to maximise warfighter agility
• Communications from an end-user perspective, considering the
size, weight and power for future terminal solutions
• Competing domains – competing challenges: analysis of beyond
line of sight (BLOS) SATCOM requirements for the services
• ‘Pulling the strings together’: how the services contribute to the joint
SATCOM vision
Moderated by:
Mr Gerard Donelan, Vice-President Security & Defence, SES Networks
panellists:
Mr Julian Knight, Head of the Networks Delivery Team,
UK MoD
Dr Michael O’Callaghan, Space Programme Manager,
Dstl
Captain David Moody, SATCOM & Strategic Networks,
UK MoD
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
10.30 ‘Lead Like a Satellite’ – Enhancing Military and Commercial Synergies
Within the Global Space Market
• What leadership within the global SATCOM sector means: strategic
approach to capturing a 10% market share in the global space market
• Regional growth - developing growth in the UK space sector
through regional partnerships
• The future is a mesh: why the military will need to increasingly
exploit both secure SATCOM and civilian networks to meet
operational data requirements
• Ensuring ‘enduring capability’ how the UK intends to deliver its
SATCOM to 2040
Mr Mike rudd, Head of Telecommunications Strategy,
UK Space Agency
11.00 Morning Coffee
11.30 Designing resilience and Security at the Core to Deliver the Mission
richard Franklin, Head of Secure Communications, Airbus
12.00 Integrating Information Superiority into the Heart of the Armed Forces
Through Syracuse III and Iv
• An overview of the current operational environment and the vital
importance of effective C2
• The role of SATCOM in enabling and delivering information
superiority – utilising key end-to-end secure bandwidth to support
communications and build situational awareness
• Syracuse III space segment - optimising communication resiliency
through X and EHF frequencies bands
• A multi-levelled approach to ground segment assets, how
protected and broadcast layers provide greater communication
flexibility for battlefield commanders
• Key technical features for Syracuse IV – integrating
geosynchronous satellites with associated control means to the
existing constellation
• The path ahead: ambitions for French SATCOM capability from a
procurement perspective
Colonel Laurent Jannin, Head of French SATCOM Programs,
DGA
12.30 Session reserved for Eutelsat
Details to be confirmed
13.00 Networking Lunch
14.10 Security and resilience for Governmental Communications
Mr patrick biewer, Chief Executive Officer,
LuxGovSat
14.40 SICrAL — Ensuring Italian Defence SATCOM Infrastructure Meets
Evolutionary Needs
• Defining SICRAL, where the project has gone and how the Italian
MoD intends to enhance the constellation
• Providing high performance SATCOM capability which remains
interoperable within the framework of tactical operational
communications
• Defining the requirements for phase 3 of SICRAL and moving towards
final procurement for integration into the existing constellation
• Coordinating joint management of control centres for Ka, Ku and S
band frequencies
• Multi-satellite control ground segment, TLC payload and
management centres
• SATCOM capabilities at the strategic, deployable tactical level
and mobile tactical level
• Building SICRAL’s global constellation coverage – key approaches
Lieutenant Colonel Luigi Mauro, SATCOM Systems Section Head,
Ministry of Defence, Italy MoD
15.10 Franco-Italian Cooperation Within SICrAL - Advancing the Future of
SATCOM
• Current project priorities within SICRAL: vision for programme
• Ensuring operation of space assets (SICRAL and SYRACUSE) remains
seamless through streamlined interoperability standards
• Considering the possibility of expanding reserve capacity for allied
NATO forces in future payload launches
• Future priorities for space collaboration – what lessons can be
learned from the growing use of disruptive technology
Major Alexis bancet, Manager for SATCOM International Affairs,
DGA
Lieutenant Colonel Luigi Mauro, SATCOM Systems Section Head,
Ministry of Defence, Italy MoD
15.20 planning the Next Operation with the Newtec Dialog vSAT platform
• Embracing the complexity of government and defense satellite networks
• Planning government and defence operations over satellite with
the Newtec Satellite Network Calculator
• Disruptive technology providing double throughput and higher
service availability for mission critical data
• Ready to deploy anytime, anywhere
• Matching ground segment for new satellite constellations (HTS, LEO,
MEO, GEO)
• Easier planning, operations, monitoring and installation key for
efficient operations
Mr Koen Willems, Market Director Government & Defense SATCOM,
Newtec
15.50 Afternoon Tea
16.20 Milsatcom requirements evolution – Move to the Defense Cloud
• Why Defense Cloud (customer needs)
• Broadband Milsatcom serving Defense Cloud solutions
• Scalable architecture and technologies
Mr Franck Chatain, Product Line Manager - SATCOM Mobile
Networks, Thales
pANEL DISCUSSION
16.50 roadmap for GOvSATCOM - Addressing Gaps in Satellite
Communication Services for Member States
• GOVSATCOM past, present and future: a look at where the
programme has been and indicative way ahead
• Balancing requirements across terrestrial operating environments –
how to bring beyond line of sight (BLOS) SATCOM requirements for
the maritime, air and land domains together
• Considering the legal framework and basis for future GOVSATCOM
collaboration
• Pooled constellations and disruptive technologies – analysis of
options available to enhance capacity
• Utilising Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) for secure & encrypted
communications in future initiatives
• How to enhance bandwidth without impacting communication
resiliency – the European approach
Moderated by:
Mr Gerard Donelan, Vice-President Security & Defence,
SES Networks
panellists:
Mr Holger Lueschow, Programme Manager, Satellite Communication,
European Defence Agency
Mr Hermann Ludwig Moeller, Head of Institutional and European
Programmes Office, European Space Agency
Ms Tanja Zegers, Policy Officer, DG GROW,
EU Commission*
17.10 Iridium Certus - Global, Secure Connectivity to Tactical CoTM
Interoperable Terminals
• Thales’ MissionLINK terminal supports Iridium legacy and Block II
voice, IP data, PTT and SBD capability
• COMSAT’s IP network securely tie Coalition and DoD Gateways into
customers networks
• Encryption solutions - Type 1 crypto and NSA’s CSfC (Commercial
Solutions for Classifed) options
• Terminal inter-operability to tactical radio, Link-16 and commercial
waveforms such as Trellis-ware
• COMSAT world class 24/7 customer care from cleared personnel in
US and Internationally
Mr Dylan browne, Chief OfficerStrategy , COMSAT
Mr brian Aziz, Director, Thales US
17.40 rF Signal Management for Enhanced SSA and Communication
• EMI Mitigation
• System Vulnerabilities
• Bandwidth Utilization
Mr Matt prechtel, Business Area Director for Small Satellites, Kratos
18.10 Chairman’s Closing remarks and Close of Day One
Mr Gerard Donelan, Vice-President Security & Defence, SES Networks
18.45 Networking reception Sponsored by
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08.00 registration & Coffee
08.50 Chairman’s Opening remarks
Mr Christopher baugh, President, Northern Sky research (NSr)
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
09.00 Streamlining the DoD’s Approach Space and Secure Communications
• The role of space-based enablers for military communications, PNT
and ISR
• Evolving threats in space – managing policy within an increasingly
contested, congested and competitive environment
• Eliminating ‘little enterprise’ stovepipes into big enterprise and
crafting a unified vision for space
• Enablers for big enterprise, utilising the software-defined
environment and common standards for networked systems
• Future services and technologies that will be required from industry
to deliver the US space vision – the task for ‘disruptive tech’ firms
Senior representative, US DoD
09.30 readiness, Interoperability and resilience - from Satellite-Centric to
Data-Centric Capabilities - Delivering secure, flexible and ubiquitous
connectivity for today’s high-tech military and its network-centric
operations fueled by real-time data from the field, personnel and
manned and unmanned vehicles:
• Evolved thinking in a requirements-driven environment supporting
global governments and institutions
• Multi-orbit, multi-frequency capabilities across a joint architecture
of both commercially-owned and government-owned assets
• Planning for and acquiring SATCOM capabilities as critical
communications infrastructure for network centric operations
• Preparing for the next generation: O3b mPOWER cloud – scale
multi-terabit connectivity through a “virtual fibre” network
anywhere in the world Speaker:
Nicole robinson, SVP,GlobalGovernment & Managing Director,
SES Networks
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
10.00 Next Generation SATCOM Way Ahead
• An overview of current and future USAF MILSATCOM constellations
• Different approaches for increasing Partnerships (Allied and
Commercial) in SATCOM from 2028 and beyond
• Key considerations for MILSATCOM in the post WGS (Wideband
Global SATCOM) era
• Way ahead to acquire our next generation of SATCOM
Ms Deanna ryals, Chief, International Programmes Division, Military
Satellite Communications Systems (MILSATCOM) Directorate, Space and
Missiles System Centre (SMC), Air Force Space Command, US Air Force
10.30 Session reserved for Lockheed Martin
Details to be confirmed
11.00 Morning Coffee
11.30 Leveraging COMSATCOM in the National Security Space Architecture
pete Hoene, President and CEO, SES Government Solutions
12.00 Information Assurance in a Data Driven World: Optimising Cyber
Security for MILSATCOM
• Advancing cyberspace capabilities to deliver decision global
effects: the role of CYSS in securing communications
• Life cycle management for cyber programmes – ensuring
networked systems remain resilient and robust
• Terrestrial considerations for space systems: how to improve
SATCOM ground segments through design
• Communications Security (COMSEC) delivering an architectural
approach that fits the user requirements
Lieutenant Colonel Eric Trias, Commander, Cyberspace Support
Squadron, US Air Force
12.30 resiliency and Interoperability Through the Use of Commercial SATCOM
Mr rick Lober, Vice President & General Manager Defense and
Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes
13.05 Networking Lunch Sponsored by Hughes
14.05 Coordinating a Joint Approach to Space - USSTrATCOM’s role in
Crafting a Unified battle Management vision
• An overview of the Joint Functional Component Command’s
(JFCC) and its function within the US space mission
• Developing a cohesive space strategy that supports the timing and
tempo of campaign commander’s objectives
• Promising technologies for MILSATCOM – exploring the use of corner
reflectors and TT&C (telemetry, tracking and control) frequency sharing
• Synchronising C2 (command and control) of global military forces
through space-based enablers
• Combating near-peer adversaries through combined arms – the
role of space based enablers in joint operational capability
• Priorities for JFCC to further streamline the coordination of space activity
Senior representative US Air Force
14.35 Future of Air Connectivity
Session reserved for Airbus, Details to be confirmed
15.05 SATCOM in Support of Expeditionary Warfare
• The functional lines of effort for USMC Europe and Africa and how it
feeds into theatre campaign plans
• Current SATCOM assets across the spectrum – utilising X-band and
Ku band systems for operations
• Unique theatre challenges for the USMC in Europe considering
the impact of terrain, temperature, wind speeds and storms for
communication
• The role of SATCOM in expeditionary campaigns, the increased
importance of C2 and space-enabled situational awareness
• Ways forward: exploiting narrowband systems for SATCOM on-the-
move and the extension of the ground segment
Captain Dez Hill, G6 Projects Officer, US Marine Corps Forces Europe
and Africa
15.35 An Update on protected resilient Comms
Mr brian rodriquez, Director of Business Development and Strategy,
Protected Communication Systems, Space and Airborne Systems,
raytheon
16.05 Afternoon Tea
pANEL DISCUSSION
16.35 What the National Defence Authorisation Act 2018 Means for SATCOM
• SATCOM in a contested world – current communication
challenges and where they can be overcome
• National Security Space Provisions within the legislation, moving
towards consideration of space as a unique domain
• Protected satellite communication services within NDAA, an
overview of assessments of waveforms, terminals and ground
segment sections
• What NDAA means for government-industry cooperation in space
and enhancing US space enterprise
• How the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) will be
developed in the wake of NDAA – ring-fencing survivability and
security requirements
• An outline of the roadmap for military satellite requirements and
enhancing the use of commercial constellations
Moderated by:
Ms Sandra Erwin, National Security Reporter, Space News
panellists:
Ms Deanna ryals, Chief, International Programmes Division, Military
Satellite Communications Systems (MILSATCOM) Directorate, Space
and Missiles System Center (SMC), Air Force Space Command,
US Air Force
Ms Clare Grason, Division Chief, Satellite Communications, Defense
Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Ms Andrea Loper, Acquisition Program Manager, Air Force Research
Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, US Air Force
17.05 Session reserved for Intelsat
Mr rick Henry, Vice President Sales Marketing and Business
Development, Intelsat General
17.35 How to do business with the U.S. Air Force: processes and
Approaches to SATCOM partnerships
• So... who do I contact? Roles and responsibilities in SATCOM for the
U.S. DoD and the U.S. Air Force
• The Agreements Process
• Latest lessons learned on cooperative agreements in MILSATCOM
• What’s next?
Michael Laney, Lead for International Engagement in MILSATCOM,
US Air Force
18.05 Laser Communication Coalition Update
• The LCC is focused on bringing lasercom out of the technology
realm and into operational use
• Two LCC terminals are manifested for launch in 2021
• We’re working with the US and German governments and
contractor teams from both countries to plan and execute a
successful demonstration and to provide a clear path to long-term
operational capability
Mr. Christopher Long, Vice President and General Manager, Satellite
Systems Division, Orbital ATK
18.35 Chairman’s Closing remarks and Close of Day Two
Mr Christopher baugh, President, Northern Sky research (NSr)
18.45 Networking Drinks reception Sponsored by18.45 Networking Drinks reception Sponsored by
Mr. Christopher Long,
Mr Christopher baugh,Mr Christopher baugh,
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08.00 registration & Coffee
08.30 Chairman’s Opening remarks
Mr Andy Hoyle, Senior Consultant MilSatComs, Future MilSatCom Studies,
Airbus Defence & Space
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
08.40 progression of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) and What It
Means for Japanese SATCOM Capability
• Status of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) and its role in
supporting JSDF communication and situational awareness
• How the PDCA (plan-do-check-act) cycle drives development within QZSS
• Initial feedback from the 4-satellite constellation and what this means
for independent MILSATCOM capability
• An international pivot: enhancing future constellations to provide
sovereign communication coverage outside of the Asia – Oceania region
• Effectively enforcing reliability and resilience within QZSS – the
Japanese approach
• Next steps for exploitation of commercial capability at the Superbird
C2 lifecycle end
• Utilising high precision positioning to develop more effective
automated robotics
• Space Industry Vision 2030 – driving space capability in the Asia-Pacific
region
Colonel Shinichiro Tsui, Counsellor, National Space Policy Secretariat,
Japanese Cabinet Office
KEYNOTE ADDrESS
09.10 The Enhanced Satellite Communication project (ESCp) - Creating a
roadmap for Canadian SATCOM Capability
• Defining the requirements for Canadian SATCOM - preliminary
estimates for capability delivery
• Providing global Ultra-High frequency (UHF) narrowband SATCOM for
BLOS (Beyond Line of Sight) communications
• Delivering phase 1 of Tactical Narrow band SATCOM guaranteeing
low access to low capacity UHF narrowband SATCOM between the
65° N and 65° S latitudes
• Looking to phase 2: key considerations for MILSATCOM in Canada’s North
- How ESCP feeds into the Mercury Global strategic deployable
terminals programme
• Roadmap for final delivery of ESCP by 2024 – next steps and approach
Colonel Cameron Stoltz, Director General of Space,
Canadian Armed Forces
09.40 Session reserved for viasat
Mr Andy Lincoln, Chief Technical Officer, Government Systems, viasat
10.10 Morning Coffee
10.40 Session reserved for Airbus
Details to be confirmed
11.10 SATCOM in the Southern Hemisphere: Unique Challenges and
perspectives
• Consideration of the Area of Responsibility (AOR) for the New Zealand
Defence Forces and what this unique operating domain means for
MILSATCOM provision
- Cross-domain capability: developing communications for NZDF
contributions to international missions
• Balancing the SATCOM requirements by operational branch – key
technologies and updates
• How to deploy satellite communications within disaster relief operations
– case studies of note
• An overview of the Combined Services Pool (CSP) initiative and current
traction
• Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) – optimising international
partnerships for MILSATCOM
• Future 2035 SATCOM – developing an integrated communications vision
Lieutenant Colonel James Dryburgh, Director Service Integration (DSI) CIS
Branch, New Zealand Defence Forces*
11.40 Session reserved for Sponsor
12.10 Australia’s future Defence SATCOM System balancing partnership,
national interest and emerging technology opportunities:
• Current partnerships ensuring Australian Defence Force satellite
communications
• Roadmap to future satellite communications.
• Strategic guidance for the Australian Defence Force satellite communications
• Australian Defence SATCOM System (ASDSS) requirements.
• Formation of the Australian Space Agency
• Balancing partnership, national interests and emerging technology
opportunities
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Hose, Deputy Director – Australian
Defence SATCOM System Joint C4 Capability Branch,
Australian Defence Forces
12.40 Networking Lunch
13.40 Optimising Full Spectrum C4i Through the SpAINSAT NG programme
• An overview of the SPAINSAT NG programme and performance of the
XTAR-EUR satellite
• Spanish roadmap for SATCOM and growing international partnerships
• Current involvement within the EU GOVSATCOM initiative and what it
means for future collaboration
• Developing bandwidths utilised to increase military communication
coverage
• ‘The fundamentals of warfare’: delivering dominance on the ground
through space-enabled C2
• Delivering ‘on-the-move’ communications whilst maintaining resiliency
and anti-jamming features
• Streamlining operations between the ground and space segments –
how to enhance interoperability
brigadier General Carlos de Salas, Head C4ISR & Space Programs,
Spanish MoD
Lieutenant Colonel Jaime Sanchez Mayorga, Head of Space Programs
Unit, Spanish MoD
14.10 providing robust and resilient Satellite Communications for the Italian
Armed Forces
• The satellite communication in the Italian Army – Strategic and
Tactic Communications;
• Satellite constellation for communications;
• The ground components - Ground Stations;
• The Cyber Security Prospective;
• Concluding remarks: how to build cyber capability going forward
Lieutenant Colonel Luca De Angelis, Section Head of Frequencies
and ACP, C4i Division, Italian MoD
pANEL DISCUSSION
14.40 SATCOM Above the 65th - Exploring How Communication Systems
Support polar Operations
• The unique challenges of operating above the 65th parallel – why
satellite constellation coverage limits expeditionary warfare
• Why the polar regions are growing in strategic importance: considering
SATCOM within the current and future geopolitical environment
• Patterns emerging for specialised polar capabilities – considering
Norwegian & Canadian cooperation and what the key drivers for
further collaboration will be
• Critical considerations for robust SATCOM in the arctic, what lessons
can be learned from prior programmes
Moderated by:
Mr Andy Hoyle, Senior Consultant MilSatComs, Future MilSatCom
Studies, Airbus Defence & Space
panellists:
Colonel Stig Nilsson, Head of Space Programmes,
Norwegian Armed Forces
Lieutenant Colonel Abde bellahnid, Director of Space Requirements,
Canadian Armed Forces
Captain Dez Hill, G-6 Projects Officer,
US Marine Corps
Ms Andrea Loper, Acquisition Program Manager, Air Force Research
Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate, US Air Force
15.10 Driving Connectivity between the Allies - NATO SATCOM 2020
Ambitions and requirements
• How the NATO SATCOM Post-2000 is improving satellite communication
capabilities to support coalition expeditionary operations
• Understanding IT assets as an ecosystem – identifying capability
gaps and looking at where SATCOM enabled modernisation
enhance common systems
• Coordinating the consortium, how engagement between the
British, French and Italian governments has progressed
• Future steps – NATO’s MILSATCOM priorities after the 2019
conclusion of NSP2K
• Maximising bandwidth, coverage and voice and data capacity
through the programme – how this will impact joint BLOS operations
• Streamlining the capacity of SKYNET, SICRAL and SYRACUSE to
provide UHF communication for military forces
rear Admiral (ret’d) Giovanni battista Durando, Satcom Service Area
Owner, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
Mr Antonio Calderon, Service Line Chief, Network Services and IT
Infrastructure, NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI
Agency)
15.40 Afternoon Tea
16.10 US SATCOM Across the African Theatre - Fusing Intelligence Led
battlefield Decisions
• An overview of the work of USAFRICOM and how it feeds into the
wider combatant commands
• Key considerations for Commanders in the field – building a
network-centric approach to battle management
• Architectural approaches for SATCOM-on-the-move from an end-
user perspective
• Providing flexible and secure connectivity for low-latency high
throughput capacity in remote field operations
• The unique challenges of the African theatre and how
collaboration with the Regional Satellite Communication Centres
are utilised to overcome these challenges
• Future priorities for USAFRICOM satellite communications
Colonel Jeffrey Schroeder, Director of J6 Command and Control
Directorate, US AFrICOM
16.30 NigComSat - building Holistic SATCOM Capability for the Nigerian
Armed Forces
• The NigComSat project – a reflection of Nigerian ambition within space
• SATCOM systems criteria and range of service: global footprint for
Ka-band and C-band frequencies and the role they play in secure
regional and international military communications
• Lessons learned from NigSatCom-1 and how this is integrated into
future requirements
• The Nigerian Armed Forces ground segment and building force
flexibility through SATCOM on the move
Major General Emmanuel Whyte, Chief, Defence Space
Administration, Nigerian MoD
CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDrESS
16.50 A Hybrid Approach: Future MILSATCOM Within the Korean Armed Forces
• The unique challenges the ROK (Republic of Korea) poses for
SATCOM – considering communications within mountainous terrain
• Exploiting the ROK’s large LTE (long-term evolution) 4g wireless
communication network penetration for military communications
• The next generation of MILSATCOM: developing multiband
transmitter-receivers for full spectrum connectivity
• Overcoming survivability challenges within commercial SATCOM by
running it in parallel with military networks
• End user requirements: moving away from a hierarchical approach
towards an integrated approach
• Optimising blue force situational awareness through a hybrid approach
Colonel Jae Soong Lee, Chief, Defence Communication Command,
republic of Korea Armed Forces
17.20 Chairman’s Closing remarks and Close of Day Three
Mr Andy Hoyle, Senior Consultant MilSatComs, Future MilSatCom
Studies, Airbus Defence & Space
Mr Andy Lincoln,
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2018 CONFIRMED SPEAKERS AND GOVERNMENTS INCLUDE:
ATTENDEES BY COUNTRIES
Air Commodore Nick Hay, Head of Capability
C4ISR & SRO for Future Beyond Line of Sight
Programme, HQ Joint Forces Command, UK
Ministry of Defence
Brigadier General Carlos de Salas, Head of
C4ISR & Space Programmes, Spanish Armed
Forces
Colonel Laurent Jannin, Head of Syracuse III
and IV Programs and MilSatCom Operations,
DGA France
Colonel Jan der Kinderen, Programme
Manager MilSatCom, NLD MoD, Defence
Material Organisation (DMO)
Lieutenant Colonel Frank Ruckes,
Cyber-/IT- Division, CIT I 3, German Federal
MoD
Lieutenant Colonel Luigi Mauro, Chief
SATCOM Section, Department 1, Computer
Science, Telematics and Advanced
Technologies, Italian MoD
Dean Olson, Senior SATCOM Policy Analyst,
Department of
Defense
Deanna Ryals, Chief of International
MilSatCom, U.S. Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Rob Myers, Deputy J6,
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
Colonel Jorge Vital, Executive Vice
President of Space Systems Coordination
and Implementation Commission (CCISE),
Department of Air & Space Technology-
DCTA, Brazilian Air Force
Lieutenant Colonel Martin Vlach, S
CIS Agency, Czech Armed Forces
Major Geoffroy Beaudot, SatCom and
CIS Programme Manager, Luxembourg
Directorate of Defence
Eron Miller, Chief, SATCOM Division,
Infrastructure Directorate, Defence
Information Systems Agency (DISA)
Bernd Kremer, Service Line Chief, Directorate
Infrastructure Services, NATO Communication
and Information Agency
NEW FOr 2018
5) SMALL SATELLITES AND DISrUpTIvE
TECHNOLOGY FOCUS DAY –
EDWArDIAN I, ST. JAMES’ COUrT
The pre-conference focus day will be in
the Edwardian I room at St. James’ Court,
54 Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London
SW1E 6AF.
With distinctive turn-of-the-century styling
combined with modern facilities, the venue
will be the perfect location to explore in
detail how innovation is revolutionising
access to space.
Covering:
• The next generation of launch capability
• Research and development of small,
cube, micro and nano-satellites
• How military agencies and industry are
collaborating in this newera of SATCOM
Sure to be an unmissable introduction to
the evolution of new space technologies,
this year’s focus day is set to become a key
calendar date for anyone in the satellite
communications sector.
2) NEW CONFErENCE rOOM – THE FLEMING, QEII CENTrE
The conference will take place in the Fleming room on the third floor
of the QEII Centre. This impressive room boasts a large classroom
capacity, with the usual facilities for all your conference needs.
3) NEW MAIN EXHIbITION rOOM – THE brITTEN, QEII CENTrE
The main exhibition hall will be in the Britten room, on the third floor of
the QEII Centre.
This bright, airy and modern room, with double height windows and views
of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey and the London Eye
is the perfect location for larger stands from leading communications
enablers and key system integrators, providing their vision of the
MILSATCOM market.
With a maximum capacity of 30 stands, expect to see stands from the
likes of Airbus and SES Networks there.
4) NEW TECHNOLOGY EXHIbITION rOOM – THE WHITTLE,
QEII CENTrE
The brand-new technology exhibition room will be in the Whittle room, on
the third floor of the QEII Centre - adjacent to the conference room.
This open space will showcase innovative SATCOM solutions from the next
generation of industry disruptors.
With a capacity of 18 smaller stands, these will cost substantially less than
the main exhibition room.
The US Air Force will also have a stand!
1) NEW CONFErENCE vENUE – THE QEII CENTrE
The conference returns to a new venue:
The Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Centre, Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P 3EE
The largest dedicated conference, events and exhibition space in central London. The conference will take place on the third floor
and offers even more sponsorship opportunities with two exhibition rooms!
8. COMSAT, an SD company, is a leading provider of customized, secure end-to-end satellite communications services.
COMSAT delivers a full portfolio of fixed satellite solutions (C-Band, Ku-Band, Ka-Band, X-Band and UHF), mobile satellite
solutions (Inmarsat, Thuraya and Iridium) and teleport services to aeronautical, land mobile and maritime users in multiple
markets. www.satcomdirect.com
Eutelsat is one of the world’s most experienced operators of communications satellites. With capacity on 38 satellites,
we provide global communications solutions for government, broadcast, broadband, telecoms and data markets. With
extensive coverage from the Atlantic to the Pacific, Eutelsat plays a vital role in interconnecting services between Europe,
the Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Our customer-focused approach with tailor-made solutions makes us
the supplier of choice for government service providers, NGOs and disaster recovery/humanitarian communications
providers. Headquartered in Paris, Eutelsat’s offices and teleports around the globe work closely with clients to deliver the
highest quality of service. www.eutelsat.com
GovSat is a public-private partnership between the Government of Luxembourg and the world-leading satellite operator
SES. GovSat’s mission is to provide secure, reliable and accessible governmental satellite communication services to
address the demand resulting from defence and institutional security applications. The company’s first satellite GovSat-1,
launched in February 2018, is a multi-mission satellite using X-band and Military Ka-band frequencies on high-power and
fully steerable mission beams to support multiple operations. For more information visit: www.govsat.lu
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (Hughes) is the world’s leading provider of satellite broadband, delivering innovative
network technologies, managed services, and solutions for enterprises and governments globally. Headquartered
outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, Hughes operates sales and support offices worldwide, and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS). www.government.hughes.com
Intelsat General (IGC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Intelsat, operator of the world’s first Globalized Network. IGC
provides its government and commercial customers with high-quality, cost-effective, communications solutions via
Intelsat’s leading satellite backbone and terrestrial infrastructure. Our customers rely on IGC to provide secure and
seamless broadband connectivity, video communications, and mobility services for mission-critical operations anywhere
on the globe through our open, inter-operable architecture. www.intelsatgeneral.com
Kratos helps ensure customers are “Ready for What’s Next” in the rapidly changing satellite industry by improving
operational efficiencies and managing the complexities across the ground. From RF interference mitigation and
cancellation, end-to-end network management, signal processing, to command & control, Kratos products and services
are used by more than 80 percent of the world’s satellite operators and 90 percent of U.S.-based space missions.
www.KratosComms.com
Laser Communications Coalition (LCC) - Formed to accelerate the deployment of space-based laser communication.
The LCC offers warfighters highly directional (covert, secure, anti-jam) communications that are low risk and affordable.
Orbital ATK provides the innovative ESPAStar platform, General Atomics provides the Airborne LCT and the MQ-9, and
TESAT brings the LCT135. www.orbitalatk.com
SponsorS
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GOLD Sponsor
Airbus are world leaders in providing global fixed and mobile secure communication services to governments,
militaries and security forces. Indeed, as the world’s number one private-sector military communications
provider, we deliver the flexibility, resiliency and security required by demanding governments and militaries.
And we do this for all communications applications, whether they’re land, airborne or naval. As a truly global
organisation, we at Airbus understand local markets, allowing us to support our customers wherever they are.
With regional strategic sales and support services in Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia
Pacific, our presence on the ground where our customers need us most is bolstered by our global reach.
www.satcom-airbusds.com
Lead Sponsor
SES Secure Managed Network Services for Governments and Institutions. As part of the SES Group, SES Networks has
the global support and infrastructure to empower governments around the world to meet increasingly sophisticated,
high-performance, secure communications requirements. SES Networks offers end-to-end managed network and
application services for defense and security, as well as for humanitarian and disaster response operations. Powered by
industry’s only multi-orbit, multi-band fleet, combining Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Geostationary (GEO) satellites, SES
Networks enables governments and institutions to carry out missions and establish critical communications anywhere
in the world, even in the most remote locations. Through its Global Government division and dedicated affiliates,
SES Networks delivers a full suite of managed network services for terrestrial, maritime and airborne missions, tailoring
solutions for border control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), civil protection and disaster response,
e-government applications, and much more. Further details available at www.ses.com/networks/government
Register online at www.globalmilsatcom.com
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9. Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company
that employs approximately 97,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design,
development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
www.lockheedmartin.com
Newtec Cy nv is a global industry leader, shaping the future of satellite communications. Newtec offers state-of-the-
art COTS technology and equipment such as the Newtec MDM9000 modem and the Newtec Dialog Multiservice
VSAT platform for government, defense and humanitarian programs seeking efficient, flexible, resilient and successful
operations. www.newtec.eu
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of $25 billion and 64,000 employees, is a technology and innovation leader
specializing in defense, civil government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of innovation spanning 96 years,
Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration, C5ITM products and services, sensing,
effects, and mission support for customers in more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Mass.
Follow us on Twitter. www.raytheon.com
SES Government Solutions With over four decades of U.S. Government experience, SES GS’s sole purpose is to provide
bandwidth, end-to-end satellite communications solutions and hosted payload opportunities to U.S. Government,
Intelligence and Civilian agencies. www.ses-gs.com
Thales leads the field in Military Satcom transmission solutions thanks to the System 21, the standardised solution that
complies with the latest NATO Electronic Protective Measures (EPM) standards and offers unmatched performance
in terms of discretion and protection. System 21 meets the need for high availability in critical environments and in
all Defence and Government applications. It is designed to support even the toughest conditions encountered
by deployed forces across air, land and sea with no trade-off in performance. System 21 is already in widespread
internationally. www.thalesgroup.com
At Viasat, we’re driven to connect every warfighter, platform, and node in the battlespace. As a global
communications company, we power millions of fast, resilient connections for military forces around the world –
connections with the capacity to transform the mission – in the air, on the ground, and at sea. Our customers depend
on us for connectivity that counts, whether we’re securing the U.S. Government’s networks, delivering satellite and
wireless communications to the remote edges of the battlespace, or providing senior leaders with the ability to
perform mission-critical communications while in flight. We’re driven to redefine connectivity for the battlespace.
www.viasat.com
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems
and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in
the global commercial and government communications markets. Two divisions of Comtech are exhibiting this
year: Comtech EF Data (www.comtechefdata.com), the global leader in satellite bandwidth efficiency and link
optimization; Comtech Xicom Technology (www.xicomtech.com), the premier supplier of high power amplifiers for
satellite communications. www.comtechtel.com
Inster designs and manufactures reliable SATCOM equipment for military satellite communications where the
mobility and portability are the key factors: • High efficiency Low profile SOTM and Manpack Terminals based in
phase array technology. • Highly Portable Tactical Satcom Terminals with rapid and accurate auto-acquisition in
backpack and single case configurations. www.inster.es
Integrasys is a privately owned company specialized on engineering and manufacturing Satellite
Spectrum Monitoring systems in the telecommunication and milsatcom markets. Integrasys was founded
in 1990, at Integrasys our mission is to provide the industry the best quality and fastest technology
available in carrier monitoring systems, with the customer service and care that our customers deserve.
www.integrasys-space.com
SCISYS supplies IT systems, software solutions and engineering support services to Space and Defence sectors.
Our offering includes software and systems integration; provision of satcom operators, as well as ground and
space segment software spanning from early mission concepts to implementing automation for large satellite
constellations, including security and encryption. www.scisys.co.uk
US Air Force The Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Systems Directorate is a US Government
organization in Space and Missiles Center, Air Force Space Command whose mission is to develop, acquire,
deploy, and sustain space-enabled, affordable, global communications in support of national objectives.
To fulfill these objectives, MILSATCOM has and forms International Partnerships across the SATCOM spectrum.
www.losangeles.af.mil
XTAR, LLC is a privately owned satellite operator delivering X-band services to U.S. and Allied government users.
XTAR’s two satellite payloads, with high-powered global, fixed and steerable spot beams, are WGS-compatible
and readily support mobile applications in the harshest environments. Available coverage is from Denver east to
Singapore. www.xtar.com
There are still some sponsorship and exhibition packages available on a first-come, first-served basis,
for more information please contact Alia Malick, Director, SMi Group on +44 (0) 207 827 6168 or
e-mail: amalick@smi-online.co.uk
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Exhibitors
SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES
Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from promoting their business at
Global MilSatCom please call: Alia Malick, Director, on +44 (0)20 7827 6168 or email amalick@smi-online.co.uk
10. NETWOrKING OppOrTUNITIES
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Some Highlights from the Global
MilSatCom 2017 Networking Events
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Europe’s leading military satellite communications event for satellite professionals offers unrivalled
networking opportunities. Join Global MilSatCom 2018 to gain new contacts and develop stronger
relationships within the industry.
• Directly engage with military representatives from around the world
• Participate in dedicated Question & Answer sessions and get the opportunity to get your queries and
opinions across to the people who matter
• Visit the exhibition areas to meet with your industry peers and assess the latest technologies and services
on offer
• Discuss key topics from the conference and focus day during our networking sessions and lunch breaks
• Foster new working relationships at our networking receptions on day one and day two of the conference
• Two invitation-only dinners before the conference and at the end of day one
SMi Group and our sponsor, Lockheed Martin will be hosting a pre-conference reception and dinner
at The Army & Navy Club, affectionately known as The Rag, in Mayfair, London. This exclusive venue
combines the ambience of tradition and modern facilities to offer the ultimate homely feel.
This will take place after the pre-conference Focus Day and is invitation only.
Monday 5th November | pre-Conference Gala Dinner: 19.00 - 21.00
SMi Group and our Lead Sponsor SES will be hosting a networking reception at St James’ Court, in the
Edwardian I room, at the end of day one. With distinctive turn-of-the-century styling combined
with modern facilities, this venue is perfect for large meetings and social events.
Tuesday 6th November | Networking reception: 18.45 - 20.15
SMi Group and Airbus are delighted to invite all attendees to a historic and cultural evening
reception at the Churchill War rooms, at the end of day two.
This famous venue offers a unique insight to the secrets hidden beneath the streets of
Westminster in the underground nerve centre where Winston Churchill and his inner circle
directed the Second World War.
Wednesday 7th November | Networking reception: 18.45 - 21.15
Tuesday 6th November | Evening Dinner: 20.30 - 22.00
SMi Group and Eutelsat will be hosting an evening dinner at the bank restaurant in St James’ Court.
From the impressive bar to the tranquil conservatory overlooking the award-winning St. James’
Courtyard, the Bank restaurant offers an abundance of charm, colour and character and a lively
atmosphere to enjoy fine cuisine.
This will take place after the Networking Reception and is invitation only.
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OFFICIAL EvENT MEDIA pArTNErS
KEY MEDIA pArTNErS
500+ attendees in 2017! Organisations that attended include:
• Actia Telecom
• Advantech Wireless Inc.
• AICOX SOLUCIONES S.A.
• Airbus Defence and Space
• AQYR
• ARIANESPACE
• Army of the Czech Republic
• Arralis Technologies Ltd
• Astrium Services
• Astronics AeroSat
• Atos IT Services UK LTD
• Avanti Communications Group plc
• Avascent UK
• Federal Office of Defense
Technology and Procurement
(BAAINbw)
• Beijing Institute of Space
Science & Technology
• Belgian MoD
• Boeing Space and Intelligence
Systems
• Brazilian Air Force
• Brazilian Navy
• BT
• Canadian Armed Forces
• CCISE
• China Academy of Space
Technology
• CNES – Centre National
d’Etudes Spatiales
• Comtech EF Data
• Comtech Xicom Technology
• CPI Satcom Division
• Ctech Information Tech
• Danish Defence and Acquisition
Organisation (DALO)
• Defence Space Administration
• Deloitte.
• Defense Information Systems
Agency (DISA)
• DLR Space Administration
• Defence Science and
Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
• European External Action Service
(EEAS)
• ESC Aerospace
• ETL Systems Ltd
• EU Commission
• Euroconsult
• European Defence Agency
• European Space Agency
• Eutelsat
• Defence Materiel Administration
(FMV)
• French Ministry of Defence
• GATR Technologies
• General Dynamics
• German MoD
• Gilat Satellite Networks
• Globecomm
• GovSat
• Harris Corporation
• Hicap Telecom
• Hisdesat
• HMGCC
• Hughes
• Iai Elta Systems
• iDirect
• Inmarsat, Inc
• INNOVATIONSZENTRUM FUER
TELEKOMMUNIKATIONSTECHNIK
• INSA
• Inster
• Integrasys S A
• Intelsat
• Interlink cs
• Italian MoD
• Italian Navy
• Japanese MoD
•JSAT International Inc.
• KRATOS
• L3 Technologies
• LinQuest Corp
• Lockheed Martin
• Luxembourg Directorate of
Defence
• LuxGovSat S.A.
• MacDonald Detwiler Associates
• MBDA UK Limited
• MCC Corporation
• MDA
• Media Broadcast Satellite Gmbh
• METRACOM
• Microwave Products Group
• Military University of Technology
• MILSATCOM International
• Ministry of Defence, UK
• Ministry of Defence, Czech
Republic
• Ministry of Defence, The
Netherlands
• Ministry of National Defence,
Poland
• Ministry of Defence, Brazil
• Ministry of Defence, Turkey
• NATO
• NEC Corporation
• Netherlands Defence Materiel
Organisation
• Newtec
• Nigerian Defence Space
Administration
• Northern Sky Research (NSR)
• Northrop Grumman
• Norwegian Armed Forces
• Nslcomm
• NSSL Global Ltd
• O3b Networks
• Omnispace
• Oneweb
• Orbital ATK
• Phasor Solutions Ltd
• Qatar Armed Forces
• Qinetiq
• Rantec Microwave Systems
• Raytheon
• Republic of Korea Military
• Rockwell Collins
• Royal Air Force
• Royal Navy
• Saab AB
• Samakin Nigeria Limted
• Sat Consult
• Satellite Evolution Group
• Saudi Arabia MOD
• SciSys
• Semper Fortis Solutions
• Serco
• SES Networks
• Singapore Armed Forces
• Singapore Space & Technology
Association
• SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
• SMC/MCI
• Spanish Ministry of Defence
• Spectra Group
• Speedcast
• SurCom International
• TELEDIFE
• Teledyne Paradise Datacom
• Telesat
• TELESPAZIO VEGA UK LTD
• Tesat Spacecom
• Thales Group
• The Aerospace Corporation
• The Boeing Company
• The Genus Group
• The Signal Regiment - Joint
Command Support Centre
• U.S Air Force
• U.S. Naval Research Laboratory
• UAE GHQ
• UK Home Office
• UK Space Agency
• UltiSat
• Ultra Electronics, Gigasat
• Unique Broadband Systems
• US AFRICOM
• US Marine Corps
• Vaeros Ltd
• Vertex Estonia
• Viasat
• Vislink Communications
• XTAR
• ZODIAC DATA SYSTEMS
And many more...
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Focus day: Monday 5th November 2018 | St. James’ Court, London, UK
Conference: Tuesday 6th November - Thursday 8th November 2018 | Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London, UK
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Military Government & Public Sector Rate
□ Conference & Focus day £1498.00 +VAT £1797.60
□ Conference only £899.00 +VAT £1078.80
□ Focus day only £599.00 +VAT £718.80
Commercial Organisations
□ Conference & Focus day £2898.00 +VAT £3477.60
□ Conference only £1999.00 +VAT £2398.80
□ Focus day only £899.00 +VAT £1078.80
The conference fee includes refreshments, lunch, conference papers, and access to
the Document Portal. Presentations that are available for download will be subject
to distribution rights by speakers. Please note that some presentations may not be
available for download. Access information for the document portal will be sent to
the e-mail address provided during registration. Details are sent within 24 hours post
conference.
Documentation
I cannot attend but would like to Purchase access to the following Document
Portal/Paper Copy documentation. Price Total
□ Access to the conference documentation
on the Document Portal £499.00 + VAT £598.80
□ The Conference Presentations – paper copy £499.00 - £499.00
(or only £300 if ordered with the Document Portal)
Payment must be made to SMi Group Ltd, and received before the event, by one of
the following methods quoting reference D-180 and the delegate’s name. Bookings
made within 7 days of the event require payment on booking, methods of payment
are below. Please indicate method of payment:
□ UK BACS Sort Code 30-00-09, Account 00936418
□ Wire Transfer Lloyds TSB Bank plc, 39 Threadneedle Street, London, EC2R 8AU
Swift (BIC): LOYDGB21013, Account 00936418
IBAN GB48 LOYD 3000 0900 9364 18
□ Cheque We can only accept Sterling cheques drawn on a UK bank.
□ Credit Card □ Visa □ MasterCard □ American Express
*SMi Group will apply surcharges to commercial cards.
Please tick here □ if the card provided is not a commercial card
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Cardholder’s Name:
Signature: Date:
I agree to be bound by SMi’s Terms and Conditions of Booking.
Card Billing Address (If different from above):
PAYMENT
vat
VAT at 20% is charged on the attendance fees for all delegates. VAT is also charged on Document
portal and literature distribution for all UK customers and for those EU Customers not supplying a
registration number for their own country here
12
Unique Reference Number
Our Reference LVD-180
Delegate Details
Please complete fully and clearly in capital letters. Please photocopy for additional delegates.
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DELEGATE DETAILS
Payment: If payment is not made at the time of booking, then an invoice will be issued and must
be paid immediately and prior to the start of the event. If payment has not been received then
credit card details will be requested and payment taken before entry to the event. Bookings within
7 days of event require payment on booking. Access to the Document Portal will not be given
until payment has been received.
Substitutions/Name Changes: If you are unable to attend you may nominate, in writing, another
delegate to take your place at any time prior to the start of the event. Two or more delegates may
not ‘share’ a place at an event. Please make separate bookings for each delegate.
Cancellation: If you wish to cancel your attendance at an event and you are unable to send
a substitute, then we will refund/credit 50% of the due fee less a £50 administration charge,
providing that cancellation is made in writing and received at least 28 days prior to the start of
the event. Regretfully cancellation after this time cannot be accepted. We will however provide
the conferences documentation via the Document Portal to any delegate who has paid but is
unable to attend for any reason. Due to the interactive nature of the Briefings we are not normally
able to provide documentation in these circumstances. We cannot accept cancellations of
orders placed for Documentation or the Document Portal as these are reproduced specifically to
order. If we have to cancel the event for any reason, then we will make a full refund immediately,
but disclaim any further liability.
Alterations: It may become necessary for us to make alterations to the content, speakers, timing,
venue or date of the event compared to the advertised programme.
Privacy policy / Opt Out: For full details on our privacy policyplease go to
http://smi-online.co.uk/privacy-legals/privacy-policy. If you no longer wish to receive email
updates you can opt out by going to the following webpage http://smi-online.co.uk/opt-out
Terms and Conditions of Booking
venue
SMi Group Ltd has negotiated special rates with Local Hotels. Please tick your
preferred hotel and send your request to cwhitehead@smi-online.co.uk as
soon as possible to secure your preferred choice
□ StJames’Court,ATajHotelSW1E6AF
□ Copthorne Tara Hotel W8 5SY
□ St Ermins Hotel SW1H 0QW
□ Royal Horseguards Hotel SW1A 2EJ
□ Grange Rochester SW1P 2PA
□ Grange Wellington SW1P 2PA
□ Marriott County Hall SE1 7PB
□ Park Plaza Riverbank SE1 7TJ
Yes, I would like to book:
Nights: Sun □ Mon □ Tues □ Wed □ Thurs □ Fri □
Number of rooms: □
Please call me to discuss further: □