Satellite Industry Forum
6 June 2023, 9am – 6pm SGT | Singapore

Welcome Remarks + Opening Remarks

Charu Verma, Segment Market Manager, Video Platforms, SES

Louis Boswell, CEO, AVIA

Regional Operators’ Roundtable: Where Do They Fit in this New World of Satellite?

There is a new world order. The era of NGSO constellations has dawned, and consolidation is strong and noticeable.
Software-defined payloads are fully programmable and digitized, and with very high throughput satellites, scalability,
cost-effective media distribution, an enabling role in 5G, backhauling and more, the industry advancements that have
taken place both in the space and ground segments have been remarkable. So, where do regional operators fit in in this
new world order of satellite? How will they stay relevant and compete against the global constellations? Is this why we
are at a time of consolidation, or can regional operators stand on their own?

Panelists:
Raymond Chow, Chief Commercial Officer, AsiaSat
Agus Budi Tjahjono, Director of Commercial, PSN
Yutaka Moriai, Executive Officer, Group President – Global Business Group, Space Business Unit, SKY Perfect JSAT
Patompob (Nile) Suwansiri, CEO, Thaicom
With: Peter de Selding, Co-founder and Chief Editor, SpaceIntelReport.com

Market Update: Indian Satellite Economy & Space Policy

The introduction of India’s new space policy is a significant milestone in fostering a commercial space ecosystem, but
there are still important questions to be addressed to fully realize the potential benefits of private sector
participation. We will explore the recent developments in India’s space sector. What are the highlights of the policy and
how will that facilitate greater private sector participation in activities that have usually been the traditional domain of
the ISRO. How will the policy pave the way forward with much-required clarity in space reforms and augment private
industry participation to drive the space economy opportunity for India.

Rajeev Gambhir, Sr. Director (Technology & Policy), SatCom Industry Association

How is Video Distribution Changing to Support Linear, OTT, CTV and FAST?

As consumers’ demand for content evolves, content providers are interested in exploring alternate distributon platorms
to reach their target audience in addition to traditional satellite broadcasting distribution systems. These include but are
not limited to OTT, CTV and FAST. How is this shift defining and impacting video distribution? What are the synergistic
effects of these distribution models that can help content providers reach their target audience on any device, anytime
and anywhere, and with features to enhance audience engagement? What would customers like to see more of from
the satellite operators when supporting these shifts?

Panelists:
Alistair Roseburgh, Director, Operations APAC, A+E Networks Asia
Sanjay Duda, CEO, Planetcast Media Services

With Rajeev Gambhir, Sr. Director (Technology & Policy), SatCom Industry Association

Growth and Rising Opportunities in the Satellite Connectivity Market

The satellite connectivity market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate in the next decade. According to Allied
Market Research, the global satellite connectivity market was valued at $11.12 billion in 2021, and is projected to reach
$22.12 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2022 to 2031. Where is the satellite industry heading and what
are the market conditions to expect? How can satellite broadband services be made more affordable and accessible to
businesses and consumers in remote and rural regions? And what growth opportunities and returns on investments can we expect to see in the coming years?

Panelists:
Cyril Dujardin, General Manager, Connectivity Business Unit, Eutelsat
Mark Rigolle, COO, Rivada Space Networks
With David Bruner, CEO and Principal Consultant, Aviation Communications Advisors (ACA)

Satellite-Cellular Convergence: Is this the Next Big Leap for the Telco Industry?

The cellular wireless and satellite industries are finding their interests more closely aligned than ever before. Both are
driven by the need to find new customers in rural/remote regions and both are largely embracing the 3GPP standard for
5G. Most importantly, both sides have existing infrastructure that, when integrated, can effectively build out envisioned 5G networks at reduced costs. Add to that the news that Apple and T-Mobile signed two milestone agreements last year to integrate satellite connectivity into their service plans, and suddenly, we start asking ourselves – is this the start of a
new era of cooperation for two sub-sectors of the largest telco industry that once operated in silos? Can satellite and
cellular industry business models align with the technology? How can satellite companies win business from a telco?
During this session, leaders from both industries will answer these questions and engage in a debate over the benefits and challenges of this new working relationship.

Panelists:
Yossi Gal, VP, Regional Sales, Gilat Satellite Network
Brian Jakins, VP & GM, Networks, Intelsat
James Alderdice, VP, Asia-Pacific, Lynk Global
With Jeremy Rose, Partner, COMSYS

Is There a Big Future for Combining GEO and NGSO?

For the past year, we have seen growing activity among satellite network operators keen to integrate the soon-tobe-available NGSO-derived bandwidth with existing GEO services. From a business point of view, does this strategy make sense? How has this developed alongside shifts in strategy and business plans? How do operators
encompass new NGSO services alongside a GEO business model? How do new players seek scale, and how do the established players seek new product lines? Can these systems offer the same kind of throughput guarantees and uptime reliability that users have come to expect from hybrid GEO networks?

Panelists:
Frederick St. Amour, VP, Connectivity Sales, Anuvu
Vaibhav Magow, VP, International Division, Hughes Network Systems
Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys
Aravind Chamarti, Global head – Enterprise and Cloud Segment Product Management, SES
With David Gilmore, President & COO, GapSat

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Perspectives on Satellite Financing and Insurance

This session will give an overview of the satellite industry’s financial health going into a challenging 2023 fiscal year. We
will examine the state of the satellite supply chain and identify the industry’s greatest opportunities for growth in providing connectivity and managed services. The panelists will also provide insight on the satellite industry’s ability to keep costs low while developing complex solutions that are in demand.

Panelists:
Olivier Richard, CFO, Kacific Broadband Satellites
Adam Sturmer, SVP – Space Projects, Marsh Specialty
With Dara Panahy, Partner, Milbank LLP

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Will Satellite Technology be a Game Changer in the Philippines?

Many companies are competing to provide satellite-based internet services in countries in Southeast Asia such as the Philippines. With many areas in the country still unserved or underserved, we are continuing to see an increased demand for internet connectivity. In this session we will look at how the introduction of satellite technology in the country will serve as a solution to connectivity challenges. With SpaceX’s Starlink service set to be up and running by mid-2023, how will this change the local telecom industry?

Panelists:
Vincent Lim, MD, Asia Sales, ABS
Brandon Seir, Chief Commercial Officer, Kacific Broadband Satellites
Ganendra Selvaraj, Chief Commercial Officer, MEASAT
With Jose Del Rosario, Consultant, NSR (an Analysys Mason Company)

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How are Manufacturers Scaling Up Capabilities for the Future and Coping with Today’s Problems?

The opportunities are there – from moving to software defined satellites to increased demand from the new NGSO constellations. And some of those companies will also be making their own spacecraft. Yet, everyone is facing issues with supply chain problems and inflation. Exciting times for the manufacturing sector, or more challenges on the horizon?

Panelists:
Stéphane Vesval, SVP, Sales & Marketing Space Systems, Airbus Defence and Space
Ryan Reel, Director, MEng, Commercial GEO On-orbit services, Astroscale
Josef Bogosian, VP, Business Development, Boeing Satellite Systems International
With Jeremy Rose, Partner, COMSYS

Beyond the Blue Continent – Creating More Affordable and High-Speed Satellite Connectivity

The waves of ICT development in the Pacific subregion are so enormous that they cannot be ignored. The benefits of
submarine cables to many of the Pacific Island countries are significant because they not only bring high bandwidth capacity, but also at considerably lower costs, hence satellite has in many areas become the secondary connection. But submarine fibre coverage is still spotty and satellite capacity costs are falling significantly due to oversupply and mismatch. It is also important for the Pacific subregion to continue working together with satellite service providers to efficiently address the digital gap. In this session, we will hear from the satellite service providers on how they are adjusting their business model to suit the ICT conditions in the Pacific Islands. What are the challenges and opportunities
for satellite service providers to provide full ICT services in the Pacific? How can they create an ecosystem to ensure that satellite technology continues to be an important complement to submarine fibre-optic cables in connecting remote and distant islands?

Panelists:
Robert Suber, Director, Asia Pacific Sales, Intelsat
Beatrice Mok, Corporate Development Director, Kacific Broadband Satellites
Mahdi Nazari Mehrabi, CTIO, Northtelecom
Alan Cheng, Sales Manager, Pacific, SES
With Andrew Jordan, Senior Advisor, COMSYS

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Preparing for the Challenges Ahead, Addressing Gender Diversity Issues, and the Search for Growth

This closing session brings the female leaders of global and regional satellite companies on stage to discuss how they are
planning to tackle the industry’s greatest challenges ahead – ranging from access to space and increased competition, to the cost of innovation, diversity concerns, and where and when will we see the next wave of growth and beyond.

Panelists:
Rachelle Radpour, CTO, Boeing
Jacinth Lau, Deputy Director (Industry), Office for Space Technology & Industry (OSTIn)
Despina Panayiotou Theodosiou, Co-CEO, TOTOTHEO MARITIME
With Irina Petrov, VP MarCom & Membership, GSOA