COMSYS… Volumes + Volumes Of VSAT Info (Event)

[SatNews] In just two weeks time, at VSAT2010, the leading innovators in the VSAT market will deliver their views on the needs of customers and the development of new applications and platforms.

Key industry speakers will talk about the practical aspects of providing global and regional services and address the challenges and opportunities for future growth. In a late addition to the program, Leo Mondale from Inmarsat Global Express will be making a presentation about their recently announced plans for a hybrid L-band / Ka-band satellite system to serve the maritime mobile market. Speakers include:

• Abel Avellan, President, EMC, Germany
• Dave Bettinger, CTO, iDirect, USA
• Mike Bristol, Senior VP & General Manager, TeleCommunication Systems, USA
• Simon Bull, Senior Consultant, COMSYS, UK
• Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman, ViaSat, USA
• Nikita Demidenko, Commercial Director, Dozor Telecom, Russia
• David Drucker, Chairman, atContact Communications, USA
• Daniel Enns, Senior VP, Strategic Marketing & Business Development, Comtech, USA
• Yvon Ferrette, CEO, TesaCom, Argentina
• Eugenio Gamboa, Director of Technology, Pegaso Banda Ancha, Mexico
• Paul Gaske, EVP and General Manager, North America Division, Hughes, USA
• Iñigo García del Cerro Prieto, CEO, Ufinet, Spain
• Simon Gatty Saunt, SES WORLD SKIES, Netherlands
• Bertrand Hartman, CEO, OmniAccess, Spain
• David Hartshorn, Secretary General, GVF, UK
• Serge van Herck, CEO, Newtec, Belgium
• Brian Holz, EVP and CTO, O3b Networks, Jersey
• Shamanga Ilunga, Senior Manager, Africa Comms NI, Standard Bank, South Africa
• Leslie Klein, President & CEO, C-COM Satellite Systems, Canada
• Amiram Levinberg, Chairman and CEO, Gilat, Israel
• Leo Mondale, Managing Director, Inmarsat Global Express, USA
• Gabriella Navarro Lopez, Business Operations Manager, Ufinet, Spain
• Peter Shaper, CEO, CapRock Communications, USA
• Sean Victor, Principal Specialist, Vodacom Business, South Africa
• Andrew Wallace, Chief Commercial Officer, Eutelsat, France

Segment and application specific topics:

• Ka-band Satellite Services and Next Generation Spacecraft for the VSAT Business
• Adding Value Beyond Fixed Networking
• Maritime VSAT
• Global Oil & Gas Networking
• Logistics and Network Optimization
• Mesh and Multi-Star Networking
• Cellular Extension
• Extending Telco Infrastructure
• Enabling Mobility
• Military Technology and Service Specialization
• SCADA and Alternative Energy Markets

The COMSYS VSAT Conference draws the highest profile global speakers and delegates from the industry as it is the only event which covers operational experiences and customer application examples from all regions of the world. Whether you require an industry update, coverage of new technologies and market developments, a chance to network with some of the most influential people in the VSAT business or just some inspiration, the COMSYS VSAT2010 Conference will meet your needs. The main conference will be held on 15-17 September 15th through the 17th, 2010, at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in central London. On the day before the main conference (September 14th) COMSYS also offers a choice of one-day workshops (VSAT Market & Technology Essentials or Satellite Communications Fundamentals).

Additionally, the new GVF Maritime Satcom Forum will be holding their first meeting at the Waldorf Hilton on Friday. September 17th, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. This will immediately follow the final session of the COMSYS VSAT2010 Conference. The Maritime Satcom Forum is an initiative that will address the growing need for satellite programs in this increasingly important area of operations.