SATCON… Expertise To Be Offered In New York (Event)

[SatNews] The next iteration of the SATCON annual conference is all set and ready to go…

SATCON, an annual conference dedicated to helping attendees develop strategies to manage communications infrastructure including video, data, voice and Internet, using satellite, fiber, mobile and wireless, has announced its 2011 conference schedule. Opening the event on October 12th will be the keynote, “Next Generation Satellites: A Conversation with Mark Dankberg and Pradman Kaul,” where these experts will discuss trends, challenges and the future of satellite technology and its role in communications. Mark Dankberg, Chairman & CEO, ViaSat and Pradman P. Kaul, CEO, Hughes Communications, Inc. will be interviewed by Susan Irwin, President, Euroconsult USA.

Lieutenant General Michael J. Basla, Vice Commander, Air Force Space Command, USAF, will give a government and military-focused keynote presentation on the second day of the conference where he will discuss recent satellite technology developments and solutions for the government and share his experiences in overseeing Air Force network operations and managing a global network of satellite command and control. In addition, SATCON’s session line-up will include opportunities for conference attendees to hear directly from industry experts sharing their insights and knowledge about business and operational challenges for satellite access systems. Visit www.satconexpo.com/speakers.asp for a speaker roster. To register for SATCON, please visit https://www.satconexpo.com/register.asp. Discounted conference passes available for those who register prior to Sept. 9, 2011. The conference is held at the Jacob K. Javits Center, 655 West 34th Street, New York, NY, and will run from October 12th through the 13th, 2011.