Events

Douglas, Isle of Man, 1^st October 2019 – The Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG) is partnering with WORK Microwave to host its European Workshop on 22^nd -23^rd October 2019 in Holzkirchen. The workshop brings together people working at the operational level of satellite communications to discuss current and future challenges.

Budapest, Sept. 9, 2019 — ​ITU Telecom World 2019, the global tech event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises, opened its doors today to four days of exhibition, debate, networking and awards amongst some of the most influential names from across the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 4, 2019 — An Inter-regional Workshop focused on preparations for the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) opened in Geneva today.

Cheseaux, Switzerland, August 22, 2019 – NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S)company and the world’s leading independent provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, today released the key findings of the Latin American edition of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum. The report features insights collected from senior executives representing leading pay-TV providers, broadcasters, OTT services and rights holders, and reveals particular nuances for the Latin American pay-TV market. 

Cheseaux, Switzerland, July 5, 2019 — NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and a  provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, has published the key takeaways from the European edition of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum, a global research programme for senior executives designed to explore the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the pay-TV and content industries at a time of unprecedented change.

by Roxana Dunnette

Geneva, Switzerland, June 28, 2019 — Two events — the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Global Summit — made their marks this year at the International Telecomunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switrzerland.

Geneva, June 6, 2019 — Three editions of the AI for Good Global Summit have showcased numerous artificial intelligence (AI) projects with promise to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From summit to summit, participants have recognized the significance of the leap from AI promise to global impact, a leap that they plan to take together with the development of an 'AI Commons'?

Singapore, June 3, 2019 — The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be hosting its annual Satellite Industry Forum (SIF) at the Four Seasons Hotel, Singapore on 17 June 2019.

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, June 2, 2019--Following-on from the Aberdeen, Scotland, Oilfield Connectivity 2019 event back in May, the GVF-EMP Partnership will be presenting its next event – Cellular Backhaul 2019: Satellite and the 5G Journey (www.uk-emp.co.uk/current-events-zone/cellular-backhaul-2019/) – as an embedded feature of the biggest 5G-dedicated event in the world, taking place on 13 June at London’s Docklands ExCeL Center.

by Elisabeth Tweedie

Washington, D.C., May 15, 2019--It’s hardly surprising that two topics dominated Satellite 2019 in Washington this year, were: the low earth orbit (LEO) constellations, and 5G.  Topics that are constantly in the news, and are in fact related.  Although many of the applications do not require it, low latency is one of the specifications of the 5G standard; therefore many operators feel that the LEO constellations are necessary for the satellite industry to be fully integrated into 5G.