Events

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

Johannesburg, South Africa, June 3, 2011—The 14th edition of the Satcom Africa Conference and Exhibition held in Johannesburg from May 31-June 2 was a unique opportunity to highlight the potentials of the African satellite market.   Over 60 companies from all over the world exhibited at the show, which was co-located with the TV Show Africa this year.  A distinguished lineup of speakers representing the world’s leading satellite companies  took turns in extolling the opportunities and potentials of the African market for satellite services.

Industry luminaries to analyse the technical advancements and revenue opportunities fuellingthe adoption of breakthrough technologies like Hybrid and 3D TV

Singapore, June 1,  2011– At the upcoming BroadcastAsia 2011 Conference, 80 of the world’s leading broadcast professionals will converge and lead discussions on seven broad topics shaping the future of television.Taking place at Suntec Singapore from 21 – 24 June, the four-day event will see industry players sharing their in-depth analysis and predictions around the latest business and technology developments, with a focus on Hybrid and 3D TV in particular.

Keynote address will urge global industry to collaborate to break broadband infrastructure bottlenecks and promote social and economic development

Singapore, June 1, 2011--Dr. Hamadoun Touré, the Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is the latest high-profile luminary to confirm their attendance at Asia’s flagship information and communication technology(ICT) event – CommunicAsia2011. Dr. Touré will deliver a keynote address on 22 June at the CommunicAsia2011 Summit. In his track titled, ‘Next Generation Broadband Infrastructure,’ he will urge the industry to harness the unique power of broadband access to the Internet in order to unleash the full potential of individuals and communities everywhere.

Miami, Fla., May 16, 2011-Speaking at a Newtec-hosted seminar in Miami last week, various industry analysts predicted robust growth in emerging markets for satellite broadcasting in the next decade.

Singapore, May 6, 2011- The CASBAA Singapore Satellite Industry Forum  to be held on June 20, 2011, the day before CommunicAsia kicks off,  provides the tools for the Asian satellite sector to "take care of business" in an ever more competitive world. Organized by the Cable and  Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA), the trade association is celebrating this year its 20th anniversary as an organization that has been in the forefront of key issues affecting the satellite and broadcasting industries in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Singapore, April 15, 2011– Demandfor higher quality and faster broadband speeds is growing exponentially across the world, especially in the Asia-Pacific region. CommunicAsia 2011, the global platform for addressing emerging issues in information and communications technology (ICT) and the digital convergence landscape, will be spotlighting how Next Generation Networks (NGNs) and Mobile Broadband are re-shaping the Asian commercial ICT industry.