The Satellite 2009 conference and exhibition held annually in Washington D.C. is always a good bellwether of how the industry is doing. More so today, when the global economies are reeling from the worse downturn in decades. Unlike in other conferences in recent months, when the severity and seriousness of this downturn was not yet fully evident, the timing of the Satellite show presents a unique opportunity to provide a fuller perspective of the state of the industry. With over 9,000 satellite executives including many of the CEOs of leading companies descending on Washington, D.C. for four days, no better picture can be had of the impact of the global economic crisis and the true state of the industry.
Over 1,000 attendees officially registered for the Pacific Telecommunications Council (PTC) conference held in Hawaii from January 17-21, 2009 with 4,000 more participating in the event as "networkers." This number was lower than in previous years, but the quality of the attendees in terms of having top executives of leading companies more than made up for the quantity of delegates. Besides, the PTC is slightly different from other shows in that it has five times as many other participants who can register as a "networker" and still participate in the many activities surruonding the event. Set in the paradise-like setting of the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki--it might be hard to believe that any work can actually get done here. But make no mistake about it-a lot of business is being done at the PTC and the quality and depth of the sessions are as good as any.
If you think you’ve explored every possible market for satellite services and products, think again. One of the industry’s best kept secrets is a major trade show that attracts almost three times the number of attendees as the annual Satellite show in Washington, D.C. The Broadcast, Cable and Satellite Eurasia Expo and Conference held annually in Novermber in Istanbul, Turkey attracted 14,000 attendees in 2007 and 511 exhibiting companies from 44 countries. The exhibition and conference’s main draw is the emerging market of over 500 million people in the Eurasian region where Turkey is a major center.
The satellite industry will be facing serious challenges in raising new capital and credit due to the downturn in the world financial markets. This was the gist of a whole-day ISCe Satellite Investment Symposium (ISIS-NYC) held at the 3 West Club in midtown Manhattan, New York last October 13, 2008.
One of the industry’slittle secrets is actually a major trade show that attracts almost three times the number of attendees as the annual Satellite show in Washington, D.C.The Broadcast, Cable and Satellite EurasiaExpo and Conference held annually in November in Istanbul, Turkey attracted over 14,000 attendees in 2007 and 511 exhibiting companies from 44 countries.The exhibition and conference’s main draw is the emerging market of over 500 million people in the Eurasian region where Turkey is a major center.
Third Annual Event Draws Top-level Industry and Financial Representatives
Industry executives, analysts and portfolio investment managers will gather in New York City this October 14th for the 3rd annual ISCe Satellite Investment Symposium (ISIS NYC ‘08) to share their insights and predictions about the financial strength and future growth of the satellite business.
San Diego, CA, June 12, 2008--The annual ISCe Industry Awards for Lifetime Achievement, Innovation and Industry Leadership was presented to Globecomm Systems Chairman and CEO, David Hershberg, ATCi and Boeing, respectively at a gala dinner during the 7thannual ISCe Conference and Expo in San Diego, California.
Long Beach, CA, May 7, 2008 – Hannover Fairs USA, Inc.announced today the conference program for its 7th annual ISCe International Conference and Exhibition. ISCe 2008, scheduled for June 10-12 in San Diego, Calif., will focus on “Access to SATCOM for the Next Decade.” The conference will feature a unique combination of three of the most important communications events for the commercial satellite, military and government markets under one roof.