CABSAT 2024, the flagship media technology and satellite communications event in the MENA region, successfully wrapped up its 30th edition organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), underscoring its commitment to fostering global collaboration, providing unparalleled networking opportunities, and driving innovation in the broadcast, satellite, and content creation industries. 

On 11 June 2024 Intersputnik in partnership with an analytical agency Satellite Market & Research, will hold the international conference NatSatTel-2024 "Innovative Technologies and Services in the Global Satellite Industry." The event will be held online. 

A new study by Juniper Research, the foremost experts in Internet of Things (IoT) markets, has found that investment by space vendors and agencies in space-based solar energy will grow from US$ 370 million in 2024 to US$ 1.9 billion in 2029.

This substantial increase will be driven by the need for renewable baseload energy. Baseload energy refers to the minimum amount of energy required to be provided to the grid.

XipLink Inc., the technology leader in optimized, secure and intelligent multi-orbit SD-WAN solution for hybrid networking, is pleased to announce new features to further enhance its industry leading XipOS SD-WAN functionality. All new features apply to multi-orbit networks but have been developed for specific needs in the LEO segment as follows:

As the satellite industry continues to evolve, challenges and opportunities abound. Industry leaders from the Asia-Pacific region and around the world gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s recent Satellite Industry Forum, held in Singapore on 28 May, to discuss the state of the industry, addressing critical questions and sharing insights on the path forward.

ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, and PT. Bis Data Indonesia, a network and satellite-based internet service provider, are partnering to deploy a next-generation hub infrastructure for the Indonesian government-owned Satria-1 satellite. The implementation is part of the country’s initiative to enable connectivity to thousands of public facilities including schools, regional government offices and health facilities across remote areas of the Indonesian Archipelago.

Baylin Technologies Inc. (TSX: BYL)  announced that its Advantech Wireless Technologies Inc. subsidiary has received an CDN$ 8.2 million order for its ultra-high-power Summit II Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA) systems.

The 30th edition of CABSAT, the flagship conference for the broadcast, satellite, content creation, production, distribution, and entertainment industries, drew to a successful conclusion on May 23, 2024, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre with record-breaking turnout. The third day of the conference, which welcomed over 18,000 visitors, featured announcements of collaborations, and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between exhibiting organisations, in addition to highlighting emerging trends and technologies, and encouraging insightful discussions.

Integrate Middle East, the flagship event convening technology leaders and integrated solution buyers across diverse industries, successfully concluded after three eventful days marked by groundbreaking innovation and collaboration. Co-located with CABSAT 2024, the event’s success underscores the growing prominence of the Pro AV technology industry within the MENA region.

CABSAT 2024, the Middle East’s flagship event for content, broadcast, satellite, media, and entertainment sectors, returns for a second day to promote innovative solutions, technologies, and ideas that are fundamentally reshaping the media and entertainment industry. 

The show, which will run until May 23, 2024, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, enjoyed a special visit from ZHU Yonglei, Vice Minister of the National Radio and Television Administration of P.R.China（NRTA).