Global MilSatCom gives you the opportunity to assess and reflect upon the latest issues affecting the SatCom industry. From the latest national programmes and procurement, to technological developments, operational realities and civil-military interoperability, this is your opportunity to network with the major players from across the globe and establish your future strategy.

For sponsorship and exhibition opportunities please contact: sponsorshipdept@smi-online.co.uk

Why should you attend this event?

With the largest audience in its ten year history, Global MilSatCom 2008 attracted attendees from across the military and international commercial SatCom industry. This year will once again provide you with an unparalleled opportunity to network and directly engage with the world's leading players Assess the latest programmes and policies with military representatives from across the globe. How can your organisation support them in the future? Share operational experiences and requirements in integrating MilSatCom to support the warfighter Analyse the need for interoperability and the latest civil - military cooperation Visit our busy exhibition hall to network with colleagues and learn about the latest technologies and support on offer from the industry

 Your conference chairmen:

Gerard Donelan	Colonel Pat Rayermann	Martin Jarrold
Head of Public Sector Projects  SES ASTRA	Chief, Communications Functional Integration Office, National Space Security Office Pentagon, USA	Chief International Programme Development GVF

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Lieutenant General Larry James, Commander, 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), Air Force Space Command, and Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space, US Strategic Command, US Air Force
• Rear Admiral Liz Young, Director, System Engineering, National Reconnaissance Office, and Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) Space Field Activity (SSFA), and Program Executive Officer for Space Systems
• Malcolm Green, Chief, Network Information Infrastructure (NII) Communications, NATO C3 Agency
• Richard Pino SES, Technical Director, Military Satellite Communications Systems WIng, Air Force Space and Missile Systems Centre, US Air Force

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Colonel Patrick Rayermann, Chief, Communications Functional Integration Office, National Security Space Office, Pentagon, USA
• Colonel Roland Teheux, Director, Operational Support, Ministry of Defence, Belgium
• Colonel Jared Kline, Chief, Systems Management Agency, NATO CIS Services Agency (NCSA) 
• Lieutenant Colonel Abde Bellahnid, Directorate of Joint Capability, SATCOMS & SAR Requirements, Canadian Department of Defense
• Major Dr Mohamed Alahbabi, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Adviser, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
• Commander Nigel Chandler RN, Chief Information Officer - J6 - Operations 1, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Commander Harry Straughan RN, SO1, Core Networks, DEC CC&II, Ministry of Defence, UK
• Commander Alexandre Baillot, Military & Civil SatCom Leader, Space & Joint Systems Division, French Joint Staff
• Bruce Bennett, Director, Program Executive Officer for SATCOM Teleport & Services, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), USA
• Melinda Ratz, PEO C4I PMW 170, Navy Communications Program Office, Assistant Program Manager, Commercial Broadband SATCOM Program (CBSP), US Navy
• Rodolphe Paris, PT SatCom Chairman, Space & Radio Spectrum Project Officer, Capabilities Directorate, European Defence Agency
• Michael Pascaud, Syracuse III Team Leader, DGA, Ministry of Defence, France
• Gary Stanley, President, Global Legal Services

Who should attend?

Industry Profile Includes: Presidents, CEOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Analysts & Officers for: Satellite Communications Networks and architecture Satellite systems and applications Engineering Space development Projects and Programmes Customer support Sales, marketing and business development Military and Government Profile Includes: Directors, Assistant Directors, Staff Officers, Engineers, Project & Programme Managers for: Satellite Communications C4ISTAR J6 Procurement and acquisitions Research Scientists System Integration

Global MilSatCom is your opportunity to gain access to high level decision makers from international military and industry. Make sure that your product or service gains maximum exposure by taking up one of our tailored sponsorship and exhibition packages. For more information please contact  sponsorshipdept@smi-online.co.uk

 Global MilSatCom 2008

"My 1st time and definitely not the last. A very good learning experience from the world's major players" - South African National Defence Force

"A very informative conference - it gets better every year! Good networking, please continue" - EADS

"An excellent conference and networking opportunities" - NATO

"A very good range of subjects, well presented" - UAE Armed Forces

"This event has given me the opportunity to update my knowledge and meet key players in this field, all being backed by well presented presentations of high quality" - French Ministry of Defence

Venue details

Global MilSatCom 2009 will be held once again at the Millennium Conference Centre in Kensington, Central London between 2 - 4 November.  For more information on the venue please click here

Conference Documentation

SMi provide a wide range of conference documentation which allows you to benefit from the invaluable information shared by our expert speakers now and in the future. Our Hard Copy Documentation and CD ROMs, PLUS NEW CD Collections provides you with timely information valuable to your industry, which can be used as a future reference tool. Our conference fee includes a copy of the event proceedings in both hard copy and CD ROM.

CD Collections

SMi are proud to present their CD Collection CD ROM. It will provide you with all the latest information on this subject, plus allows you to look back over the previous year's developments.

 This collection includes:

• MilSatCom 2008
• MilSatCom 2007
• MilSatCom 2006
• MilSatCom 2005
• MilSatCom 2004

Purchase this collection and benefit from having 5 years' events on 1 disc and a 20% saving.