Welcome to Global MilSatCom 2010, Europe's leading event for military satellite communications professionals.

Now in its 12th year, this event is your chance to network with an unparalleled line up of international decision makers in the SatCom arena. With delegate and exhibition places sold out once again in 2009, ensure that you book early and guarantee your place alongside 300 industry colleagues at the SatCom event of the year.

Over the years, Global MilSatCom has led the way in offering a diverse range of international military speakers. Meet with and learn from the key European and NATO players and also take the opportunity to learn from an array of other significant global SatCom leaders. From Australia, South Africa, USA, UAE and Canada, this event is a unique opportunity to meet an international array of SatCom decision makers.

Ensure you visit www.globalmilsatcom.com for continuing updates as the 12th annual event approaches. We have exciting plans in place for our most interactive and international event yet!

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

Why should you attend this event?

With 300 attendees from around the world, Global MilSatCom offers unrivalled networking opportunities. Here's why you can't afford to miss out:

• DISCUSS the latest operational experiences with NATO and national military officers. How is SatCom supporting the warfighter in difficult operational environments and how can you meet their requirements?
• ANALYSE policy, doctrine, national roadmaps and requirements. Ensure that you are one step ahead of international acquisition and procurement plans
• ASSESS and view the latest technology on offer at our busy exhibition
• Ample opportunities to NETWORK with your military and industry colleagues at our post conference drinks receptions, coffee breaks and lunches

Global MilSatCom 2009 was another sell out, with 300 attendees from around the world and a sold out exhibition. Here is what some of our attendees have had to say in recent years:

"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

"Excellent conference - will certainly look to support again next year. Thank you for all of the hard work and dedication " - Lockheed Martin

"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

Pre and Post conference Networking Opportunities:

Pre conference evening drinks reception on Sunday, 7th of November sponsored by
Post conference evening drinks reception on Monday, 8th of November sponsored by
Post conference evening drinks reception on Tuesday, 9th of November sponsored by

Hear keynote addresses from:

General C. Robert Kehler, Commander, Air Force Space Command, US Air Force	Rear Admiral Liz Young, Director, Systems Engineering, National Reconnaissance Office and Commander, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command's (SPAWAR) Space Field Activity (SSFA), and Program Executive Officer for Space Systems, United States Navy	Malcolm Green, Chief CAT 9 NII Communication Infrastructure Services, NATO C3 Agency	Bruce Bennett, Director, Programme Executive Officer for SATCOM, Teleport & Services, Defence Information Systems Agency (DISA), USA

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• Air Vice Marshal Muthumanickam Matheswaran AVSM VM, Assistant Chief of the Air Force (Operations & Space), Indian Air Force
• Brigadier General Ian Fordred, Director, Information Communication Technology, (DICT) Command & Management Information Systems Division (CIMS), South African National Defence Force (SANDF)
• Commander Alexandre Baillot, Military & Civil SatCom Leader, Space & Joint Systems Division, French Joint Staff
• David Lascelles, Deputy Head of Future Projects, Information Systems & Services (ISS), Ministry of Defence, UK
• Colonel Andre Dupuis, Director of SpaceDevelopment, Canadian Department of Defense
• Captain Ulrich Berrevoets, MilSatCom Programme Manager, Ministry of Defence, The Netherlands
• Dr.Ing.Tommaso Guastamacchia, Chief of SEGREDIFESA VI DEPARTMENT, Ministry of Defence, Italy
• Captain Giovanni Battista Durando, Chief of Land and Satellite Communication Networks and Systems, General Directorate of Telecommunications and Advanced Technologies, TELEDIFE, Ministry of Defence, Italy
• Colonel Patrick Rayermann, National Security Space Office, Pentagon, USA
• Colonel Roland Teheux, Director, Operational Support, Ministry of Defence, Belgium
• Major Dr Mohammed N Mubarek Alahbabi, Information Communication Technology (ICT) Advisor, United Arab Emirates Armed Forces
• Major (RNLAF) Bart A. Hoeben, Department of Requirements, Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence, The Netherlands
• Peter Kerr, Councillor for Defence Science, DSTO, UK 
• Rodolphe Paris, PT SATCOM Chairman, SatCom, SSA and RS Project Officer, European Defence Agency / Capabilities Directorate
• Michael Pascaud, Syracuse III Team Leader, Ministry of Defence, France
• Arnaud Pellen, Syracuse III System Architect, DGA, Ministry of Defence, France
• Senior Representative, EUCOM J63 Division

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

Where did our 2009 attendees come from?

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

Venue details

Global MilSatCom 2010 will be held once again at the Millennium Conference Centre in Kensington, Central London from 8th - 10th November.  For more information on the venue please click here