SMi presents our 2nd Annual Conference...

MilSatCom Asia

Asia's Leading Military Communications Event

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9th and 10th May 2012

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SMi are pleased to announce the 2nd instalment of MilSatCom Asia taking place on the 9th and 10th May 2012 in Singapore. With satellite communications increasing in the region this event will allow fantastic networking opportunities with senior SATCOM professionals from across the region and internationally.

The reliance on satellite communication is increasing in Asia, and this event will attract senior SATCOM professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region to one place. Following in the footsteps of our flagship event and Europe’s largest military satellite conference and exhibition, Global MilSatCom. MilSatCom Asia will be a highly regarded niche conference to the Asia-Pacific region.

Don't miss the opportunity to attend such an event and discuss the issues affecting the SATCOM community across the region. Hear from key regional and international military, government, civil and commercial experts on their latest national SATCOM programmes and initiatives.

Furthermore, issues such as satellite imagery, technological developments, civil-military interoperability and joint government missions in space will be reflected. This is your opportunity to network with the major SATCOM players from across Asia-Pacific and establish your future strategy.

Taking part in this event will ensure you are kept fully up-to-date with the latest challenges, threats and solutions across the region. 

Delegate Breakdown from our 2011 event

Why should you attend this event?

Don't miss the opportunity to take part in our 2nd annual MilSatCom Asia conference.

ATTEND the largest gathering of SatCom professionals in Asia

HEAR from a wide range of regional and international speakers

DISCUSS issues ranging from National Programmes to the latest developments in SatCom requirements

INTERACT with key decision makers in the SatCom community

NETWORK with a wide international audience

Hear keynote addresses from:

	Major General (Dr.) Siva Kumar, Chief Executive Office, National Spatial Data Infrastructure, Department of Science and Technology, India		Commodore Roger Boyce, Director General of ICT Policy and Planning, Department of Defence, Australia
	Masayuki Iwaike, Director of Missile Defence and Space Policy, Defence Policy Division, Bureau of Defence Policy, Ministry of Defence, Japan		Commodore (Ret'd) Seshadri Vasan, Former Regional Commander, Coast Guard Region East, Indian Navy
	Major John Genouw, COMOPSLAND/G6/RegMat, Joint Operational Support Division, Ministry of Defence, Belgium		Lieutenant Colonel James Dryburgh, JS01 CIS (J6), New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
	Jonathan Hung, President, Singapore Space and Technology Agency (SSTA)		Dr. Mohamed Riaz Suddle, Director for PakSat-1R Programme, SUPARCO (Pakistan Space Agency)
	Professor Pham Anh Tuan, Director, National Satellite Centre, Vietnam		Mustafa Din Subari, Director General, Malaysian Space Agency (Angkasa) *
	Dr. Soo Chin Liew, Principal Research Scientist, Head of Research, Centre for Remote Imaging, Sensing and Processing, National University of Singapore		Jose Del Rosario, Senior Analyst, Northern Sky Research (NSR)
	Senior Representative, J6 Command, US Air Force, US Pacific Command *		Patrick French, Senior Analyst and Head of Singapore Office, Northern Sky Research (NSR)
	Dr. Robert Pearson, General Manager, Cobham Technical Services		Gordon McMillan, Director GX Government Services EMEA and Asia-Pacific, Inmarsat
	Brigadier General (Ret'd) Hanan Gefen, Military and HLS Initiatives, Gilat Satellite Networks		Andrew Hide, Head of Future Programmes, Astrium Services

* subject to final confirmation 

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

Venue details

Swissotel Merchant Court

20 Merchant Court

Singapore 058281

Swissôtel Merchant Court, Singapore is a luxury hotel ideally located close to entertainment and dining hotspots such as Clarke Quay, Boat Quay and Chinatown. The close proximity of the MRT to the hotel makes Orchard Road, Raffles City, all major tourist attractions and the financial hub at Raffles Place, within easy reach.

The 476 guest rooms and suites serve the demand of all travellers and offer a choice of accommodation options. The Business Executive floors offer luxurious rooms and suites with upgraded amenities, including an Executive Club Lounge. Facilities include a choice of two restaurants, a bar, Amrita Spa & Wellness, a free-form swimming pool, 24-hour gym, a column-free ballroom and 4 function rooms.

Information about Singapore

Located at one of the most important crossroads of the world, Singapore’s strategic position has helped it grow into a major centre for trade, communications and tourism.

Singapore has a mild tropical climate throughout the year. Temperatures reach a maximum of 32-33°C during the day, falling to a pleasant 23-25°C during evening hours. Relative humidity often exceeds 90 percent at night and in early hours of the morning shortly before sunrise. On dry afternoons it is usually between 60 and 70 percent. Rainfall is most abundant during the Northeast Monsoon season from November to January. Much of the rain falls in sudden showers.

What To Wear

The climate encourages informal dressing and few places require a jacket and tie for gentlemen. Visitors should bring the lightest of summer wear. For men, open-necked shirts and lightweight tropical slacks are ideal. For formal functions, lounge suites for gentlemen are also recommended. Lightweight summer dresses, slacks and tops will be suitable for day wear for ladies. All hotels and shopping centres are air-conditioned, so a long sleeve shirt for men and a light wrap for ladies is advisable, especially in the evening.

Population And Languages

In Singapore, you will find Chinese, Indian, Malay and Eurasian Communities living harmoniously together, their long established cultures forming a unique backdrop to a clean and modern garden city. There are four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. English is spoken everywhere and it is the common business language of all.

Transportation

Public transportation, including buses and the MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) system provides access for visitors to most areas of the island. You can buy a Ez-Link card, which can be used on the MRT and buses.

There are many taxis, which can be hired from the taxi stands, roadside or booking by telephone. A booking fee is usually charged when hired by telephone. There is also a surcharge for trips starting from the Changi Airport. You may wish to take the Airport Shuttle to almost all hotels within the city from Changi Airport. The operating hours and fares of the shuttle service can be obtained at the airport shuttle counters located at the arrival hall of Changi Aiport Terminal 1 and 2. Payment is made to the driver who will accept cash, major credit cards and charge cards.

Food & Shopping

Singapore is the culinary capital of Southeast Asia, and eating out in Singapore is an experience few will forget. You can eat out at open-air food stalls or dine in the plushest of restaurants at world-class hotels. In terms of sheer variety, Singapore probably has no rival. Singapore's immigrant population and visitors from all over the world have brought a staggering array of cuisine and cooking skills as well as having created unique blends of their own.

Singapore was founded on the principle of free trade, and even today, most goods are sold duty-free. An endless range of goods from all over the world is available at prices that are often lower than those in the country of manufacture. Air-conditioned shopping complexes, department stores, emporiums and shopping arcades allow visitors to shop in comfort. Most of these places stay open till 9.30pm daily.

Tourist Information

For more information, please visit the Singapore On-Line Guide: http://www.visitsingapore.com