22-25 September 2008, Hotel Lotte, Jeju, Korea

Conference At A Glance

Monday, 22 September 2008 : Military Satellite Services Workshop         

10:00-11:00     Registration: Pre-conference Military Satellite Services Workshop

11:00-12:30     Military Satellite Applications

Demands of the military are evolving and the need for more sophisticated systems to accommodate different environments in the military sector is increasing. Satellite technology’s unique capabilities qualify it for just about any job. Military has many requirements to be met by the satellite industry and the industry is rising to meet the demands. There are many developments in satellite applications to come and it will be very interesting to track such applications that satellite makes. This session will hear how satellites contribute to efficient, flexible military applications.

Moderator: Patrick French, Senior Analyst & Head, Singapore Office, NSR, Singapore

Speakers:

       Bob Potter, President, SAT Corporation, USA

       Peter Weissmann, Manager, Business Development, ViaSat Australia

      William Beckman, Capture Manager, Norsat International Inc., Canada

12:30-14:00     Lunch

14:00-15:00     Military Satellite Payload Systems

Many satellites carry X and Ku-band payloads mostly for military communications. The worldwide availability of commercial capacity can reduce the demand for military-owned resources; thereby some military payloads share a common spacecraft bus with TV payloads. By using this approach, there are opportunities to make better use of these capabilities where it makes fiscal and operational sense. This session will review on the military payload systems as well as how to redefine the role of commercial satellites for military use.

Moderator: Dr. Boris Yendler, Senior Thermal System Analyst, COMSAT Technical Operations/LMMS, USA

Speakers:

       Sami Ben-Amor, Director, FSS, Thales Alenia Space, China

         Jean-Pierre Boutes, Regional Sales Director, Telecommunications Satellite, EADS Astrium, France

       Don Brown, Vice President, Satellite Hosted Payload Programs, Intelsat, USA

15:00-15:30     Coffee Break

15:30-17:00     Military Satellite Equipments and Solutions

Reliance on satellite technology to link the military together and to provide navigational tools, communications-on-the-move, Net Centricity is creating new opportunities within the satellite industry. This session will explore how satellite technologies including military satellite equipments and solution help the military to most effectively meet theses demands.

Moderator: Peter Weissmann, Manager, Business Development, ViaSat, Australia

Speakers:

       Dan Dia-TsiTay, Regional Manager, Asia Pacific, SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, Hong Kong

       Mike Kim, Director, Satellite Communications Division, NanoTronix Co., Ltd., Korea

       Rajanik Mark Jayasuriya,Vice President, iDirect Asia Pte., Ltd., Singapore

17:00-18:00     Military Satellite Services Case Studies

This session will provide case studies on how Asian countries are using satellites for their military purposes and will find out the more efficient and applicable solutions among satellite applications for military satellite services. This session will also examine the approaches for transforming the full range of satellite capabilities for military operations.

Moderator: Dr. Dongmyung Ahn, CEO, GENOCHO, Korea

Speakers:

       Suk Ho Lee, Director, 2nd R & D Institute, Agency for Defense Development, Korea

       Mike Kim, Director, Satellite Communications Division, NanoTronix Co., Ltd., Korea

18:00           End of Workshop

Tuesday, 23 September 2008: Conference and Exhibition Day 1

08:00-09:30     Registration

09:30-10:30     Opening Session

Opening and Welcome Remark:

       Dr. Nongluck Phinainitisart, President, APSCC

Keynote Speeches:

       Gwang-Ju Seo, Senior Vice President, Network Group, KT Corp.

       Dr. Hong-yul Paik, President, Korea Aerospace Research Institute

       Yeong-IK Choi, Executive Vice President & COO, Korea Direct Satellite Broadcasting

10:30-11:00     Morning Refreshment sponsored by iDirect Technolgoies

11:00-12:30     Satellite Operators CEO Roundtable

Asia is playing a leading role in the global satellite industry with the introduction of cutting-edge satellite application services including high-speed broadband services and satellite DMB services. Leaders from major global, regional, national operators will share their insights on how they are positioning themselves for a sustained profitability and steady revenues. Discussion on the survival and growth strategies in the rapid evolving industry will also take place at this roundtable.

Moderator: Richard Bowles, Director, AESAN Office, Arianespace, Singapore & Board of Director, APSCC

Panelists:

       Yutaka Nagai, President & CEO, Space Communications Corp., Japan

       Tom Choi, Chairman & CEO, Asia Broadcast Satellite, Hong Kong

       Dr. Nongluck Phinainitisart, President, Thaicom PCL, Thailand

       Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, Malaysia

          Dr. Eui K. Koh, President, Protostar Asia, Singapore

12:30-14:00     Lunch sponsored by Thales Alenia Space

14:00-15:30     Asian Satellite Business Market Strategies

In response to the growing customers’ demand for more complex applications as well as hybrid solutions, new operators have emerged in Asia. Also, continuing growth opportunities, regulatory changes and new services are amongst the key factors that are driving the industry in the region. Asian satellite business market players are concerned about their position in the competitive market and are struggling to serve the customers with new innovative solutions. Top players in the region will talk about each of their merits and position in the rapidly changing environment.

Moderator: Eddie Kato, Vice President & General Manager, Asia Pacific Region, Thales Alenia Space, China

Panelists:

       Bill Wade, Deputy CEO, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co., Ltd., Hong Kong

       David Ball, Vice President, Asia Pacific, Intelsat, Singapore

       Albert Chung, Executive Director, Sales, Telesat, Singapore

       Cynthia Dickins, Senior Vice President, Market Development, Asia Pacific, SES NEW SKIES, Singapore

14:00-15:30     Space Applications and Services

As one of the key components in the industry that ensures related and combined services such as positioning, remote sensing, space mapping, etc., satellites are playing a key role. Satellites are also being used to provide solutions for the commercial use of space applications. This session will explore the up-to-date activities and services as well as satellite-enable solutions in space applications.

Moderator, Dr. Ya-hui Chiu, General Manager, Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co., Ltd.

Panelists:

       Pedro J. Schoch, Director, Marketing & Communications, GMV, Spain

       Dr. Hae-Jin Choi, Director, KOMPSAT-3 Program Office, Korea Aerospace Research Institute, Korea

15:30-16:00     Coffee Break sponsored by iDirect Technologies

16:00-17:30     Open Skies Policy Forum

Open skies policy removes unnecessary regulatory constraints and thereby facilitates the introduction of new satellite services to meet the changing needs of customers. Regulators supporting the open skies policy seek to provide customers with more choices, more innovative services, and better prices, by accommodating the maximum number of systems and system operators and by expanding entry and competition in the satellite service market. This forum will discuss the regulatory issues currently faced by satellite operators and service providers in the Asia-Pacific region.

Moderator: Dr. Jorn Christensen, President, J. Christensen Consultant, Canada and Vice President, Regulatory, APSCC

Panelists:

             Yvon Henri, Head, Space Services Department, International Telecommunications Union, Switzerland

       John Lewis, Spectrum Management Consultant, Added Value Applications Ltd., Switzerland

       Prof. Prasit Prapinmongkolkarn, Commissioner, National Telecommunications Commission, Thailand  

      Dr. Ali R. Ebadi, Senior Vice President, Space Systems Development,, MEASAT, Malaysia

          Pramook Chaiwongwutitikul, THAICOM Public Company Limited, Thailand

16:00-17:30     Ground Systems and Equipments

With the development of new satellite technologies and their applied components, satellite ground segment is on a growth path. This segment also enables the launch of new applications and services in satellite communications and broadcasting, making it possible for users to achieve their business goals. Today’s advanced ground systems and equipments are propelling revenue growth for users. An update on new ground systems and equipments technologies as well as component development for new applications and services will be discussed in the session.

Moderator: Ken Betaharon, CTO, Asia Broadcasting Satellite, Hong Kong

Panelists:

       Stuart Daughtridge, Vice President, Integral Systems, USA

       Gonzalo Garcia, Vice President, Operations, GMV, USA

       Karl-Heinz Weltz, Director, Business Development, ND SatCom, Germany

       Jeffrey C. Chu, President and CEO, Glowlink Communications Technology Inc., USA

19:00-21:00     Welcome & Awards Dinner sponsored by Arianespace

Wednesday, 24 September 2008: Conference and Exhibition Day 2

09:00-10:30     Satellite Manufacturers Roundtable

Satellite manufacturers have responded positively to the market for new and replacement satellites as well as to the increasing demands on capability and reliability. And the satellite manufacturing industry can be commended for their technologies and flexibilities, which enable them to meet the capability challenge. At this roundtable, concerns as well as suggestions to continuously upgrade the existing products to make them more attractive to the customers will be discussed.

Moderator: Pacome Revillon, Managing Director, Euroconsult, France

Panelists:

       Mike Caulfield, Vice President, Business Development, Boeing Satellite Systems International, Inc., USA

       Anthony Colucci, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Space Systems/Loral, USA

       Olivier Badard, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Thales Alenia Space, France

           Philippe Saint Aubert, Senior Vice President, Business Development, EADS Astrium, France

       Hiroyuki Inahata, Group Vice President & General Manager, Space Systems Division, Electric Systems Group, Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Japan

          Michael Do, Senior Director, Business Development & Advanced Program, Orbital Communications International, USA

10:30-11:00     Morning Refreshment

11:00-12:30     Launch Services CEO Roundtable

The commercial launch industry is aptly characterized as highly competitive with limited suppliers engaged with sophisticated customers and several new entrants. Responding to this market with insight and agility is critical to the success and even survival of established and aspiring launch providers. In this environment, each launcher is trying to distinguish itself from the other in its reliability, flexibility, competitive pricing, customer service and proven launch record. New applications are being offered to an eager consumer market that demands multiple functions, mobility and ever-increasing speed and date rates. This roundtable comprising the world’s top space launchers will provide a more detailed review of integrated launch services to customers.

Moderator: Patrick French, Senior Analyst & Head, Singapore Office, NSR, Singapore

Panelists:

       Jean-Yves Le Gall, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Arianespace, France

      Wendy Mihalic, Vice President, Marketing, Sales & Communications, International Launch Services, USA

       Hua Chongzhi, Vice President, China Great Wall Industry Corporation, China

        Peter Stier, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Sea Launch Company, LLC, USA

      Shoichiro Asada,General Manager, Space Systems Department, Aerospace Headquarters, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Japan

12:30-14:00     Lunch

14:00-15:30     Satellite Financing Roundtable

With aging satellites to be replaced, new services to be launched and partnerships to be developed, satellite operators and their financiers in the region will be busy. At this roundtable, investment/commercial bankers and satellite equity analysts will offer their views on financing options and the next steps in the financing of satellite operators in Asia. Investment criteria, key fundamentals of corporate operations and industry conditions regarding the satellite sector will also be discussed.

Moderator: Pacome Revillon, Managing Director, Euroconsult, France

Panelists:

       Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, Malaysia

       Yoichi Iizuka, Director of the Board & CFO, Sky Perfect JSAT Holdings Inc., Japan

       Willy Chow, CFO, Asia Broadcast Satellite, Hong Kong

       Young Joon Kim, Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley and McCloy LLP. Hong Kong

          Osvaldo Ramos, Managing Director, Global Communications, Lehman Brothers, USA

14:00-15:30     Mobile Satellite Services

Mobile communications are gaining more attention in a variety of commercial and governmental markets as demand for mobile services for broadband, VoIP and video applications is continuously increasing. At this roundtable, industry experts will examine the profitability of these businesses and explore to which extent the mobile satellite service markets will continue to grow and what will happen to the users in return.

Moderator: Patrick French, Senior Analyst & Head, Singapore Office, NSR, Singapore

Panelists:

       Alvin Chew, Regional Director, Asia, Iridium Satellite, USA

       Lisa Wagner, Chief Representative, Inmarsat Services Ltd., Singapore

       Jang Soo Ryoo, President & CEO, Asia Pacific Satellite Industries Co., Ltd., Korea

             Naoakira Kamiya, Managing Director, Satellite Systems Research Institute, Japan

15:30-16:00     Coffee Break

16:00-17:30     Broadband Services and Applications

New technologies and services strategies lead to a creation of a new genre of satellite services. Also, forward-looking service providers are responding both for big and small-to-medium enterprises. This panel will explore where the market is headed and what business applications are in demand through the discussion of expert panels.

Moderator: Gregg Daffner, President, G3 Global Communications, Hong Kong

Panelists:

       Malcolm Warren, Managing Director, ViaSat Inc., USA

       Ramesh Ramaswamy, Assistant Vice President & Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Hughes, USA

       Patompob Suwansiri, Head, Marketing, Thaicom Public Company Limited, Thailand

       Dr. Tan Hong Pew, Executive Vice President, Satellite Communications, Nera Telecommunications Ltd.,           Singapore

       John Meyers, General Manager, Gilat Satellite Networks, Thailand

16:00-17:30     Space Risk and Insurance

From launch failures to in-orbit anomalies, satellite is inherently a risky business. Panellists at this session will define the various types of risks in the deployment of satellite projects including satellite construction, operation and the whole environment of financing. This panel will also examine the role of insurance as a facilitator or impediment of the space business and provide strategic and creative risk management tools.

Moderator: Young Joon Kim, Partner, Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, Hong Kong

Panelists:

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       Tim Wakeman, Executive Vice President, ISB, USA

       John Munro, Managing Director, Aviation and Aerospace, Marsh Ltd., Singapore

       Mary Absolom-Fernandez, Head, Aerospace Department, Willis Malaysia.

       Ma Qimin, Assistant President, Space Department, Jiang Tai Insurance Broker Co., Ltd., China

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18:00-19:30     Cocktail Reception sponsored by Orbital

Thursday, 25 September 2008: Conference and Exhibition Day 3

09:00-11:00     DTH Services Roundtable

In today’s digital world, interests in the satellite and broadcasting industry are coming together to address HDTV transitions and interactive services issues. With advanced technologies, broadcasting services continue to extend their influence on the society challenging the conventional delivery of digital streams to the home. At this roundtable, a panel of industry experts will review the innovations in the Asian DTH market as well as new demands that service providers are facing.

Moderator: Stephane Chenard, Senior Consultant, Euroconsult, France

Panelists:

       Hideaki Kido, Senior Managing Executive Officer, JSAT, Japan

       Dr. Eui K. Koh, President, Protostar Asia, Singapore

       Paul Brown-Kenyon, COO, MEASAT, Malaysia

       David Justin, CEO, GlobeCast Asia, Singapore

       Tom Choi, Chairman & CEO, Asia Broadcast Satellite, Hong Kong

          Scott Christner, Director of Business Development for Globecomm Systems Inc.

13:00-19:00     2008 APSCC Golf Tournament sponsored by MARSH

13:30-19:00     Networking Activity (Sightseeing Tour)

Note: Program is subject to change. The organizer reserves the right to amend the program as deemed necessary without prior notice.