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October 13-14, 2010
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY |
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October 13-14, 2010
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY |
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October 13-14, 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY |
 
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Home // Conference // Conference Sessions By Day Conference Sessions By DayWhen attending SATCON you have access to the sessions within the SATCON Track as well as all sessions presented at Content & Communications World. You can view the SATCON track below or click here to view the complete conference offerings at Content & Communications World. To view a list of speakers click here. Speakers and sessions will be updated weekly, please check back for the most current information. Wednesday, October 13, 2010
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
3DTV to the Home: Current Advances, Challenges, and the Future Open to All Attendees! 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems, Part 1
Open to All Attendees!
Track 8:
SATCON
This 2-hour seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. Part 1 covers satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks. Part 2 will discuss applications for communications satellites - including mission-critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony and multicast. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Hosted Payloads: Challenges in Meeting Commercial and Government Needs
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
With constrained budgets and increasing requirements for connectivity across the globe, the U.S. government is evaluating how the commercial sector can aid in bringing capabilities on orbit faster and more cost-effectively. What are the chief challenges in co-mingling commercial spacecraft with military or civilian space payloads? What features are necessary for the commercial satellite industry to close its business case for joint projects? Will hosted payloads or ride-shares become the bedrock of the nation's space architecture, or a novelty? What rights do companies yield when they agree to accommodate payloads far from their core missions? And, how does the concept of hosted payloads answer military, national security, intelligence, and government requirements and applications for secure communications?
MODERATOR: Colonel Patrick H. Rayermann, Director, Communications Functional Integration Office, National Security Space Office SPEAKERS: Charles Baker, Deputy Assistant Administrator for Satellite & Information Services, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Don Brown, Vice President of Business Development and Hosted Payloads, Intelsat General Corporation Colonel Charles Cynamon, Commander, MILSATCOM Network Integration Group, USAF Brig Gen Robert "Tip" Osterthaler, (USAF, Ret), President & CEO, SES WORLD SKIES, USG Solutions 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
VSAT Installation Training and Certification: The Value Proposition
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
Maximizing competitiveness and minimizing costs have always been key priorities for users and providers of satellite services. But recently, the VSAT sector has launched a global program designed to more effectively address these requirements. Through an industry-endorsed VSAT Installation Certification Program, users and service providers are increasing quality of service, reducing operational costs, differentiating their offerings, mitigating customer churn, and building "mindshare". Thousands of technicians have been trained in every major region of the world. Government and private-sector interests have begun running the Program through their own organizations. And the satellite value proposition is being redefined. Attend this SATCON Theatre Session to learn how, when and where this Program is being applied... and how your organization can take advantage. 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where Have all the News Feeds Gone?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
Satellite Content Delivery
In increasing numbers, people are moving away from using satellites - or they are using less bandwidth when they do. In some cases, broadcasters are going to the internet, or using fiber or wifi systems which are more and more readily available to easily send in stories.
This session will explore the new ways available for news feeds. Discussion will focus on the savings of money, ability to provide more timely news and the quality of the feeds. You’ll leave understanding these new trends and changes and with new possibilities to retain business with creativity and available technologies.
MODERATOR: Dick Tauber, VP Transmission Systems and New Technology, CNN News Group SPEAKERS: Jeff Coneys, Director of Satellite Operations, NBC Brian Kennedy, Director, Digital News Gathering, CBS NEWS Chris Myers, Executive Director, Newsgathering Operations, ABC News Mel Olinsky, Director of Operations, CBS News Chris Pristera, Vice President, Operations & Engineering, Arqiva Martin Turner, Head of Operations, BBC Newsgathering
The State of the Satellite Industry: A Business and Financial Analysis Roundtable
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 8:
SATCON
A consensus has been reached. The state of the satellite industry in 2010 is excellent. Prospects for continued growth are strong, and the financial community's interest in funding future satellite ventures has resumed. In this session, senior executives from the key sectors in the industry will provide us with their analysis of industry trends and their companies' plans for moving forward. We'll also hear from the financial sector and get their views on the future. What are the challenges moving forward? What new innovations will allow our industry to remain competitive? And what can we expect in terms of continuing health of our major players. A spirited roundtable discussion will result from this panel of leaders.
MODERATOR: Susan Irwin, President, Euroconsult USA SPEAKERS: Paul Bush, Vice President, North American Sales, Telesat Arnold Friedman, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Space Systems/Loral Andreas Georghiou, Chief Executive Officer, Spacenet Inc. Omar Jaffrey, Managing Director, Head of Satellites, UBS Dean Olmstead, President, EchoStar Satellite Services 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Control the Creative: Empower Your Pipeline with True Editorial Finishing
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
Session description and speaker information coming soon. 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.
Audio Loudness : Update & solutions
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
In this session, the first portion will start by doing an update on the ATSC Standard and where we stand with the CALMA act. In the second portion we will look at the different type of solutions for ALC (Automatic loudness control), the different measuring tools and we will look as well at different scenarios of ALC implementation in a broadcast environment. 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
MSS in an IP world: Where Does the Industry Go Now?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 8:
SATCON
The MSS market has maintained strong growth through the downturn, due to growing demand for broadband and machine-to-machine (M2M) data. The handheld market is now set to resume growth as well, as new products are launched. Even if Inmarsat is likely to remain the biggest MSS operator, fierce competition will continue over the next decade. Operators will face increasing challenges from mobile VSAT on the one hand, and new MSS capabilities on the other. This competition ensures that innovation will continue and users should benefit from a wide range of new services at competitive prices. However, the amount of money being invested in new MSS satellites is far greater than current market revenues can justify. Are there enough new satellite opportunities in a world of IP data and ubiquitous connectivity to support these new systems? Will some MSS operators seek to capitalize on their value of their spectrum for terrestrial services, rather than focusing on an increasingly competitive MSS market? Hear from a range of MSS operators and providers about how they see the MSS market of the future.
MODERATOR: Tim Farrar, President, Telecom Media and Finance Associates, Inc., President, MSUA SPEAKERS: Arnie Christianson, Operations Manager, Satellites and Transmissions, CNN Blair Kutrow, Vice President of Marketing, Light Squared Bob Roe, President, SGSI John Stoltz, Director, Commercial Sales, GMPCS / NETWORK INNOVATIONS 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Why Media Storage Is Different: What to Consider When Purchasing a Storage System
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
This presentation will discuss how storage for media differs from general purpose IT storage, and explore the unique demands that file-based workflows place on storage systems. 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Advanced Digital Video Measurements
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
This presentation will discuss the practical aspects of video and audio test and measurement for Loudness, Ancillary Data, and 3D. ATSC A/85 requires testing utilizing the LKFS meter for loudness control to answer the concerns of the CALM Act. Testing of Ancillary data has become more critical with the wider use of the HANC and VANC for embedding Closed Captioning, AFD, SMPTE 352M, as well as Embedded Audio. Quality control of 3D video requires synchronization and balance between the Left Eye and the Right Eye link. Concerns include disparities in Left/Right luma chroma levels, timing, as well as suitable parallax. 3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Collaboration is Key
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
Imagine a workflow without walls. Collaboration can fully leverage an organizations capacity and create more projects and profitability. ScheduALL is the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Management (ERM) solutions for the broadcast, satellite/transmission, media and entertainment industries. Its ERM appliance (ERMa) connects and accelerates project workflows throughout the content creation-to-distribution supply chain. With ERMa, partners can share inventories in real time, Studios can collaborate directly with Post Production, Broadcasters can seamlessly purchase bandwidth from Satellite transmission providers, and News groups can work with freelancers and truck companies to book resources as required from anywhere in the world. 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.
Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition (FCSA) Update
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
In July 2009, two large Federal Government Agencies (the General Services Agency and the Defense Information Systems Agency) created a partnership to acquire commercial satellite communications (COMSATCOM) services for all of the Federal Government. After engagement with industry to solicit feedback on critical aspects(e.g., Information Assurance requirements) of the Future Commercial Satellite Communications Services Acquisition (FCSA) program, contracts are being awarded that will provide both Fixed Satellite Services, Mobile Satellite Services and End-to-End turnkey solutions. The FCSA program has created a common marketplace for both Federal Government COMSATCOM customers and industry suppliers. This session will discuss the FCSA program, including a brief history, progress to date, and ongoing activities. It will also provide information on how COMSATCOM providers who have not been involved to date can still submit proposals to provide services for Department of Defense and other Federal Government requirements in two targeted service areas.
MODERATOR: Charles Edwards, Commercial Satellite Communications Deputy Program Manager, DISA - Defense Information Systems Agency SPEAKERS: Tony Bardo, Assistant Vice President, Government Solutions, North American Division, Hughes Network Systems, LLC Daniel Gager, Program Manager, Defense Information Systems Agency Kevin Gallo, Program Manager, Future Commercial SATCOM Services Acquisition, U.S. General Services Administration 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
A Call To Action: Working Together To Combat Satellite Interference
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
Satellite Content Delivery
For over 30 years we have seen extraordinary year-over-year growth in the use of satellite services in the media, government, military and enterprise sectors. Unfortunately, a consistent threat to this growth and the potential sustainability of mission-critical government and commercial business operations continues to persist. Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) continues to threaten just about everyone involved in the supply-chain of the satellite business. From the distribution of rich media content to distribution partners and consumers to LAN/WAN interconnections, point-of-sale transactions and mission-critical government services, RFI threatens the very essence of these operations.
Fortunately, there is an initiative that several global satellite operators have embarked upon that is promoting an interference free environment. Although Intelsat, SES World Skies and other operators have taken the lead in this initiative, this program can only be effective if everyone involved in the industry takes an active part in being part of the solution.
Some of the topics to be addressed will include a discussion of the initiative and its components, timing and evaluative measures and costs. Learn how you can work with the entire industry as it seeks to cooperatively combat the threat that RFI has on our satellite businesses.
MODERATOR: Rich Wolf, Vice President, Telecommunications & Affiliate Services, ABC Television Network SPEAKERS: Adam Edwards, President, AEdwards Consulting / SUIRG Jonathan Higgins, Managing Director, BeaconSeek Ltd. Brian Nelles, Senior VP, PSSI Global Services Mark Rawlins, Head of Payload Engineering and Operations, Eutelsat
Commercial vs. MILSAT - Considerations for Information Assurance & Protection
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Secure bandwidth and services is a fundamental requirement for military, national security, intelligence and civil government customers. How does the commercial satellite industry meet military security requirements? Are there new or different security considerations when using commercial services vs MILSAT? Both the government and industry have invested in information assurance and protection - this panel will explore those measures, the unmet requirements and what's next.
SPEAKERS: Bill Janosky, Director of Information Assurance, CapRock Government Solutions Shaum Mittal, Chief, Lead System Engineering Office, Prgrm Exec Office- Satellite, Transport & Services (PEO-STS) Directorate DISA John Ratigan, President, iDirect Government Technology Peter Sauve, Director, Global Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Support Center, U.S. Cyber Command, USSTRATCOM Abbas Yazdani, President and CEO, ARTEL, Inc. Thursday, October 14, 2010
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
One-on-One Interviews with Media, Satellite & Government Leaders Open to All Attendees! Don't miss the opportunity to hear live one-on-one interviews with three of the most influential people from the media, satellite and government. David McGlade, Chairman and CEO of Intelsat, the world's largest satellite company; Bob Zitter, CTO of HBO, and a senior Official of the US Department of Defense will provide exclusive interviews to start off Day 2 of CCW. All attendees are invited to the hear these industry leaders as they share their visions and perceptions of the highlights, challenges and future of television, satellite technology and the role of the communications in the Government. 7:45 - 8:45 a.m.
Military Breakfast
Changing Cultures and Technologies: Which is hardest? By invitation only for government and military conference attendees
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
To request an invitation email info@jdevents.com. Communications technology is in a state of constant flux with changes occurring practically in real-time. The primary challenge of effective implementation of these advances is not technical in nature --- it is cultural. Sweeping technology advances compared with natural human resistance to change could not be more juxtaposed. The battle cry of the Static Culture Warrior is, "That's not the way we have always done it!" Of course, they are correct, but that is exactly the point.SPEAKER: Mr. J. Tracy Allison, Chief, Transformational Communications Engineering, Global Information Grid (GIG) Engineering Directorate, DISA 8:00 - 8:55 a.m.
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems, Part 2
Open to All Attendees!
Track 8:
SATCON
Part 2 - This 2-hour seminar is designed for government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. Part 1 covers satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks. Part 2 will discuss applications for communications satellites - including mission-critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony and multicast. The seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications and will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems.
10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
From NYC to Haiti: Re-Learning the Disaster Preparedness Lesson
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 8:
SATCON
Hosted by Global VSAT Forum The primary lesson learned from the international disaster-recovery effort in Haiti - as well as from the rebuilding program currently underway - is the same lesson learned in New York City - and in Indonesia - and wherever disaster strikes. We have learned that preparedness is key. This session, hosted by the Global VSAT Forum, will explore three aspects of the preparedness challenge: The development of rapidly deployable and pre-positioned telecommunications disaster-recovery networks; an upgrade path to support medium and long-term development requirements; and closer co-ordination among disaster-preparedness stakeholders such as local government, USAID, NGOs, U.S. DoD, UN aid agencies, and other groups involved in disaster response and development. MODERATOR: David Hartshorn, Secretary General, Global VSAT Forum SPEAKERS: Claire Bailey, Agency Director and Chief Technology Officer, State of Arkansas Department of Information Systems Chief Charles Dowd, Commanding Officer, Communications Division, NYC Police Department Joe Simmons, Global Program Director, NetHope Larry Wentz, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
How is IP Technology Affecting Content and Delivery in a Multi-Platform World?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
Satellite Content Delivery
There has been a dramatic shift in recent years from traditional linear satellite distribution to IP-based content collection and delivery. As networks and viewers expand into platforms beyond traditional television, IP plays an ever-increasing role in management, distribution and consumption of content, for both intra-network distribution as well as for final delivery to end users. IP distribution offers the potential for high quality, high efficiency, privacy and content targeting, but often with significant changes in workflow and content management as a consequence. This panel will explore and discuss the impact and opportunities of IP communications on networks, operators and viewers.
MODERATOR: John McCoskey, Chief Technology Officer, PBS SPEAKERS: Gary Carter, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, International Datacasting Corporation Craig Cuttner, SVP, Advanced Technology, HBO Don Gabriel, General Manager, Sales, Echostar Satellite Services Glenn Reitmeier, Vice President, Technology Standards, Policy and Strategy, NBC Universal
Optimizing Technology Choices for Comms-on-the-Move
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
As always-on connectivity becomes ever more pervasive, delivering broadband data to users on the move is becoming a must-have for MSS service providers and customers alike. An increasing range of options are now available, using advanced MSS networks such as Inmarsat’s BGAN services as well as rapidly improving mobile VSAT technology. Government customers are already driving demand for more advanced multiband networks and high performance, low profile antennas. How big is the government COTM opportunity, and when will these new technologies will become widely deployed by commercial users? How quickly will Ku and even Ka-band capacity be deployed for global coverage, especially across the oceans? How will advances in antenna technology stimulate new demand? What differences will we see between the military and commercial market segments? Hear from a range of providers and end users about where they see the biggest opportunities.
MODERATOR: Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, President, Inmarsat Government Services Incorporated SPEAKERS: Rich Hoffmann, Lead Electronics Engineer, US Army Rick Lober, Vice President and General Manager, Defense and Intelligence Systems Division, Hughes Network Systems Ron Lockerby, Regional Sales Manager, Americas, Thrane & Thrane, Inc. Susan Miller, CEO, Integrated Government Solutions, Inc., Spacenet 1:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Inmarsat Mobility Solutions- Today and Tomorrow
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
With the increasingly mobile world, it is becoming more vital that reliable communications are available on the move. Inmarsat has provided satellite communications for 30 years. We continue to expand our portfolio to include L-Band services with BGAN, handheld voice requirements with our IsatPhone Pro and most recently our announcement to launch the Global Xpress service with a Ka band satellite in 2013. Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, President of Inmarsat Government Services Inc., will speak about Inmarsat’s global service offerings today and in the future to serve the mobile user. 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Meeting Media’s Future Demand for Satellite Capacity
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
Satellite Content Delivery
When consolidation swept the owners of satellites serving North America beginning in 2006, broadcasters feared that the result would be less capacity at higher prices, as operators rationalized their fleets for profitability. How has it worked out in practice, and what do we expect in the coming years? Some broadcaster say that capacity is scarce while others believe there is too much. And what about the satellite operators: what is the right balance of committed and available capacity for them? A third point of view comes from the companies that operate in the middle: the systems integrators and teleport operators that serve broadcasters and are important customers of the satellite carriers. And as the distribution of video content grows ever more diverse, encompassing broadband and mobile, how is it affecting the distribution planning of all parties? This panel will bring together both the buyers and providers of satellite and address these questions
MODERATOR: Robert Bell, Executive Director, Society of Satellite Professionals and World Teleport Association SPEAKERS: Mike Aloisi, VP Technology, Satellite & Affiliate Services, MTV Networks Keith Hall, President and Chief Operating Officer, Globecomm Systems, Inc. Tim Jackson, Vice President, Media Product Management, Intelsat Scott Sprague, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, SES World Skies Brent Stranathan, Vice President, Broadcast Distribution, CBS Television
Military Challenges in Theater
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
The 21st century warfighter demands robust, multi-faceted and secure communications despite remote locations, complex joint operations, adverse meteorological conditions, and urgent deployment. Warfighters in the field expect an unprecedented stream of voice connectivity, data, video, imagery for their tactical, surveillance, intelligence and strategic missions. What do future comms look like for deployed forces? How do diverse military corps coordinate communications to provide efficient, interoperable communications? What are the practical realities of on-the-ground interference and equipment challenges in the field? How do "personal" communications, such as internet access for both video and audio, affect and/or benefit the warfighter in theater? And how can some of the commercial satellite communications networks improve the current ground/air communications?
MODERATOR: Patricia Cooper, President, SIA SPEAKERS: Bruce Bennett, Director, Program Executive Office- SATCOM, Teleport & services ( PEO-STS), DISA Byron Browning, CIO G6, US Army LT Sonia Kendall, Commercial Satellite Communications Program/Asset Manager, United States Coast Guard Melinda Ratz, Assistant Program Manager, CBSP, US Navy 2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Accelerate Your Media Production Workflows
Open to All Attendees!
Track 12:
Presentation Theater
The Isilon IQ X-Series and S-Series platforms accelerate high performance media production processes to meet aggressive time-to-market schedules by consolidating local media stores and enabling highly concurrent access to any type of digital content, all from a single file system. For HD and 2K real-time workflows, the Isilon Accelerator nodes provide ultra high-speed access to the Isilon IQ cluster over 10-Gigabit Ethernet network. 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Outlook for New Technologies, Applications and Services
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are now an inherent part of the warfighter capabilities and expanding reach and operations. This session will discuss the role the commercial satellite sector plays in providing connectivity for military UAVs, which now rely on satellite communications. We will look at how UAVs are changing the demand for satellite communications and explore the challenges, bandwidth constraints, and the outlook for new technologies, applications and services designed by the commercial satellite industry for UAVs.
MODERATOR: Joesph Vanderpoorten, Technical Director, MILSATCOM Advanced Concept Group SPEAKERS: Russell Gottfried, Mission Effectiveness Analysis Group, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company Col Michael Lakos, Chief, MILSATCOM Division; MILSATCOM Command Lead, USAF LTC Kevin Messer, PM Medium Altitude Endurance (MAE), Extended Range Multi Purpose (ERMP) Alan Perdigao, Director, UAV, Boeing Space and Intelligence Systems |
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