[SatNews] Victims of the frigid winter can thaw out at a satellite conference in Hawaii which addresses a very real concern... How is Disruption Impacting the Satellite Industry? is the theme at this year's PTC Conference from January 15-18 at the Hilton Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii. From demands for new services to innovative technologies to increased competition, the landscape is rapidly evolving for today's satellite market players.

Both challenges and opportunities in the satellite industry will be addressed at sessions that include:

January 15
Satellite Workshop 9.00 – 12.30
New Ideas in Satellite for Asia: A Special Industry Think Tank & Workshop
Organized by WTA & SSPI


January 16
Satellite Industry Luncheon 12.30 – 14.00 Satellite Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Arianespace, Inc., International Launch Services (ILS), Orbital, Sea Launch Company, Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) & Thales Alenia Space

Satellite Featured Session 14.00 – 15.30
Disruptive Changes in the Satellite Space
Satellite Breakout Session 15.45 – 17.15
Next Wave in the Asian Market

January 18
Satellite Breakout Session 9.00 – 10.30
Bringing Cost-effective Satellite Communications Technology Organized by Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council (APSCC)

The satellite keynote addresses, Where Fiber Fears to Trench, featuring Steve Collar, CEO of O3b, on January 16 from 10.20-10.45. Register at.