Following the highly successful VSAT2009 conference, COMSYS announces its speaker details and conference dates for VSAT2010. At VSAT2010, the leading innovators in the VSAT market will deliver their views on the future needs of customers and the development of new applications and platforms.

Key industry speakers will talk about the practical aspects of providing global and regional services and address the challenges and opportunities for growth. The Keynote Speaker will be Paul Gaske, Executive Vice President, North American Division, Hughes, USA. Global speakers include:

• Abel Avellan, President, EMC, Germany
• Dave Bettinger, CTO, iDirect, USA
• Mike Bristol, Senior VP & General Manager, TeleCommunication Systems, USA
• Simon Bull, Senior Consultant, COMSYS, UK
• Mark Dankberg, CEO and Chairman, ViaSat, USA
• Nikita Demidenko, Commercial Director, Dozor Telecom, Russia
• David Drucker, Chairman, atContact Communications, USA
• Daniel Enns, Senior VP, Strategic Marketing & Business Development, Comtech, USA
• Yvon Ferrette, CEO, TesaCom, Argentina
• Eugenio Gamboa, Director of Technology, Pegaso Banda Ancha, Mexico
• Bertrand Hartman, CEO, OmniAccess, Spain
• David Hartshorn, Secretary General, GVF, UK
• Serge van Herck, CEO, Newtec, Belgium
• Brian Holz, EVP and CTO, O3b Networks, Jersey
• Shamanga Ilunga, Senior Manager, Africa Comms NI, Standard Bank, South Africa
• Leslie Klein, President & CEO, C-COM Satellite Systems, Canada
• Amiram Levinberg, Chairman and CEO, Gilat, Israel
• William McKinnell, Vice President, CBM Communications, USA
• Olivier Millies-Lacroix, Commercial Director, Eutelsat, France
• Gabriella Navarro Lopez, Business Operations Manager, Ufinet, Spain
• Nihar Shah, Strategic Market Development Director, SES WORLD SKIES, Netherlands
• Peter Shaper, CEO, CapRock Communications, USA
• Sean Victor, Principal Specialist, Vodacom Business, South Africa

Segment and application specific topics:

• Ka-band Satellite Services and Next Generation Spacecraft for the VSAT Business
• Adding Value Beyond Fixed Networking Maritime VSAT
• Global Oil & Gas Networking
• Logistics and Network Optimization
Mesh and Multi-Star Networking
• Cellular Extension
• Extending Telco Infrastructure
• Enabling Mobility
• Military Technology and Service Specialization
• SCADA and Alternative Energy Markets

The COMSYS VSAT conference draws the highest profile global speakers and delegates from the industry because it is the only event which covers operational experiences and customer application examples from all regions of the world. Whether you require an industry update, coverage of new technologies and market developments, a chance to network with some of the most influential people in the VSAT business or just some inspiration, the COMSYS VSAT2010 Conference will meet your needs. If you are involved in the planning, design, specification or use of VSAT networks then this dedicated event has been tailored specifically for you. The main conference will be held on September 15-17, 2010, at the Waldorf Hilton Hotel in Central London. On the day prior to the main conference – 14th September – COMSYS offers a choice of single day Workshops (VSAT Market & Technology Essentials or Satellite Communications Fundamentals).