[SatNews] In the historical heart of Rome from October 2 to 5, 2012, the first ESTEL CONFERENCE will take place.

This is the first IEEE-AESS international Symposium in Europe, dedicated to Space and Satellite Telecommunications. The four days of in-depth topics include...

• Integrated Satellite Systems and Emerging Technologies
• Communication and Navigation Technologies
• Valued added services and applications for improving quality of life (QoL): Health, Security and Energy
Future Satellite Communication Systems. Special NEW TOPIC: Twisted radio waves and relative applications to telecommunications via satellite Space Missions, Systems, Architectures and Launchers

The estimate is that some 300 participants will join in from all around the world, particularly from United States, Africa and the Middle East. Leading technical sponsors and partners include ESA (European Space Agency), ESOA (European Satellite Operators Association), and CTIF (The Center for TeleInFrastruktur). International experts as well as academic representatives from satellite telecommunications and aerospace will be offering 20 tutorials. 20 Tutorials will be held by international leading experts as well as academic representatives of the world of aerospace and satellite telecommunications. The ESTEL Conference is promoted by IEEE, the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity, together with AESS (Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society), one of the 38 IEEE societies.