Momentum is building for what is reportedly expected to be the largest gathering of high level government, military and industry satcom experts from within the Middle East & Africa region.
Key presentations will be led by representatives from the Qatar Armed Forces, Nigerian Air Force, Pakistan Police Force, UK MoD, National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) Egypt, European Defence Agency and many more
Following on from the overwhelming success of SMi Group’s Global MilSatCom – the military satellite communications conference & exhibition, this event is reportedly the first of its kind in this region and will tackle the latest security and communications challenges faced by one of the world’s most forward-moving markets.
Delegates are now registered to attend from around 20 countries including Qatar, Nigeria, Libya, UK, Pakistan, USA, UAE, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, France, Egypt, Germany, Serbia, Oman, Venezuala and Kuwait.
The three-day event will feature high level presentations, leading keynote addresses, case studies, interactive panel discussions and an exclusive site visit. Key presentations will be led by representatives from the Qatar Armed Forces, Nigerian Air Force, Pakistan Police Force, UK MoD, National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences (NARSS) Egypt, European Defence Agency and many more.
Dale Butler, MD of SMi Group commented: “SMi Group’s Global MilSatCom conference & exhibition has been running for 15 years in London and is now recognised as the world’s best event for military satellite communications specialists. Our research has identified the Middle East as a key growth region which is why we have brought the event to Dubai”.
Delegates will be treated to a post-conference networking reception on both days, the first being hosted by Astrium and Thuraya at Atmosphere at the top of the Burj Khalifa and the second at Amwaj Rotana, Jumeirah Beach.
MilSatCom Middle East & Africa enjoys support from some of the biggest organisations in the industry including agi, Astrium, Eutelsat, iDirect, Inmarsat, Lockheed Martin, Yahsat, Rockwell Collins, Spacex, Harris Caprock, SSL, Thuraya, SES, Hughes, Intelsat General, Comtech EF Data and Thales Alenia Space.
Attendees will have the chance to attend a post-conference site visit to Sharjah Primary Gateway and Thuraya HQ, taking place on the 27 February 2013.
For further information and registration visit www.milsatcom-mea.com
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