Events

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, April 1, 2020--The global spread of coronavirus, and the impact of the COVID-19 disease it causes, is changing our world.  GVF is acutely sensitive to this impact.  As the global association of the satellite industry, we are responding to the effects the virus is having on our Members’ operations by exploring ways to increase the digital exposure of our Members’ news, products and services, while also creating digital learning opportunities that add to our already existing suite of online training courses and certifications.

by Elisabeth Tweedie

Washington, D.C. March 19, 2020--The industry's premier show, Satellite 2020 held from March 9-11 in Washington D.C., was almost a surreal experience. I don’t know the precise numbers, but from walking around the show floor, I would guess that attendance was down by 30-50%.  There were large gaps where booths should have been. 

Singapore, March 12, 2020–Informa i announced the co-location of their series of leading tech events in Singapore to form a groundbreaking proposition across one week and two locations. Held during 29 September – 2 October 2020 at the Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria and Marina Bay Sands, unparalleled synergies will unlock deep industry networking, collaboration and development.  

Dubai, UAE, March 9, 2020--CABSAT, the Middle East & Africa’s leading event for content creation, production & broadcast and satellite & distribution is postponed from 31 March – 2 April to 26 – 28 October 2020 due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.

Singapore, March 6, 2020 – In light of global concerns due to the on-going Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, Informa Markets, organiser of ConnecTechAsia, which incorpoates CommunicAsia, is postponing the 2020 edition to 29 September – 1 October 2020 at the Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria. The event was originally scheduled for 9 - 11 June 2020 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

Washington, D.C., March 5, 2020--Satellite 2020, the industry's premier event will go on as scheduled from Monday, March 9-12 according to the organizers. Booth set-up begins today.  "We confirm that SATELLITE 2020 will take place as planned.  Our duty to the community is to foster an environment that encourages business discussions among many sectors and continue progression of innovation in the satellite and space industries," said show director Lindsay Fuller.

London, UK, February 20, 2020-A diverse and innovative programme of speakers – together with a cross cutting group of companies representing the satellite, cloud, end-user groups and communications industries consisting of over 80 registered companies – characterises the uniqueness of ‘Satellite & The Cloud 2020: Deployments Across the Satellite Driven Value Chain’ conference, which takes place at London’s Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge on 3rd March.

February 19, 2020, Washington, D.C.--The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), organizer of NAB Show, affirmed the 2020 NAB Show is set to take place as planned, April 18 – 22 in Las Vegas. The association is closely monitoring COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus, and is prepared to devote whatever resources necessary to ensure a safe and productive NAB Show experience.

Robert Greenblatt

Washington, D.C., February 12, 2020–The 2020 NAB Show Executive Leadership Summit (ELS) will feature a keynote conversation with WarnerMedia Entertainment Chairman Robert Greenblatt on Sunday, April 19 at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. In a Q-and-A with Variety Business Editor Cynthia Littleton, Greenblatt will discuss opportunities for WarnerMedia and plans for the newly aligned sister companies HBO, TNT, TBS, truTV, Otter Media and soon-to-launch HBO Max.

​​​​​​​​​​​Geneva, Switzerland, February 11, 2020--Ten years remain to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development ​Goals (SDGs). Leaders in AI and humanitarian action will convene at the 2020 AI for Good Global Summit with strong intent to ensure that 'AI for Good' solutions achieve a scale matching that of the ambitions captured by the SDGs.