Events

Tel Aviv, Israel, November 5, 2020: Spacecom (Tel Aviv Stock Exchange: SCC), the Israeli communication satellite provider and operator of the AMOS satellite fleet,announced it will be participating for the first time at the virtual CABSAT 2020 from November 10th-12^th.  CABSAT is a leading exhibition, focused on the latest innovations in satellite communication, broadcast, media and the entire content industry. Following the “Abraham Accord” peace agreement, Spacecom is now joining the event and showcase its satellite services and satellite-based solutions.

Moscow, Russia, October 28, 2020--SАTCOMRUS 2020, the 25th anniversary international conference of operators and users of Russia’s satellite communication networks, took place online on October 8, 2020. The event was held with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation, the Federal Communications Agency and the Roscosmos State Corporation. Over 400 specialists from Russia, Great Britain, USA, Canada, Israel, Italy, France, Indonesia, Nigeria, India, Azerbaijan took part in the digital conference.

London, UK, October 27, 2020-- Globally, there is much hype around 5G.  In Africa, whilst that conversation undoubtedly has its place, solutions to Africa’s connectivity still require consideration around legacy 2G, 3G and even 4G networks, which remain the continent’s predominant connectivity sources.  Taking a look at the global state of play of 5G and its place in Africa, or not, this year’s 5G Africa series, will form part of the virtual Africa Tech Festival. 

London, UK, October 14, 2020–AfricaCom and AfricaTech are anchor events of the new Africa Tech Festival, which will take place – online – from 10-12 November this year.  Acknowledged as the world’s largest Africa-focused digital infrastructure and emerging tech event, the Africa Tech Festival has always attracted a stellar line-up of critical thinkers, analysts, futurists, keynote and inspirational speakers. 2020 will more than deliver on that reputation, with a stimulating array of visionary industry presenters, raconteurs and even some sporting greats.

Singapore, October 8, 2020--The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) held its annual Satellite Industry Forum (SIF) as a virtual conference, from 24 – 25 September, which allowed for truly global participation with delegates from around the world in attendance. The event also saw over 100 new companies register to be part of the two-day discussions on Video in the Satellite World.

Singapore,  October 8, 2020 – ConnecTechAsia, Asia's leading Infocomm Media and Technology event concluded last week after three days of insightful conference sessions and exhibitions on the latest solutions and trends empowering the digital economy.

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, October 3, 2020--The GVF Webinar Series has been an innovative response to the dictates of a variously locked down world and its various themes have been well received by a global audience. Whilst, as noted in my previous column, 69 has been the least number of countries dialing-in to any one individual Zoom event, the total number of nations reached across the series to date has now exceeded 120.

Moscow, Russia, October 1, 2020--The 25th anniversary international conference of operators and users of satellite communication networks of the Russian Federation "SАTCOMRUS 2020" will be held on October 8, 2020 online as a virtual event. The event is organized by Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) and will be held online for the first time.

Singapore, September 18, 2020 – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) will be hosting this year’s Satellite Industry Forum (SIF) as a virtual conference, taking place over two days, from 24 – 25 September, 930am – 1130am (SGT). As Asia’s leading satellite conference, the theme of Video in the Satellite World will look at the key conversations driving the industry today, with industry leaders sharing their thoughts on The State of the Satellite Industry with the Impact of COVID-19,  a view on Asia with the outcomes from WRC-19, and weighing the Bear vs Bull Case for 5G.

Washington, D.C., September 9, 2020 -- National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) President and CEO Gordon Smith announced today that the NAB Show now scheduled for October 9–13, 2021 in Las Vegas. Smith issued the following letter to the NAB Show community regarding plans for the 2021 NAB Show: