SIG Newsletter
Dear members,
First thing's first, I'd like to take a moment to wish you all a happy new year. Let's hope for a great 2025. We are flying into the new year with a number of SIG event announcements - we can't wait to see you all soon. We will be hosting an evening in Luxembourg ahead of Govsatcom, as well as a number of events in D.C. for SATELLITE Conference & Exhibition . A small reminder: the SIG Awards closing date is 31st January, so please make sure you submit your nominations soon. And finally, we are very excited to have announced our latest workshop which will be hosted by ARABSAT . You can check out all of the details below.
See you soon,
Helen
SIG at Govsatcom
SIG x SSPI x Radical Moves - Drinks Reception
??? 26th?February 2025
??? 19:00 – 21:30
?? The Game, Kirchberg, Luxembourg ?
Join the Satcoms Innovation Group, SSPI Luxembourg , and Radical Moves Ltd in Luxembourg for a drinks reception ahead of Govsatcom. Network alongside central satellite figures and key industry stakeholders. Both members and non-members are welcome to attend.
SIG at Satellite
SIG Breakfast Session – Flat Panel Antennas: an update
??? 10th March 2025
??? ?10:00 - 11:00
?? Room 150a, courtesy of Kratos
Last year it was widely agreed that the industry needs an approach to managing the rollout of FPAs. This roundtable session will review the progress made in the last year and discuss the future steps being taken to ensure that the ground environment is managed sustainably. ?As this is an industry-wide issue which has the potential to impact everyone, we welcome all stakeholders from across the entire satellite landscape to attend.
SIG Networking & Awards Reception
??? 10th?March 2025
??? 17:30
?? The Hampton Inn,?20001?
The SIG networking event will be an informal gathering of satellite professionals, open to both members and non-members. Attendees will be able to network in a relaxed atmosphere with food and drinks provided. It is sure to be a fantastic evening and will kick off your trip to DC.?During the event, we will also present the 2025 SIG Awards.
This annual celebration of industry achievements will comprise 5 award categories:
SIG Drinks Reception
Exhibiting at SATELLITE? We are looking to host an on-site drinks reception with one of our members. Please contact?[email protected] to register an interest.
SIG x Arabsat Workshop
??? 12th May?2025
?? Fairmont Dubai Hotel, Dubai ?
Join our SIG workshop, hosted by Arabsat in Dubai, UAE.?Taking place the day before Cabsat,?we will be bringing together technical people from across the satcoms industry to discuss current and future challenges. The agenda is in progress but will include discussions around:
SIG workshops are discussion-led and aim to help the industry collaborate and move forward with solving current challenges, as well as fostering innovation. It is a unique mix of operators and vendors, who come away with a better understanding of the solutions that are available/needed. ?
Call for speakers/panellists
You can apply to speak at the event by emailing a brief synopsis of the theme/topic you would like to cover to?[email protected]
Launching soon: Grounded in Space
Podcast by SIG
SIG is launching a podcast. Focusing on issues at the satcom ground segment, SIG Directors and members will get together to discuss the issues that matter the most to the industry. If you would like to be considered as a guest for any of the following topics, please contact?[email protected]
1. RFI
2. FPAs
3. STEM
4. Cloud
Nominate today: SIG Awards 2025?
Tell us how your organisation excelled this year! ??????
Submit your nominations in the following categories:
?? Innovation?of the Year
?? Cooperation of the Year
?? Educational Project of the Year
?? Young Engineer of the Year
?? Diversity Champion of the Year
Winners to be announced at SATELLITE 2025. ?Deadline: 31st January 2025
SURVEY: The State of RFI?
SIG needs its members' opinions on the current state of RFI. We would be grateful if?all members could complete this survey to shape our next steps.
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