For SIA Executive and Associate Members

The Annual Satellite Leadership Dinner, hosted by the Satellite Industry Association, brings together top leaders from the government and satellite industry to recognize and discuss the critical role that satellite technology plays in the economy and defense of the nation and around the world. Open to SIA Executives and Associate members only, the dinner provides an exclusive opportunity for senior government officials, CEOs, and other industry executives to connect and network with colleagues.

The dinner features an esteemed guest list, including government officials, agency experts, Congressional staff, members of congress, and representatives from leading companies in the satellite industry from around the world. The evening also includes the presentation of the prestigious Satellite Leadership in Government Award, which is awarded to government employees or members of Congress who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in issues affecting the satellite industry.

In the past, this award has been presented to a distinguished group of leaders, including the U.S. Space Force 18th and 19th Space Defense Squadrons, Congressman Mike Rogers (2022); Kenneth Turner, Deputy Director, Spectrum Policy and Programs, DoD CIO (2021); Cecily Holiday of the FCC and State Department (2020); Scott Pace of the National Space Council ( 2019); Jose Albuquerque of the FCC (2018); Julius Knapp of the FCC (2017); Lieutenant General Jay Raymond of the Air Force (2016); Karl Nebbia of the Commerce Department (2015); the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce (2014); Richard Beaird of the State Department (2013); Brian Nilsson of the White House National Security Staff (2012); Rural Utilities Service Administrator Jonathan Adelstein (2011); Major General Ellen Pawlikowski (2010); General James Cartwright and Mr. Richard Russell, Ambassador to the 2007 World Radio Conference (2008); Representative Ellen Tauscher and Maj. Gen. James B. Armor Jr. (2007); Senator Ted Stevens (2006); Admiral James O. Ellis Jr. (2005) and Tom Tycz, Federal Communications Commission (1998).

Please contact Jennifer Williams, SIA’s Senior Director of Events and Operations, and Operations at jwilliams@sia.org for any questions.