SIA’s 20th Annual DoD Commercial SATCOM Workshop Co-Sponsored by U.S. Space Command
December 16th – 18th, 2024
dodsatcom.com
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
The annual DoD Commercial SATCOM Workshop, organized by SIA in partnership with U.S. Space Command, is a highly-anticipated event held in Washington D.C. It brings together government leaders from various DoD agencies related to the commercial satellite industry to discuss policy and operational issues related to commercial and military satellite communications. The multi-day workshop aims to foster dialogue and collaboration between the government and industry leaders on a wide range of topics.
The past 19 years of the workshop has been successful in bringing a diverse and vast group of government agencies including AFRICOM, EUCOM, SOCOM, SOUTHCOM, STRATCOM, CENTCOM, TRANSCOM, OSD/NII, OSD/AT&L, DISA, NSSO, AFSPC, the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the White House. These government leaders’ input and insights have played a critical role in shaping the conversation around the future of commercial and military satellite communications. The workshop provides an invaluable opportunity for government and industry leaders to come together to share their perspectives and explore solutions to the legislative and technological challenges facing the industry.
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Visit www.dodsatcom.com or contact Jennifer Williams, SIA’s Senior Director of Events and Operations at jwilliams@sia.org for any questions.
*Note: U.S. Space Command co-sponsorship of this event does not constitute a federal endorsement of SIA or any other sponsors of this workshop.
SIA’s 25th Annual Leadership Dinner
March 10, 2025
International Spy Museum
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.
SIA’s Government & Military Forum at Satellite 2025
March 10th – 14th, 2025
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
www.satshow.com
Each year SIA organizes the Government and Military Forum at the Satellite Show. These panels and discussions provided a platform for experts to share their insights and knowledge on these topics, including the importance of standardization, how 5G can improve communications in austere environments, and the regulatory hurdles to the growth of novel space activities.
SIA is organizing the following Government and Military panels for SATELLITE 2024 so stay tuned for more details when they are available.
For additional details about SIA’s Government and Military Forum panels at SATELLITE 2025, please visit www.satshow.com