Non-Stop Networking

SATELLITE is the premier event for networking among the satellite marketplace. From top military officials to C-level executives, broadcasters to engineers implementing satellite-enabled networks,  the annual Conference and Exhibition brings together the power players in the global satellite-enabled communications marketplace, all in one location.

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Here are the can’t-miss networking events at SATELLITE 2009:

• Washington Space Business Roundtable Flagship Lunch and Silent Auction

    11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

    WSBR will hold its heralded Flagship Lunch and Silent Auction during SATELLITE 2009. WSBR is pleased to announce Marine Corps General James E. Cartwright, Vice-Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as the keynote address. This lunch is a perfect opportunity to bring colleagues and customers to maximize all that you can learn and experience at SATELLITE 2009.

You may purchase tickets when registering for SATELLITE 2009.

• The WTA 2009 Teleport Awards Luncheon

    11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

    Since 1995, WTA has presented annual awards to companies and individuals who have dramatically demonstrated excellence in the field of teleport operations, development and technology. Celebrate the winners and network with colleagues during the Awards Luncheon.

You may purchase tickets when registering for SATELLITE 2009.

• MSUA Pioneer and Innovation Awards Presentation and Luncheon

    11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

    Join your fellow colleagues in the mobile satellite community as MSUA honors mobile satellite innovators and pioneers with the Pioneer and Innovation Awards.

For the last five years, MSUA has recognized mobile satellite pioneers for their valued contributions to the industry. Last year, MSUA also recognized individuals and their companies who were noteworthy innovators, including the engineers who invented and then developed the mobile satellites for Iridium and Globalstar, as well as the engineers who developed the Inmarsat Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN).

At MSUA-6, MSUA will once again present a Pioneer as well as an Innovation Award and both will be presented at the MSUA-6 Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by Inmarsat, the luncheon is highly anticipated and well attended by industry movers and shakers, and this year will be no different. 

One ticket is included with your MSUA-6 Conference registration.

You may purchase tickets when registering for SATELLITE 2009.

• Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Gala

    6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St., NW, Washington, D.C. 

    The Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) will host its 26th annual Black Tie Reception and Dinner on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Grand Hyatt, Washington. The SSPI Gala is the satellite industry’s preeminent social and networking event of the year. To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to: www.sspigala.com or contact jhoil@sspi.org, 703-534-0885.

• Satellite Executive of the Year Award Presentation Luncheon

    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26
    Ballroom A, Walter E. Washington Convention Center

    Don’t miss the marquee event of SATELLITE 2009! Via Satellite magazine presents its Satellite Executive of the Year 2008, honoring the top satellite industry executive who made significant business impact in the global satellite arena. Tickets to the event are included with your SATELLITE 2009 conference registration fee.

• Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year Reception

    6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26

    The ultimate networking event of SATELLITE 2009! Join the Satellite Executive of the Year for an evening reception in his or her honor. Tickets to the event are included with your SATELLITE 2009 conference registration fee.

• Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Washington Capitals NHL Game

     7:00 p.m. Friday, March 27
     Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW, Washington D.C.

     Enjoy an exciting game of hockey with your colleagues as the Washington Capitals take on the Tampa Bay Lightning.  SATELLITE 2009 has secured discounted ticket rates that are available only through the registration system. 
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