Networking Opportunities

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.

Here are the can’t-miss networking events at SATELLITE 2012:

SATELLITE 2012 Welcome Reception

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 12
New location for SATELLITE 2012 - The Exhibit Show Floor!
Join thousands of satellite professionals for the official kick off of SATELLITE 2012 - the Welcome Reception!  Enjoy drinks, light hors d'oeuvres and plenty of networking with fellow attendees of SATELLITE 2012.  The Welcome Reception is open to everyone and included with your SATELLITE 2012 registration.

Washington Space Business Roundtable Flagship Lunch and Silent Auction

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13
The Washington Space Business Roundtable will host its annual Flagship Luncheon and Silent Auction to raise funds for its scholarship program.

The WTA 2012 Teleport Awards Luncheon

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13
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.

MSUA Pioneer and Innovator Awards Presentation and Luncheon

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13
Join your fellow colleagues in the mobile satellite community as MSUA honors mobile satellite innovators and pioneers with the Pioneer and Innovation Awards.

At MSUA-9, MSUA will present a Pioneer as well as an Innovation Award and both will be presented at the MSUA-9 Awards Luncheon. 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-9 Conference registration.

Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Gala 

6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13
The Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) will host its 25th annual reception and dinner on Tuesday, March 13 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The SSPI Gala is the satellite industry’s preeminent social and networking event of the year. 

Satellite Executive of the Year Award Presentation Luncheon

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11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 14
Don’t miss the marquee event of SATELLITE 2012! Via Satellite magazine presents its Satellite Executive of the Year 2011, 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 2012 conference registration fee.

Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year Reception

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6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14
The ultimate networking event of SATELLITE 2012! 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 2012 conference registration fee.