Advances in 5G standards have created opportunities to integrate non-terrestrial networks (NTN) into a global interoperable wireless experience - opening new connectivity options for mobile broadband, cellular, wide and local area IoT, and more, so it’s no wonder that there is a surge in innovation and investment. This Roundtable brings together experts, startups, telcos, and investors who are working on this evolving communications infrastructure in the sky.
Telecom Council Roundtable meetings are audience-focused discussions around a topic impacting the telecom market. Drawing participants into an interactive discussion right from the start, we connect the audience’s interests with knowledge from the panelists, and meet a handful of startups who will be leading us into the future.
The world is witnessing a new space race, not between nations, but between tech giants like Apple and Samsung, and between private space enterprises like Iridium and Starlink. Their competition to offer ubiquitous connectivity via satellite is not just about bragging rights—it's about transforming cell phones into lifelines in remote areas, empowering underserved populations, and unlocking a new era of IoT possibilities where any object, anywhere, can be connected.
Companies invited to present are working on:
Although the Call for Speakers is now closed, some opportunities available to market leaders, topic experts and startups innovating in this segment are still available, including in-room demo and meeting tables. If open, options will be available during online registration.
Regular participants include tech scouts, innovation strategy, partnership executives and corporate development delegates from: