Satellite Communications for Digital Transformation
of the Economy and Society
SatComRus 2021 Conference Agenda Draft
(October 7-8, 2021, Kaliningrad)
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Conference Agenda
October 7, Thursday
09.30 - 10.00
Registration of conference participants
Local time (GMT+2)
10.00 - 12.00
Plenary discussion: Digital transformation of the Russian and global economies. The satellite communications and broadcasting industry evolution.
Topics for discussion:
Transformation in the telecom market and networks: 5G, virtualization, software-defined networks, IoT, UAVs, AR.
Next-generation communication satellites in the digital ecosystem. New applications and technologies. Transformation in the satellite services value chain. Hybrid solutions.
Managed services, new transport infrastructure, industry solutions.
12.00 - 12.15
Coffee break
12.15 - 13.45
Discussion: Satellite communications for transport
Topics for discussion:
Maritime VSAT, inflight-connectivity and mobility solutions.
Inflight connectivity: market capabilities.
The Northern Sea Route as an alternative international sea route: telecom infrastructure development and relevant business needs.
Maritime unmanned navigation in Russia and in the world: prospects, pros and cons.
Express-RV system options for mobility services.
13.45 - 14.45
Lunch
14.45 - 16.00
Discussion: Satellite communications for social issues
Topics for discussion:
Internet access in remote areas.
Bridging the digital divide of the Russian regions.
Distance learning and telemedicine.
Satellite communications as part of federal government programs and social initiatives.
16.00 - 16.15
Coffee break
16.15 - 17.30
Discussion: Satellite solutions for mass market
Topics for discussion:
What niche will fixed satellite communications occupy in the mass market in the near future?
How the users of VSAT services in the B2C segment have changed over five years.
Collective access to the Internet via satellite in settlements with a population of up to 100 inhabitants.
