Event

13th International SES Workshop

  • Location

    Chateau de Betzdorf

    6815, Betzdorf, Luxembourg

  • Topic(s)
    Law
  • Type(s)
    Conferences, Free of charge, In-person event

Space Communications in the 3rd Millenium: Challenges, Regulation and Technology

Abstract

Space communications play a key role in today’s world. Rapid technical and political developments raise new legal questions. The 13th international SES workshop will focus on three topical areas that merit particular attention – the regulatory framework for the expanding Direct-to-Device (D2D) technology; the legal aspects of the EU IRIS² constellation which is envisaged to provide secure connectivity services for Europe; and the regulatory and licensing challenges associated with the ground infrastructure necessary to operate satellite services. The workshop will feature high-profiled speakers from international, European and national institutions, industry and academia, facilitating a qualified exchange of information, and highlighting synergies with evolving legislation, including the recent draft of the EU Space Act.

Language

English.

This is a free conference. Registration is mandatory.

Programme

  • 10.00 – 10.45

    Welcome

    • Adel Al-Saleh, CEO, SES
    • Marc Serres, CEO, Luxembourg Space Agency
    • Dirk Zetsche, Head of the Department of Law, University of Luxembourg
    • Mahulena Hofmann, SES Chair in Space, Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg
    • Yana Malevanova, Associate Legal Counsel, SES

  • 10.45 – 11.00

    Space Communications in 3rd Millenium: Challenges, Regulation and Technology: Setting the Frame

    Jean-Pierre Choffray, Vice President, Systems Engineering, SES

  • 11.00 – 12.30

    Panel I: ITU and Direct-to-Device Technology (D2D)

    Chair: Yvon Henri, ITU Radio Regulations Board (RRB)

    Discussants:

    • Jonathan Mwakijele, Head of Training Department, African Advanced Level Telecommunications Institute (AFRALTI)
    • Paul Liias, Head of Space Policy, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication, Estonia
    • Joël Grotz, Senior Manager, Technology Development, SES
    • Stéphane Mebay Ekome, Senior Engineer, Spectrum Management and Development EMEA, SES

  • 12.30 – 14.00

    Lunch Break

    Visit of premises with Tom Zoller, Station Support, SES

  • 14.00 – 15.30

    Panel II: EU, ESA and Iris2 – Status Quo and Outlook

    Chair: Sergio Marchisio, President of the European Centre of Space Law (ECSL)

    Discussants:

    • Shruti Vyas, Vice President, IRIS2 & Next Generation MEO Programme, SES
    • Gisela Suess, Head of the Legal Services Department, ESA
    • Leopold Mantl, Legal Service of the European Commission
    • Rudy Stranen, Advisor, Ministry of State, Department of Media, Connectivity and Digital Policy, Luxembourg
    • Lorenzo Miccinesi, Associate Legal Counsel IRIS2, SES
    • Aleksander Maracic, Customer Service Manager, SES

  • 15.30 – 16.00

    Coffee break

  • 16.00 – 17.30

    Panel III: Ground Infrastructure – Regulatory and Licensing Challenges

    Chair: Lesley Jane Smith, Professor of Law, Leuphana University of Lüneburg

    Discussants:

    • Guy Mahowald, Head of Spectrum Department, Luxembourg Regulatory Institute
    • Cécil Ameil, Director, Regulatory Affairs, SES
    • Lucien Rapp, Scientific Director, SIRIUS Chair, Toulouse School of Law
    • Phillipe Achilleas, Professor of Public Law, Idest – University Paris-Saclay
    • Attila Matas, Former Head of the Space Publications and Registration Division, ITU
    • Theodora Liameti, Regulatory Market Access Analyst, Eutelsat Group
    • Gabrielle Leterre, Postdoctoral researcher, University of Luxembourg

  • 17.30

    Closing Remarks

    Mahulena Hofmann, SES Chair in Space, Satellite Communication and Media Law, University of Luxembourg

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