Space Intersects Internet 2nd Workshop:  Into the LEO Constellations Era

i2CAT és un centre CERCA de recerca i innovació en tecnologies digitals avançades situat a Barcelona. Des de 2003, i2CAT impulsa la societat digital del futur a través del coneixement generat en el desenvolupament de projectes i activitats d'R+D+I en tecnologies com a 5G, IoT, VR i tecnologies immersives, ciberseguretat, blockchain, intel·ligència artificial, New Space i Innovació Social Digital. El centre col·labora amb empreses, administracions públiques, institucions acadèmiques i usuaris per tal d’aplicar aquest coneixement en la resolució de reptes socials i empresarials.----i2CAT is a CERCA research and innovation center based in Barcelona which specializes in advanced digital technologies. Since 2003, i2CAT has been committed to designing and building the future digital society by leveraging the knowledge gained from cutting-edge European and local R&D projects in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, New Space, and Digital Social Innovation. The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges.

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The Space Internet workshop will feature expert insights and debate by ecosystem players on potential opportunities and competitive threats.

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The event will be streamed live through the  i2CAT Foundation's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5J5gH1pIKw

This Space Internet workshop brings in experts from the Telecom/Internet technology and investments value chain and assess the latest Space Internet developments. Experts will share insights gained from hands-on experience in LEO deployments and discuss the technology and investment drivers including demand-side economics, research, regulations, and the potential interplay with 5G and Cloud technologies. Participants will leave the workshop equipped with the knowledge and perspectives needed to begin mapping out strategies for thriving in this new environment. This workshop is a continuation of a similar one hosted in February 2020 in Barcelona, answering the request of a good number of participants for a follow-up.Main Topics of Discussion:<ul><li>Review of Space Internet (LEO focus) technologies and state of the art</li><li>Key players, business drivers, research, investment, go-to-market strategies, and start-up landscape</li><li>Competitive threats and partnership opportunities: 5G/Telecom, Submarine, Data Centers, Cloud</li><li>LEO investments dynamics and demand-side overview </li></ul>Follow the workshop live stream here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5J5gH1pIKwFor additional information on the workshop, please see info from our<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opoRs-SO6-U" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> February 2020 1st event.</a><h2>Workshop Participants</h2>Representation from LEO/5G/IoT R&amp;D teams, LEO/MEO/GEO constellation representatives, Government Space Agencies, LEO/Space startups, investors, and law firms. Tech and business participants from over 25+ countries <h2>Workshop Agenda </h2>Format – Moderated discussion panels
16:00 - 16:05 h CETRationale and goals of the workshop, Dr. Sergi Figuerola, CTIO, i2CAT Foundation 
16:05 - 16:15 h CETCatalan New Space Strategy, Mr. Daniel Marco, General Director Digital Economy, Catalan Government
16:15 – 16:20 h CETWhere are we on LEO, Dr. Riad Hartani, Co-founder, Xona Partners
16:20 - 17:00 h CET<h3>Telecom/5G operators intersecting LEO – Partnership and competitive dynamics</h3>✔	Telecom/5G operators interfacing with the new generation of LEO operators✔	Evolving business models and market approach: 5G, IoT, backhaul, cloud and data center in wholesale/retail Moderator: Frank Rayal, Xona partnersPanelists:<ul><li>Jean-Luc Vuillemin, EVP of International Networks, Orange</li><li>Henry de Chaillé, Business Development, Google Loon</li><li>Azhar Sayeed, Chief Architect, IBM Red Hat Cloud</li><li>Jacob Groote, EVP Products, KPN</li><li>Artur Mendes, VP Sales, Angola Cable</li></ul>
17:00 – 17:40 h CET<h3>LEO technology and deployment challenges</h3>✔	LEO technology insights and state of the art✔	LEO/MEO/GEO partnership/competitive dynamics and ecosystem evolutionModerator: Xavi Lobao, Head of Future Projects Division, Telecommunications Department at European Space AgencyPanelists :<ul><li>Manik Vinnakota, Commercial and Product Development, Telesat</li><li>Yasrine Ibnyahya, Director, Advanced Concepts &amp; Technologies, Inmarsat</li><li>Philippe Llau, Head International Business, Eutelsat</li><li>Stewart Sanders, EVP Technology, O3b mPOWER Program Lead, SES</li><li>Mina Mitry, Co-Founder &amp; CEO, Kepler Canada</li></ul>

17:40 – 18:20 h CET<h3>Getting into LEO large scale deployments: technology, funding, legal and business angles</h3>✔	LEO end to end business models and funding models in venture capital/growth stage✔	LEO value chain business dynamics: satellites, chipsets, radios, payload.Moderator: Mònica Roca, Vice president of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce &amp; isardSAT group General DirectorPanelists:<ul><li>Jaume Sanpera , Founder &amp; CEO, Sateliot</li><li>Brian Holz, Founder &amp; CEO, Mangata Networks</li><li>Eduard Danyelian, Head Satellite investments, IFC World Bank Group</li><li>Henry Wang, Founder &amp; CEO, Smart Mesh</li><li>Luke Moloney , Partner, Space Fund </li></ul>
18:20 – 18:35 h CET<h3>Announcement of the creation of a Federated "New Space" Lab</h3>Dr. Riad Hartani &amp; Dr. Sergi Figuerola

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