The four-day event will highlight satellite-based services and technologies including: Information & Communications, Broadcasting, Navigation, National and Homeland Security, and Remote Sensing. One of the sessions is Global Assurance and Homeland Defense: Implications.

Booz Allen Hamilton VP R. James Woolsey will lead off the conference with his views of how changes in global politics and the global economy are shaping the need for resilience for infrastructure in the US, including telecommunications.

Another session deals with Growth and Momentum - Key Drivers for the 21st Century. It is debatable if last year was the worst for the satellite industry, but certainly there was not much room for optimism. However, there is definitely hope for the future for several reasons: continuing progress in technology, increased government needs and signs of possible recovery in the telecommunications sector.

As the industry goes forward, it needs to carefully choose its direction in order to get the fastest possible benefits. The panel will address what are the growth areas to concentrate on as the industry goes forward.

The speakers will include director, Satellite Centre ISRO Dr. P.S. Goel, president & COO Intelsat Ramu V. Potarazu,