Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2026 - 30th September & 1st October - Park Plaza Victoria London Hotel - Registration 8.00am
Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment (SSGS), the world’s only conference dedicated exclusively to the satellite ground segment, has confirmed 30 September – 1 October 2026 for its next London edition. Following the outstanding success of the 2025 Event, held in October at the Park Plaza London Victoria, SSGS will return to the same venue in 2026.
“We received tremendous feedback from speakers, exhibitors, sponsors and delegates – making the Park Plaza the natural choice,” said Event Director Kevin French. “The venue offers room for growth, and judging by early interest, we’re certainly going to need it.”
The 2025 event achieved record attendance, welcoming senior representatives from organisations including the UK and Italian Ministries of Defence, ESA, Airbus, Babcock, Lockheed Martin, BT Group, Vodafone, Viasat, GSMA, GSOA, and UK Space Command. Delegates and speakers from across Europe, Asia, North America, the Middle East and Africa came together to create a truly global forum for innovation and collaboration in the ground segment.
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Event & Awards
SSGS 2026 is the ultimate convergence of global satellite leaders—a must-attend event for anyone shaping the future of connectivity. As the industry accelerates at breakneck speed, this dynamic gathering delivers cutting-edge insights from top experts, exclusive networking with influential players, and a front-row seat to groundbreaking solutions revolutionizing bandwidth and connectivity. Transforming the ground segment is crucial for advancing satellite communications and driving broader technological innovation. SSGS 2026 explores the vast opportunities within the global space ground segment, analyzing the essential capabilities vendors must master to meet the demands of diverse and rapidly expanding markets.
CELEBRATE SUCCESS - Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2026 AWARDS
In recognition of the advances in Ground Segment Innovation and its leading role in Satellite Communications - SSGS 2026 will be honoring those companies and individuals that are changing the Ground Segment Sector. The SSGS Awards are judged by an independent panel of experts comprising Media, Consultants and Analysts. The Awards Ceremony will take place at the Evening Reception Event held on the 30th September in the Victoria Suite.
More information on the award submission opening date coming soon.
Sponsorship Options
Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2026 offers the perfect platform for your company to connect with industry professionals and engage directly with your target audience. As a Sponsor, your brand will gain exceptional visibility, with your logo, products, and services prominently showcased throughout the event. This sponsorship will elevate your brand’s exposure, boosting recognition and creating lasting awareness among key decision-makers in the satellite sector. Don’t miss out - book early! Contact Kevin French or Belinda Bradford or alternatively visit our SPONSORSHIP PAGE NOW!
ABOUT THE EVENT
Dive into the Dynamic World of Ground Segment
Amid the buzz surrounding advancements in space, the critical need to modernize ground technology often went overlooked. Yet, technology providers and teleport operators have anticipated this challenge and are now driving efforts to develop ground segments that are as agile and advanced as the cutting-edge assets in orbit. The global ground station market – predicted to double in size to around $110 billion US dollars by 2028.
Day 1
25 SPEAKERS
8
THEMES
Day 2
25 SPEAKERS
8
THEMES
Hear from the leading experts. Speakers Confirmed as of 14/04/26
Speakers
Aerospace & Defense strategy consultant with experience across 3 continents. I advise organizations in the satellite sector on high-level strategic decisions, using deep industry knowledge, market assessments and financial modeling to deliver the best results.
Senior Management & Strategy Consultant
Novaspace
Alix Rousselière
Devlin brings over 25 years senior level technical and leadership experience to the position, having held roles in international technology companies in market sectors ranging from satellite, 5G, aerospace and defence, to software defined radio and IoT. As co-founder of several investor backed high-growth companies, he is a proven technology leader with particular success in bringing innovative products to market.
CEO
Celestia UK
Malachy Devlin
Tudor leads and develops Filtronics technical strategy and roadmaps. Securing grant funding (ESA, DASA, IUK etc) and leading industrial/academic partnerships and collaborations.
CTO
filtronic
Tudor Williams
Helen has played a pivotal role within the group since 2011, in which time she has developed and implemented membership and public relations strategies. Through her own PR agency (established in 2007) Helen has built up extensive knowledge and experience within the satellite industry.
Managing Director
Satcoms Innovation Group (SIG)
Helen Weedon
Dr. Ulpia-Elena Botezatu is the Chair of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) and Co-Chair of the Action Team on Lunar Activities Consultation (ATLAC). She is committed to advancing international cooperation in space law, security, and governance.
Chair, UN COPUOS & Co-Chair, ATLAC
Dr Ulpia-Elena Botezatu
Cyber Security CDT (PhD) researcher at University of Bristol and University of Bath, conducting interdisciplinary research about the cyber security and resilience of space infrastructure. She is also Programme Lead for the CySpace Connected Capability Network, funded by Satellite Applications Catapult.
Programme Lead on the CySpace Connected Capability Network
Jessie Hamill-Stewart
Alexander Mueller-Gastell joined ND SatCom in September 2017. His main focus at ND SatCom is to manage the success-oriented organization and define and implement the growth strategies for the three business units Government & Enterprise, Defence and Broadcast.
CEO
ND SATCOM
Alexander Mueller-Gastell
Under Isabelle’s leadership, GSOA and its member CEOs lead the effort to showcase the benefits of satellite communications for a more inclusive and secure society – vital to bridging the world’s digital divide, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and realizing the 5G ecosystem.
Director General
GSOA
Isabelle Mauro
Irina Petrov is the VP of Marketing, Communications & Membership at GSOA, where she oversees the association’s global positioning and member engagement strategy.
VP of Marketing
GSOA
Irina Petrov
Randall joined WTA in 2006 as membership administrator after serving in administrative positions with other nonprofit associations. Under his leadership, WTA launched a streamlined teleport directory, global teleports map and WTA’s Executive Dialogue Series
Executive Director
WTA
Randall Barney
Scott joined the satellite communications industry in 1997 and brings more than 25 years of deep, hands-on experience across the full satellite ground and network ecosystem.
CEO
Go Global Comms Ltd
Scott Mumford
Obilor Nwamadi (Obi) is a senior product manager for Viavi Solutions with responsibility for 3GPP features, especially for the strategy and gtm for NTN and RedCap product lines.
Senior Product Manager
VIAVI Solutions
Obilor (Obi) Nwamadi
What did our 2025 Delegates say about the event?
Testimonials
“The SKYNET delivery team were delighted to be invited to present a keynote address at SSGS2025. We were particularly keen to meet and be exposed to SMEs and suppliers that we have not traditionally done business within the SKYNET Enterprise. We found both the content of the conference and the associated networking opportunities equally informing and rewarding. We have come away with new contacts to follow up on and new suggestions to ponder as we continue to take SKYNET forward.”
SKYNET Lead, UK MoD
Peter Lymn
“I truly enjoyed attending Conference SSGS, as it provided a broad and insightful perspective on the space ecosystem and defense landscape in the UK. The discussions with UK Space Command and the key active players were particularly engaging, and a valuable understanding of current initiatives and collaborations. It was encouraging to see the growing interest and commitment to advancing space and defense development in the region.''
Benelux Head of Office – INTEGRASYS
Sergio Encabo
“SSGS2025 is the rare event that truly puts the ground segment centre stage. The mix of senior operators, vendors and government stakeholders surfaced the real challenges and paired them with practical, resilient solutions across cybersecurity, AI, electronic gateways, non-terrestrial networks (NTN), optical and IoT.”
CEO, Celestia UK
Malachy Devlin
“SSGS2025 was a well-organized and excellent event that proved to be at the cutting-edge and very relevant to the developing space ground segment. A great platform for the Atheras Analytics team to meet key industry players and demonstrate our range of AI tools for satellite operators and satellite internet users.”
CEO / Director General. Atheras Analytics SAS
David Gibbons
"SSGS provided a valuable platform to discuss the critical role of ground segment infrastructure—particularly as new technologies like 5G, NB and NR NTN bridge the worlds of terrestrial and satellite—in the evolving broadcast ecosystem. The quality of discussion and depth of expertise in the presentations highlighted just how much more we can achieve as an industry. Bringing global industry leaders together in a focused setting creates not only insight, but also meaningful opportunities to connect and collaborate. We’re proud to contribute to that momentum and honoured that our efforts were recognised with an award at the event."
Chairman of iKO Media Group
Francesco Cataldo
'We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the SSGS team for arranging this outstanding event. Although we confirmed our attendance late, we are so glad we didn't miss this opportunity. We were able to connect with key leaders in our space industry, gaining crucial insight into their visions, forecasts, and the newest developments in technology. Considering the quality of the experience and organization, it is clear the SSGS is an exceptional and vital event in space technology, even in only its second iteration. We are already looking forward to the 2026 summit."
CBO, Saudi Net Link
Mohammed Al Faisal
“SSGS 2025 was an outstanding platform that brought together global leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of satellite ground infrastructure. It was inspiring to see such depth of dialogue on innovation, resilience, and sovereign capability. At Neo Space Group, we value opportunities like this to share our vision and collaborate with partners driving the future of the space and satellite industry.”
CTO & A/COO, Neo Space Group
Mark Dickinson
Great reasons to attend
Redefining Ground: Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2026
SSGS 2026 will feature comprehensive technical sessions covering a wide range of topics, including satellite communication protocols, ground station automation, antenna technologies, and network security. Experts from around the globe will share their knowledge and insights, providing attendees with a deep understanding of the current state of the industry and future trends.
Leading Industry Experts
SSGS 2026 will include debate on the effect on the Ground Eco System from next generation satellite systems, where Satellite sits in the Telecoms Eco System, how the Ground Segment is delivering solutions across the enterprise sector, cybersecurity, mobility and much more besides.
Two Days of Discussion
SSGS 2026 comes at a time when the satellite industry continues to evolve and the ground segment market lies at the very epicentre of all that is going on. Network with your peers and get answers to all the questions that matter.
Networking
On the evening of the first day a Reception Event is being held. Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry leaders, fellow professionals, and potential collaborators. We will also be announcing the SSGS 2026 Award Winners. ENTER AWARDS NOW!
Reception & Awards Event
EXPO VENUE
Park Plaza Victoria London Hotel
Welcome to the venue of the conference! We are delighted to invite you to join us in the London for the Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2026 Conference. A two-minute walk from the London Victoria railway and Underground stations, as well as bus and coach terminals, the impressive Park Plaza Victoria takes meeting rooms in hotels to the next level. The hotel is near Buckingham Palace, the London Eye and Hyde Park.
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Over 240 high-level delegates will attend the event. Save your spot asap!
We are offering two types of ticket. Prices cover both days (includes Refreshments). The Executive and Military/Government tickets cover access to the Evening Cocktail/Awards Reception:
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Executive: £250
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Military/Government: £220
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For a Media Pass please contact Brian Dolby
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To discuss Speaker and Sponsorship Opportunities - Please contact Kevin French, Event Director using the Contact Form
Over 240 high-level delegates will attend the event. Save your spot asap!