SATELLITE 2008 In Washington January 10, 2008
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Jenn Heinold
Director, Tradeshow Marketing
(301) 354-1813
jheinold@accessintel.com
Non-Stop Networking With Satellite Leaders at SATELLITE 2008
SATELLITE 2008 Comes to the Walter Washington Convention Center,
Washington D.C., Feb. 24-28, 2008
Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008—More than 17 hours of networking events with leaders in the satellite marketplace will take place at the SATELLITE 2008 Conference and Exhibition. From top military officials to C-level executives, broadcasters to engineers implementing satellite-enabled networks, the annual SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition brings together the power players in the global satellite-enabled communications marketplace, all in one location.
Anyone with a vested interested in the ever-changing satellite communications marketplace needs to mark their calendar and plan to attend the following can’t-miss networking events at SATELLITE 2008, complete information about which can be found at www.SATELLITE2008.com/networking:
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals NHL Game
3 p.m. Sunday, February 24, Verizon Center, 601 F Street, N.W., Washington, DC
• Connect with colleagues, treat your customers to a fun afternoon of hockey as the Washington Capitals take on the New Jersey Devils. SATELLITE 2008 has secured discounted tickets to the game, which takes place just a couple of blocks from the Washington Convention Center. Tickets are $60 for lower level and $35 for mezzanine level and are available through the SATELLITE 2008 registration system.
SATELLITE 2008 Welcome Reception
Monday, February 25, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Mingle with fellow satellite professionals in this relaxing opening reception, hosted by Via Satellite and sponsored by DataPath. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres as you catch up with friends old and new. This event is free and open to all attendees.
Washington Space Business Roundtable Flagship Lunch and Silent Auction
Tuesday, February 26, Noon - 1:30 p.m.
• WSBR will hold its heralded Flagship Lunch and Silent Auction during SATELLITE 2008. With pleasure, WSBR announces that Secretary-General of ITU Hamadoun Toure will be its Executive guest speaker making this a perfect opportunity to bring colleagues and customers to maximize all that you can learn and experience at SATELLITE 2008.
The WTA 2007 Teleport Awards Luncheon
Tuesday, February 27, Noon - 1:30 p.m. Invitation-Only
• Since 1995, WTA has presented annual awards to companies and individuals who have dramatically demonstrated excellence in the field of teleport operations, development and technology. Celebrate the winners and network with colleagues during the Awards Luncheon.
Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) Gala
Tuesday, February 26, 6:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m., Grand Hyatt Hotel, 1000 H St., NW, Washington, D.C.
• The Society of Satellite Professionals (SSPI) will host its 25th annual Black Tie Reception and Dinner on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at the Grand Hyatt, Washington. The Gala is the satellite industry’s preeminent social and networking event of the year. To purchase tickets, or for more information, go to: www.sspigala.com or contact jhoil@sspi.org, 703-534-0885
Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year Award Presentation Luncheon
Wednesday, February 27, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Don’t miss the marquee event of SATELLITE 2008! Via Satellite magazine presents its Satellite Executive of the Year 2007, honoring the top satellite industry executive who made significant business impact in the global satellite arena. Tickets to the event are included with your SATELLITE 2008 conference registration fee.
Via Satellite’s Satellite Executive of the Year Reception
Wednesday, February 27, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., City Museum of Washington, DC, 801 K Street, N.W.
• The ultimate networking event of SATELLITE 2008! Join the Satellite Executive of the Year for an evening reception in his or her honor. Tickets to the event are included with your SATELLITE 2008 conference registration fee.
“For the past 27 years, the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition has provided a forum where leaders in enterprise, commercial, government, military, and broadcast satellite arenas get together under one roof to discuss the future of the satellite-enabled communications landscape,” said Joe Rosone, Vice President and Group Publisher, Access Intelligence Satellite Group. “This tradition of bringing together the power-players in the satellite marketplace continues at the 2008 conference via new events, such as the Sunday night Capitals game.
SATELLITE 2008 is the premier annual educational and networking event for the satellite-enabled communications. This event brings together more than 8,500 leaders to discuss topics of vital importance to the market, including IPTV, Digital Signage, Mobile Satellite Services, Satellite Broadband, Business Continuity, Changes and Challenges in Military SatCom, The Partnership Between Satellite Providers and Major Telcos, and more.
The SATELLITE 2008 exhibit show floor is the one place where it is possible to view first-hand the latest and greatest products required to ensure cost-effective, mobile, global, seamless, and secure satellite communications. Over 270 leading solutions providers will allow visitors to the exhibit hall to get up-close and hands-on with hundreds of new products, and innovative technology solutions.
SATELLITE 2008 will be held in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, D.C. For more information on exhibiting or to register, visit www.SATELLITE2008.com.
About SATELLITE 2008
For 27 years, only the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition has provided a unique forum for all sectors within the satellite-enabled communications marketplace to come together to learn, network and collaborate.
SATELLITE 2008: The Sixth Decade continues in that tradition and features an anticipated 8,500 delegates representing 65 countries, more than 270 exhibiting companies and a conference program led by more than 300 experts, thought leaders and top-level executives. As the satellite community celebrates the 50th anniversary of the launch of Sputnik, the SATELLITE 2008 Conference is future-focused with sessions examining emerging applications, new technology, world regions and what the next steps are for this rapidly growing marketplace.
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