Kevin Steen is the president and CEO of the combined Eutelsat America Corp. (EAC) and OneWeb Technologies (OWT) entity, which is a leading provider of secure and innovative commercial satellite communications connectivity to the U.S. government globally. In this role, Kevin oversees the integration of the company's teams and businesses following their combination, along with setting the combined entity's overall strategic direction and growth. With more than two decades of experience in technology business development and operating executive positions, Kevin has a reputation for establishing strong customer relationships, building high performance teams, and a successful track record in balancing strategy against execution.

Prior to being named as president and CEO of OWT in September 2022, he served as CEO of iDirect, a market-leading government and commercial satellite communications technology provider. Under Kevin's leadership, the company pioneered the satellite industry's first ground segment platform that supported a global network footprint and became the technology partner of choice for the top satellite operators and service providers. Before joining ST Engineering iDirect, he was vice president of Mergers and Acquisitions at SAP Americas.

Kevin holds a Master in Business Administration degree from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Denver. He sits on a number of boards in a financial and operations advisory capacity.

Dr. Angel Smith is a seasoned executive in the space and intelligence sector. She is the Executive Director of the SmallSat Alliance and currently serves as General Manager, Strategic Global Enablement at Microsoft.

Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond is the Chief of Space Operations, United States Space Force. As Chief, he serves as the senior uniformed Space Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipping of all organic and assigned space forces serving in the United States and overseas.

Gen. Raymond was commissioned through the ROTC program at Clemson University in 1984. He has commanded at squadron, group, wing, numbered air force, Major Command and Combatant Command levels. Notable staff assignments include serving in the Office of Force Transformation, Office of the Secretary of Defense; the Director of Plans, Programs and Analyses at Air Force Space Command; the Director of Plans and Policy (J5), U.S. Strategic Command; and the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force.

Gen. Raymond deployed to Southwest Asia as Director of Space Forces in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Prior to leading establishment of the U.S. Space Force and serving as the first Chief of Space Operations, Gen. Raymond led the re-establishment of U.S. Space Command as the eleventh U.S. combatant command.

Sir Peter Beck is the founder and chief executive of Rocket Lab, a space systems company and the world's leading dedicated small satellite launch provider. Rocket Lab provides end-to-end mission services, including complete satellite build and launch solutions, that provide rapid, frequent and reliable access to space. Rocket Lab has been launching since May 2017, delivering satellites to orbit for commercial and government customers, including DARPA, NASA, the NRO, the United States Air Force and more. Since founding the business in 2006, Peter has grown Rocket Lab to become a globally recognised industry leader in space and a billion-dollar company employing hundreds of world-class engineers.

Dave Limp is the CEO of Blue Origin. Prior to joining Blue Origin, Limp held various executive roles at Amazon and Apple.

Optical Scientist and Mechanical Engineer with focus on radio antenna design and fabrication. PhD in Optical Science from UArizona in 2019.

Josephine brings more than a decade of experience in investment/equity research following the aerospace industry. Her research coverage has included a wide range of small-to-mid cap Defence and Security Technology companies, such as space (DigitalGlobe and GeoEye), drones (AeroVironment) robots (iRobot), and threat detection. She worked most recently at the Benchmark Company, where she established a Washington D.C. office prior to relocating to Paris, France. She began her equity research career covering Global Communications at JP Morgan. Josephine received her MBA from Georgetown University and bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside.

Sho Nakanose is the Founder and CEO of GITAI, the world's leading space robotics startup. He aims to provide safe and affordable labor in space, reducing operational costs to one-hundredth of the current levels.

In March 2024, GITAI achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully conducting a technical demonstration outside the International Space Station (ISS), showcasing advanced robotic technologies that promise to change the dynamics of space operations. The company's innovative work has attracted contracts from DARPA, major US space companies, TOYOTA, the Japanese government, JAXA, and others. These partnerships focus on developing and integrating GITAI's robotic systems into various space programs.

Nakanose has been named a key person to watch in the space sector in 2024 by AviationWeek and was selected as one of the awardees by "Innovators Under 35 Japan 2020" hosted by MIT Technology Review. He is proud to be the first Japanese selected for the main program (Global Solutions Program) of Singularity University at NASA Ames Research Center in the US. Prior to founding GITAI, he worked for IBM Japan.

With a strong focus on customer experience and building value for partners, Adam leads Telstra International's satellite team within the wholesale business working with global satellite customers such as SpaceX, Amazon Kuiper, OneWeb, SES, and Inmarsat with major deployments in Asia Pacific.

Prior to this role, Adam was Head of EMEA Wholesale, responsible for developing and driving the business strategy, as well as wholesale, satellite, and OTT customer relationships.

Based in London, Adam has over 25 years' experience in the telecoms industry, having held a number of roles at Verizon, AAPT and Pacnet prior to joining Telstra. He is a dual national of the United Kingdom and Australia, where he spent a decade building his career. Outside of work, Adam is a father of four, as well as a keen footballer and coach.

Daniel A. Losada has more than 16 years of experience with every facet of satellite communication technology, from developing hardware to designing and implementing strategic satellite applications and systems. His knowledge of the complete satellite technology lifecycle makes him a trusted source of information and advice for leaders in the defense and intelligence communities. In his current role as Senior Director of the Defense and Intelligence Systems Division (DISD) at Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), Mr. Losada manages U.S. Department of Defense and intelligence programs for Hughes, working with Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) programs to support all branches of the military during its transition to Internet Protocol (IP)-based broadband systems with a Net-Centric vision. Mr. Losada also serves as a member and technical lead of the Hughes Strategic Mobility Working Group, working with Hughes partners to develop next generation Satellite-on-the-Move and quick-deploy capabilities. Previously, Mr. Losada has held positions in its Microwave and RF Systems Design organization at both Hughes and TRW, Inc (now part of Northrop Grumman). Most recently he served as Director, leading development teams in the design and development of state-of-the-art communications systems, such as processed and transponded satellite networks, microwave point-to-multipoint, cellular, and Personal Communications Services (PCS). Mr. Losada is a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, both from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has published in the field of Communication Systems and design of Frequency Hopping Patterns for Spread Spectrum Communications.

Reuben Oshomah currently serves as the Regional Director for West Africa at Avanti Satellite Communications, where he drives Avanti's business vision and strategy across the region. With over 15 years of experience in the satellite and telecommunications industry across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, Reuben has a distinguished track record of delivering impactful projects and fostering innovation.

In his role at Avanti Satellite, Reuben has spearheaded efforts to bring reliable internet connectivity to some of the most remote and underserved regions. His leadership has been instrumental in connecting 5 million people in over 1,000 communities, resulting in significant social and economic growth in these communities. His expertise in managing large-scale projects and his commitment to digital inclusion have made him a key figure in the satellite industry.

Prior to joining Avanti, Reuben led the Consulting Services Business for Microsoft, championing digital transformation initiatives across various sectors, including finance, government, oil and gas, telecommunications, and manufacturing in Nigeria. His work at Microsoft was marked by a successful track record of helping organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation.
Reuben's commitment to inclusivity is evident from his tenure at Ericsson, where he led the Mobile Financial Services program. This initiative provided crucial financial services to unbanked communities across multiple countries in West and Central Africa, significantly enhancing financial inclusion and economic participation.

Reuben holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from the University of Benin and a Master of Engineering Project Management from the University of Manchester, United Kingdom

I am a Partner at Wiley Rein--a Washington D.C. based firm with an elite telecommunications, media, and technology practice that has been repeatedly recognized for its depth of experience and knowledge in space and satellite industries. In my practice, I help clients avoid, navigate and resolve complex, cross-border disputes, primarily involving investments in emerging markets, satellite and space issues, or renewable energies. My experience in earth-bound emerging markets (for example, in countries where the rule of law remains elusive) gives me unique insights in how to establish an efficient and sensible legal framework to govern corporate ventures in space, how entities and individuals can protect their investments and assets, and how to deal with disputes as they arise. I have a JD and LLM in international and comparative law from Duke University School of Law, where I graduated with high honors and a BA from Northwestern University.

HORACIO RANDAZZO PMP CISM CGIET MSITM
Horacio Randazzo has worked in the Information Technology field for over 20 years.
Employed by IBM, Productivity Point International, Microsoft, AvMed, Memorial Healthcare, ABC Technology Group and Carnival Corporation. My last 3 years have been dedicated to 5G and satellite connectivity.
Horacio has specialized in Project Management, IT Security, Infrastructure and IT Governance for the past 15 years. He incorporates Risk, Process Improvement and Return on Investment (ROI) on all of his projects. As an Infrastructure Architect, he is devoted to business continuity and disaster recovery.
His moto is: "downtime should be a thing of the past". In keeping with the changing times, Horacio has incorporated documentation practices for HIPAA, PCI and SOX compliance. He keeps current by learning the latest technologies and techniques, and has taught at local Technology Schools, Colleges and Universities in South Florida.
As a volunteer, he is devoted to children and education, managing events for Joe DiMaggio's Children's Hospital and Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center. He has a deep passion for education, formally serving on the board of trustees of the Imagine Charter School in Weston and Family Central. He has served as a judge for the past seven years for the 211 Nonprofits Academy Awards in Ft. Lauderdale. He is a proud graduate of Leadership Broward Class XXX. He has also served on numerous boards and committees at Memorial, including the founding board of "Tour de Broward".
Horacio Randazzo
MCSE | MCT | PMP | CGEIT | CISM | MSITM
Solutions Architect / CTO / Project Manager

Natalia Larrea is the U.S. Director at Novaspace. Previously, she served as Principal Advisor at Novaspace in Canada. Since joining the firm, Natalia has advised numerous government and private stakeholders worldwide in the space sector. Her expertise spans strategic planning, the development of national space policies and programs, international and public-private partnerships, investment strategies, as well as technology and global space market assessments.

Before joining Novaspace, Natalia worked as a Systems Engineer at MDA, a Research Associate at NASA Ames, and a trainee at the European Space Agency (ESA). She holds a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from McGill University (Canada), a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio (Spain), and a Diploma in Astronomy and Planetary Science from the Open University (UK). Natalia is also a graduate and faculty member at the International Space University (ISU).

Natalia has received prestigious global awards for her leadership and contributions to the space sector. She is a frequent speaker and moderator at leading space industry conferences worldwide.

As the CEO and founder of Aerospacelab, Benoit Deper has led the emerging satellite manufacturer for 6 years. With Benoit's leadership, the start-up has achieved 8 satellites in orbit, 60 million euros in funding and is growing on a global scale. Benoit brings engineering expertise to entrepreneurship, with experience working both NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) programs.

After graduating from UCLouvain with a degree in mechatronics, robotics and automation engineering, Benoit first joined NASA Ames Research Center, and later ESA as a systems engineer. He transitioned to industry with Swiss Space Systems (S3) for three years as their CTO, where we oversaw research and development and engineering.

I have worked in satellite ground station equipment for more than 15 years. I have extensive experience in satellite geolocation and signal monitoring, both at ARKA and with prior organizations.

Ahsun Murad is the President and CEO of Optimal Satcom, which he co-founded as a spin-off from Lockheed Martin and Comsat in 2002. Over the last 22 years since its founding, Optimal Satcom has grown to support a large segment of the satellite industry with industry-leading enterprise-level software products and systems for resource management, service planning, optimization, and business intelligence. Over 15 satellite operators, 20 of the largest satellite service providers, and major US Government DoD and civilian agencies use Optimal Satcom products and systems today.

As a world expert in satellite communications technology with over 30 years of experience, Mr. Murad advises satellite companies and governments on satellite system design, application of emerging technologies, and formulating policy decisions. Before founding Optimal Satcom, Mr. Murad held management positions at Lockheed Martin and COMSAT Laboratories. In these positions, he headed the development of products for transmission planning and satellite capacity management and was the lead system architect for a number of commercial SATCOM and MILSATCOM projects.

Before joining COMSAT Laboratories, Mr. Murad worked at the NASA Center for Satellite and Hybrid Communications Networks where he was involved in research and development related to hybrid satellite-terrestrial mobile communications systems, and complex multi-satellite systems. Mr. Murad graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India, with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland at College Park.

Peter Wilczynski joined Maxar Intelligence as the Chief Product Officer in June 2024. He is a proven technical product management leader who has led the development of first-of-a-kind products and geospatial solutions for highly complex and demanding customer environments, including the U.S. defense and intelligence community.

Prior to joining Maxar Intelligence, Peter spent twelve years at Palantir Technologies, most recently overseeing the development of the company's flagship Ontology System, a comprehensive decision-centric enterprise modeling platform designed to deploy AI directly into real-time operations. Prior to that, Peter led the revitalization of Palantir's Gotham platform, expanding the platform from a pure-play intelligence analysis solution into a comprehensive defense and intelligence product.

Early in his career, Peter led the initial prototyping and development efforts for Gaia, a next-generation collaborative GIS platform which ultimately became the cornerstone of Palantir's U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) product portfolio.

Peter earned a bachelor's degree from Yale University, has published research focusing on concept-centric product development and holds more than 25 patents.

I am a telecommunications attorney (Counsel) at Lerman Senter PLLC in Washington. I have represented and advised clients on matters before the Federal Communications Commission for over twenty years, focusing my practice on regulatory, licensing, and spectrum policy issues faced by satellite and wireless providers. I joined Lerman Senter in July 2023, and previously was a partner at Lawler, Metzger, Keeney & Logan, LLC from 2005-2023. In the satellite area, I am currently lead outside counsel on FCC matters for Globalstar, and have represented the company on a variety of regulatory and licensing matters at the FCC since 2010. Here is the link to my firm bio: https://www.lermansenter.com/our-people/stephen-j-berman/