About this Event
STWG Event: Satellite Direct to Device (D2D) Services - Opportunities and Challenges
Join us on the 28th January 2026 with the Space Technology Working Group as we have an insightful conversation with a unique panel of UK/Global Space industry leaders in the Information Technologists' Hall.
With the launch commercial launch of Satellite Direct to Device (D2D) Services … that is using Low Earth Orbit Satellites to connect to
🛰 📱 Virgin Media O2 (VMO2): partnering with Starlink to provide its O2 Satellite service
🛰 📱 Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile is to offer D2D services across Europe through a joint venture.
🛰 📱 Globalstar: in partnership with Apple, is already offering Emergency SOS via Satellite in the UK
🛰 📱 Motion Applied … for upgraded onboard Rail WiFi services
STWG have secured an excellent speaker for the 28th - Luke Pearce - who is a Space Analyst and has agreed to provide a neutral view of the market, service offerings, opportunities and challenges …
For the panel, they have also secured 🛰 Javier Torre de Silva, D2D Partner at leading global law firm, CMS
Other panelists The STWG D2D panel will debate:
📱 🛰 the specific technology, legal, regulatory opportunities and challenges and
📱 🛰 what actions the industry should be taking to: catalyst opportunities and societal good from D2D services and minimise/mitigate risks
TIME:
17:30 for 18:00 - 20:00 for 20:15
BOOKING
There is a £20 inc. VAT – any surplus will go towards WCIT Charity. Online attendees invited to make a donation to the WCIT Charity
Zoom link will be provided ahead of the evening.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
WCIT Hall, 39 Bartholomew Close, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 20.00
