Dubai, UAE, May 22, 2024: 2024 CABSAT, the Middle East’s flagship event for content, broadcast, satellite, media, and entertainment sectors, returns for a second day to promote innovative solutions, technologies, and ideas that are fundamentally reshaping the media and entertainment industry.
CABSAT 2024 Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Distinguished Guests and Industry Innovations
The show, which will run until May 23, 2024, organised by the Dubai World Trade Centre, enjoyed a special visit from ZHU Yonglei, Vice Minister of the National Radio and Television Administration of P.R.China（NRTA).
Across the three days, CABSAT 2024 is expected to welcome over 18,000 visitors. These visitors come from various sectors, including Engineers, System Integrators, Broadcasters within Digital, Content, Broadcast, and Satellite. Additionally, Content Buyers, Sellers, Producers, and Distributors will attend. They are all set to gain extensive insights into the future of media and entertainment from a series of engaging and captivating discussions on the latest developments and opportunities in the industry.
For its 30th anniversary edition, CABSAT features a remarkable line-up of speakers for its conference events, including the Content Congress and SATExpo Summit. These discussions set forth a significant opportunity for attendees to learn about the cutting-edge technologies and solutions. They are revolutionizing the media and entertainment space.
SATExpo Summit at CABSAT 2024 Showcases Pioneers in Satellite and Space Technology
Across day two at the CABSAT 2024, the SATExpo Summit witnessed resounding success. It gathered regional and global satellite and space technology influencers, including inventors, prominent leaders, engineers, government officials, and a wide range of solution providers. The summit also featured discussions on the global launch and manufacturing markets, future trends, and trajectories. Additionally, it delved into business strategies of leading companies, particularly in light of the emergence of AI.
Key speakers included – Jassem Nasser, Chief Business Development Officer of Yahsat, Jan Stoop, VP Business Development, Comtech, USA; Joakim Espeland, CEO, QuadSat, Denmark; David Provencher, Vice President Business Development, AvL Technologies, USA; Elizebeth Varghese, Principal and Co-leader, Deloitte Consulting, USA. An engaging Fireside Chat, on ‘Phased Array Antennas for Next-Generation Mobility’ featured Dr. Leslie Klein, President and CEO, C-COM Satellite Systems Inc., Canada, and Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief, Satellite Markets and Research, USA, as speakers.
Industry Leaders Highlight Innovations and Future Strategies at SATExpo Summit
Speaking about the SATExpo Summit, Jassem Nasser, Chief Business Development Officer of Yahsat, said: “On behalf of Thuraya & Yahsat, we are delighted we took part in the SATExpo Summit. Yahsat is at the forefront of transformation within the satellite communications industry. Building upon our success in key satellite communications segments, we are accelerating our efforts to venture into new market verticals as part of Yahsat’s comprehensive D2D and IoT strategy, which encompasses several sectors and use cases. This can be seen with our decision to combine satellite and cellular communications through the introduction of SKYPHONE by Thuraya and with the many other exciting solutions we have in the pipeline.”
Joakim Espeland, CEO, QuadSat, Denmark, said: “We were delighted we took part in the discussion on ‘Advances in Antenna Registration Processes from Gateway to User Terminal’. The discussion unveiled vital insights on innovations in antenna testing and calibration, the use of advanced testing in calibration, and the future of antenna registration and calibration.”
Spotlight Sessions and Content Congress Highlight Key Innovations and Collaborations at CABSAT 2024
Various spotlight sessions hosted distinguished speakers. Among them were Salman Babazade, VP Sales SADC, East and Central Africa, Azercosmos, Azerbaijan, and Ramsey Khanfour, CCO, ABS (Agility Beyond Space), UAE.
Likewise, the Content Congress continued on day two of CABSAT 2024. It brought together professionals from the media, broadcast, and technology spaces. They explored trends and ideas that will influence how individuals create, connect, and monetize the content lifecycle. The session enabled participants to stay current on the advancements within the changing media landscape. Additionally, they understood cross-border and regional collaboration and leveraged the growing content creation economy for new opportunities.
Grass Valley, a pioneer in live production solutions, made an announcement. Saudi Arabia-based Arabsat, a major global satellite operator, has chosen its AMPP SaaS platform. This platform will serve as the foundation for a new three-tiered suite of broadcast transmission services. Arabsat delivers over 700 TV and radio channels to more than 80 countries.
The new services are based on Playout X, an AMPP-based SaaS solution that will enable Arabsat customers to broadcast quality signals in a much more flexible and efficient way.
CABSAT 2024 Introduces Exclusive Brand Ambassador Programme to Elevate Media and Entertainment Industry in MENA Region
This year, CABSAT is also launching exclusive Brand Ambassador programme that is open to exceptional business leaders. This distinguished group of experts will shape the media and entertainment landscape. They will initiate high-level conversations between key partners and help drive opportunities that support the MENA region becoming a coveted destination for the sector.
The selected ambassadors represent diverse expertise in the media and entertainment industry. Sanjay Raina and Manoj Mathew bring global perspectives as executives in their respective fields. Kabir Khan and Crispin Dominic contribute with their creative insights and experience in film production. Randall Barney and Vijaya Cherian offer valuable knowledge in certification, membership, broadcast, and satellite divisions. Lastly, Virgil Labrador and Heba Korayem bring their expertise in editorial and content distribution to the table.
