Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition 2026

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Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition 2026 returns for its 28th edition as a key gathering for stakeholders in military satellite communications, taking place from November 2-5, 2026, London, United Kingdom.

Bringing together over 700 senior military, government, and industry leaders from more than 45 nations, the event serves as a platform for strategic dialogue and insight into the evolving SATCOM landscape. Attendees will engage in future-focused discussions and explore innovations in defense and space communications.

When is the Event?

Global MilSatCom 2026 is scheduled for November 2-5, 2026.

Themes

Global MilSatCom 2026 will focus on collaboration across the SATCOM ecosystem, giving participants an opportunity to share experiences, examine common challenges, and explore emerging technologies.

Core themes include real-world capability development, global security partnerships, and the application of SATCOM innovations to current and future military operations.

The agenda also includes sessions on resilient deployed SATCOM, SATCOM-on-the-move, hybrid networks, allied interoperability, sovereign and hybrid architectures, commercial SATCOM integration, spectrum access, contested space, High North and Arctic communications, and dual-use military satellite communications.

What’s On?

Global MilSatCom 2026 will include presentations from over 60 expert speakers, offering insight into military satellite communications and the future development of defense and space connectivity.

The conference agenda includes a Focus Day followed by three main conference days. Sessions will address deployed SATCOM, hybrid networks, SATCOM-on-the-move, contested space, allied cooperation, commercial SATCOM, spectrum management, dual-use architectures, and resilient military communications.

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The event will also provide a platform for organizations to showcase their solutions, network with international defense and SATCOM professionals, and engage with others working across the sector.

Military and government representatives worldwide are eligible for free admission.

Speakers

Global MilSatCom 2026 will feature confirmed speakers including:

• Lieutenant General David N. Miller Jr., Deputy Chief of Space Operations, Strategy, Plans, Programs and Requirements, United States Space Force
• Lieutenant General Dennis Bythewood, Commander, US Space Forces-Space S4S and Combined Joint Force Space Component, United States Space Force
• Lieutenant General Marcus “Steroid” Annibale, Deputy Chief of Staff Capability Development, NATO
• Lieutenant General Philip Garrant, Commander, Space Systems Command, USSF
• Rear Admiral Cedric Chetaille, Head, Joint Digital Command, French Defence Digital Directorate
• Rear Admiral Vincent Tionquiao, Director J6 – C4/Cyber, United States European Command
• Major General Michael Traut, Commander, German Space Command
• Major General Devin Pepper, DCOS Strategic Plans and Policy SPP, NATO ACT
• Major General Halvor Johansen, Commander, Norwegian Armed Forces Cyberdefence
• Brigadier General Ante Tolic, Director of CIS & Cyber Defence, The European Union Military Staff, European Union External Action Service
• Brigadier General Brendan Cook, Director General Space, Combat and Support, Royal Canadian Air Force
• Brigadier General Christopher Horner, Commander, 3 Canadian Space Division
• Jason Gnaneswaran, Senior Responsible Officer for SKYNET 6 1, UK MOD
• Air Vice Marshall (Ret.) Chris Moore CBE, Managing Director, Grey Zone Services Ltd
• Andrea Loper, Program Control Acquisition Program Manager/ Deputy Chief – RDSP/International Liaison, Space Electro-Optics Division (RDS), US Air Force Research Laboratory
• Arthur Grijalva, Director, SpaceWerx
• Barry Austin, Skynet Programme Manager, Defence Digital, UK MoD
• Captain (RN) Adam Clarke, Deputy Head Space, UK Cyber & Specialist Operations Command
• Chris Verklan, Multinational Capability Delivery Officer, Major Capability Programmes & Cooperation Section Defence Industry, Innovation and Armaments Division, NATO
• Colonel (GS) Ludovic Monnerat, Commander, Swiss Space Command
• Colonel (Ret.) Vadym Slyusar, Chief of R&D Group, Central Research Institute of Armaments and Military Equipment, Armed Forces of Ukraine
• Colonel Filippo Gandini, Head of Logistical and Technical Office, Italian Space Command
• Colonel Heinrich Krispler, Project Officer GOVSATCOM, European Defence Agency
• Colonel Pedro Costa, Chief of Space Operations, Portuguese Air Force
• Colonel Yevhen Shamataliuk, Deputy Commander, LITPOLUKR Brigade
• David Dean, Chief Engineer & MilSatCom Principal Advisor, DSTL
• David Sandy, Managing Director, The Aerospace Corp, UK, Ltd
• Dr Mamatha Maheshwarappa, Head of Research & Development, UK Space Agency
• Erin Carper, SFPEO, MILSATCOM & PNT Directorate, USSF
• Flight Lieutenant Luke Hilton, Space Requirements Manager, Future Combat Air System Programme, UK MOD
• Irina Petrov, VP MarCom & Membership, GSOA
• John Blythe, Chief, NATO Integrated Mission Services Centre NIMSC, NATO NCIA
• John Jay Deeney IV, Deputy Director of Intelligence, USSF
• Juan Ramon Lopez Caravantes, Head of Secure Communications Programme Management, EUSPA
• Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications, European Space Agency
• Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Abde Bellahnid, Program Manager, Department of National Defence – Canada
• Lieutenant Colonel Arto Hokkanen, SATCOM Engineer, C5 Division (J6) Development Sector, Defence Command Finland
• Lieutenant Colonel Attila Horvath, Deputy Branch Head (Space), General Staff J3 Strategic Capabilities Branch, Hungarian Defence Forces Modernization Institute
• Mark Boggett, CEO, Seraphim Capital
• OF-1 Gabriela Indrova, MILSATCOM Project Manager, CIS Division, Czech Armed Forces
• Pinar Yasar Orten, Head of Next Generation Communication Networks (NEXCON), NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
• Richard Saxon, Director of International Affairs, Space Systems Command, USSF
• Satoshi Nishino, Director, National Security, Remote Sensing, National Space Policy Secretariat, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
• Senior Representative, UK Space Command
• Trond Hermansen, Special Advisor SATCOM, Norwegian Armed Forces Cyberdefence
• Victoria Cope, Commercial Enterprise Director, Defence Digital, UK MOD

Where is the Event?

Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition 2026 will take place at:

Riverbank Park Plaza
18 Albert Embankment
London
United Kingdom

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