March 7 - 10, 2016
Discover viable solutions for government, military and civil space communications challenges. We have a wide range of government and military content that provides attendees with expertise, lessons learned and advice from policy makers, top government and military officials, service veterans, industry associations and analysts. SATELLITE 2016’s government and military program includes a satellite services acquisition workshop with the assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense, a Government and Military Forum produced in partnership with the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) and an alternative space access forum produced in partnership with the Harvard Business School Aerospace Alumni Association.
Experience the latest advancements in content delivery and consumption. Immerse yourself in sessions and drill deep into topics of importance to you with conference content designed specifically for broadcasters. Our Broadcast Forum, produced in partnership with the World Teleport Association, covers everything from Ultra-HD adoption to bandwidth demands for Over-the-Top and streaming services. Learn about broadcasters’ bandwidth expectations directly from the networks.
Internet Connectivity is the backbone of the global economy, accounting for almost a quarter of the entire world’s GDP. However, critical digital economy applications remain underserved by the terrestrial backbone connectivity, creating a critical opportunity for satellite operator networks to play a crucial in unlocking the next wave of digital-enabled growth. SATELLITE 2016 features an all-new High-Throughput Satellite Forum produced in partnership with NSR, and a “Connectivity for a Cause” session that explores the power and social responsibility of global satellite broadband connectivity.
Satellite innovation is going to change the way the entire world operates, as the potential of remote-sensing constellations, connected device networks, climate data solutions and consumer technology attracts a new wave of big-name investors and customers. At the same time, the continued growth and long-term viability of the satellite industry depends on continuing to attract the best and brightest minds to the sector. As the world’s largest satellite-focused show, SATELLITE 2016 prides itself on being inclusive. We invite leaders from established, start-up and NewSpace organizations together on the same stage to outline the future of the industry.
Satellite communications are the definition of mobility – on land, sea and in the air. Businesses and consumers around the world count on high-powered mobile satellite communications for day-to-day operations and reliable voice, video and data transmissions regardless of location. Our Mobility Forum, produced in partnership with the Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA), gives attendees an exclusive view of a world with complete, seamless connectivity, powered by satellite and hybrid communications networks.
International Attendees
Thank you for an amazing SATELLITE 2016
We had a wonderful time connecting industry professionals, investors and consumers at the Gaylord National Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. See you next year at SATELLITE 2017 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC (March 6-9, 2017).
SATELLITE 2017 is back in Washington, DC at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center
See you March 6-9 for SATELLITE 2017. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter (@satellitedc), Instagram (@satelliteshow) and Facebook (Satellite Conference and Exhibition).
Nearly 25% of SATELLITE 2015 attendees traveled from outside of the U.S. representing 100+ countries!
As technologies and solutions are transforming the way we live, work, and interact on a global scale, SATELLITE brings the market leading companies and brands behind this transformation together in one place. We invite you to join us for the most important global satellite communications event of the year and largest gathering of ALL markets in the satellite community.
The SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition provides our international participants an excellent venue for networking with prospective business partners, as well as maintain a current awareness of the issues and opportunities facing the global satellite-enabled communications marketplace.
Plan your trip to SATELLITE 2017 today:
- Register for SATELLITE 2017 – coming soon!
- U.S. Visa Information
- Tips for a Successful Visa Interview
- Request a Letter of Invitation
- Download the 2016 Multi-lingual Brochure
U.S. Visa Information
Helpful quick links from the U.S. Department of State:
- Business Visa Center
- Learn how to apply for a business related (B-1) visitor visa
- Find your country’s embassies and consulates to find out how to make an interview appointment, pay the visa application fee, and much more
- Learn more about Business Travel to the United States on a visitor visa
- Frequently asked questions
To estimate how long you will have to wait to get an interview appointment to apply for a visa, please go to the Visa Wait Time web site.
Tips for a Successful Visa Interview
Request your letter of invitation and make your appointment for a visa interview early. Wait times for a visa interview can be several weeks or more in many countries, especially during peak travel periods. With this in mind, you are strongly urged to place your request for a letter of invitation to attend SATELLITE 2017 as soon as possible.
Here are some tips to make your visa interview successful:
- Request a letter of invitation from SATELLITE 2017 by the beginning of September 2016. The sooner you request your letter of invitation, the better, as it may take longer to apply for a visitor visa.
- Schedule an appointment with your embassy as soon as you receive your visa. Make your appointment early as wait times can be long in some countries. Please request your letter of invitation before you make your appointment and make sure you have your letter available for your interview.
- Verify fees and requirements. Click here to find out about visa fees and methods of payment accepted by the embassy or consulate. The website also contains information on other requirements such as photographs.
- Show proof of “strong ties” that bind you to your country of residence. The consular officers conducting interviews look for proof that you will return to your country. Evidence of “strong ties” includes proof of business ownership or employment, social and family relationships.
- If you have traveled to the U.S. previously, provide documentation demonstrating that you returned to your country on time. Use an airline ticket stub or boarding pass to show your return flight or meeting materials that show you attended a business conference as proof that you returned within the timeframe you stated.
- With your application, include any materials SATELLITE 2017 may have sent you. Include with your application any printed conference materials you received from SATELLITE 2017 to prove that the conference and exhibition is a legitimate business event.
- Present your entire trip itinerary with your application. Include any plans you may have to travel to any countries other than the United States, at the time of visa application.
Getting a visa is easy if you are prepared. Interviews typically last no more than 5 minutes and the questions are related to confirming your travel plans and ties to your home country. Remember, wait times can be long for visa processing. Please contact SATELLITE 2017 at [email protected] if you have any concerns.
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