APSAT International Conference

4th – 5th June, 2024

Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta

APSAT PROGRAM*
*(Some ppeakers and moderators are still to be confirmed)

Theme: Synergistic Ecosystem in Value Creation

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DAY-1 : TUESDAY, JUNE 4th, 2024
DRESS CODE : BUSINESS FORMAL
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 09:45 Opening Session
Welcome Address by Anggoro Widiawan, Chairman, ASSI
Keynote Speech by Budi Arie Setiadi, Minister of Communication and Information
Technology of Indonesia (TBC)
ASSI Lifetime Achievement

09:45 – 10:45 SESSION-1A : SATELLITE EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE

FOCUS : REGIONAL SATELLITE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

Moderator : Gregg Daffner, CEO GapSat

Panelist : Global, Regional Satellite Operator

1. Harsh Verma, Vice President, Enterprise & Cloud Sales Asia, SES
2. Kenichi Shimotsuma, GM of Asia Regional Headquarters and Regional
Director of Singapore Branch at SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
3. Jasper Tan, Vice President, APT Satellite Company Ltd.
4. Zhang Yu, Deputy GM of Marketing Department, China Satcom
The satellite industry is expanding and diversifying in terms of applications and
services. Established industry leaders face competition from an increasing number of
NGSO players offering new services. The sustainability of the current ecosystem is
being tested with collaboration, acquisition, or independence strategy as some of the
answers. This session will talk about the current trend of the satellite business, the
challenges and opportunities, and how to deal with these situations.

10:45 – 11:00 Refreshment Break

11:00 – 12:30 SESSION-1B : SATELLITE EXECUTIVE ROUNDTABLE

FOCUS : INDONESIAN SATELLITE BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

Moderator : Dr. Meiditomo Sutyarjoko, Indonesia’s Satellite & Regulatory

Expert
Panelist : Indonesian Satellite Operator

1. Lukman Hakim Abd. Rauf, CEO, Telkomsat

2. Adi Rahman Adiwoso, President & CEO, PSN
3. Sigit Darmawan, Dept Head Satellite Services Operation, PT Bank Rakyat
Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
4. BAKTI
5. DTP
The satellite industry is expanding and diversifying in terms of applications and
services. Established industry leaders face competition from an increasing number of
NGSO players offering new services. The sustainability of the current ecosystem is
being tested with collaboration, acquisition, or independence strategy as some of the
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answers. This session will talk about the current trend of the satellite business, the
challenges and opportunities, and how to deal with these situations.

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch break

13.30 – 15.00 SESSION-2 : SATELLITE & LAUNCHER TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
FOCUS : FOSTERING INNOVATIVE ADVANTAGES

Moderator : Stéphane Chenard, Senior Affiliated Consultant, Euroconsult

1. Taha Tetik, Programs Director Space Systems Turkish Aerospace Industry

2. Nobuyuki Shiina, Deputy General Meneger, Business Development Dept.,
Space Systems, Mitsubishi Heaw lndustries, Ltd.
3. Norhizam Bin Hamzah, CTO Angkasa X Innovation Sdn Bhd
4. Joe Bogosian, Boeing Satellite Systems International
5. China Great Wall Industry Corporation
6. SpinLaunch
7. Airbus Defence
8. SpaceX
9. Thales Alineaspace
The satellite manufacturing sector is navigating a more competitive landscape, tasked
with addressing diverse missions through both GSO and NGSO configurations,
whether as standalone satellites or constellations. This diversification demands
manufacturers to innovate continuously to remain prominent in the industry. The current
decade has seen enhanced and more regular access to space, largely fueled by launch
providers' use of reusable launch vehicles (LVs), marking a significant industry shift.
Moreover, the exploration of new, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly launch
methods presents a fresh area of development. The session shall focus on how the
companies exploit the heightened interest in the new space industry and harmonize
with other parts of the space industry.
15:00 – 15:15 Refreshment break

15:15 – 16:45 SESSION-3 : GROUND AND NETWORK INNOVATION

FOCUS : PRESERVING PROPORTION

Moderator : Patrick Wong, SES

1. Vincent LEE, Director of Sales APAC, Kratos Communication Inc.

2. Vaibhav Magow, VP – International, Hughes
3. David Gelerman, President & CEO, Spacebridge Inc.
4. Dr. Vagan Shakhgildian, President, International Network Solutions at
Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
5. Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys
6. MediaKind
7. iDirect
The expansion of the satellite ecosystem, especially with the emergence of NGSO
services, requires a robust ground system to support a variety of applications and
services. As services diversify, the ground and network infrastructure must meet these
evolving demands. The concept towards specialized in-house equipment tailored for
specific use cases could also impact current service delivery methods. The session will
discuss more about preserving the proportion between the level of technology of the
equipment, business performance, and customer experience.

16:45 – 17:00 Closing day-1

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DAY-2 : WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5th, 2024
DRESS CODE : BUSINESS CASUAL
08:30 – 09:00 Registration
09:00 – 10:30 SESSION-5 : SPECIAL TOPIC DISCUSSION
FOCUS : MARITIME

Moderator : Anggoro Kurnianto Widiawan, Chairman, ASSI

1. Herwin Rahadianto, Sales Manager, Asia – Indonesia, SES

2. Denny Setiawan, Director of Spectrum Policy and Planning, Directorate
General of Resources and Standard – MCI
3. David Geiling, Vice President Asia-Pacific at Kymeta Corporation
4. Hendra Setiawan, VP of Information Technology, PT. ASDP Indonesia Ferry
(Persero)
5. Ken Loke, VP Asia Pacific, KVH Industries Pte. Ltd.
6. Orbcomm
7. PT Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia / National Shipping Lines
8. Pertamina International Shipping
The maritime sector in Indonesia, with its sprawling archipelago of over 17,000 islands,
presents a vast potential for satellite connectivity businesses. The unique geographic
layout of the country poses significant challenges for traditional terrestrial networks,
making satellite communications an essential solution for ensuring reliable connectivity
across remote maritime regions. However, the deployment of satellite services in the
maritime sector faces hurdles such as high operational costs and the need for
specialized equipment resistant to harsh marine environments. Additionally, the rapid
growth in demand for data services requires scalable and flexible satellite solutions to
accommodate the burgeoning needs of maritime operations, from navigation and safety
communications to broadband services for crew welfare. The session will discuss the
potential, challenges, and market requirements of maritime sector in Indonesia.

10:30 – 10:45 Refreshment Break

10:45 – 12.00 SESSION-6 : SATELLITE APPLICATION TREND EXECUTIVE
ROUNDTABLE
FOCUS : SYNERGY, CO-EXIST, OVERCOME

Moderator : Alexander Jeuck, Senior Advisor, Novaspace

Panelist Satellite Application Service Provider

1. Brandon Seir, CCO, Kacific Broadband Satellite Ltd.

2. Amelia Liu, COO & Co- Founder, China Starwin Science & Technology Co., Ltd
3. Andrew Matlock, Director Commercial Sales SpaceX
4. MNC Sky Vision
5. Sklo Technology
6. Lynk Global Inc
7. Astroscale
8. PASCO
9. Thinkom
The expansion of use cases for satellite applications is driving the introduction of
diverse new services into the marketplace. For those offering satellite applications,
pinpointing the optimal market can be challenging due to the extensive market size and
varying degrees of customer willingness to adopt new services, especially given the
varying maturity levels of these applications. The discussion will explore strategies for
synergy, co-exist, and overcome the challenges.
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12:00 – 13:00 Lunch break
13:00 – 14.30 SESSION-7 : NON-SATCOM SPACE TECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLE
FOCUS : EARTH OBSERVATION & IoT

Moderator : Peter de Selding, Co-Founder & Editor of Space Intel Report

1. Dr. Robertus Heru Triharjanto, M.Sc, Chairman of Research Organization

for Aeronautics and Space, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
2. Shankar Sivaprakasam, Founder / CEO, Eartheye Space Technologies
Pte Ltd.
3. Ajie Nayaka Nikicio, Founder & CEO, PT. Netra Teknologi Nusantara
4. Firdaus Adi Nugroho, Vice President, PT Imani Prima
5. Asosiasi IoT Indonesia
6. eFishery
7. Axelspace
8. Kemenko Marves
9. SPIRE
Through satellite advancements, IoT and Earth observation are being significantly
improved, leading to unmatched worldwide connectivity and deeper understanding of
environmental conditions. This application enables precise monitoring of climate
changes, agricultural optimization, and urban planning, paving the way for smarter,
more sustainable decisions across industries and contributing to advanced research in
environmental science. The session will discuss further the business opportunity of
those use cases and its implementation in Indonesia.

14:30 – 14:45 Refreshment Break

14:45 – 16.15 SESSION-8 : EXPLORATION SESSION
FOCUS : HACKATHON 2.0

In today's world, where the fascination with space industries and technologies has
dwindled among young people, there's an urgent call to reignite interest in these fields
to drive innovation and exploration forward.
In this session we will explore new things related to space technologies, space business
or supported space business, and social innovation about space industries.
The APSAT Hackathon is an innovation competition centered around space-related
topics aimed at generating solutions for the betterment of communities, societies,
industries, and nations. Participants, including students, young professionals, and
startups from the Asia Pacific region, are chosen through stages like pitching,
presentation, mentoring, and final interviews.
16:15 – 16.30 Closing Speech: General Secretary of ASSI, Mr. Sigit Jatiputro
16:30 – 16.45 Photo Documentation