Keynote Speakers Announced

We are thrilled to announce two new high-stakes keynote events at SATShow that will define the conversation on the opening days of the conference.

For years, the industry has buzzed with questions about Amazon’s massive satellite constellation (formerly known as Project Kuiper). Now, Rick Freeman, President, Amazon Leo for Government, joins us to provide answers as a keynote speaker during the Opening Day Luncheon on Monday, March 23rd. Attendees will learn about breakthrough developments in next-generation satellite broadband and space-enabled connectivity. From potential to partnerships, Rick will share his perspective on what’s next for the satellite industry. 

This luncheon is generously sponsored by MDA Space and we are honored to have MDA Space CEO Mike Greenley deliver a welcome address to kick off Rick Freeman keynote.

In the wake of recent high-profile mobile network outages, the world has seen firsthand that Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity is not only a necessity in underserved regions, but also an invaluable backup for all global networks. Following the landmark October 2025 merger of Lynk Global and Omnispace, backed by SES (fresh off its own merger with Intelsat), we are bringing the architects of this new entity to the stage.

On Tuesday, March 24^th at 8:30am (before the Tuesday Opening General Session) SES CEO Adel Al-Saleh and Lynk Global CEO Ramu Potarazu will join special guest emcee Sarah Cruddas for a fireside chat focusing on strategic integration, market scale, and the inevitable D2D Evolution. It will be exciting for our attendees to learn about the long-term vision for this entity straight from the executive leaders who conceived the merger. I think we’re in for a surprise!

From our opening day keynote with Amazon Leo for Government to our Tuesday fireside chat with SES and Lynk on the powerhouse merger with Omnispace, these sessions are ones you cannot afford to miss. We expect both to be at full capacity.

Not yet registered for a Conference-level pass? You can still upgrade your registration through our attendee portal to ensure you have access to the Monday Luncheon and the full Tuesday program.

We will have two more keynote announcements to make very soon!

I hope those of you who were hit by the giant winter storm in the Eastern U.S. are staying safe and warm! We look forward to seeing you in Spring in Washington D.C. (when it is hopefully a little warmer)!

Best regards,

Jeffrey Hill
Executive Chair, SATELLITE & GovMilSpace