Wing Commander Dave Black

Wing Commander Dave Black is currently Head of Satellite Coordination in UK Space Command, where he works across the MOD Space enterprise to manage satellite locations, orbits and access to spectrum. He works with the MOD Spectrum Policy Team to manage the MOD’s regulatory interface to Ofcom and the International Telecommunications Union regarding satellite spectrum […]
Dr. Ivan Janes

Dr. Ivan Janes is an accomplished executive with over two decades of leadership experience at the intersection of strategy, systems and innovation in the European Space, Defence, Aviation and Energy sectors. Currently serving as Chief Systems & Products Officer, he oversees mission-critical capabilities spanning, among others, ground infrastructure, cybersecurity, satellite communications and simulation services. With […]
John-Paul Szczepanik

JP has been leading the developing satcom phased arrays for more than 12 years, originally with Phasor and now as CTO of All.Space for the last 5 years. More recently at All.Space this has included moving from developing the core antenna capabilities, to focus on the cutting edge applications that a multi-beam, multi-network technology can […]
Gabriel Elefteriu

Gabriel Elefteriu FRAeS is Senior Fellow for Space Power at the Council on Geostrategy. Previously he was Director of Research and Strategy at Policy Exchange, where he founded and directed the first dedicated Space Policy Research Unit in the United Kingdom. Gabriel is also an elected Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society where he serves […]
Gerry Doyle

Dr Gerry Doyle has worked for Inzpire Ltd since January 2023 as a Senior Consultant within their Space Team. He has designed and delivered a variety of introductory space courses to internal and external audiences both within the UK and abroad, and contributed to enhancements to Royal Air Force training and simulation facilities to improve […]
William Formosa

William Formosa is a strategic leader shaping the future of space-enabled defence and national security. As Head of Future Solutions at Babcock, he drives the development of next-generation capabilities that ensure resilience, interoperability, and mission assurance in an increasingly contested and congested space domain. His work influences UK and allied space strategies, guiding investment, partnerships, […]
Louise Rees

Louise Rees is the UK Business Director at Starion UK Ltd, part of the Starion Group providing engineering services and solutions for space, defence and critical national infrastructure. A strong professional with over 25 years’ experience in high-tech industries, including telecommunications and space, with a proven track record of working with clients as a trusted partner, driving […]
Richard Lowe

Richard is Chief Technology Officer for the UK’s Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC). He joined SAC in 2022 as Technical Director and was appointed as CTO in 2024. His role has far-reaching responsibilities for applications including connectivity, geospatial technologies and user-centred design, alongside upstream areas including satellite missions and in-orbit servicing and manufacturing. Richard previously worked […]
Ben Piglsey
Michael Moran

As Director of U.S. Government Business at Amazon’s Kuiper Government Solutions (KGS), Mike Moran leverages more than 35 years of experience in space systems, communications, mission solutions, and business operations to drive the strategy, growth, and business management of Kuiper for U.S. government customers. Prior to KGS, Mike served as Senior Vice President, Defense & […]