H.E. Haitham Alohaly
Governor
CST
Speakers Bios
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Secretary-General
ITU
With over three decades of leadership experience in global telecommunications policy, Ms. Bogdan-Martin has emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job creation, skills development, gender equality, and socio-economic inclusion, as well as to build circular economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives. Her historic election by ITU Member States in September 2022 made her the first woman ever to head the nearly 160-year-old organization. Known for mobilizing innovative partnerships, she aims to promote meaningful connectivity, intensify cooperation to connect the unconnected, and strengthen the alignment of digital technologies with inclusive sustainable development.
<a href="https://www.itu.int/en/osg/Pages/biography-itu-sg-doreen.aspx" target="_blank">Full biography</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtHJvm_2RPU" target="_blank">Video interview</a>
Adel Al-Saleh
CEO
SES
Mark Rigolle
CEO
ABS Satellite
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mark Rigolle is a highly experienced executive in the satellite communications industry and has led Agility Beyond Space as our Chief Executive Officer since April 2024. He brings deep expertise across satellite and connectivity sectors, gained through various executive, non-executive, advisory, and founder positions across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Mark has guided AGILITY BEYOND SPACE in driving innovation and collaboration with partners to expand reach, enhance network performance, and advance connectivity solutions that underpin economic and social transformation across the Middle East and beyond. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">His distinguished career includes serving as Chief Financial Officer at SES. He then became CEO of O3b Networks, a MEO constellation focused on high-throughput connectivity. He also co-founded Kacific, a regional GEO satellite operator aimed at bridging the digital divide in underserved areas. He has also had executive leadership roles at LeoSat as CEO, KLEO Connect as CEO and COO of Rivada Space Networks. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mark holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of Leuven, Belgium, and is fluent in English, French, and Dutch. Under his leadership at Agility Beyond Space, the company successfully completed its redomiciliation to the Dubai Development Authority in October 2025, marking a pivotal milestone in our strategic transformation and reinforcing our commitment to the UAE as a global hub for both innovation and growth. </span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Mark has renewed our focus on agility, strategic partnerships, and partner-centric solutions amid a rapidly evolving satellite industry. His vision emphasizes sustainable growth by leveraging the company’s high-quality Ka-band spectrum assets, fostering a culture defined by agility, and contributing to the Middle East’s economic development through advanced, reliable satellite- enabled connectivity for government, enterprise, and community sectors.</span>
H.E. Carlos Foradori
Chair, UN PAROS OEWG
United Nations
<span style="font-weight: 400">Chair of the OEWG on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in all its aspects.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Ambassador Carlos Foradori is the Permanent Representative of Argentina to the United Nations in Geneva, a position he also held earlier in his career. In this role, he currently chairs the Open-Ended Working Group on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space in all its aspects (OEWG PAROS), building on a long record of multilateral leadership that includes the Presidencies of the ATT, CCW, and the Conference on Disarmament, as well as the Vice-Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council and the Working Group on Older Persons.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">A career Argentine diplomat and lawyer, Foradori previously served as Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs of Argentina and Sherpa for the G-20. His earlier diplomatic postings include Ambassador to Zimbabwe and Guatemala.</span>
Aarti Holla-Maini
Director
UNOOSA
Aarti Holla-Maini is the Director of the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), having taken up post on 18<sup>th</sup> September 2023 following her appointment by United Nations Secretary-general António Guterres.
Ms. Holla-Maini brings over 25 years of experience in the space and satellite sector, working predominantly with international organizations and regulators. Prior to the United Nations, she held the post of Secretary-General of the Global Satellite Operators Association.
Ms. Holla-Maini is a recognized leader with a strong track record in forging public-private and cross-sector partnerships; high-level advocacy at the international level; strategic communication and managing diverse stakeholders. Under her leadership, Ms. Holla-Maini expanded the association from being a regional organization to a global one representing commercial satellite operators around the world.
She was one of the chief architects of the Crisis Connectivity Charter established in 2015 for emergency telecommunications via satellite with the UN World Food Programme’s Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and has, on multiple occasions, secured recognition and policy support for space technologies to play their rightful role in connecting the unconnected, in Europe, Africa and beyond.
The appointment of Ms. Holla-Maini comes at a time when activities in space are being increasingly driven by the private sector. Her deep experience in high-level advocacy with international organizations and regulators, along with her understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the space sector, will serve Member States well as they seek to access and leverage the benefits of space to accelerate sustainable development.
Ms. Holla-Maini’s experience has included service as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Space; member of the Advisory Group of the Space Sustainability Rating managed by eSpace at EPFL Space Center; member of the Advisory Board of the Satellite Industry Association of India; Senior Space Policy Advisor to Forum Europe and an Expert Advisor on Space Traffic Management for European Union studies 2021-2023. Since October 2024, Ms. Holla-Maini is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics.
Ms. Holla-Maini holds a bachelor’s degree in law with German law from Kings College London and a master’s degree in business administration from HEC in France. She is fluent in French, German and Punjabi alongside her native English and has moderate knowledge of Dutch.
Anthony Rea
Senior Director
Department of Earth System Data and Prediction
WMO
Dr Anthony Rea is the Senior Director, Earth System Data and Prediction with WMO. In this position he has responsibility for coordinating standards and requirements for global observations, data exchange and global modelling to support the service delivery of WMO Members. These responsibilities cover weather, climate, water, the oceans and the cryosphere.
Dr Rea has three decades of experience across remote sensing, in-situ observation, data policy and data exchange. He has previously worked for the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, WMO (as the former director of Infrastructure) and as a private consultant. He has a PhD in meteorological remote sensing from RMIT University and a Masters in Public Administration from the Australia and New Zealand School of Government.
Isabelle Mauro
Director General
GSOA
Isabelle Mauro is Director General of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) that represents the interests of the satellite industry ecosystem. Under Isabelle’s leadership, GSOA and its member CEOs lead the effort to showcase the benefits of satellite communications for a more inclusive, sustainable and secure society – vital to bridging the world’s digital divide, achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and realizing the full potential of the 5G & 6G ecosystem.
Isabelle has 25 years’ experience in the Telecoms and Technology sector, starting at the GSMA, where she was responsible for International & External Affairs for fifteen years. In 2015 she moved to New York to join the World Economic Forum as Head of the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Industry.
Isabelle is passionate about inclusion and sustainability. She is a Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. She also sits on the Advisory Board of Women in Tech.
Carlos Manuel Baigorri
President
ANATEL
Brazil
Anatel’s President Carlos Baigorri has a degree in Economic Sciences from the University of Brasília (UnB), with a Master’s and Doctorate in Economics from the Catholic University of Brasília (UCB).
Acting in the telecommunications area since 2006, he was a consultant and analyst of sector information in an association of mobile operators. He has also served as an undergraduate professor at the Catholic University of Brasilia (UCB), at the Institute of Higher Education of Brasília (IESB), and at the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets (IBMEC). He wrote articles and book chapters published in Brazil and abroad.
He has been a career permanent employee at Anatel since 2009, where he was previously nominated Executive Superintendent, Competition Superintendent, Obligations Control Superintendent, and Head of Technical Advisory.
Badr Alsuwaidan
President & CEO
ARABSAT
Visionary leader with over 25 years of experience in the space and satellite industry, specializing in satellite operations, aerospace engineering, and strategic business development. Proven track record in driving corporate transformation, technological innovation, and sustainable growth.
Currently serving as President & CEO of Arabsat, a leading satellite operator in the Middle East and Africa.
Professional Experience:
With over 25 years of experience in the space and satellite industry, Dr. Badr has demonstrated proven leadership across multiple disciplines, including satellite operations, engineering, and strategic development. Since joining ARABSAT in 2020, he has served as Executive Vice President for Technical Affairs, where he played a pivotal role in enhancing operational performance and driving technological advancement. His leadership has been instrumental in elevating ARABSAT’s capabilities and reinforcing its position in the global satellite communications sector.
Dr. Badr’s appointment as President and CEO marks a period of rapid industry evolution, creating new opportunities for ARABSAT to lead, innovate, and drive sustainable growth.
Education:
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<li>Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering – State University of New York at Buffalo, USA</li>
<li>M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering – State University of New York at Buffalo, USA</li>
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Achievements & Contributions:
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<li>Over 25 years of leadership in the space sector, recognized for advancing satellite technology and innovation.</li>
<li>Key contributor to Arabsat’s transformation strategy, reinforcing its global market position.</li>
<li>Published research in adaptive estimation and control systems for space applications.</li>
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Amru Alamoudi
Co-Founder
CEO
SarSatX
<span data-teams="true">Mr. Amru Alamoudi is an accomplished aerospace executive with over two decades of experience across government, commercial, and defense space sectors. He currently serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), leading strategic vision, organizational growth, and the execution of long-term initiatives in advanced space and technology programs.Previously, he was Head of Space at NEOM, where he led the development of space infrastructure strategies and regulatory frameworks to position the region as a global space hub. He also served as Director of Satellites at the Saudi Space Commission (now Saudi Space Agency), overseeing national space architecture and securing major program funding.Amru co-founded SARsatX, managing international technical teams and satellite constellation assessments. His career includes senior roles at Saudi Arabian Military Industries, as well as engineering leadership at Northrop Grumman and Boeing. He also contributed to research at NASA.He holds BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles and multiple executive certifications.</span>
Yehia Abdul-Aziz
Founder & CEO
ATON
Professor Yehia Abdel-Aziz is the Founder and CEO of ATON Space Technology, a pioneering company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, specializing in Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Traffic Management (STM).
He is a full professor of Space Flight Dynamics and Control at the National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics (NRIAG), Egypt, and a distinguished expert in space sciences and technology, with core expertise in spacecraft dynamics and control, SSA, and STM.
Prof. Abdel-Aziz has signed numerous strategic partnerships with industry players and academic institutions to advance SSA capabilities. He is currently leading ATON Space Technology, which successfully graduated from the first-ever Space Tech Incubator in Saudi Arabia in November 2024. In addition, ATON Space was certified by the Technology Sandbox of the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST), KSA, in February 2025.
A recognized figure in the regional and international space industry, Prof. Abdel-Aziz has played a vital role in bridging the gap between academic research and practical space applications. He is an active member of international committees focused on space debris risk, monitoring, mitigation, and remediation. He also actively supports Egypt’s national ambitions to expand its space capabilities through education, research, and innovation. He has supervised numerous projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of space debris and its impact on Earth’s orbital environment.
At NRIAG, he has led numerous scientific and technical initiatives. He served as the Head of the Space Research Laboratory from 2016 to 2019 and directed R&D and corporate strategic planning processes for space technology development. He is the founder of Egypt’s first Optical Satellite Tracking Station (OSTS), established at NRIAG in March 2021, which observes satellites and space debris across all orbital regimes—from LEO to HEO.
Luc Piguet
Co-Founder & CEO
ClearSpace
Luc Piguet is the CEO and co-Founder of ClearSpace, Lausanne Switzerland based startup aiming to clear up Space debris and build up in-orbit servicing for sustainable space operations. ClearSpace is stemming from a long-term project that began in 2012 at the EPFL Space Center with the aim to develop technologies to capture and deorbit obsolete space objects. In 2019, the European Space Agency (ESA) selected the ClearSpace team to lead a European consortium that will execute the first autonomous debris removal mission. This ESA ClearSpace-1 mission is ground-breaking, leading to a new era of sustainable space operations. Eight countries are supporting in the project: Switzerland, the UK, Germany, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Romania and the Czech Republic.
Luc studied at EPFL, with a MsC in Electrical Engineering and an Executive Program at Stanford.
Jorge Ciccorossi
Head
Space Strategy and Sustainability Division
ITU
With over 25 years of experience in satellite communications and regulations at international level, Mr Ciccorossi is the Head of the Space Strategy and Sustainability Division at the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau. His team is dedicated to monitor and ensure the effective and precise deployment of satellites in geostationary and non geostationary orbits in conformity with the Radio Regulations, as well as the treatment of cases of harmful interference affecting space services.
Mr. Ciccorossi advises ITU Member States, Sectors Members and ITU intersectoral groups on technical regulatory matters of space services, including those related to space sustainability activities in the context of ITU and the Radiocommunication Bureau.
Prior to the current position, he has taken the following responsibilities:
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<li>Acting Head of the Satellite Systems Coordination Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).</li>
<li>Chairman of the 22nd. International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM), September 2021.</li>
<li>Spokesperson on satellites issues representing the Radiocommunications Bureau at the World Radiocommunications Conference 2023 and at the Radio Regulations Board Counsellor of DG-Plenary at the CPM-2023 and WG-6C at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012.</li>
<li>Represented the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau at WRCs since 2003, as well as at several regional and international fora, including Space Debris Conference, CITEL, ICAO, International Astronautical Congress, Eurocontrol, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, Forum Europe, US Small Satellite Symposium, SmallSat Europe , the Regulatory Expert Group of the ISRMM, IEEE and ITU Study Groups.</li>
<li>Responsible for the analysis of GSO and NGSO satellite systems submitted to ITU for coordination and notification, and the treatment of cases of harmful interference.</li>
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Mr. Ciccorossi has conceived the first (and unique) Intergovernmental Online Platform to Report RFI cases affecting Satellite System (SIRRS), assisting 194 ITU Member States in its resolution.
He holds the degree of engineer in electronics from the National University of Technology (UTN) in Buenos Aires, an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, and has studied satellite communications and spacecraft design at the University of Surrey in the UK.
Alexander Kühn
Head
Section on International & National Spectrum Management
BNetzA
Alexander Kühn is the Head of Section on International and National Spectrum management in the German Federal Network Agency, BNetzA. The section is responsible for spectrum strategies and the authorization for experimental trials.
Alexander has about 20 years of professional experience in national and international spectrum regulation. Since 2005, his activities focused on international spectrum aspects, in particular participating in CEPT and ITU-R meetings.
He chaired the WRC preparation of CEPT from 2013 to 2019 and is currently the Chairman of the ITU conference preparatory meeting to WRC-27.
Martin Fenton
Director
Spectrum Technical Policy
Ofcom UK
Martin is Director of Spectrum Technical Policy of the Spectrum Group of Ofcom (UK).
Martin is responsible for providing authoritative technical direction for Ofcom’s work on spectrum and related matters covering terrestrial and non-terrestrial radiocommunications services.
He is an expert in international and domestic spectrum regulation; specialising in spectrum policy, interference analysis and RF performance.
He has 20 years’ experience in spectrum management at the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, and its predecessor, the Radiocommunications Agency.
He is a former Chairman of ITU-R Study Group 5, the ITU group responsible for all terrestrial radio frequency services.
Gilles Brégant
Director General
ANFR
Timothy Adi Ashong
Director General
Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM)
Timothy Adi Ashong is the Director General of the Regional African Satellite Communications Organisation (RASCOM), with over 20 years of experience in telecommunications, spectrum management, and satellite regulation.
He began his career in 2002 as a Technician with Ghana’s first Internet Service Provider, where he gained hands-on experience in network operations and early internet infrastructure. From 2009 to 2023, he worked with the National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana, serving in various capacities and playing a key role in shaping national and regional satellite policy frameworks.
Mr. Ashong has been actively involved in the work of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) since 2010, serving as Vice-Chair of ITU-R Study Group 4 during WRC-15 and WRC-19, and contributing to the ITU's global regulatory processes, including at WRC-23 in Dubai. He has also contributed to regional initiatives under ECOWAS and across Africa, advocating for harmonized satellite regulation and African representation in global spectrum governance.
He holds an MSc in Communications Management from Buckinghamshire New University (UK) and a BEng in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from All Nations University (Ghana).
Currently, Mr. Ashong is working tirelessly to change the narrative of RASCOM, restoring the confidence of its Member States and repositioning the organization as a central pillar in Africa’s digital integration and satellite connectivity strategy. As part of this vision, he recently led the development of RASCOM’s new strategic plan to revitalize its operations and enhance its relevance across the continent.
Abdullah Aljohani
CTO
Neo Space Group (NSG)
Karl Kensinger
Special Counsel
Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau
USA
Karl A. Kensinger is Special Counsel in the Federal Communications Commission’s Space Bureau.
Previously, he was Chief of the Satellite Division in the FCC International Bureau and before that served in various positions in the Satellite Division.
Mr. Kensinger’s experience and expertise covers a broad range of satellite policy and licensing matters, including licensing of small satellites and satellite constellations, international coordination of satellite networks, radio spectrum policy, and transfers of FCC licenses.
He has been a primary FCC point of contact on orbital debris matters since 1995. Mr. Kensinger is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School and the University of Chicago.
Eric Fournier
Director
Spectrum Planning and International Affairs
ANFR
Eric Fournier is currently Director for Spectrum Planning and International Affairs in the Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR), the French public agency in charge of spectrum management (<a href="http://www.anfr.fr">www.anfr.fr</a>). He is the France’s candidate for the position of Director of the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau.
In this capacity, he is responsible for preparing the revisions of the French national table of spectrum allocation and for coordinating French positions in international meetings and conferences on spectrum within ITU, CEPT and EU. He was deputy head of the French delegation for RRC-06, WRC-07, WRC-12, WRC-15, WRC-19 and WRC-23.
He was chairman of the RSPG, a high-level advisory group that assists the European Commission in the development of radio spectrum policy, for the cycle 2022-23.
He has been involved in all discussions on major evolutions of spectrum in Europe and was Chairman of the Electronic Communication Committee (CEPT/ECC) from 2013 to 2018 and of the European Conference Preparatory Group for the World Radiocommunications Conference 2012 (CPG-12).
Eric is a graduate telecom engineer from SUPELEC (France).
Robert Davidson
CEO
BAE Prismatic
Lei Cheng
Vice President
Suzhou Sustain Space Technology
Dr. Lei Cheng received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Vehicle Design from Northwestern Polytechnical University in April 2023.
He then worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2023–2025). He is currently Vice President and Head of R&D Department at Suzhou Sustain Space Technology Co., Ltd., and serves as the Payload Chief Engineer for the Xiyuan 0 mission.
His research interests include on‑orbit servicing, active debris removal, autonomous rendezvous and docking, and robust control theory. He has led several major projects, such as the Xiyuan 0 in‑orbit refuelling payload, deorbit sail systems, and various capture mechanisms, and holds multiple patents and publications in top journals.
Peter Martinez
Director
Secure World Foundation (SWF)
Peter Martinez is the <strong>Executive Director</strong> of the Secure World Foundation. He has extensive experience in multilateral space diplomacy, space policy formulation and space regulation. He also has extensive experience in capacity building in space science and technology and in workforce development.
Prior to joining SWF, from 2011 – 2018 he chaired the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UN COPUOS) Working Group on the Long-Term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities that negotiated a set of international consensus guidelines to promote the safety and sustainability of space operations. In 2012 and 2013 he was South Africa’s representative on the United Nations Group of Government Experts on transparency and confidence-building measures for space activities. From 2010 – 2015 he was the Chairman of the South African Council for Space Affairs, the national regulatory authority for space activities in South Africa. From 2014 – 2018 he was Professor of Space Studies at the University of Cape Town. Before this he acquired fifteen years of executive level management experience and associated general management skills gained in the research and development environment of the South African Astronomical Observatory, a National Facility under the South African National Research Foundation.
He is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics, the International Institute of Space Law, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and an Honorary Professor at the University of Cape Town. He has authored or co-authored over 200 publications on topics in space policy, space sustainability, astronomy, space research, space law and space policy.
Mishaal Ashemimry
Managing Director
CSF
SSA
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Mishaal Ashemimry is an aerospace engineer, aerospace entrepreneur, commercial pilot, speaker, and influencer. She is the first female aerospace engineer in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Ashemimry is a consultant in her field and was a professor at the University of Miami Mechanical and Aerospace Department. Currently, Ashemimry is the Managing Director for the Center for Space Futures, a collaboration between the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the Saudi Space Agency (SSA), which is part of the WEF Centers for the 4th Industrial Revolution (C4IR) network. She is also an International Astronautical Federation Vice President for Diversity Initiatives. Previously, she was a special advisor to the CEO of the Saudi Space Agency with a strong focus on developing Saudi’s role in the global space market. Prior to joining the Saudi Space Agency, Ashemimry was a Space Nuclear Power and Propulsion Consultant for Northrop Grumman in the US. Moreover, she is living her passion everyday by educating and inspiring others through conferences, webinars, and her social media channels. While based in Miami, Florida, she founded MISHAAL Aerospace at age 26, to pursue her ultimate dream of building rockets. Her company’s objective was to design and build their own rockets to launch small satellites (500 kg) or less to Low Earth Orbit. Previously, she worked for Raytheon Missile Systems’ Aerodynamics Department and contributed to twenty-two different rocket programs. Her professional experience and areas of expertise include aerodynamics, wind tunnel testing, vehicle design, predictive simulation and analysis and rocket stage-separation analysis, with a strong focus on computational tool development.
She earned a Master of Science Degree in Aerospace Engi¬neering from Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida, and two Bachelor of Science Degrees in Aerospace Engineering and in Applied Mathematics, also from Florida Institute of Technology. Her academic focus included: experimental and analyti¬cal aerodynamics, rocket design and nuclear thermal propulsion.
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Muryah Al-Shahrani
General Manager of Space Systems & Infrastructure
SSA
First Vice-Chair
COPUOS
<span style="font-weight: 400">Muryah Alshahrani has helped shape and advance Saudi Arabia’s space capabilities, from missions and systems to critical space infrastructure. With 16 years of experience, his work brings together technology, resilience, and sustainability to build capabilities designed for long-term national impact. He also plays an international leadership role in advancing the global space sustainability agenda through the United Nations.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>
Kamal Alharbi
Chief Space Technology
Application Officer
SSA
Luciana Camargos
Head of Spectrum
GSMA
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Luciana is the GSMA’s Head of Spectrum. She directs the GSMA’s range of advocacy issues on public policy relating to spectrum with national governments and multilateral organisations.
Her career began with Brazilian regulator Anatel where she worked as part of the board advisory team. She joined the GSMA in 2012, where she has continued to be active in shaping the future of mobile services at international fora such as the ITU, CITEL and other multilateral organisations.
She has chaired regulatory groups charged with developing communications regulation at the ITU and in regional organisations. She is an active supporter of the role of women in technology and is a former chair of the ITU’s Network of Women.
Luciana earned an MBA in telecommunications from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland, and a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Brasilia.
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Barbee Ponder
General Counsel
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Globalstar
Barbee has served as General Counsel and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs for Globalstar since July 2010. In this role he has directed Globalstar’s regulatory and licensing activities around the world.
Barbee has led the international regulatory effort required for the commercial introduction of the world’s first satellite direct-to-device service, now providing mobile satellite connectivity to millions of people globally. This effort included the expansion and licensing of Globalstar’s ground network now consisting of 28 gateway Earth stations in 18 countries.
Most recently, Barbee worked to secure the U.S. Federal Communications Commission’s reauthorization of Globalstar’s senior HIBLEO-4 constellation filing for an additional 15-year license term.
He holds a law degree from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia and a Bachelor of Science in Management degree from Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Frank Salzgeber
CEO and Founder
Altairi Space
Emmanuel Houdet
Director
Business Development
Kratos
<span data-teams="true"> Emmanuel Houdet is Kratos Business Development Director in charge of frequency regulators market. Emmanuel graduated from French “Ecole des Mines” in 1996. Emmanuel works in space industry since 1999 and in Kratos since 2005. </span><span data-teams="true">Emmanuel has been project manager, system engineer and expert in many Satellites Radio monitoring projects for satellite operators and Frequency Regulators.</span>
Hazuki Mori
Lead for Planetary Solutions Impact
Centre for Frontier Technologies & Innovation
WEF
Hazuki Mori is the Lead for Planetary Solutions Impact of the Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation at the World Economic Forum. She coordinates global initiatives on space policy and technology. Before joining the Forum in 2024, Hazuki served as an Expert at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs in Vienna, where she led the Access to Space for All initiative, supporting CubeSat missions, microgravity research, and other capacity-building programs. From 2014 to 2020, she held multiple roles at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), working on international relations, legal affairs, and external engagement. Hazuki studied International Trade Law at Waseda University, earned a Master’s in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex, and is an alumna of the International Space University’s Space Studies Program.
Yuemei Hu
Expert
Research Institute of Radio Spectrum Development
Utilization and Technological Innovation
China
Graduated from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China, majoring in Telecommunication Engineering. Since 2004, she has been working at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducting research on LEO satellite constellation orbital configuration and protocol stack architectures. Starting in 2021, she focuses on ITU regulations, as well as spectrum and orbital resources for LEO satellite constellations.
Peng Zhao
Vice-President
Policy & Regulation
GSOA
Peng is the Vice President of Policy & Regulatory at GSOA, where he leads advocacy efforts around satellite spectrum management, licensing, and national policy initiatives. With experience in telecoms, mobile, and satellites, he has advised governments and industry players globally.
Previously at Eutelsat OneWeb, Peng shaped licensing frameworks for Low Earth Orbit constellations and satellite regulatory procedures for WRC-23. At GSMA, he led the global campaign optimising spectrum licensing for mobile operators, engaging policymakers and advocating regulatory best practices across developing markets.
Peng holds a Master's in Telecommunication from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology and an Executive MBA from London Business School. He speaks English, French and Mandarin fluently.
Mohamed El-Moghazi
Executive Director
International Spectrum Affairs Department
National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA)
Egypt
Dr. Mohamed El-Moghazi is the Executive Director of International Spectrum Affairs Department at the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA), Chairman of the Arab Spectrum Management Group Satellite Technologies, and Chairman of the ATU Spectrum Recommendations. He was awarded the British Chevening Scholarship from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 2007 and was also chosen as one of three finalist candidates for the Professional Achievement Award (UK Graduates) in 2018.
Dr. Moghazi, also, won Young Researchers Award from the Pacific Telecommunications Council in 2017. He is the founder of the Global Telecom Policy Researchers Network (GTPRN), a non-profit initiative and research society for researchers in the field of telecommunications policy. He has recently published the book “The International Radio Regulations: The Case for Reform”, and the book chapter “Towards a Future-Proof International Spectrum Management Policy”.
Cessy Karina
Senior Radiocommunication Engineer
ITU
Karina Cessy is a Senior Radiocommunication Engineer with the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau in Geneva.
Since joining ITU in 2002, she has specialized in satellite regulatory matters and currently serves in the Uncoordinated Space Network Division. Her work focuses on satellite network filings, spectrum management, and the implementation of the Radio Regulations for space services.
She works closely with administrations and stakeholders worldwide and is an active contributor to ITU capacity-building activities, workshops, and international conferences on space communications.
Zeina Mokaddem
Chief Government Affairs & Regulatory Officer
ABS Satellite
Rosanna Margarita Hoffmann
Head
Space Law, Policy & Sustainability
UNOOSA
<span style="font-weight: 400">Rosanna Deim-Hoffmann is the lead for Space Law, Policy and Sustainability at the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), where she leads the Global Space Law Project. In this role, she advises UN Member States on the development and implementation of national space legislation, space policy, and regulatory frameworks, supporting countries in meeting their international obligations while fostering responsible, safe, and sustainable space activities. Her work includes technical advisory missions, legislative drafting support, and legal and institutional capacity-building for emerging and established space actors.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">She also serves as Secretary to the Working Group on Legal Aspects of Space Resource Activities under the Legal Subcommittee of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS), supporting intergovernmental negotiations and consensus-building on legal frameworks for the use of space resources and serves as </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Secretary to the Expert Group on Space Situational Awareness, under the Working Group on the Long-term Sustainability of Outer Space Activities of the Scientific and Technical Subcommittee of COPUOS.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Before joining the United Nations, Rosanna was the Executive Officer of the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) at the European Space Agency (ESA), responsible for legal outreach, training programmes, and institutional partnerships. She previously served as Associate Legal Officer in ESA's Public International Law Division, advising ESA Member States on international and national space law, institutional agreements, and legal aspects of space operations.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Earlier in her career, she lectured on public international law at the University of Vienna and coached the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court team. She continues to lecture on international and space law at universities and institutions worldwide, contributing to global legal education and capacity-building. She also worked for Austria's Ministry of Justice, focusing on EU law and international legal cooperation.</span>
Raeed Al-Maneea
GM Legal Affairs
SSA
Clémence Poirier
Senior Cyber Defense Researcher
Center for Security Studies (CSS)
ETH Zürich
Clémence Poirier is a Senior Researcher at the Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich, Switzerland.
Prior to joining CSS, she was a Research Fellow seconded by CNES (the French Space Agency) at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) in Vienna, Austria where she conducted multidisciplinary research on space affairs. She also worked as a Researcher for Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia where she carried out policy and legal research on the cybersecurity of the Australian space infrastructure.
She is a guest lecturer at the NATO Defense College, the University of Oxford, the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, the University of Tartu, and ETH Zurich.
Her research interests focus on space cybersecurity, cyber conflict in outer space, and electronic warfare on space systems.
Clémence holds a Master’s degree in International Relations, International Security and Defense as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Applied Languages from University Jean Moulin Lyon III, France.
Federico Di Vruno
SKAO Spectrum Manager
IAU CPS Co-Director
Federico Di Vruno is the Spectrum Manager at the SKA Observatory and a Co-Director of the IAU Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference (IAU CPS). He has been involved in technical studies and regulatory discussions on Low Earth Orbit satellite constellations and radio astronomy since 2019 and represents the SKAO as a sector member of the ITU Radiocommunication Sector as well as a Permanent Observer at the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS).
Before his involvement in Radio Astronomy, he worked in the space industry as an electronic engineer, specifically in electromagnetic compatibility and radio frequency interference of communication and scientific spacecraft.
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)
Mohamed-Slim Alouini, was born in Tunis, Tunisia. He earned his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in 1998 before serving as a faculty member at the University of Minnesota and later at Texas A&M University at Qatar. In 2009, he became a founding faculty member at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he currently is the Al-Khawarizmi Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the holder of the UNESCO Chair on Education to Connect the Unconnected. Dr. Alouini is a Fellow of the IEEE, OPTICA, and SPIE and his research interests encompass a wide array of research topics in wireless and satellite communications. He is currently particularly focusing on addressing the technical challenges associated with information and communication technologies (ICT) in underserved regions and is committed to bridging the digital divide by tackling issues related to the uneven distribution, access to, and utilization of ICT in rural, low-income, disaster-prone, and hard-to-reach areas.
Rahim Tafazolli
Founder & Director
5G and 6G Innovation Centres
University of Surrey UK
United Kingdom
Regius Rahim Tafazolli, CBE, Commander order of British Empire, is the only Regius Professor in Electronic Engineering.
He is a Fellow of Royal Academy (FREng), FIEEE, FIET, FCIC, Fellow of WWRF (Wireless World Research Forum).
He is a professor of Mobile and Satellite Communications at the Surrey University in the UK and is the founder/director of the world’s first 5G Centre, 5G Innovation Center in 2012 and director of UK’s first Centre on 6G, 6GIC in 2020. He advises many international industries and governments including UK Governments and local council. He represents UKSA (UK Space Agency) in ESA 5JAC and also is the Chair of ESA 5JAC.
5GIC was winner of the 2021 Royal Academy of Engineering for the best research centre in the UK for working with industry.
Also was winner of ITP (Institute of Telecom Professionals) for “Outstanding Contributions to Industry” in 2023.
He has more than 30 years of experience in wireless communications since 2G and since first generation of Satellite PCN (Personal Communication Systems).
Halim Yanikomeroglu
Chancellor's Professor & Director of NTN Lab
Carleton University
<span data-teams="true">Dr. Halim Yanikomeroglu is a Chancellor’s Professor and the Director of the Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) Lab at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada. </span>
<span data-teams="true">His research interests cover many aspects of wireless communications and networks, with a special emphasis on NTN in the recent years. </span>
<span data-teams="true">His extensive collaborative research with industry resulted in 40 granted patents. Dr. Yanikomeroglu is a Fellow of the IEEE, the Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC), the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE), and the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA). He is a Distinguished Speaker for the IEEE Communications Society and the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, and an Expert Panelist of the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA). Dr. Yanikomeroglu is currently serving as the Chair of the Steering Committee of IEEE’s flagship wireless event, Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC). </span>
<span data-teams="true">He is also a member of the IEEE ComSoc Governance Council, IEEE ComSoc Globecom/ICC Management & Strategy (GIMS) Standing Committee, IEEE ComSoc Conference Council, and IEEE PIMRC, IEEE FNWF, and ICTC Steering Committees. </span>
<span data-teams="true">He served as the General Chair and Technical Program Chair of several IEEE conferences. He has also served in the editorial boards of various IEEE periodicals. Dr. Yanikomeroglu received several awards for his research, papers, teaching, and service, including the Grand Prize in IEEE Competition on NTN for B5G and 6G in 2022.</span>
Elina Morozova
Executive Director
Intersputnik
Elina Morozova is Executive Director at the Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications, which brings together Member States from Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe. At Intersputnik, she heads the International and Legal Service and is responsible for relations with Member States and the United Nations system, including the Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Her expertise covers international space law and policy and the regulation of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits for space communications. In the current ITU Radiocommunication Sector study cycle, Dr. Morozova serves as Editor of the ITU-R Handbook on best practices for the sustainable use of frequencies and associated non-geostationary-satellite orbits by space radiocommunication services, with finalization expected in 2027.
Dr. Morozova combines her institutional work with academic research and teaching. She teaches international space law and telecommunications law at St. Petersburg University, is invited to deliver guest lectures internationally, has published on satellite communications and other aspects of space activities, and serves on editorial boards of recognized academic journals.
Dr. Morozova holds master’s degrees in International Law, International Business Law and World Economy, and earned her Doctor of Juridical Sciences degree from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Her doctoral research focused on ITU-related regulation of orbit and frequency resources for space communications.
Hamed Khalkhali
President
Swift Engineering
Hamed Khalkhali has over 30 years of experience in Aerospace/Defense and Automotive industry.
Hamed is the President of Swift Engineering located in San Clemente, CA. Swift Engineering is a small company focused on UAV R&D and manufacturing of composite aerospace platforms.
Hamed has worked in AeroVironment as the Global Vice President of Engineering and Program Management before joining Swift Engineering. Before that, he worked in Safran Electronics & Defense, Parker Aerospace Flight Control System, and General Motors.
Hamed is an adjunct faculty in Mechanical Engineering Department in Cal Poly Pomona, CA since 2006.
He has earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUT, a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wright State University, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In addition, he has obtained his MBA from Cal Lutheran University. He considered himself a system engineer with strong appetite toward system behavior.
Alfredo Serrano
EMEA Director
Sceye
Alfredo Serrano is EMEA Director at Sceye, a US aerospace company dedicated to advancing stratospheric technology to connect people and protect the planet. Sceye builds High-Altitude Platform Systems, also known as HAPS, for stratospheric infrastructure.
Alfredo began his career at Motorola, working in R&D centers in the USA and Ireland on the development of GSM, the digital cellular standard that shifted mobile communications from a niche technology to a global infrastructure. He later led network deployments across Southern and Eastern Europe and Latin America, gaining hands-on experience scaling complex infrastructure in demanding markets. From there he held senior P&L and commercial leadership roles at technology companies in telecom software, digital services, and connected mobility, taking startups from early stage to global customer bases across three continents.
Over the past decade he has focused on early-stage deep tech ventures, leading business development and commercial strategy across EMEA while raising investment from institutional and sovereign investors in the EMEA region, where cross-border trust and technical credibility carry equal weight.
At Sceye, Alfredo leads commercial expansion across Europe and the Middle East, drives strategic alliances with major industrial partners, and works closely with leadership on investor relations and funding strategy.
He holds an MSc in Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master's degree in Digital Transformation Strategy by Questrom School of Business, Boston University.
Satender Yadav
Head
Global Sales Engineering
Skylo Technologies
<span style="font-weight: 400">Satender Yadav is the Director of Global Solutions Engineering at Skylo Technologies, where he leads strategic collaborations with mobile network operators (MNOs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). In this role, he is responsible for driving product launches and advancing innovation in non-terrestrial networks (NTN), Internet of Things (IoT), and automotive connectivity.</span>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Prior to joining Skylo, Mr. Yadav has developed extensive expertise in Cellular connectivity, connected vehicle platforms & IoT ecosystems solutions. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for bridging complex technical solutions with business outcomes, enabling large-scale ecosystem adoption and advancing the future of connected technologies</span>
Greg Oliveau
Head
Licensing & Regulatory Affairs EMEA Project Kuiper
Amazon
Olga Volynskaya
Assistant Professor
Prince Sultan University (PSU)
Haithem Alfaraj
CEO
Neo Space Group (NSG)
Matej Siget
Global Space Law Project
UNOOSA
Abel Avellan
Chairman & CEO
AST SpaceMobile
Gudila Marick
Spectrum Management Engineer
Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA)
Araz Feyzi
Co-Founder & CTO
Kayhan Space
Srinivas Setty
CEO
Bespin Technologies
Hamza Hameed
Member of ITU Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Board
Head of Space & Development
Access Partnership
Hamza Hameed is the Head of Space & Development at Access Partnership in Singapore. He is a member of the ITU Secretary-General’s Youth Advisory Board and served as the Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council (SGAC) from 2022 to 2024. He leads the firm’s engagements with governments and the private sector on issues related to space, satellite, and connectivity in the Asia-Pacific, and the firm’s global work on space sustainability. Prior to this, Hamza worked as part of the Secretariat of UNIDROIT in Rome. He led the effort towards establishing an international system of secured transactions law for the space sector and advised governments on issues related to blockchain and crypto law.
Hamza holds an LLM from the International Institute for Air and Space Law at Leiden University. He teaches spacecraft financing at Leiden University and is a member of the International Institute for Space Law (IISL).