24 February 2026
15:30 – 16:30 CET – Online participation
The future of connectivity lies in ensuring that everyone, everywhere, can access reliable communication services directly on their devices. As the demand for seamless, global connectivity grows, the development of effective policies for Direct-to-Device (D2D) communication is more crucial than ever.
Join the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for an engaging session that explores the evolving landscape of D2D policies and their role in shaping the future of connectivity.
This session will dive into key topics such as:
Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion with some of the leading voices in satellite connectivity and policy innovation. Together, let’s explore the future of seamless, Direct-to-Device communication.
Presentation of the session and the panelists by the Moderator
ITU
Episode Moderator
ITU
Panelist
General Counsel
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs
Globalstar, Inc.
Panelist
Senior Vice President
Regulatory Affairs and International Strategy
AST SpaceMobile
Panelist
Managing Director Europe
Skylo Technologies
Panelist
ITU Lead
SpaceX
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Please select your meeting and choose from the available languages to start the video.
EN: The interpretation of proceedings serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic or verbatim record of the proceedings. Only the original speech is authentic.
FR: L’interprétation des interventions est destinée à faciliter la communication et ne constitue un compte rendu authentique ou in extenso desdites interventions. Seules les interventions prononcées dans la langue d’origine font foi.
ES: La interpretación de las intervenciones sirve para facilitar la comunicación, pero en modo alguno constituye una grabación auténtica o literal de las mismas. Sólo las intervenciones originales son auténticas.
RU: Устный перевод на заседаниях служит для того, чтобы содействовать коммуникации, и не является аутентичной или стенографической записью заседаний.
ZH: 在会议进行中提供翻译是为方便交流，不能将其视为会议实况记录或逆字记录。应以发言原文为准。
AR: الترجمة الشفوية في المداولات الغرض منها تسهيل التواصل ولا تشكل أي محضر ذي حجية.
If you experience issues, contact: webcast@itu.int
Please select your meeting and choose from the available languages to start the video.
EN: The interpretation of proceedings serves to facilitate communication and does not constitute an authentic or verbatim record of the proceedings. Only the original speech is authentic.
FR: L’interprétation des interventions est destinée à faciliter la communication et ne constitue un compte rendu authentique ou in extenso desdites interventions. Seules les interventions prononcées dans la langue d’origine font foi.
ES: La interpretación de las intervenciones sirve para facilitar la comunicación, pero en modo alguno constituye una grabación auténtica o literal de las mismas. Sólo las intervenciones originales son auténticas.
RU: Устный перевод на заседаниях служит для того, чтобы содействовать коммуникации, и не является аутентичной или стенографической записью заседаний.
ZH: 在会议进行中提供翻译是为方便交流，不能将其视为会议实况记录或逆字记录。应以发言原文为准。
AR: الترجمة الشفوية في المداولات الغرض منها تسهيل التواصل ولا تشكل أي محضر ذي حجية.
If you experience issues, contact: webcast@itu.int
