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The growing importance of space for both commercial and military purposes has also led to significant shifts in the geopolitical landscape, as countries seek to establish or strengthen their presence and influence in this domain. These developments have led to an increased focus on space capabilities and technologies, as nations look to enhance their defence capabilities and protect their interests in space. This has resulted in a growing demand for space-based assets and technologies such as satellites, launch vehicles, and ground control systems, as well as an increased focus on space research and development.

With the traditional edge of existing space-faring nations being edged out by frequent and fast innovations, it is imperative to weave the cutting-edge of technology available in civil, commercial and military space domains in the application, operationalization and protection of military space capabilities.

Defence Space India conference- DefSat-2024 being held from 07th - 09th of February 2024 in New Delhi.

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Objective

DefSAT 2024 by SIA-India aims to explore India's ambitions in the space domain, with a focus on innovation, thought leadership, and disruptive technologies. It brings together a diverse group of attendees, including government officials, military commanders, industry professionals, academics, scientists and leaders in disruptive technologies from India and overseas.

India’s “exclusive destination” for defence space
discussions, interactions, networking and business.
A Platform for G2B Engagements
A knowledge pool for meeting future requirements of Defence Space
Exclusive Defence SpaceTech Sessions to showcase unique solutions

KEY FEATURES

Insights on India's defence space capabilities and strategy
Discussions on modernizing defence architecture, communication security, and more
In-depth discussions on space domain awareness and satellite communications for military operations
Exploration of securing funding for new space capabilities
Emphasis on expanding international partnerships
Showcasing cutting-edge space technologies and solutions
Perspectives on the integration of in-space artificial intelligence
A comprehensive view of space defence, small satellites,and space traffic management

Insights on India's defence space capabilities and strategy
Discussions on modernizing defence architecture, communication security, and more
In-depth discussions on space domain awareness and satellite communications for military operations
Exploration of securing funding for new space capabilities
Emphasis on expanding international partnerships
Showcasing cutting-edge space technologies and solutions
Perspectives on the integration of in-space artificial intelligence
A comprehensive view of space defence, small satellites,and space traffic management

Who should participate?

Govt Departments,Regulators & Policymakers
Army
Navy
Air Force
Paramilitary
Satellite Operators and Service Providers
Satellite system integrators and Launch vehicles
Ground and Terminal equipment manufacturers
and suppliers
Software and Application developers
Satellite-based IOT/M2M
Deep Tech startups, Incubators, Innovation hubs and Space Parks
Academic and R&D institutions
Standards bodies

Law firms
Geospatial Segments - Earth Observation - Remote Sensing
User Segments: Agriculture, O&G, Railways, Healthcare,
Banking and Fintech
VSAT Manufacturers & Distributors
Telecom Service Providers
Venture Capital Firms
Coast Guard
DRDO
DOS
DST DOT
DRONES
Ministry of Earth Observation
NDMA

Glimpses of Defsat 2023

The previous DefSAT saw outstanding participation from leading Organisations like ISRO, INSPACe, NSCS, IDS-DSA, DoT, DRDO, and MOD, and was graced by distinguished industry speakers from renowned companies such as Ananth Technologies Limited, L&T, Centum Electronics, Raytheon, HawkEye 360, ST iDirect, Gilat, LeoLabs and many more. We also had exciting involvement with pioneering startups like Kaleideo, Pinaca Labs, QuNu Labs, Idea Forge and others.

The DefSAT-2023 Conference organised from 27-29 April 2023 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi marked a significant milestone in recognising the convergence of various domains. The conference focused on the intersection of strategy and industrialisation of the space sector for national security.

With 50 distinguished speakers and engaging sessions, the event featured keynote speeches from special guests of honour, including Shri S. Somanath (Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman of ISRO), Shri G Satheesh Reddy (Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri), AVM DV Khot (Director General DSA), Dr. Shailesh Nayak (Director NIAS), Lt. Gen Tarun Kumar Aich (Deputy Chief of Army Staff,

Strategy), Lt. Gen PJS Pannu (Former Deputy Chief Indian Integrated Defence Staff, Operations), Dr. Subba Rao Pavuluri (President SIA-India and Chairman, Ananth Technologies Limited), Lt Gen. Vinod G. Khandare (Principal Adviser in the Ministry of Defence), Air Marshal Surat Singh (Director General Air, Operations), Air Marshal Gurcharan Singh Bedi (Former DGIS), and Shri Hari Babu Srivastava (Director General, Technology Management, DRDO). The conference brought together participation from 300 diverse stakeholders, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.

The international significance of the conference was highlighted by the presence of diplomatic representatives from various countries. Esteemed organizations like Niti Aayog, MoD, DRDO, ISRO, NSIL, NIAS, RIS, CENJOWS, CAPS, CLAWS, and NMF supported the three-day event as knowledge partners, providing valuable insights into the future of technology in defence and space. This collaboration aimed to advance the space sector, strengthen defence capabilities, and ensure the secure and sustainable use of space assets.