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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · 1d

The conversation is evolving.

Announcing The Future Connectivity Summit Europe, a new flagship platform for connectivity, policy & innovation - born from the European 5G Conference & Connectivity & Competitiveness Summit.

More information soon. Keep informed: bit.ly/4o9MwR9

#FutureConnectivityEU

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · 5d

Speakers confirmed: #AmericasSpaceForum

‣Mike Haridopolos (US House of Representatives)
‣Sergio Sotomayor Rodríguez (ANE)
‣Janice Starzyk (U.S. Department of Commerce)
‣Jay Schwarz (FCC)
‣Michael Overby (U.S. Department of State)

🔗Find out more:https://tinyurl.com/388sbxhc
📍Washington, D.C.
📆Dec 9

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · 6d

The first speakers are confirmed for the #D2DPolicyAmericas Forum.

Featuring:

‣ Isabelle Mauro (GSOA)
‣ Carlos Manuel Baigorri (@anatel.gov.br)
‣ Alexander Kühn (BNetzA Germany)
‣ Pascale Dumit (TMobile)

📅 Dec 8, Washington D.C.

Join the discussion: tinyurl.com/3jm2tvjm

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · 20d

Keynote speakers confirmed for the #AmericasSpaceForum (Dec 9, Washington D.C.):

‣ Valerie P. Foushee (foushee.house.gov), US House of Representatives
‣ Marco Antonio Chamon, Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
‣ Isabelle Mauro, GSOA

🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/57sry5sn

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · 26d

Keynotes confirmed for the #D2DPolicyAmericas Forum (Dec 8, Washington, D.C.):

‣ Tom Stroup (Satellite Industry Association)
‣ Adam Cassady (NTIA)

They’ll address regulation, tech & business models shaping D2D connectivity.

Co-located with #AmericasSpaceForum (Dec 9).

🔗 tinyurl.com/2p3u6e48

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Sep 19

This fall, join us for a series of high-level gatherings on spectrum & connectivity across the Americas.

📌 Oct 30–31: #AmericasSpectrum
📌 Nov 12–13: #LatAmSpectrum
📌 Dec 8: #D2DPolicyAmericas
📌 Dec 9: #AmericasSpaceForum

🔗 More details & registration: tinyurl.com/4vrvjsyw

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Sep 12

📢 Save the Date!

Excited to announce that #AIConf25 will return on 11 December 2025.

Co-located with EIT AI Community this event will gather policymakers, leaders, & innovators to discuss the direction of AI and its broader impact.

👉 Register to join us in Brussels or online: tinyurl.com/39a4w2nx

Save the Date: The Artificial Intelligence Summit 2025

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Global Spectrum Series @global-spectrum.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you to our hosts TDRA UAE, & all speakers, partners & delegates for making #MENASpectrum a success.

We closed yesterday with:
Session 7️⃣: Regional Approaches to Meeting D2D Connectivity Needs
Session 8️⃣: Spectrum Strategies across MENA's Vertical Industries

Keep informed: tinyurl.com/2fj9cak4

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Day 2 of #MENASpectrum is underway in Abu Dhabi, hosted by TDRA UAE & supported by the ASMG & ITU.

Discussions so far this morning have looked at:

- Bridging the 5G gap
- The 6GHz Band
- AI & Spectrum Management

Join the conversation using #MENASpectrum – we’d love to hear your thoughts.

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Global Spectrum Series @global-spectrum.bsky.social · Sep 6

The 9th #MENASpectrum Conference is underway in Abu Dhabi.

So far today...

- Keynotes: Ilham Ghazi ‪(@itu.int‬) & Tariq Al Awadhi (ASMG).

- Session 1: 'Building Momentum for WRC-27' with Access Partnership, ASMG, CST, GSMA, ‪@nokia.bsky.social‬ & GSOA.

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Aug 20

Session 4 is confirmed for #MENASpectrum (6–7 September, Abu Dhabi, UAE).

Leaders from NERA, NTRA Egypt, ANF Tunisia, GSMA, GSA & Shure will examine how coordinated #SpectrumPolicy can bridge the connectivity gap & accelerate #5G across MENA.

🔗 Register today: tinyurl.com/bddb332n

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Aug 13

Join us for the #AmericasSpaceForum on 9 December in Washington, D.C., held back-to-back with the #D2DPolicyAmericas (8 December).

Discussions will cover...
‣ Cohesive regional space policy
‣ Space sustainability
‣ Spectrum licensing & more!

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/mrxwvraz

#SpacePolicy

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Global Spectrum Series @global-spectrum.bsky.social · Aug 5

In June, #EUSpectrum brought together experts from leading organisations for 2 days of high-level discussions & 10+ hours of networking

MedUX also launched its '5G Quality & Experience' report. Read the article: bit.ly/3GYbq66

Stay informed about the next edition on 17–18 June 2026: bit.ly/40PgNLy

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Aug 4

🎥 Reflecting on two full days of great discussions at #EUSpaceForum.

Thanks to all sponsors, speakers and attendees, we hope you can join us for the next edition in 2026.

Special thanks: @ec.europa.eu‬, @esa.int, @euspa.bsky.social‬ & @poland25eu.bsky.social‬.

Keep informed: tinyurl.com/ytwm3bmt

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 30

Join us for the #D2DPolicyAmericas Forum on 8 December in Washington D.C.

Focused discussions on:
‣ Regional #D2D strategy
‣ #SpectrumPolicy frameworks
‣ Global D2D ecosystem
‣ Scaling D2D
‣ Business models & use cases

🔗 Register now: tinyurl.com/4ts9wtwf

#Connectivity #TelecomPolicy

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 23

Looking back at the D2D Policy Forum...

A huge thank you once again to our speakers, sponsors, and all who joined us in Brussels for a great day of discussion on spectrum strategies, business models, regulation & more.

🎥 Enjoy the highlights, and catch up on the discussions⤵️
bit.ly/46WVJXb

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 16

Launching two back-to-back, high-level events this Winter in Washington, D.C.

Save the dates for #D2DPolicyAmericas (December 8) and #AmericasSpaceForum (December 9).

Register for one or both events ⬇️

D2D: tinyurl.com/yc37zrev
Space: tinyurl.com/2nw8547c

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

That concludes the #EUSpaceForum! Thank you to all our speakers & delegates for your contributions. A special thanks for the participation of @ec.europa.eu, @esa.int, @euspa.bsky.social, Polish presidency of the Council of the EU and our valued sponsors & partners.

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Session 9 on Non-Terrestrial Networks at #EUSpaceForum with:

‣Gerasimos Sofianatos (@ec.europa.eu)
‣Peng Zhao (GSOA)
‣Elizabeth Quintana (@ofcom.bsky.social)
‣Sarah Casenove (Airbus Defence and Space)
‣Ben Wreschner (@vodafonegroup.bsky.social)
‣Moderator: Julien Martin (NERA Economic Consulting)

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Session 8 at #EUSpaceForum: Space Diplomacy and Partnership

‣Astrid-Christina Koch, @ec.europa.eu
‣Thomas Weissenberg, @esa.int
‣H.E. Dr. Tidiane Ouattara, African Space Council
‣Caitlin Poling, U.S. Department of State
‣Anica Huck, European Space Imaging
‣Moderator: @kbolongaro.bsky.social‬, MLex

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great to see participants of the #EUSpaceForum engaging with our exhibitors here in Brussels, with so many conversations around an insightful and important topic being had with:

‣Amazon
‣Inster, group Oesia
‣Skylo
‣‪ @dlr-en.bsky.social‬
‣GMV

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

A great session on sustainability and space traffic management with:

‣Rodolphe Muñoz (@ec.europa.eu)
‣Holger Krag (@esa.int)
‣Alberto Agueda (GMV)
‣Emma Marion (@dla-piper.bsky.social)
‣Josef Koller (Amazon)
‣Moderator: Sara Dalledonne (ESPI)

#EUSpaceForum

Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Speaking on delivering autonomy in Session 6 at #EUSpaceForum:

‣Isabella Poldrugo (@ec.europa.eu)
‣William Smith (Space Directorate, UK)
‣Christian Heßmann (@dlr-en.bsky.social)
‣Christine Leurquin (Aldoria Belgium)
‣Moderator: Olivier Lemaitre (@asdeurope.bsky.social)

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Forum Global @forumglobal.bsky.social · Jul 3

Session 5 on security with:

‣ Zuzana Mazanova (@ec.europa.eu)
‣ Regina Peldszus (@eudiplomacy.bsky.social‬)
‣ Florent Mazurelle (@esa.int)
‣ Stefano Vaccaro (@viasat.com)
‣ Pierre-Alain Bosc (Airbus Defence and Space)
Moderator: Henri van Soest (@randeurope.org)

#EUSpaceForum

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