Join the UK Space Agency’s Telecommunications team for an insightful webinar on the future of satellite connectivity and the evolving role of industry in advancing next-generation communications. This event will provide an overview of the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES) program, along with the UK’s strategic involvement in accelerating innovations in satellite communications.

Why attend this event?

The session will cover recent initiatives in Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit, as well as the Pilot Procurement Programmes, including the Goonhilly Pilot Programme, a key platform enabling collaboration between the UK Space Agency and industry stakeholders.

Attendees will gain insights into upcoming opportunities to contribute to the sector, learn about the agency’s long-term strategy, and explore how direct-to-device services and non-terrestrial networks are set to shape the future of global connectivity.

This is an essential event for professionals looking to stay informed about the UK Space Agency’s support for new capabilities, funding opportunities, and collaborative efforts in the satellite communications industry.

Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with the UK Space Agency team, learn about their initiatives, and discover ways your organization can contribute to the exciting advancements in satellite technology.

Speakers

Henny Sands

Henny Sands

Head of Telecommunications, UK Space Agency

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Tatum Burgess

Tatum Burgess

Engagement Lead for the Telecommunications Team, UK Space Agency

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Agenda

 Time Slot

 Agenda Item   

10:00-10:10

 Welcome and Introductions

10:10-10:30

 Presentations from speakers

10:30-10:55

Q&A and discussion

10:55-11:00

 AOB and Close

 

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Jaynesh Patel

Jaynesh Patel

Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK

Jaynesh Patel is Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, leading the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK and overseeing the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.

Jaynesh has extensive experience in the sector, having worked for CityFibre (a full fibre broadband company) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) on digital infrastructure policy. Most recently Jaynesh led on policy and public affairs in the UK and Ireland for ChargePoint (an EV charging network).

Prior to this Jaynesh worked in the Cabinet Office for more than five years, including over two years at the Government Digital Service (GDS) supporting the digital transformation of UK Government.

Jaynesh has a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayneshpatel/

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Josh Turpin

Josh Turpin

Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK

Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.

In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.  

Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.

Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
020 7331 2038
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/

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Matthew Wild

Matthew Wild

Programme Assistant - Markets, techUK

Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
020 7331 2000

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Tales Gaspar

Tales Gaspar

Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK

Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.

In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).

Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
+44 (0) 0207 331 2000
Website:
www.techUK.org
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar

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