Hong Kong– The CASBAA Satellite Industry Forum 2016 has taken on a new importance as the Asia-Pacific satellite industry enters perhaps its most challenging technological and commercial phase in more than two decades. Long-promised technologies such as High Throughput Satellites, Electric Propulsion, In-flight Connectivity, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, new compression technologies, the evolution of Micro Satellites and the implications of Reusable Launch Vehicles all challenge the satellite sector’s long-established business models.

The CASBAA Forum’s packed schedule of keynotes, interviews, panels and short presentations has been designed to reflect the critical issues raised by the new environment. Satellite operators, their suppliers, their clients and even the investors from across the Asia Pacific and around the world all face the same challenges as the new technologies and changing business patterns force down transponder pricing.