PROGRAMME OUTLINE (9am - 5pm CET)
| Time (CET) | Session | Speaker |
| 09:00-09:10 | Welcome and introduction | Laurent Jaffart, Director of Connectivity and Secure Communications (CSC), ESA |
| 09:10-09:20 | Keynote: Global connectivity convergence and the role of ESA | Antonio Franchi, Head of the Space for 5G/6G Strategic Programme Line, ESA |
| 09:20-09:40 | The ESA D2D Initiative | Fabrice Joly, D2D Initiative Leader, CSC, ESA |
| 09:40-10:45 | Session 1: Direct-to-device in the world - use cases and strategic paths for Europe and Industry |
Johannes Springer, Director General, 5G Automotive Association Olaf Eckart, Senior Expert Cooperations R&D, Industry Customers, BMW; leader of the TN-NT Working Group, 5GAA Tero Pesonen, Board Vice Chair, The Critical Communications Association (TCCA) and representative of Erillisverkot (Finnish Public Safety Operator) Antje Williams, Senior Vice President in Group Technology, Deutsche Telekom Fabrice Joly, D2D Initiative Leader, ESA Moderator: Teodora Secara, Partnerships and Business Development Officer, CSC, ESA |
| 10:45-11:05 | Coffee break | |
| 11:05-12:35 | Session 2: Business considerations and service delivery models |
Barbara Pareglio, Senior Technical Director, GSMA Yasrine Ibnyahya, Senior Director, Advanced Concepts and Technologies, Viasat Guillaume Scottez, Director of Strategy, Eutelsat Cyril Michel, Programme Manager Standards and Technology, 5G and 6G, and Satellite, Ericsson Cyril Valadon, Director, Core Technology Division, Mediatek Moderator: Fabrice Joly, D2D Initiative Leader, CSC, ESA |
| 12:30-14:00 | Lunch | |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Session 3: Regulatory and spectrum considerations for D2D |
Frank Zeppenfeldt, Future Programmes, ESA Valerio Scandiuzzi, Policy Officer - Radio Spectrum Policy (CNECT.B.4), Communications Networks, Content and Technology, European Commission Amar Saidani, Regulatory Affairs and Spectrum, French National Frequency Agency (ANFR) |
| 15:00-16:30 |
Session 4: Technology and system implementation considerations Introduction on ESA plans: high level concepts: Simon Paillard, Telecom Systems Engineer, ESA |
Isabelle Buret, VP Advanced System Development, Eutelsat-OneWeb Stephane Anjuere, 5G Venture Lead, Thales Alenia Space France Gianaldo Mantovani, Member of the Board, OHB SE James Patrick Kirrane, Senior Space Systems Engineer, MDA Pierre Fortier, Vice-President at Capgemini Invent David Roiné, Director of Connectivity Strategy of Comfort & Driving Assistance, BG/Valeo Moderator: Jerome Colinas, Telecom Systems Engineer, ESA |
| 16:30-17:00 | Discussion: Conclusions and way forward | Fabrice Joly, Leader of the D2D initiative, ESA |
In parallel to the workshop, the ESA D2D team will be available on-site for bilateral meetings. Details and slots will be made available on the day.
Direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity holds the promise of a new era of mass-market satellite connectivity. With the potential to reach smartphones in the pockets of billions of consumers around the globe, as well as all other mobile devices – from vehicles to machinery to planes – D2D may help close connectivity gaps and generate billions of euros in the process.
So far, a number of high-profile ventures, predominantly by non-European satellite operators, mobile network operators and handset makers, are introducing early variants of D2D solutions.
Developing and deploying D2D services globally and in Europe entails significant, commercial and technical challenges, complex to navigate and bound by international regulatory roadmaps.
In this context, ESA is currently scoping a D2D initiative designed to support European industry at large to develop end-to-end capabilities, up to into in-orbit-validation (IOV) of systems and services.
This conference shall gather key industry and decision-makers to collectively:
- Discuss the case for D2D deployment in Europe (use cases, benefits, cost of inaction).
- Debate the pros and cons of various delivery models (e.g. use of MS or MSS) and resulting technical requirements.
- Identify success factors and formulate recommendations to decision makers.
REGISTRATION
This workshop is part of a two-day event organised by ESA’s Connectivity and Secure Communications directorate.