Bridging Space and Earth: Governance, Spectrum, and Validation Challenges in NTN and Satcom on the Move
About
The convergence of Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Satcom on the Move (SOTM) is reshaping global connectivity, enabling resilient communication across terrestrial and satellite domains. As integration with 5G and future 6G accelerates, challenges around spectrum coordination, regulation and cross‑border operation intensify. SOTM use across land, air and sea adds further complexity, compounded by limited standardised testing and validation. This panel examines regulatory, technical and validation needs, highlighting the importance of harmonised standards to support interoperable, scalable NTN and SOTM deployment.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
06 May 2026
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Organiser
- Satellite TN
Speakers
Paul Febvre
former CTO, Satellite Applications Catapult
Mike Short
former Chief Architect, Satellite Applications Catapult; former President of the IET; former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government
Kieran Arnold
former CTO, Orange; former Chief Architect, Satellite Applications Catapult; current CTO, Smart City initiatives
Harvinder Nagi
Senior Systems Architect – Future Systems - Satellite Applications Catapult
Reasons to attend
Why Attend?
* Understand what’s next for NTN and SOTM as satellite connectivity converges with 5G and emerging 6G architectures.
* Get clarity on spectrum and regulation impacting cross‑border, land, air and maritime operations.
* Learn how industry leaders are addressing testing and validation gaps to ensure performance, compliance and scalability.
* Hear directly from experts shaping standards, policy and technical innovation in non‑terrestrial connectivity.
* Stay ahead of deployment challenges with insights you can apply to real‑world NTN and SOTM implementations.
* Exclusive attendee benefit: all webinar participants will receive a discount code for the next IET SATCOMs Conference.