Biography
Biography: Meir Moalem
Abstract
Despite the rapid adoption of communication technology across the world, there are still almost 4 billion people living without mobile coverage in emerging markets. This creates a huge demand for connectivity services in remote locations. The rapid adoption of advanced communication services and mobile devices in the developed world and the stark lack of connectivity infrastructure in developing counties is creating a deep digital divide, which is putting millions of people at disadvantage and hampering the opportunities for economic growth of many countries. The ability to provide mobile coverage in remote locations is vital for building a healthy information infrastructure in developing countries where poor connectivity is a barrier to education, business growth and economic prosperity. As our world is becoming increasingly interconnected, providing affordable connectivity to everyone, everywhere is more important than ever. The author will discuss how nano-satellites are transforming the satellite industry and will explore the potential of this technology for providing affordable connectivity and digital inclusion to everyone, everywhere. Topics he will be able to cover include: what are the key trends driving adoption of nano-satellite technology in different markets; what are the potential applications of this technology and the market opportunities? The role of affordable connectivity and small sat technology for driving digital inclusion and; a collaborative approach to innovation: how satellite companies, telco providers, start-ups and established enterprises can work together to make affordable connectivity a reality.