Mobile World Congress 2024

Rewatch the Business Talks

Unlocking Digital Opportunities Worldwide

Fresh from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024, our journey alongside partners and customers has been nothing short of transformative. Together, we’ve embarked on a mission to revolutionize connectivity, bringing cutting-edge mobile, fixed, and cloud services to underserved businesses, government agencies, and residential users across the globe.

Satellite Networks: The Backbone of Digitalization

Our collaborations with telcos, mobile network operators (MNOs), enterprises, and government bodies have produced remarkable results. At the heart of this transformation lies our satellite network infrastructure—a critical enabler for extending digitalization to every corner of the world. Through strategic global partnerships and bold initiatives, we’re ensuring that consumers and enterprises alike can access gigabit-speed digital services seamlessly.

Empowering Communities

Bridging the Education Gap in Brazil
In Brazil, we’re making education accessible to all. By supplying online educational materials to students, we’re bridging the gap and empowering the next generation with knowledge.
Resilience in Times of Crisis
During natural disasters, first responders need reliable communication. Our resilient cloud services act as a lifeline, ensuring that critical information flows seamlessly even in the face of adversity. But resilience alone isn’t enough. Our portable hardware, deployable within hours, skips over damaged terrestrial networks via our satellite link.
Precision in Remote Military Operations
Advanced analytics play a pivotal role in remote military operations. Our solutions enhance decision-making, safeguarding lives and national security. We have a unique two-way flow of information - the field can send more information back to base than ever before - and thus receive real-time updates and orders from analysts.

Island Connectivity: From Cook Islands to Galapagos

Vodafone Cook Islands: “Mainland Quality” Connectivity
Residents of the Cook Islands now enjoy connectivity on par with major cities. Our network provides reliable primary and secondary connections, linking the fifteen islands to the global digital ecosystem.
Galapagos Islands: Balancing Tourism and Ecosystem Preservation
Tourism drives 85% of the Galapagos economy. Our connectivity solutions empower sustainable growth while preserving the delicate marine ecosystem.

Empowering Enterprises: Cloud Solutions for Efficiency

Collaborating with key players in the connectivity ecosystem, we’re unlocking the full potential of cloud efficiencies. At MWC 24, our partnership with NTT showcased fully managed Private 5G and Edge Compute solutions, backhauled entirely over our satellites. Enterprises in regions with limited terrestrial connectivity can now capitalize on cost savings and operational excellence.

Sovereign Networks: Empowering Governments

Our commitment extends to government agencies. Leveraging our satellite capabilities, we enable the creation and operation of “sovereign” networks. These networks grant governments control and autonomy over their communication infrastructure, fortified by end-to-end encryption for data security. Our multi-orbit network, including O3b mPOWER, provides the resilience, high performance, and interoperability needed to support these critical systems.

A Unified Future

The integration of terrestrial and satellite networks heralds an exciting era. Telcos, MNOs, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide can now ensure that all customers—regardless of location—access the same robust communications capabilities and cutting-edge digital solutions. As we weave technology, resilience, and purpose, we transform lives and drive progress in the digital revolution.

MWC 24 Business Talks

The SES Business Talks at MWC 24 will provide you with invaluable strategic insights into the accelerating evolution of the satellite industry as thought leaders detail the latest technologies and use cases from SES and our partners. The satellite industry's future is increasingly multi-orbit, multi-operator, and more dynamic than ever before. These sessions will help ensure you keep ahead of the latest developments and deepen your understanding of the opportunities they present. Please find the Business Talks details per day below.

Watch the Business Talks replays

Monday 26 February

The Importance of Close Partnerships Between Satellite and Telecoms

Speaker: Adam Godwin, Telstra
Time: 12:30

Close partnerships between the telecoms and satellite industries enable many key technologies to flourish. This talk highlights the close partnership that has been forged between Telstra and SES, and looks at the way these partnerships can be established and nurtured, the way they complement each other, how they enable co-selling to enterprise, government, and carriers, and the ways in which they can be leveraged to grow SD-WAN options, IoT opportunities, and much more in the years to come.

Bridging the Digital Divide with Multi-Orbit Solutions

Speaker: Olivier Gommes, Marlink
Time: 14:30

What is the current state of the industry? Olivier Gommes will provide a compelling overview, including the types of satellites in orbit, applications, and the major players. He will focus on the current challenges the industry faces, such as the increasing amount of space debris and the need for better cybersecurity measures, and conclude by examining potential future developments, including the launch of large constellations of small satellites and direct-to-handset connectivity.

The Benefits & Opportunities of Multi-Orbit Solutions

Speaker: Christophe Fondin, SES
Time: 16:30

The future of the satellite industry is multi-orbit, multi-operator, and more dynamic than ever before. SES has long expertise in GEO, and is unlocking previously untouchable use cases with MEO. This presentation will showcase how it is partnering with other satellite operators to bring LEO into the portfolio, and it will highlight how the combination of all three enables whole new applications and opportunities for many industries.

Tuesday 27 February

Seamless and Always-On Connectivity for Vehicles Around the Globe

Speaker: Katrin Bacic, UNIO
Time: 10:30

In today's dynamic landscape, companies are responding to the rising demand for enhanced connectivity and automation. Powering seamless and always-on connectivity by bridging space and 5G networks will help businesses to leverage these technologies for digital services and commercial vehicle applications, including real-time tracking, predictive maintenance, and fleet management systems.

Private 5G Networks, Edge, and Live Use Cases for the Offshore Market

Speaker: Frode Støldal, Tampnet
Time: 12:30

Discover the latest developments in offshore connectivity, and how Tampnet’s partnership with SES further expands capabilities for offshore operators to provide valuable backhaul solutions in the most remote offshore locations, supporting edge compute and onsite Private 5G Networks. He will also provide insights into recent projects where asset owners have achieved complete coverage of operational areas to implement the latest IoT sensors, remote collaboration tools, and in-field data access solutions.

Multi-Orbit Satellite Services - The Next Level

Speaker: Guido Neumann, AXESS
Time: 14:30

The speed of change in the satellite industry is accelerating all the time. This presentation examines the different multi-orbit services (O3b mPOWER and GEO) and their use cases in the mining sector, few of which existed even a few years ago. It will look in detail at the advantages of the multi-orbit approach, the pros and cons of different orbits, and examine some likely future multi-orbit setups for different verticals.

How Next-Gen Satellite Enables Digital Transformations

Speaker: Karl Horne, SES
Time: 16:30

Find out why next-generation satellite-enabled networks are set to play a critical role in enterprises’ and governments’ global digital transformations. Digital transformation depends on new tools that leverage IoT, big data and AI to better manage assets, boost productivity, and improve the customer experience. These tools, in turn, depend on an ecosystem of cloud and edge compute resources underpinned by a reliable, secure network infrastructure. Satellite connectivity plays an essential role in that ecosystem, providing the reach and reliability needed to extend digital transformations to any location and any industry.

Wednesday 28 February

How Next-Gen Satellite Enables Digital Transformations

Speaker: Karl Horne, SES
Time: 10:30

How Satellite and Telecoms Combine to Offer Future-Proof Connectivity for the Central African Republic

Speaker: Samy Bouabdallah, Orange
Time: 12:30

A fascinating look at how Orange and SES partnered in the Central African Republic to meet existing connectivity demands and create a joint solution ready to support future international and domestic growth. The key is multi-orbit capability. Learn how SES's MEO solution delivers fiber-like low latency with multiple gigabits of throughput for Orange's international traffic, while its GEO solution ensures reliable and secure connectivity for 2G and 3G sites, facilitating mobile backhaul across 78 sites in CAR.

Space Connected P5G - Fuelling Digital Transformation Where You Need It

Speaker: Parm Sandhu, NTT
Time: 14:30

There is a critical need for secure and reliable connectivity in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, especially in remote environments. This session explores the transformative potential of Private 5G Networks with satellite connectivity backhaul, emphasizing how its key features have real-world applications in energy, mining, agriculture, global shipping and aerospace industries. Compelling use cases will highlight the technology's ability to revolutionize operations and improve efficiency, while it will also examine how on-premise Edge Computing Platforms provides cost-effective data insights at these remote locations, giving decision-makers essential insights into the practical aspects of implementation.