Satellite Applications Catapult Roundtable - DAY 1
ExCeL London, South Gallery Meeting Room 20 - March 4th, 11:00-12:00
Digital Transport -
Satellites and the Future of Transport
Sponsored By
Connectivity That Changes Everything
Transport is undergoing a fundamental shift, from infrastructure‑heavy systems to intelligent, connected, data‑driven networks. This roundtable aims to bring together national transport authorities, infrastructure operators, OEMs, emergency services, mobility innovators and leading satellite communication providers to explore how satellite‑enabled connectivity can modernise the UK's transport ecosystem.
As next‑generation satcom unlocks resilient, seamless, always‑on coverage, new possibilities emerge: “digital roads” with minimal roadside infrastructure, advanced rail connectivity, real‑time fleet intelligence, and the foundations for safe, efficient, autonomous mobility. This closed‑door session will examine the technology, policy, partnership and investment models needed to deliver future‑ready transport systems and eliminate the digital dead zones that constrain progress today.
HEADLINE SPEAKERS
Gaurangi Bajpai
Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer
Satellite Applications Catapult
Gemma Ball
Private Sector Strategic Account Director
Satellite Applications Catapult
Sukhi Sandhu
Head of Rail Telecoms Policy
Department for Transport
Dr Robert Gardner
Technical Solutions Manager
Hitachi Rail GTS UK
What Is Going To Be Covered:
Ubiquitous coverage
Digital mobility
Infrastructure reimagined
Connectivity That Transforms
This session explores how satellite‑enabled, always‑on connectivity can remove transport blind spots and unlock digital‑first roads, rail networks and fleet operations.
Participants will examine how resilient comms infrastructure enables safer journeys, smarter infrastructure investment and the shift toward integrated, user‑centric transport systems.
Autonomous‑ready
Cost‑efficient
Future‑proof
Roads, Rail & Beyond
Through discussion with policymakers, infrastructure operators and satcom innovators, this roundtable evaluates how direct satellite‑to‑device links can slash deployment costs, eliminate dead zones and support autonomous and connected mobility.
The session highlights where collaboration can accelerate implementation and bring next‑generation transport capabilities to market faster.
Roundtable agenda
11:00- 12:00Digital Transport – Satellites and the Future of Transport
- Moderator: Gemma Ball
- Private Sector Strategic Account Director at Satellite Applications Catapult
- Gaurangi Bajpai
- Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer at Satellite Applications Catapult
- Sukhi Sandhu
- Head of Rail Telecoms Policy, Department for Transport
- Dr Robert Gardner
- Technical Solutions Manager, Hitachi Rail GTS UK
Who will be attending the roundtable
Government Directors
Understand how satellite‑enabled connectivity supports national transport priorities, reduces infrastructure overheads and strengthens resilience across key mobility networks.
National Infrastructure Operators
Explore how ubiquitous coverage can modernise asset management, eliminate connectivity gaps and deliver digital‑ready infrastructure that reduces cost and boosts reliability.
Public‑Sector Digital & Data Leaders
See how satellite‑driven intelligence underpins safer, more responsive, data‑rich transport services for citizens, emergency operations and critical national infrastructure.
Connectivity Providers
Engage directly with transport decision‑makers to understand requirements, test adoption pathways and shape new commercial models for large‑scale deployment.
Autonomous Mobility Innovators
Learn how direct‑to‑device satellite links support autonomous systems, advanced telematics, secure V2X communication and global connectivity for next‑generation vehicles.
Smart Mobility & Telematics Operators
Identify opportunities to integrate resilient connectivity into fleet optimisation, safety systems, real‑time routing and asset visibility across all environments.
Investors
Discover where satellite‑enabled transport innovation is creating investable opportunities, new business models and large‑scale, infrastructure‑light transformation programmes.
Connectivity Strategists
Understand how hybrid terrestrial‑satellite networks will shape future transport architecture and where strategic partnerships are required to accelerate adoption.
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