Copenhagen, Denmark - Cobham SATCOM will host a series of 'Leadership in Person' key note presentations from visionary industry leaders on its stand during SMM 2016 (Hall B6 stand 407). The Comité International Radio-Maritime (CIRM), and satellite network operators Inmarsat and Intelsat will each present on a variety of topics that effect the maritime industry, providing insight on how harnessing the power of modern communication technology and services can support the industry to operate safer, smarter and more effectively.

Cobham SATCOM has chosen two major players to focus on maritime satellite communication. Inmarsat and Intelsat will share insight into the future of the industry and the drivers behind the business - covering topics such as HTS, Fleet Xpress and Intelsat EpicNG. CIRM Keynote presentations will focus on the ongoing development and future of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS), the established emergency communication regulation that Cobham has played a significant part in shaping since its introduction in 1999.

Cobham welcomes SMM attendees to join its Leadership in Person key note presentations, which will take place daily from Tuesday 6th September until Thursday 8th September. Each presentation is expected to last approximately 15 minutes and includes the opportunity to discuss the issues with the speakers and Cobham SATCOM staff afterwards.

11:00 - Alex van Knotsenborg, VP Sales EMEA, Inmarsat Maritime
13:00 - Peter Andersen, Board Member at CIRM
15:00 - Chris Insall, Senior Product Manager Maritime Services / Andrew Faiola, Director Mobility Solutions, Intelsat

"SMM is an ideal platform to engage in discussion with the industry about how best to navigate the changing world of maritime communications," said Jan Michelsen, VP, Maritime Business Development, Cobham SATCOM. "By bringing together some of the world's leading experts in this field, we plan to provide real insight into both the challenges of running a vessel efficiently in today's highly regulated climate and the solutions that Cobham and our industry partners can provide to assist."

About Cobham SATCOM

Providing dependable communications and internet access anywhere under the most demanding conditions.

Our satellite and radio communication terminals perform in the most challenging and remote environments on land, at sea and in the air.

We design and manufacture these high performance products under the AVIATOR, EXPLORER, SAILOR and Sea Tel brands providing customers with outstanding performance, value and support through our global sales and service network.

About Cobham

The most important thing we build is trust.

Cobham is a leading global technology and services innovator, respected for providing solutions to the most challenging problems, from deep space to the depths of the ocean.

We employ around 11,000 people on five continents, and have customers and partners in over 100 countries, with market leading positions in: wireless, audio, video and data communications, including satellite communications; defence electronics; air-to-air refuelling; aviation services; life support and mission equipment.

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