Mark Goldstein, President of International Research Center will present an insightful and in-depth session on the future of the satellite industry, focusing on the key developments shaping the telecommunications, broadband, and Earth Observation (EO) segments. His presentation will explore the revolution in launch capabilities and capacities as well as cutting-edge technologies such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations, the rise of 5G satellite Direct to Device (D2D) integration, and innovations in remote sensing and analysis. We'll examine the impact of these trends on global connectivity, high-speed internet access, intelligence and environmental monitoring, and cybersecurity while also examining the challenges and opportunities facing industry stakeholders. Gain a strategic understanding of how these advancements are revolutionizing the satellite landscape, driving growth in critical sectors, and finding innovative new applications and use cases.

Note: This will be a Zoom meeting. See information on parking on the registration site. Presentation Mark Goldstein, President of International Research Center will explore the emergent Internet wave, the Internet of Things (IoT), on track to connect tens of billions of new sensors and devices in the coming years. Waves of change are rolling through home, business, government, industrial, medical, transportation, and other complex ecosystems. Join us as we examine how IoT will be implemented and monetized creating new business models from pervasive sensor deployments and data gathering. Myriad wireless technologies will connect smart spaces at home, at work, and in public space including autonomous transportation accompanied by new privacy and security risks. Come and explore IoT’s roadblocks and operational challenges, emerging standards and protocols, gateway and wireless integration, and big data strategies and opportunities bringing you the insight and strategies to leverage emerging IoT opportunities. Presenter Mark Goldstein is President of International Research Center (http://www.researchedge.com/), providing consulting, custom research, and strategic support for business, legal and public policy clients across a variety of disciplines and arenas since 1992. IRC concentrates on clients' needs in the complex worlds of broadband/wireless, IoT/smart everything, autonomous vehicles/MaaS, blockchain/fintech, biotechnology, sustainability, economic development, and other domains by harnessing global information resources for informed decision making. His recent public can be viewed/downloaded on SlideShare at https://www.slideshare.net/markgirc.   Mark is a technophile and technology visionary, activist, advisor, and entrepreneur with extensive experience and connections throughout myriad technology sectors. He is involved with a number of policy, economic development, professional, and trade groups, and a frequent speaker and trainer. Mark previously worked for 18 years in electronic and computer engineering including 12 years managing engineering teams and projects for Medtronic, a Fortune 500 biomedical device manufacturer. And he worked in the mid-seventies for MicroAge in R&D at the beginning of the personal computer revolution.

What are the Surface Web, Dark Web, and Darknet? Where do they fit in the big picture and how can they be accessed? If you’re in security, you habitually spot vulnerabilities when you enter an environment. If you’re an engineer you’re always curious about how things work. Are you curious about what’s true despite online propaganda, censorship, control, and deception? How might we pursue privacy despite mass surveillance, public blockchains, mind reading, and artificial intelligence? IEEE Computer Society Life Member Dr. Bill Curd will start with an overview of the Internet, especially the Darknet, how to access, search, and navigate there. Then some threats to our privacy. And, finally, some alternative ways of thinking about controversial geopolitical events. He hopes to encourage independent thinking and whet your appetite for your own truth searching. And Some Downloads Bill will email a download link for a few related documents to those emailing him a request for it. About the Speaker IEEE Life Member Dr. Bill Curd has been a pioneer in cybersecurity and related disciplines within global high-tech enterprises for decades. As President of Synesys Group, he is an invited instructor, speaker, investigator, intelligence analyst and mentor in cybersecurity, privacy, and national security CYBINT techniques – best known for his highly-evaluated CISSP boot camps. At Honeywell, he was lead security analyst and compliance focal for systems running SAP globally with 59,000 users processing over $35B in business. Previously, Bill was Manager of Systems Integration andSecurity, Aerospace Electronic Systems, the Information Security Officer (CISO equivalent) for 15 years, and a (deputy) Network and Data Security Officer for all of Honeywell. Bill earned 4 degrees including a Ph.D. in electrical engineering and has numerous professional certifications and affiliations. Please join his network of 20,000 professionals on LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/billcurd.