Wednesday, November 19, 2025

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Swan Room

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Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications have ushered in a transformative era in global communications, and the impact of this technology is particularly significant for Australia. This upcoming presentation will delve into the profound changes brought about by LEO satellites in the Australian and global communications landscape. The application of LEO technology goes beyond conventional communications, as it holds immense potential in supporting critical defence mission-sets. From civil and community support to a national defence perspective, LEO satellite communications have proven to be a game-changer in enhancing mission effectiveness and communication capabilities. As in industry leader in the LEO satcom space, Vocus has integrated our network with LEO providers so our customers can securely connect their most critical systems anywhere. When critical infrastructure operators deploy life-and-death defence, security and sovereign control systems, they often refuse to connect them to the internet. Even with the best security, internet connectivity remains riskier than over private networks. Vocus Layer 2 provides a secure alternate. Please join Ashley Neale and Dr Ilic as they outline this new capability that underpins secure satellite connectivity that bypasses the internet entirely. Dr Ilic will explore the practical advantages and opportunities this technology offers, plus user experiences with deployments. Dr Ilic will also offer thoughts on how LEO developments will strengthen defence missions on both national and global levels. The audience will gain insights into the market dynamics propelling the evolution of LEO satellite communications and deployment scenarios.

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