Pre-Event Masterclass
Joint ITU–Saudi Arabia Masterclass Training — Space Communications Infrastructure, Satellite Regulation and Sustainable Non-Terrestrial Networks
Space communications are becoming a critical layer of national digital infrastructure. The rapid development of LEO satellite communications, direct-to-device connectivity, non-terrestrial networks, satellite IoT and 6G-integrated architectures is creating new opportunities to connect underserved areas and strengthen resilience — while introducing new regulatory, spectrum and sustainability challenges.
The joint ITU–Saudi Arabia Masterclass brings together regulators, policymakers and industry stakeholders for a practical, interactive programme focused on the technical, regulatory and policy foundations of satellite communications and sustainable non-terrestrial networks.
The Masterclass is designed for professionals working at the intersection of telecommunications regulation, space policy and satellite connectivity.
Officials from ministries, regulatory authorities and spectrum management bodies.
Representatives responsible for satellite communications and national space policy.
Professionals working on licensing, market access, connectivity and emerging technology policy.
Mobile operators, satellite operators, equipment manufacturers and space service providers.
Researchers, academic institutions and relevant regional organizations.
Six connected modules take participants from the ITU-R foundations of space radiocommunication through to an applied regulatory clinic.
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Radio Regulations principles, spectrum allocations for satellite services, GSO and non-GSO systems, coordination, notification and harmful-interference prevention.
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LEO/MEO/GSO architectures, satellite broadband, direct-to-device, HAPS, satellite IoT, multi-orbit connectivity and integration with terrestrial networks and 6G.
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National satellite policy and licensing, market entry and authorization, competition and consumer issues, universal access and institutional coordination.
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Managing congestion and harmful interference, responsible use of spectrum and orbit resources, resilience of space systems and space as critical infrastructure.
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Investment and partnership models, research and innovation, space-enabled services for the SDGs, and readiness for emerging NTN business models.
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Team exercises to identify regulatory gaps, map stakeholders, prioritize policy actions and prepare short action plans for follow-up after the event.
The key ITU-R mechanisms for satellite communications, radio-frequency spectrum and satellite-orbit resources.
National regulatory frameworks for satellite licensing, authorization and market access.
The policy implications of non-terrestrial networks, direct-to-device connectivity, satellite IoT and 6G.
Global best practices to actionable national and regional regulatory priorities.
Expert inputs are deliberately concise and followed by facilitated exercises that ask participants to apply concepts to real regulatory and policy scenarios.
Concise grounding on ITU-R, BDT, satellite communications, NTNs, regulation and sustainability.
Country experiences that show practical regulatory models, implementation challenges and lessons learned.
Group work on licensing, market access, spectrum and orbit coordination or NTN integration scenarios.
D2D, HAPS, satellite IoT, LEO broadband, multi-orbit systems and space-enabled resilience.
Turning the day into a short list of priority national or regional follow-up actions.
A one-day programme, alternating expert input with facilitated group work. Timings and sessions are indicative and will be confirmed with the final programme.
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The Masterclass runs the day before the main event, as a practical capacity-building bridge into the NTN, 6G, direct-to-device and space sustainability discussions that follow.
11 October
Technical & regulatory capacity building for approximately 40 selected participants.
12–14 October
Global dialogue on connectivity and space sustainability, at the CST headquarters in Riyadh.
Applying for the Masterclass does not register you for the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events on 12–14 October, and registering for the main event does not reserve a Masterclass place. Please complete both if you wish to attend both.
Places are limited to approximately 40 selected participants and participation is by selection. Please tell us about your role so the organizers can assess how the Masterclass fits your work.
