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London Institute of Space Policy and Law Practitioner and Industry Seminar: Risks Associated with Space Activity Seminar Series – Seminar IV-I Policy and Regulatory Risks: Communication Sector

by P.J. Blount with the blog faculty

The London Institute of Space Policy and Law will hold its next Practitioner and Industry Seminar, titled Risks Associated with Space Activity Seminar Series – Seminar IV-I Policy and Regulatory Risks: Communication Sector on February 5, 2010 in London:

LONDON INSTITUTE OF SPACE POLICY AND LAW
PRACTITIONER AND INDUSTRY SEMINAR
FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2010
RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SPACE ACTIVITY SEMINAR SERIES
SEMINAR IV-I
POLICY AND REGULATORY RISK: COMMUNICATION SECTOR

The risks associated with commercial space activity can differ in nature or quality from those of other large-scale business ventures. Space projects can be more susceptible to some risks and their impact on the business can differ from terrestrial equivalents. In addition, there are certain risks specific to space commerce. These result from the longerterm nature of space activities and can arise because they are conducted in outer space. For example, commercial risks associated with the choice of technology, can have a greater impact in space where it cannot be readily changed once it is launched.

The understanding and ability to quantify risk is central to any commercial space venture and its funding. To foster better understanding of these risks and to encourage appropriate policy directions, the Institute is bringing together leading specialists to present a series of Seminars on space risks and their insurance. The Series covers Commercial Risk, including evaluation of market demand, technology choice, competition and timing; Financial Risk, including equity and debt mix, currency choice and pricing; Policy Risk of change in government focus and emphasis; Regulatory Risk including ITU procedures, terms and duration of frequency assignments, and ownership transfer limitations; Physical and Security Risk, addressed in the first Seminar in June 2009; Insurance, including domestic implementation of international state liability, coverage of other risks addressed in September 2009; Commercial and Financial Risk, dealt with in November 2009. This Seminar focuses on Policy and Regulatory Risk relating to communications. Our final Seminar of the Series will deal with these issues in other space ventures. These Seminars aim to inform and engage those involved in space activities, policy makers and lawyers who advise them, as well as students and scholars in the field. This fourth Seminar on Policy and Regulatory Risk, will be held on Friday 5 February 2010.

The Fee for the Seminar is: Delegate £50

Academic and Government £25

Student Free

To register please send your name and affiliation, by e-mail headed “Risk Seminar IV-I” to:
Info@Space-Institute.org

And send the Fee* to:
Co-operative Bank
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Account Number: 65345920
Account Name: London Institute of Space Policy and Law
Reference: [Your name followed with “Seminar IV-I”]

*Most banks make no charge for a BACS transfer.

RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SPACE ACTIVITY SEMINAR SERIES
SEMINAR IV
POLICY AND REGULATORY RISK I: COMMUNICATION SECTOR

9.00 – 9.05 Welcome
Sa’id Mosteshar, Barrister, Director of the Institute
Introduction: Summary of Seminar IV on Policy and Regulatory Risk Considerations for Satellite Communications
Jeremy Rose, Chairman
Senior Consultant, Comsys Policy Factors; Regulatory Risk; Spectrum Procedures and Risk Risk as an Element in Political Priorities; Commercial Pressures; National, Regional and International Regulations

9.05 – 9.50 Risk Containment through International and European Spectrum Policy; Risk Considerations in European Regulatory Objectives; Role of Risk in Evaluation of Satellite Spectrum Pricing; Impact of Commercial Pressures on Satellite Spectrum Management; CEPT
Ann Vandenbroucke, Manager Regulatory and Policy Issues, Inmarsat

9.50 – 10.35 Risk Factor in International Telecommunication Union Procedures; Paper Satellites Anthony Baker, Head of Spectrum Team, SES

10.35 – 10.50 Break

10.50 – 11.35 Risks Associated with European Regulatory Procedures
Kumar Singarajah, Director, Government Affairs, Avanti

11.35 – 12.20 Risk in Domestic Implementation of Regulations and Ofcom Procedures
Joanne Wheeler, Senior Associate, Milbank; Member of the Advisory Council of the Institute

12.20 – 12.45 Discussion, Delegate contributions and concluding remarks
Jeremy Rose, Chairman