The 33rd edition of CABSAT and second edition of SATExpo concluded at the Dubai Exhibition Centre in Expo City Dubai, gathering over 18,800 visitors and 600 combined exhibitors from more than 120 countries. The co-located three-day event showcased emerging developments across broadcast media, satellite communications, non-terrestrial networks, and space economics.
Media Workflows and Equipment Demand
CABSAT focused on next-generation IP workflows, cloud integration, and advanced video production. Among live technical showcases, Nikon Middle East demonstrated RAW filmmaking workflows with DaVinci Resolve, while hardware provider Digital Future Solutions secured orders for 600 cameras during the show.
SATExpo Summit: Sovereignty and Space Economics
Held in partnership with the UAE Space Agency under the theme Security, Sovereignty & the Business of Space, the summit examined regional space capability and commercial expansion. Panelists from CNES, Infinite Orbits, and Es’hailSat addressed GEO-LEO operator coordination, orbital asset security, and government-industry alignment.
Ameera Almarzooqi, Space Policies and Legislation Specialist at the UAE Space Agency, outlined the country’s commercial space goals through 2031:
- Double total space-sector revenues and international exports.
- Increase the space sector’s overall value added by 60 percent.
- Expand commercial space-data utilization across logistics, agriculture, and energy sectors.
- Increase startup support through accessible testing facilities and targeted legislation.
Industry Partnerships and Next-Generation Tech
The event highlighted several strategic deals and technical deployments across satellite and ground infrastructure:
- Oman Geospatial Expansion: Space Communication Technologies SPC (SCT) partnered with GIS HUB LLC to develop local satellite imagery and geospatial applications.
- Hybrid Connectivity: Orbit Communication Company (OCC) and StarWin introduced a hybrid satellite, broadcast, and terrestrial mobility system.
- Multi-Orbit Satcom: ST Engineering iDirect presented solutions for 5G non-terrestrial networks and AI-managed multi-orbit operations.
CABSAT and SATExpo will return to Expo City Dubai from May 4–6, 2027.
