Jeffrey Hill, Executive Chairman of the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition, joins Ben on the Astro Ben Podcast to talk about what it takes to run one of the biggest satellite technology events in the space industry. Recorded a few weeks before SATELLITE 2024, the conversation looks at how the show comes together and what attendees can expect.
Jeffrey looks back on interviewing well-known figures from the space world, including Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson and Elon Musk, and explains why big names matter when you want people interested in a space conference. He also shares how he became, in his words, the most cropped-out person in history.
The discussion also covers managing the interests of different stakeholders, how Covid affected the event, how the public understands satellites, and Jeffrey's hopes for SATELLITE 2024 and the future of satellites. If you work in the satellite industry, follow space business events, or just want to know what happens behind the scenes at a major space conference, this one is for you.
What you will hear
What the SATELLITE 2024 Conference and Exhibition is and what to expect
Memorable interviews with Elon Musk, Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos
Why big names help draw people to space conferences
Managing stakeholders' interests at a large event
How Covid affected the conference
The public's understanding of satellites
Hopes for SATELLITE 2024 and the future of satellites
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