The Role of Satellites and NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) in Shaping Future Connectivity

Date:

29th April 2025

9:00am – 5:00pm

Location:

Singapore University of Technology Design (SUTD)

Building 1, Level 3

Lecture Theatre 2

8 Somapah Road, Singapore 487372

In partnership with:

Singapore University of Technology Design (SUTD)

Rohde & Schwarz is partnering with the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) to host an upcoming event that will spotlight satellite testing and the advancements in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) as we move towards the future of connectivity in 6G. Key topics will cover the future of space technology and its motivation, the transformative journey from 5G to 6G where it enables NTN to evolve and other trailblazing innovations: Intelligent Communication and Sensing (ICAS), Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), Terahertz (THz) communication and Digital Intermediate Frequency Interoperability (DIFI).

Innovations and challenges of NTN and the Multi-functional Satellite service will also be discussed. Industry leaders and government agencies are invited to come together to address challenges and opportunities in harnessing these technologies for enhanced communication infrastructure.

There will be demonstration booth to showcase our groundbreaking innovations in testing and time to speak with our solution experts. Don’t miss your chance to connect with leaders and peers while enjoying complimentary meals and networking opportunities. Registration is free, but seats are limited.

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Speakers

Mr. Reiner Stuhlfauth

Technology Manager Wireless

Reiner is a technology manager wireless from the Test & Measurement Division of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. Before that, he worked as a trainer and has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and promoting mobile communication technologies in the background of cellular standards and non-cellular technologies. He is involved in several projects concerning 5G, 5G advanced, and 6G research activities.

Reiner has published several technical documents and webinars. He is one of the authors of the R&S technology book “5G New Radio – fundamentals, procedures, testing aspects”. He holds an academic degree in engineering in telecommunications issued by the Technical University of Kaiserslautern.

Mr. Dennis Khoo

Chief Technology Officer, Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) of Singapore

Mr Khoo joined the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore in November 2019 and is currently MPA’s Chief Technology Officer and Director (Maritime Systems and Technology). He drives ops-tech integration across MPA to deliver and sustain engineering solutions in domains such as command & control, communications, sensors & autonomy. He currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the Digital Technologies Committee (DTEC) of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA).

Prior to joining MPA, Mr Khoo worked at the Defence Science and Technology Agency for more than 15 years. His speciality is in military communications and has experience in systems architecting, master planning, capability development, project management and programme delivery work in various capacities for key customers in the Airforce, Army, Joint and the Ministry of Defence. He also did concurrent stints at Cap Vista Pte Ltd and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Mr Khoo obtained a Master of Engineering (Electronics, Telecommunications and Signal Processing) degree from the École Spéciale de Mécanique et d’Électricité, France in 2002.

Dr. I-Kang Fu

Senior Director of Advanced Communication Technology Division, Mediatek

Dr. I-Kang Fu is the Senior Director of Technology in MediaTek’s Advanced Communication Technology Division. He leads the teams that contribute to research, prototypes, and standardization projects for next-generation mobile technologies, while also supporting product planning/marketing, and strategic partnerships.

He recently spearheaded MediaTek’s research and development efforts in NTN satellite communications, leading the project from concept to PoC prototype, and engineering feasibility for commercial evaluation. This work culminated in the 3GPP Release-17 standardization of NTN technology, where MediaTek became the project lead in 3GPP and the first to commercialize IoT NTN product and remains at the forefront of NR NTN developments.

Dr. Fu’s expertise spans wireless technologies such as 4G WiMAX, 4G LTE, and 5G NR. He is currently overseeing MediaTek’s commitment to 6G standardization, with commercialization expected in the 2030s. Dr. Fu joined MediaTek in 2008 after earning his doctorate from National Chiao-Tung University, Taiwan.