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CABSAT 2026 heads to new home, expands focus on media technology
Nearly 19,000 visitors are expected to visit the Dubai show, featuring more than 450 exhibitors and over 700 brands from across the global media and entertainment industry
CABSAT has announced details of its 33rd edition, co-located with SATExpo at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC).
Bringing together leaders from across the international media and entertainment, pro AV, satellite communications and space technology industries, the event will feature over 700 brands and more than 450 exhibiting companies, including Grass Valley, Ross Video, Evertz, Imagine Communications, Haivision, and LiveU.
More than 18,800 visitors are expected to attend the event, which takes place from 5-7 October.
Rajendra Salgaonkar, head of sales, exhibitions, inD, said: “The media, entertainment and space industries are evolving at remarkable speed, creating new opportunities across technology, content and connectivity. CABSAT and SATExpo have evolved alongside these industries, bringing together the people, technologies and ideas shaping what comes next. With CABSAT now bringing together media technology, content creation, broadcast and pro AV, and SATExpo connecting the satellite and space value chain, our new home at Expo City Dubai provides an exciting setting for international business, knowledge exchange and collaboration.”
Rajendra Salgaonkar, Head of Sales, Exhibitions, inD, said: “The media, entertainment and space
In addition to the conference programme, CABSAT 2026 aims to provide opportunities for collaboration. Co-Production Salon in partnership with H-consult will facilitate curated meetings connecting creative projects with potential partners.
The Dubai Studio City Sound Stage Tour will showcase Dubai’s production infrastructure and capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the projected
market valuations for satellite services in MEASA by 2032?
Forecasts vary by methodology. Roughly speaking, you can expect high single-digit CAGR through 2032. Growth concentrates in mobility, government services, and data analytics. The Satellite Industry may see value shift from raw bandwidth to packaged solutions with SLAs and compliance tooling. Treat headline numbers as directional and stress test against spectrum and launch availability.
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Which countries lead
satellite technology adoption in the MEASA region?
The UAE leads on policy speed and integrated funding. Saudi Arabia scales national programmes across education and media. South Africa contributes engineering depth and ground expertise. Kenya and Ethiopia show momentum in EO applications. India, while adjacent, influences supply chains and software. You should track cross-border corridors where gateways and fibre meet.
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How do D2D satellite
services differ from traditional satellite connectivity?
D2D reaches standard smartphones without specialised terminals. Traditional links require VSATs or aviation and maritime antennas. D2D focuses on messaging first and later voice or broadband as link budgets improve. For you, this expands addressable markets and simplifies customer onboarding. It also shifts value from hardware to software and partnerships with mobile networks.
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What role does AI play in
modern satellite operations?
AI automates planning, anomaly response, and payload tasking. You gain higher utilisation, faster response, and fewer manual interventions. Ground AI clusters telemetry and flags risk before outages. Onboard models filter data and prioritise downlinks. The outcome is measurable: better uptime and lower OPEX across the Satellite Industry.
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Which orbital
configurations offer the best latency for MEASA communications?
LEO delivers the lowest latency for interactive services. MEO offers a balance for navigation and regional broadband. GEO maintains consistent performance for broadcast and backhaul. The optimum solution is often multi-orbit, with policy routing that matches application needs. Choose latency targets first, then select orbit and capacity accordingly.
