Jesper Noer – Chief Commercial Officer, Gatehouse Satcom – a Cobham Satcom Company With more than two decades in technology and communications, Jesper Noer is an experienced leader in the satellite communications industry. As Chief Commercial Officer at Gatehouse Satcom he drives global commercial strategy and business development, ensuring the company’s solutions address the evolving needs of the satcom ecosystem. Through Gatehouse Satcom’s work with 5G NTN NB‑IoT and 5G NTN NR, he has helped drive the adoption of open, interoperable technologies that integrate satellite connectivity into the broader telecom ecosystem. This shift toward standardization enables true multi‑vendor environments, integration with terrestrial networks, and a more scalable path for global IoT and broadband services. Following recent merger with Cobham Satcom’s Networks division the company is uniquely positioned to deliver end‑to‑end 5G NTN solutions by combining Gatehouse Satcom’s expertise in 3GPP‑compliant waveform and protocol stacks with Cobham Satcom’s ground station and radio access network capabilities. This joint strength enables operators and service providers to accelerate deployment, simplify integration, and ensure full alignment with the future standardized satellite connectivity landscape.) At SmallSat Europe, Jesper will share insights on how NB‑IoT and NR NTN are reshaping IoT and high‑performance communication networks. Known for combining technical understanding with strategic vision, he remains a strong advocate for collaboration and innovation across the space technology landscape.