The innovations in space… increased satellite capacity and enhanced capabilities are driving teleport operations on the ground to become much more dynamic and agile. Teleport operators are adopting new technologies from cloud to Software Defined Networking (SDN) and exploring a range of business models to meet the changing requirements of a new space world. Ian Jones the founder, Chief Executive and owner of Goonhilly Earth Station is a highly experienced entrepreneur and innovator in the field of satellite communication systems engineering. He will discuss how he helped transform the world’s most famous teleport on the verge of demolition into a modern operation with a vision of becoming a multi-faceted space hub. Goonhilly today is a highly innovative teleport operation addressing today’s new space environment by forging ahead in a number of commercial and scientific endeavors.