Earth Observation Systems for Economic Development

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Remote Sensing industry is witnessing a lot of change. With funds coming at a not so rapid pace, the industry needs to evolve and develop ways and means to ensure its growth and long term sustenance. Middle East Geospatial Forum will host an exclusive Dialogue Forum on ‘Earth Observation Systems for Economic Development’, which will bring forth the importance of earth observation systems in contributing to the economy of the region by catering to various verticals that form an important part of the economy.

Objectives
The programme will bring together speakers from the Government, IGOs, Commercial sectors and End-User agencies to discuss the current situation regarding acquisition and application of Earth observation data for economic development and the road map ahead. Issues for presentation and discussion will include:

• » Value or return-on-investments that end-users get while using remote sensing data
• » Expectations of non-traditional users from commercial sector and data agencies
• » Charting of road map for EOS industry for economic development
• » Status and challenges faced by data acquisition agencies
• » Prospects perceived for RS data in various vertical industries
• » Innovation on business models in coming years

Mark Noort Editor-Agriculture Geospatial World The Netherlands Bio | Abstract	Barbara J. Ryan Director GEO Secretariat Switzerland Bio | Abstract
Andreas Siebert Head Exposure Analytics & Geospatial Solutions Munich Re Germany Abstract	Dan Campbell Graphics Planner City of Vancouver Canada Abstract
Dr. Hussein Harahsheh General Manager Global Scan Technologies UAE Abstract	Aurélie C. Shapiro Satellite Remote Sensing Specialist WWF Germany Abstract
Dr. Deb Jyoti Pal Head Business Development Space Imaging Middle East UAE Abstract	Geoff Zeiss Editor – Building & Energy Geospatial World Canada Abstract
John Murtagh Strategy and Marketing Manager Astrium France Bio | Abstract	Eng. Omran Anwar Sharaf Director of Space Image Processing and Analyzing Department Director of Project Management Office EIAST UAE
Eng. Ali Rashed Al Suwaidi Head of Image Applications Section EIAST UAE Abstract	Hessa Rashid Almatroushi Associate Image Processing Engineer EIAST UAE Abstract