Exchange Forum: Earth Observation Systems for Nation Building

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Monday 23rd, April 2012

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Time (hrs)
08:00 – 09:00   Opening Session
Welcome Note Prof. Arup Dasgupta Managing Editor -Geospatial World Geospatial Media & Communications India	Keynote Address Prof Tom Veldkamp Rector ITC The Netherlands Bio | Abstract
Keynote Address Prof. Gottfried Konecny Emeritus Professor- Photogrammetry & RS& Former Head - Institute of Photogrammetry & GeoInformation Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany Presentation	Keynote Address Dr. Ger Nieuwpoort Director Netherland Space Office The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation
08:55 – 09:00    Closing of the Session

09:00 – 10:30   Session 1 – National EOS Programmes and Policies
Chairperson Dr. Ger Nieuwpoort Director Netherland Space Office The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Speakers
Lt. Col. Ali Al Shehhi Ground Station Manager Space Reconnaissance Centre UAE Bio | Abstract	Y.Bhg. Datuk Prof. Sr Dr. Abdul Kadir Taib Director General Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Dr. Gunter Schreier Deputy Head Earth Observation Centre DLR Germany Bio | Abstract | Presentation
10:30 – 11:00    Tea Break
11:00 -13:00    Session 2 - Perspectives of Commercial companies and Multilateral Agencies
Chairperson Dr. Derek Clarke Chief Director: Surveys and Mapping Department of Rural Development and Land Records South Africa Bio | Abstract
Speakers
Geoff Sawyer Secretary General Secretary General at EARSC Belgium Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Cliff Ogleby Congress Director ISPRS USA Presentation
John Hornsby Director – EOS MDA Canada Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Todd Douglas Taylor Senior Marketing Manager Trimble Germany> Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Tony Frazier Sr. Vice President – Marketing GeoEye USA Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Abhay Mittal Director – Commercial Sales DigitalGlobe Singapore Bio | Abstract | Presentation
13:00 – 14:00    Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00    Session 3 – Best Practices of EOS implementation
Chairperson Dr. Gunter Schreier Deputy Head Earth Observation Centre DLR Germany Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Speakers
Dr. Somchet Thinaphong Chairman of Executive Board, Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) Thailand Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Prof. Dr. Ing. Christian Heipke Managing Director, Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation Leibniz Universitaet Hannover, Germany Presentation
Daniel Eriksson PhD Head of Information Management Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining Switzerland Bio | Abstract | Presentation	David Stevens Programme Coordinator UN-SPIDER United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs - UNOOSA Vienna Bio | Abstract | Presentation
16:00 – 16:30   Tea Break
16:30- 18:00   Panel Discussion and Recommendations
Moderator Prof. Arup Dasgupta Managing Editor -Geospatial World Geospatial Media & Communications India
Panellists
Dr. Ger Nieuwpoort Director Netherland Space Office The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Dr. Derek Clarke Chief Director: Surveys and Mapping Department of Rural Development and Land Records South Africa Bio | Abstract
Stephen Coulson Head of Industry Section Science and Applications Dept. ESA ESRIN, Europe Presentation	Dr. Gunter Schreier Deputy Head Earth Observation Centre DLR Germany Bio | Abstract | Presentation
18:30   Welcome Reception of Geospatial World Forum

  The main objectives of the Exchange Forum will be to:

• Identify and assess the role of Earth observation systems in nation building
• Identify and present best practices of usage of Earth observation data in national programs and activities
• Understanding policies and the connectivity with national programmes and projects
• Sharing of knowledge and learning from best practices and policies
• Capacity development for utilization and deployment of Earth observation projects and programmes
• Exchange of knowledge, practices and ideas between stakeholders
• Advocacy for maximizing benefits of Earth observation for nation building

      The forum will have sessions on:

      Session 1 - National Earth observation programmes and policies
      Session 2 - Best practices of implementation
      Session 3 - Perspectives of commercial companies and multilateral agencies
      Session 4 - Panel discussion and recommendations

      Please note that participation to this Pre-Conference Forum scheduled for April 23rd is on invitation basis only.
      For queries please contact Ms. Vaishali Dixit at vaishali@geospatialmedia.net