Downstream Space Summit Theme: Image Intelligence for Commercial and National Mapping Applications

Solange Uwera is a Senior Presales Engineer at Satellogic with extensive experience in Earth Observation and GIS. Previously, Solange worked at the United Nations Satellite Centre, conducting satellite imagery analysis to inform and support policy development, disaster risk reduction, and human rights operations. She holds a Master's degree in Geographical Information Science from the University of Manchester in the UK and in Human Settlement and Urban Design from the University of Leuven in Belgium as well as a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Conservation from the National University of Rwanda.

Ali Al Shehhi is a distinguished leader with over three decades of experience in aviation, geospatial, and space technology. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Aviation Science and a Master's degree in Management and Communications, Ali has demonstrated a remarkable aptitude for innovation and project management throughout his career.

As the former head of the Space Reconnaissance Center in Abu Dhabi and current Director of the National Space Science and Technology Center at UAE University, Ali is committed to advancing scientific discovery and technological innovation. An esteemed keynote speaker, his insights and expertise are sought after globally, making him a driving force in shaping the future of space-tech and space new economy strategies.

Thomas Blaschke is a Professor at the University of Salzburg and Deputy Head of Department of Geoinformatics - Z_GIS. He also acts as the director of the Doctoral College GIScience and serves at various editorial boards and commissions including ISPRS and the ESA Earth Observation advisory board. His research interests include methodological issues of the integration of GIS, remote sensing and image processing also with aspects of citizen participation and human-environment interaction. Prior positions comprise several lecturer, senior lecturer and professor positions in Germany, Austria and the UK as well as temporary affiliations as guest professor and visiting scientist in Germany and the US including a Fulbright professorship. His academic record yields 370+ scientific publications including 130 journal publications.

Frank de Morsier, at the intersection of Earth Observation (EO) and AI, is the co-founder of Picterra, a groundbreaking initiative transforming EO data from satellites, drones, and aerial sources into tangible business value. As the Chief Operating Officer, Frank leads the platform's innovation, pioneering the integration of Deep Learning and AI to revolutionize how businesses harness geospatial analysis.

An esteemed educator and mentor at UNIL and EPFL, Frank is deeply committed to nurturing the next generation of EO and AI experts. Guiding an exceptional team, he thrives on the synergy of shared knowledge and the excitement of collective discovery.