The inaugural APAC Earth Observation Forum, to be held on 10th April in Singapore, brings together policymakers, solutions providers, risk assessment experts, corporate and vulnerable communities to address pressing issues relating to climate change, and how to respond.
With the theme Managing risk, enhancing resilience & shaping a climate-secure future, speakers include:
Salote Viti, Chairwoman, Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing User Council, Fiji
Dr. Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader, Arup
Sebastian Robertson, President, Earth Observation Australia
Mansi Kalra, Managing Director, JBA Risk Management Pte Ltd
Aleksander Buczkowski, Director, Drone Powered Solutions & Geospatial Hub, PwC
Prof. Dr. Muh Aris Marfai, Head, Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency (BIG)
Saiful Nizam Mustafa, Head of Geomatics, Petronas Carigali
Professor Huang Xianfeng, Asian School of the Environment, NTU
Professor Fuan Tsai, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, Taiwan
Gerry Ong, Honorary President, ASEANFLAG, Climate Change & Sustainability Work Group Leader
Dr. Peeranan Towashiraporn, Director, Risk Analytics and Climate Services, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Thailand
Dr. Satya Patnaikuni, Property Treaty Underwriter, Nat Cat Exp, Munich Re, Singapore
Sonia Solova, Allianz Re, Singapore
The event is an integral component of Geo Connect Asia, the region’s leading geospatial and location intelligence solutions event. In addition to hosting ASEAN mapping agencies, Geo Connect Asia hosts and an exhibition of more than 100 companies and multiple cross industry conference platforms.
Commenting on his participation in the Forum, Sebastian Robertson, CEO & Co-Founder President, Earth Observation Australia comments “Earth Observation Australia (EOA) is focused on broadening our engagement with industry, government and research partners across the region to explore collaborative and promotional opportunities in EO-related activities. Geo Connect Asia provides a key platform for connecting with regional partners, sharing insights, and advancing the role of Earth observation in supporting informed decision-making. I look forward to contributing to the EO Summit and strengthening ties between EOA and the region.”
Register for the conference pass to gain access to valuable industry insights. Visit www.geoconnectasia.com/visiting/registration-information to secure your preferred pass.