As EUROGI celebrates its 30th anniversary, this conference serves as a pivotal moment to reflect on the strategic role of geospatial information in addressing Europe’s most pressing challenges. Through a series of presentations and panels, leading experts will tackle critical issues such as climate action, defense and space, security, and digital health, showcasing how geospatial solutions drive resilience and sustainability across the continent. The event brings together industry leaders, including European Commission officials and key sector representatives, to foster cooperation and innovation in geospatial applications. The celebration of EUROGI’s three decades of impact will not only honor its past achievements but also set the stage for a future where geoinformation remains a cornerstone in overcoming global and European challenges.
Date:
Thursday 21th November 2024
Venue:
EUROGI — House of the European Surveyors and Geoinformation
Rue du Nord 76
1000 Brussels, Belgium
secretariat@eurogi.org
Agenda
| 14:00 | Welcome to the conference Alejandro Guinea de Salas – EUROGI President | Download presentation |
| 14:15 | Key European challenge: Climate Action. Dusan Chrenek – Principal Adviser at European Commission | Download presentation |
| 14:25 | Key European challenge: Digital Economy. Jordi Escriu – European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) – Digital Economy Unit (T1) | Download presentation |
| 14:40 | Key European challenge: Defence Industry and Space (DEFIS). Tim LEMMENS – Policy Officer at European Commission (DEFIS) – Copernicus | Download presentation |
| 14:55 | Panel session | |
| 15:15 | COFFEE BREAK | |
| 15:45 | Key European challenge: Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). Dr Massimo Ciscato – Head of Sector Space Services | Download presentation |
| 16:00 | Key European challenge: Security. Oskari Häkkinen – CEO Spatineo Inc | Download presentation |
| 16:15 | Key European challenge: Artificial Intelligence. Bruce McCormack – GeoScope Europe | Download presentation |
| 16:30 | Panel session | |
| 16:35 | General discussion |
| 17:00 | 30th Anniversary presentation |
| 17:05 | Overview of past activities and achievements |
| 17:25 | Comments by Past Presidents |
| 17:45 | Wrap up and closure |
