The theme will: Present several existing initiatives of National Mapping Agencies to extend their 2D mapping activities into 3D Discuss the benefits and barriers to the construction and provision of 3D geospatial data and related services by NMCAs Focus on the research that is currently conducted within EuroSDR to solve these barriers Present future research requirements

Dr. André Streilein Chief Topography Division and Member of the Board Federal Office of Topography Swisstopo Switzerland Abstract

Prof. Dr. Norbert Haala Deputy Head of Institute for Photogrammetry University of Stuttgart Germany Bio | Abstract	Dr Sander Oude Elberink Assistant Professor - Department of Earth Observation Science University of Twente The Netherlands Bio | Abstract	Jantien Stoter Associate Professor TU Delft, Geonovum & Kadaster The Netherlands Bio | Abstract
Marc Post Senior GIS Specialist Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency The Netherlands Bio | Abstract	Dr. André Streilein Chief Topography Division and Member of the Board Federal Office of Topography, Swisstopo Switzerland Bio | Abstract	Ben Bruns Product Manager Topography Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency The Netherlands Bio | Abstract
Hans Viehmann Product Manager EMEA Oracle Server Technologies Germany Bio | Abstract