Geospatial projects are often dogged by the inability to establish a strong quantitative value proposition and are unable to sustain the attention of the most senior decision makers. In a tough economic climate, it is particularly important that any project that requires a significant investment can show a clear Return on Investment (RoI). Multi-disciplinary approaches involving collaboration of the physical, social and economic sciences can provide a strong foundation for formulating quantitative analyses of the value of information. The overall objective of the symposium is therefore to share experience in using proven economic and financial methodologies from across the widest community. Case studies are sought from GIS, remote sensing and geomatics covering applications from environmental and social sciences, to government and utilities.

Jay Pearlman Ph.D. Fellow IEEE Chair IEEE Committee on Earth Observation USA

Maria Andrzejewska Director UNEP/GRID-Warsaw Centre Poland Bio | Abstract	Prashant Shukle Director General Mapping Information Branch NRCan Canada Bio | Abstract	Dr. Richard Bernknopf Research Professor Department of Economics University of New Mexico USA Bio | Abstract
Lawrence Friedl Director-Applied Science Programme Earth Science Division NASA USA Bio | Abstract	Andrew Coote Director ConsultingWhere UK Bio | Abstract	Hans Roozekrans Senior Advisor R&D and Co-ordinator International Relations KNMI The Netherlands Abstract
Massimo Craglia Senior Scientist, European Commission, DG Joint Research Centre, Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit Italy Bio |Abstract	Mary Ann Stewart Principal Mary Ann Stewart Engineering USA Bio	Frank Hanssen GIS Analyst and Coordinator Norweigian Institute of Nature Research Norway Bio | Abstract
Anil Kumar Manager Environmental Data Environment Agency Abu Dhabi UAE Bio |Abstract	Mark Noort Founder HCP International The Netherlands Bio	Tim Stonor Managing Director Space Syntax United Kingdom Bio |Abstract