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Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Shaping the Future


The special one-day programme will involve presentations by thought leaders, innovators and technology experts who are working on and keeping an eye on the advancements taking place within geospatial and related domain that will essentially shape the way one produces and consumes spatial data. The programme will provide a glance into what can be expected from spatial technologies and its integration with other technologies in design, visualisation, mobile, data capturing and other industries beyond the next 5-10 years period. With ample time for discussions and debate after the presentations, the audience will also get an opportunity to participate in understanding and contributing to the innovative thoughts that will be generated at the programme.

Co-Organiser
 
Chairperson
Massimo Craglia
Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit
DG Joint Research Centre
European Commission

Speakers
Session Time: 0900 - 1100 hrs SESSION 1
Wim Broer
Commissioner of Police
Programme Director - Professional Gaming,Virtual Police Corps Programme
The Netherlands

Abstract | Presentation
Ed Fennema
CEO
Sightes, The Transreality Company
The Netherlands

Abstract | Presentation

1100 - 1230: Networking Coffee Break, Visit to Exhibition

1230 - 1330: Lunch Break

Session Time: 1330 - 1500 hrs, SESSION 2
Didier Schmitt
Scientific Adviser and Foresight Coordinator
ECs Bureau of European Policy Advisors (BEPA)
Belgium

Biography | Abstract | Presentation
Bob Bishop
CEO
International Centre for Earth Simulation
Switzerland

Abstract | Presentation
Prof. Thomas Ludwig
Director
German Climate Computing Centre (DKRZ)
Germany

Biography | Abstract | Presentation
Felix Schuermann
General Project Manager
Human Brian project
Switzerland

Biography | Abstract | Presentation
George Tyc
PhD
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Urthecast
Canada

Biography | Abstract | Presentation
David de Roure
Director - Oxford e-Research Centre
University of Oxford
UK

Presentation

1500 - 1600 hrs: Networking tea/coffee and Exhibition visit

1600 - 1730 hrs: Session 3

Panel discussion with all speakers

1800 hrs onwards: Awards Nite and Gala Dinner