Manager, Strategic Software Alliances
RIEGL
Austria
Regional Sales Manager
Trimble
The Netherlands
Senior Sales Support Manager
Terrasolid
Finland
Project Manager
PHOTOMAP
Slovakia
Wout Velthoven is a seasoned professional with a background in Hydrography from Amsterdam. With nearly two decades of experience at EUROSENSE Netherlands, a key player in the EUROSENSE group, Velthoven made significant contributions to the development of LIDAR and image coverages across the Netherlands.
In late 2023, Velthoven embarked on a new journey as Director of PHOTOMAP Netherlands, a division of the PHOTOMAP group. Leveraging his extensive expertise, he drives innovation in data acquisition and visualization. Velthoven's transition to PHOTOMAP marks a pivotal moment in his career, where he continues to push technological boundaries and spearhead the creation of cutting-edge datasets.
Business Development
TopoDOT
Portugal
Filipe Pinto, a dedicated TopoDOT consultant and Sales Manager, brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm for geotechnology and geosciences. Holding a degree in Surveyor Engineering and a Master's Degree in Science and Geographic Information Systems, Filipe has accumulated 14 years of experience in laser scanning, mobile mapping, reality modeling, surveying, drones, LiDAR, 360° imagery, 3D mapping, and GIS. With a robust background collaborating with public organizations and AEC companies across Europe and Latin America, Filipe has played a pivotal role in diverse projects involving reality capture and modeling. In his current role at TopoDOT, Filipe is passionately dedicated to promoting and implementing TopoDOT solutions worldwide, helping AEC companies enhance their workflows and accelerate project delivery through the efficient management, analysis, and sharing of 3D data. Filipe is committed to assisting users in building accurate Digital Twins by leveraging the power of TopoDOT's comprehensive workflow and facilitating the integration of data from various sensors and systems.
Business Development Manager
SPASA Servicios Politecnicos Aereos S.A.
Spain
Pedro Llorens is an Earth Observation senior executive with +25 years of experience in sales, business development, strategy and technology; fostering innovation and digital transformation in the geospatial arena. Currently works as Business Development Manager at SPASA Servicios Politecnicos Aereos (Aerial surveying & LiDAR) and Board Member at EAASI (European Association of Aerial Surveying Industries).
MSc. Aerospace Engineer, Pedro started in geospatial as Leica Geosystems photogrammetry and airborne sensors sales director in Spain / Portugal; and later as Sales / Business Development Manager in the biggest Spanish mapping and aerial survey companies. Pedro has been promoting and supporting the biggest nationwide mapping projects in Europe, applied in areas like cadaster, flood risk mapping, EC Common Agricultural Policy, etc.; global mapping programs from the world's leading tech corporations (geospatial or not) and cutting-edge technologies like the first commercial project in Europe with Geiger mode/single photon LiDAR. He is presently working in the biggest aerial survey contract ever awarded in an open tender in Europe and the first Spatial Digital Twins in Spain.
Surface features, topology, dimensional information advantage is fulfilled by LiDAR. Airborne LiDAR scanners have seen exponential use in diverse fields with LiDAR drones catching up. Work from Research to industrial, LiDAR has been made flexible and has gained accuracy and ease in application through software processing. How is LiDAR data helping and where? Why must LiDAR be a sought technology?
LiDAR technology is significantly uplifting world economies by revolutionizing data acquisition and analysis across various industries. Its applications span urban planning, infrastructure development, and environmental management. In construction and engineering, LiDAR enables precise mapping and monitoring, reducing project timelines and costs. In agriculture, it enhances precision farming practices, optimizing resource use. LiDAR is crucial for autonomous vehicles, supporting advancements in transportation. Moreover, in forestry and natural resource management, LiDAR aids in efficient resource assessment and conservation. These diverse applications ignite innovation, and bring about economic growth, and sustainability, showcasing LiDAR's transformative impact on economies globally. Nations are harnessing their capabilities for informed decision-making and the development of resilient, forward-thinking industries.
The summit will bring together participants from the technology community to demonstrate investment opportunities and highlight case studies of high-impact, profitable and sustainable in the LiDAR market.
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