India- Europe Space and Geospatial Business Summit

13 May 2024

Overview

The India-Europe Space and Geospatial Business Summit, scheduled for May 13, 2024, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, represents a pivotal juncture in fostering strategic collaboration between two key global players in the realm of space exploration and geospatial technologies. The summit endeavors to facilitate dialogue and partnership between India and Europe, with a primary focus on bolstering cooperation within the framework established by their respective governments. The overarching objective is to cultivate an environment conducive to business, fostering sustainable, mutually beneficial relationships and propelling innovation in space and geospatial technologies.

Embark on a journey of discovery and collaboration at our Summit, where the synergistic potential of India and Europe in space exploration and geospatial technologies awaits. Engage with thought leaders and experts as we catalyse deeper collaboration, streamline regulations, and foster dialogue exchange. Together, let's unlock global opportunities for sustainable development and shape the future landscape of these transformative fields.

Agenda

0800 - 0900 Networking Breakfast
0900 - 0945 Opening Session

Introductory Note

Sanjay Kumar

CEO
Geospatial World
India

Pacome Revillon

CEO
Novaspace
France

Ananya Narain

Vice President - Consultancy
Geospatial World
India

Bert Klaassens

Vice President - Europe
Geospatial World
The Netherlands

0945 - 1030 Collaborative Opportunities for National Mapping Agencies

David Henderson

Chief Geospatial Officer
Ordnance Survey
UK

David leads the strategy and roadmap to reinforce and extend Ordnance Survey's position, reputation and contribution as a leader in the national and international geospatial industry.

David joined OS in 2003 and has 25 years of geospatial industry experience across a variety of technical and leadership roles. He has been part of the OS Executive Team since 2015 where he has led both product strategy and customer facing teams.

He leads the UK's delegation to the UN's Committee of Experts on Global Geographic Information Management (UNGGIM) and is a Vice-Chair of the UNGGIM Europe Regional Group. David is a former Chair of the UK's Association for Geographic Information (2015 and 2016), member of the Management Board of Eurogeographics (from 2017) and from 2016-19 was the industry external examiner for the GeoSciences School at Edinburgh University.

In 2019 David was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

Rob Agelink

Directeur Data, Governance en Vernieuwing at Kadaster / CDO at Cadaster
Land Registry and Mapping
The Netherlands

Rudy Cambier

Chief of Innovation and Industrials Partnerships Department (France and International)
IGN France
France

Hitesh Kumar Makwana

Surveyor General of India
Survey of India, Govt of India
India

Ramesh Ananthakrishnan

CEO
DSM Soft
India

Anup Jindal

CEO
RMSI
India

1030 - 1100 Coffee Break
1100 - 1145 Geospatial Products and Solutions

Robert Hoddenbach

Global Director, Climate & Nature Markets
Fugro
The Netherlands

Saurabh Rai

CEO
Arahas Technologies
India

Rajeev Saraf

CEO
Lepton Software
India

1145 - 1230 Space Infrastructure and Downstream Applications

Sean Wiid

CEO
UP42
Germany

Sethu Saveda Suvanam

Founder & CEO
ReOrbit
Finland

Sreeramam GV

CEO
NeoGeoinfo Technologies
India

Krishanu Acharya

CEO
SUHORA
India

Prateep Basu

Co-Founder & CEO
SatSure Ltd
India

1230 - 1300 Research, Innovation and Workforce Development

Agendra Kumar

Managing Director
Esri India
India

1300 - 1400 Networking Lunch

Event Offerings

  • Showcase of technology and solutions.
  • Collaboration in the realms of Geospatial and Space Technology.
  • Explore Technology & Strategic business partnerships.
  • Discussions on policies that facilitate cross-border collaborations, and support.
  • Promote and strengthen trade and commerce.
  • Engage & collaborate with institutions to access skilled talent, fostering workforce development.
  • Explore prospects for enhancing exports and investments.
SUBMIT INTEREST TO SPEAK

PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS

Indian & European geospatial industry
National geospatial agencies
Large geospatial user enterprises
Members of Non-Resident Indian geospatial professional networks