Ruedi Wagner
Vice President
Leica Geosystems
Switzerland

Biography
Ruedi Wagner graduated in 1995 with a master's degree in applied geology from the Free University of Berlin, specialising in remote sensing, photogrammetry and geoinformation. Prior to joining Leica Geosystems in Switzerland in 2008,he spent more than a decade in Africa working as a scientist and manager in applied geospatial imaging, as regional manager, Sub-Saharan Africa for Leica Imaging Products and business consultant in corporate strategy and sustainable development, as well as a musician. Wagner is based at Leica Geosystems' headquarters in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, and after having been responsible for the Z/I and Leica airborne imaging portfolio, he is currently Vice President and General Manager, Solutions, at Hexagon Geosystem's Geospatial Solutions Division.

Abstract
From sensors to solutions - from data to intelligence

Over the past decade, a tremendous focus has been placed on advances in sensor technology. While it remains true that in remote sensing and photogrammetry "input" affects "output", more and more focus is placed on workflows and smart ways to quickly extract intelligence from a variety of data sets. This holds true for traditional airborne sensor applications, as well as the growing market segment of UAV-based mapping. Drawing on real examples from 3D urban mapping and inspection tasks, this presentation highlights recent advances in creating actionable intelligence through smart solutions.