3-4 NOV | Africa 2020 Industry Track Markets • Partners • Resources • Insights The Virtual Industry Track will be a highlight of GEO Week 2020, offering two days dedicated to connecting the Earth observation Industry with GEO Associates and the GEO Work Programme. GEO Week 2020 Industry Track will be going virtual, linking stakeholders from across the globe to engage on topics of agriculture, sustainability, collaboration, and more.
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Speakers From Across the Globe

Speakers at this year’s event are carefully chosen specialists in the topics of Earth observation and its various intersections. The line-up includes world-class leaders Rebecca Moore, Director at Google Earth; Prof. Gilberto Camara, Secretariat Director at GEO; and Mmboneni Muofhe, Deputy Director General: Technology Innovation @ Department of Science and Innovation and Co-chair of the GEO Executive Committee; Andiswa Mlisa, Managing Director of Earth Observation Directorate at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA).

Slide SECRETARAIT DIRECTOR OF GEO Prof. Gilberto Camara Prof. Gilberto Camara is the Secretariat Director of GEO and a leading researcher in Geoinformatics, Geographical Information Science, and Land Use Change. He is known worldwide for advocating for accessible software for Earth observation data. As Director for Earth Observation and later Director General of Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research, Prof. Camara lead substantial developments in the monitoring of land changes with remote sensing, ultimately helping Brazil achieve an 80% decrease in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest. Prof. Gilberto Camara SECRETARAIT DIRECTOR OF GEO Rebecca
Moore DIRECTOR GOOGLE EARTH DIRECTOR GOOGLE EARTH Rebecca Moore Rebecca Moore directs Google’s geospatial initiatives driving environmental and social impact, including Google Earth, Earth Engine, and Environmental Insights Explorer. She initiated the development of Google Earth Engine in 2009 as a planetary-scale cloud platform bringing an unprecedented amount of satellite data online for the first time, together with petapixel-scale computation, enabling data scientists to easily derive actionable insights about our changing planet. Rebecca also conceived and leads the Google Earth Outreach program, which supports non-profits, researchers, governmental institutions and communities in applying Google's mapping tools to the world's most pressing problems affecting people and planet. Mmboneni Muofhe DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION @ DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION AND CO-CHAIR OF THE GEO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL: TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION @ DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION AND CO-CHAIR OF THE GEO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Mmboneni Muofhe Mr. Mmboneni Muofhe is the Deputy Director General: Technology Innovation @ Department of Science and Innovation and Co-chair of the GEO Executive Committee

Mr. Muofhe oversaw South Africa's growing participation in EU Research Funding programmes, led the mobilization of Official Development Assistance funds to support South Africa science system and the establishment of partnerships with Multinational Companies. Mr. Muofhe was, in his role as DDG for International Cooperation, central in mobilizing international support for South Africa’s bid to host the Square Kilometer Array (SKA) radio telescope in Africa Andiswa
Mlisa MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EARTH
OBSERVATION DIRECTORATE AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA) MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EARTH
OBSERVATION DIRECTORATE AT THE SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL SPACE AGENCY (SANSA) Andiswa Mlisa Ms Andiswa Mlisa is the Managing Director of Earth Observation directorate at the South African National Space Agency (SANSA). Prior to joining SANSA, she was at the Group on Earth Observation (GEO) Secretariat, based in Geneva, Switzerland, responsible for the coordination of the AfriGEOSS initiatives and capacity building. A graduate of the Universities of Fort Hare and Stellenbosch in GIS and Remote Sensing, she spent her early career years developing geospatial solutions for water resource management and disaster risk reduction. She aims to use her over 17 years of experience and passion for developing partnerships in Earth observations & space applications initiatives to mainstream use of Earth observations for service delivery.

What to Expect The Virtual Industry Track is a platform designed to connect experts for mutual gain in the field of Earth observation.

Register now and secure your virtual seat. Register Here Earth observation technology and data has immense potential for use in everything from insurance and retail to agriculture, sustainability and social development.

Over the two days of the virtual GEO Week 2020 Industry Track, you can expect exactly this – connecting with like-minded specialists with the singular goal of using earth observation data and technologies for public and commercial gain. At the GEO Week 2020 Industry Track you will have unmatched opportunities for networking, gaining knowledge, and ideation discussions with stakeholders across the globe.

Agenda

The virtual GEO Week 2020 Industry Track is packed with experts in the Earth observation industry. Hear specialists speak on Earth observation data and technologies in sustainability, agriculture, diversity and more.

09:00 Opening and welcome by Kamal Ramsingh, Chairperson of ZASpace
09:10 Introduction to GEO by Prof. Gilberto Camara, Secretariat Director of GEO
09:25 Keynote address by Mmboneni Muofhe, Deputy Director General: Technology Innovation @ Department of Science and Innovation and Co-chair of the GEO Executive Committee
10:00 – Session 1 Stream 1: Expert Talk – The critical role of EO in Agriculture – opportunities, restrictions and priorities
Stream 2: Company Profiling – 3 Companies from across the globe will have the opportunity to showcase how they are innovating in the EO space
Please note streams are running simultaneously
10:50 – Session 2 Stream 1: Expert Talk – Promoting skills, capabilities and gender diversity in EO and geospatial
Stream 2: Panel Discussion – Increasing collaboration and synergies between public and private sectors for improved EO products and services Stream 3: Ideation – Leveraging EO to promote sustainable marine activity and the blue economy
Please note streams are running simultaneously
11:45 Wrap-up by Kamal Ramsingh, Chairperson of ZASpace
12:00 – 13:00 Networking and Exhibition
14:00 Opening and welcome by Kamal Ramsingh, Chairperson of ZASpace
14:10 Introduction to SANSA by Andiswa Mlisa, Managing Director of Earth Observation SANSA
14:20 Keynote address by Rebecca Moore, Director at Google Earth
14:45 – Session 1 Stream 1: Expert Talk – Water resource management: Monitoring and Sustaining
Stream 2: Company Profiling – 3 Companies from across the globe will have the opportunity to showcase how they are innovating in the EO space Please note streams are running simultaneously
15:30 Networking and Exhibition
16:10 – Session 2 Stream 1: Expert Talk – Deforestation: implications and actions from the private sector
Stream 2: Panel Discussion – Reimagining Sustainable Cities and Communities by leveraging EO in the future of work, retail, and other sectors Stream 3: Ideation – Improving resilience to climate change through Space Technology
Please note streams are running simultaneously
17:05 Space-Tech Challenge
17:50 Wrap-up by Kamal Ramsingh, Chairperson of ZASpace

Exhibitors

With GEO Week 2020 Industry Track going virtual, we are able to offer companies a unique opportunity to be a part of this global online event. By exhibiting in our virtual exhibition hall, exhibitors will enjoy exclusive listing spaces and a suite of engaging streams including visuals, video, and one-on-one chats.

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Exhibitors will have the option to choose from 4 exhibition tiers:

Platinum

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Space-Tech Challenge

The 2020 Space-Tech Innovation Challenge was started to
drive Africa’s geospatial readiness through local talent

With immense potential for geospatial technologies in everything from agriculture and sustainability to insurance and retail, the Space-Tech Innovation Challenge celebrates innovators, entrepreneurs, and businesses with a taste for cutting edge tech and global development.

Stand a chance to present your business at the virtual GEO Week 2020 Industry Track

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Company Profiling

The Industry Track is offering 6 SMMEs a unique opportunity to showcase their successes in the Earth observation domain. This will take the form of a 10-minute presentation followed by 5-minute audience interaction.

To be considered for this unique opportunity – please ensure that
your submissions reach us by no later than 21 October 2020

Click here to download the submission form