Space Downstream Services 2010 Conference
Boosting the Competitiveness of Business & Science: Satellite Services in Modern Society
6th-7th of May 2010
Venue: Swissotel, Tallinn
Address: Tornimäe 3, Tallinn
Space Downstream Services 2010 Conference will bring together researchers, market specialists, business executives, government representatives and leaders of regions to exchange and share their experiences, new ideas, and research results on diverse aspects of satellite services. Rationale: Fuel discussions about challenges concerning the delivery of services to users while developing innovative business models.
The event is targeted at the Baltic States, the Nordic countries, Russia and the whole of Europe on common ground to exchange views, learn from each other, stimulate new partnerships and join forces in the satellite services sector. The conference will demonstrate how satellite services contribute to sustainable economic development of the regions.
The conference agenda contains discussions and information exchange on the challenges ahead from the user perspective. Distinguished speakers will present possible solutions provided by existing and planned space applications in the areas of earth observation, satellite positioning and navigation.
The conference elaborates on platforms like GMES (Global Monitoring for Environment and Security) and how to integrate regions into the GMES Programme. Collaboration with ESA (European Space Agency) and how this opens up new possibilities to integrate technology and platforms with national science and business projects will be discussed in the conference.
The conference will address the following key questions in the area of satellite services:
- What are the main benefits for the public when using satellite information?
- What kinds of satellite services are available for local governments?
- Which areas of technology are most promising for collaboration between science and business?
- How to create sustainable business models in the space services sector?
- How could citizens contribute to the development of prospective satellite services?
Download Conference Programme PDF version HERE
