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  • Mar 11, 2025
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March 11th, 2025
The inaugural Earth Observation Forum in Singapore focuses on addressing the regional challenges of securing a climate resilient future

London & Singapore – The inaugural APAC Earth Observation Forum, to be held on 10th April in Singapore, brings together policymakers, solutions providers, risk assessment experts, corporate and vulnerable communities to address pressing issues relating to climate change, and how to respond.

With the theme Managing risk, enhancing resilience & shaping a climate-secure future,
speakers include:

• Salote Viti, Chair, Pacific GIS & Remote Sensing User Council (PGRSC), Fiji
• Dr. Will Cavendish, Global Digital Services Leader, Arup, United Kingdom
• Sebastian Robertson, President, Earth Observation Australia, Australia
• Mansi Kalra, Managing Director, JBA Risk Management Pte Ltd, Singapore

• Aleksander Buczkowski, Director, Drone Powered Solutions & Geospatial Hub, PwC, Poland
• Prof. Dr. Muh Aris Marfai, Head, Indonesian Geospatial Information Agency (BIG), Indonesia
• Saiful Nizam Mustafa, Head of Geomatics, Petronas Carigali, Malaysia
• Prof. Huang Xianfeng, Ph.D. advisor, Wuhan University, China
• Prof. Fuan Tsai, Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University, Taiwan
• Gerry Ong, Honorary President, ASEANFLAG, Climate Change & Sustainability Work Group Leader, Singapore
• Dr. Peeranan Towashiraporn, Director, Risk Analytics and Climate Services, Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Thailand
• Dr. Satya Patnaikuni, Property Treaty Underwriter, Nat Cat Exp, Munich Re, Switzerland
• Sonia Rawal, Client Manager, Allianz Reinsurance, Singapore

Powered by GeoAwesome, the Forum is an integral component of Geo Connect Asia, the region’s leading geospatial and location intelligence solutions event. In addition to hosting ASEAN mapping agencies, Geo Connect Asia hosts and an exhibition of more than 100 companies and multiple cross industry conference platforms.

Commenting on his participation in the Forum, Sebastian Robertson, CEO & Co-Founder President, Earth Observation Australia comments “Earth Observation Australia (EOA) is focused on broadening our engagement with industry, government and research partners across the region to explore collaborative and promotional opportunities in EO-related activities. Geo Connect Asia provides a key platform for connecting with regional partners, sharing insights, and advancing the role of Earth observation in supporting informed decision-making. I look forward to contributing to the EO Summit and strengthening ties between EOA and the region.”

Register for the conference pass to gain access to valuable industry insights.
Visit www.geoconnectasia.com/visiting/registration-information to secure your preferred pass. Early Bird Discounts for conference registration are available until 21st March 2025, offering a limited-time opportunity to register at a reduced rate. CPD points are available upon application.

About Geo Connect Asia 2025
Geo Connect Asia is organised by Montgomery Asia and is co-located with Digital Construction Asia, Marine & Hydro Asia and Drones & Uncrewed Asia, with the theme “Transforming technology into solutions: underground, land & sea to sky”.
For further information visit: https://www.GeoConnectAsia.com

About Montgomery Asia
Established in 2016, Montgomery Asia is a fully owned subsidiary of UK-based Montgomery Group, one of the most widely respected exhibition companies in the world since 1895. Montgomery Asia focuses on the growing Asian market, bringing the group’s flagship events to this region, as well as developing new trade shows that meet the needs of the Asian market.