PROGRAMME

08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration

SESSION 1: VISION FOR EARTH OBSERVATIONS

Facilitator: Adv Lulu Makapela

09:00 – 09:10 Welcome and Opening

09:10 – 09:15 Safety Moment
ICC, Safety Manager

09:15 – 09:30 A Strategy for Earth Observations and National Plans
Dr Rakeshnie Ramoutar-Prieschl, Deputy Director General, DSI

09:30 – 10:00 Advancing South Africa’s Earth Observation Capabilities and Plans
Mr Humbulani Mudau, Chief Executive Officer, SANSA

10:00 – 10:20 A Strategic Approach to Co-ordinating Sustainable National Earth Observations Platforms and Programmes
Adv Lulu Makapela, Manager, NEOSS, CSIR

10:20 – 10:30 Discussions

10:30 – 11:00 Short Break

SESSION TWO: CURRENT OFFERINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Facilitator: Mr Obakeng Hlatshwayo, NEOSS

11:15 – 11:40 Leveraging Earth Observations to Advance Capabilities and Innovation for Targeted Challenge Solutions
Dr Zolani Dyosi, Director, Knowledge Advancement and Support (KAS), National Research Foundation (NRF)

11:40 – 12:05 Satellite Data Offerings and Plans
Ms Nale Mudau, Acting Chief Sector and Business Developer, SANSA

12:05 – 12:30 Developing Innovative Products, Services, and Decision Support Tools
Mr Morapula Mashalane, Remote Sensing Scientists, SANSA

12:30 – 13:00 Discussions

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch Break

SESSION THREE: NEW INITIATIVES

Facilitator: Ms Asanda Sangoni Ntisana, SANSA

14:00 – 14:20 User Requirements for the Space Infrastructure Hub
Dr Lerato Shikwambanwa, Senior Scientist, SANSA

14:20 – 14:40 Pioneering New Initiatives for a Transformative Future
Mr Daniel Matsapola, Science Engagement Manager, SANSA

14:40 – 15:00 Discussions

15:00 – 15:15 Closing Remarks
Ms Asanda Sangoni-Ntisana, Acting Managing Director, Earth Observations, SANSA

15:15 – 16:00 Networking Session