London & Singapore, 6th March 2025 – 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.
