08:30 – 09:00 Arrival and Registration
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
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
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