

Earth Observation 2027: Where Data Meets Demand
Women+ in Geospatial x UP42
🌍 The future of Earth Observation is being shaped by changing markets, evolving customer needs, and new technologies. But what does that mean for the people building, delivering, and using EO solutions?
🛰️ Meet the speakers joining us for Earth Observation in 2027: Where Data Meets Demand, an online panel hosted by Women+ in Geospatial in collaboration with UP42 !
🎤 Meet our panellists:
🔹 Dr. Julia Wagemann - Co-Founder, thriveGEO and Women+ in Geospatial
Bringing expertise in Earth Observation, strategic training, and building geospatial capabilities that translate knowledge into value.
🔹 Nora Meyer zu Erpen - Head of Earth Observation Data, LiveEO
Sharing insights into EO data procurement, satellite tasking, and the data needs of real-world infrastructure monitoring.
🔹 Nilhan Çiftçi Sarılar - Customer Success Team Lead, UP42
Offering a customer-focused perspective informed by over 20 years of experience across the Earth Observation industry.
🔹 Dr. Pooja Mahapatra - Head of Product – Climate & Nature, Fugro
Bringing experience in transforming Earth Observation, geospatial data, and AI into solutions for climate resilience, ocean health, and biodiversity.
💡 What can we expect from Earth Observation in 2027? From data and platforms to customer demand and product innovation, our panellists will explore the trends shaping the industry and what they mean for those working across the EO value chain.
📅 Date: 3 November 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM Berlin time (6:00 PM SAST)
💻 Format: Online panel discussion
Join the conversation and explore what comes next for Earth Observation!
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