The regions first and only focused geospatial intelligence summit will be held in Dubai from 27 to 29 April, with participation of global experts from the world leading geospatial intelligence organizations, WAM reported. International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC), the global provider of tailored, industry-driven conferences, announced that the conference on Defence Geospatial Intelligence will be held under the patronage of UAE Ministry of Defence. The announcement was made in a press conference today attended by representatives of the UAE Ministry of Defence, Colonel Adel Ahmed Sultan and Major Yaqoob Yousef, and representative of Emirates Centre for Strategic Studies and Research Ahmed Saif Al Boloshi. Hugh James, Divisional Director of Defence IQ, IQPC Middle East said, The three-day Geospatial Intelligence Middle East forum gives military personnel an opportunity to meet key decision makers and exchange best practice and learning. The summit will straddle the military civilian divide to drive forward regional geospatial development. With exclusive case studies from some of the global leaders in intelligence exploitation, this event tackles interoperability and integration head-on. "The conference delivers critical information to senior decision-makers in the defence, aerospace and technology sectors, tackling issues relating to the latest defence plans, requirements, programmes and technologies and how they affect the industry", James added. Topics covered include the future of GIS - what technologies are on the horizon that may radically impact the evolution of geospatial technology; future geospatial trends and technologies that could aid homeland security and civil resilience. The summit includes several round table discussions allowing participants to unpack future defence and security requirements and how civilian authorities can contribute to national resilience. Discussions will be facilitated by those in the top of the field including representatives from The UAE Ministry of Defence, the UK MoD, Defence Communication Services Agency, the Open Geospatial Consortium and EU Satellite Centre.
