08:30-09:00 Registration
09:00-09:25 Welcome addresses
- Dr. Jeffrey Pullicino Orlando, Executive Chairman, Malta Council for Science and Technology
- Hon. Chris Agius MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport
- Dr. Karlheinz Kreuzberg, Eurisy President
- Frédéric Nordlund, Head of International Relations Department, European Space Agency
Moderation: James Foden, Malta Council for Science and Technology
09:25-10:00 Keynotes
Hosts and invited speakers provide an overview of European and national innovation strategies.
- Smart Islands – Alfred Gajdosik, European Economic and Social Committee
- Malta Smart Specialisation Strategy – James Foden & Stephen Grixti, Malta Council for Science and Technology
10:00-10:15 Exhibition stands pitches
- Adam Gauci, Calypso Project
- Trevor Barker, Avanti
- Vassilis Fortsas, INSULEUR
- Nicholas Borg, Ateknea
10:15-10:40 Coffee break
10:40-12:30 Session 1: “Smart governments: innovation for citizens”
Representatives of regional or national public administrations share their experience in using satellite based services in the field of digital administration, maritime, public transports…
- Matteo Satta, Issy Média, France: TellMyCity
- Maureen Azzopardi & Odette Lewis, Local Councils’ Association of Malta: LocalSats Project
- Maria Gove, Transport Malta: STREETS Project
- Jesús Perucha, EMT Madrid, Spain
- Captain Marvin Mangion, Armed Forces of Malta
- Conrado Ávila, Guardia Civil, Spain: Satellite applications in maritime surveillance
Moderation: Stefaan De Mey, Eurisy
12:30-12:45 App Challenge announcement
Launch of the “Satellite Solutions for a Smarter Malta” App Challenge.
- Saviour Formosa, Malta Environment and Planning Agency: Presentation of the Challenge
- Stephen Grixti, Malta Council for Science and Technology: Starter Pack Demonstration video
12:45-14:00 Networking lunch
An interactive lunch to foster networking and exchanges
14:00-15:30 Session 2: “Satellite applications: big opportunities for small companies”
Representatives of SMEs and start-ups share their experience in using satellite-based services operationally in the field of marketing, tourism, entertainment and media…
- Benjamin Lelong, Small Bang, France: Cinemacity
- Tim Camilleri, GeoSYS, Malta: Mappa
- Stratos Stylianidis, GeoImaging, Cyprus: Forsat
- Dylan Seychell, Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education, Malta: Dinos for smart cities
- Zachary Vella, Llumi, Malta
Moderation: Brigitte Tanti, Enterprise Europe Network Malta
15:30-15:50 Coffee break
15:50-17:20 Session 3: Data access and funding opportunities
This session will give practical information on available satellite data sources, where to find them, and which are the funding mechanisms available to develop and adopt satellite-based services
- Thibaud Delourme, European Commission – DG GROW – Directorate Space policy, Copernicus & Defence: Copernicus Services
- Anthea Fabri & James Foden, Malta Council for Science and Technology: Fusion R&I programmes – Horizon 2020
- Vojtech Fort, GSA – European GNSS Agency:R&D initiatives related to European GNSS
- Thomas Beer, European Space Agency Copernicus office: Access to Copernicus data
Moderation: Alexander Borg, Malta Information Technology Agency