We cordially invite you to participate in the Regional Workshop of the GEO-CRADLE Horizon2020 project (www.geocradle.eu – Coordinating and integRating state-of-the-art Earth Observation Activities in the regions of North Africa, Middle East, and Balkans and Developing Links with GEO related initiatives towards GEOSS), with guest speaker Dr Haris Kontoes (Project Coordinator). The event is jointly organized by the Project Coordinator National Observatory of Athens and the Geography and Urban Planning Department at UAEU. It will take place on:

February 2^nd 2017, from 10:00 to 13:00

UAE University Reem Island Facility

Sky Tower, 8^th Floor, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE

This regional workshop will focus on identifying the potential local challenges hindering the Earth Observation (EO) market uptake and business performances, while seeking solutions to enhance growth and innovation in the geo-information sector. Aiming to support knowledge sharing and an enhanced cooperation between academia and industry, the event will also provide participants with a unique cross-sector networking opportunity. In addition, panel discussions will be complemented with information on available EU funding in the EO sector. We are looking forward to welcoming you to this event and we are certain that your presence and input will greatly enrich our discussions.

Please register by filling in this form:

www.eventora.com/en/Events/geo-cradle-workshop-uae

For further information about project activities, please visit the GEO-CRADLE website at www.geocradle.eu

Please find all the presentations of the workshop here:

• GEO-CRADLE: Fostering regional cooperation and roadmap for GEO and Copernicus implementation in North Africa, Middle East and Balkans – Dr. Haris Kontoes
• Access to Copernicus Data Overview and Introduction – Mrs. Alexia Tsouni
• GEO-CRADLE: Survey of the regional EO capacities & information needs – Mrs. Alexia Tsouni

Please find the minutes of the event here.