Downstream Space Summit

Theme: Transforming Space Data into Economic Value

Topics to be Discussed

  • Space & Geospatial Policy Empowering Industry Growth
  • Technical Gyaan – Leadership Chat: AI and Machine Learning in Space Data Analytics
  • Commercialisation of India’s Space Capabilities: Roadmap for Industries
  • Food Security Safeguarding the Plate: Innovations and Strategies for Global Food Security
  • Defence Securing Tomorrow: Exploring Innovative Solutions for Global Defence Challenges
  • Opportunities for Space based Geospatial Products & Services
  • PNT for Enhancing Precision and Reliability
  • Sub Surface to Space Exploring the Depths and Heights: Bridging the Gap from Subsurface to Space
  • Space Data Navigating the Global Energy Crisis
  • Way Forward Panel: Space & Geospatial: Force Multipliers for a Better Tomorrow

Agenda

1000 - 1200 Session 1: Transforming Space Data into Economic Value
Krishanu Acharya

Keynote

Krishanu Acharya

Chief Executive Officer
Suhora

Rupesh Kumar

Keynote

Rupesh Kumar

Chief Technology Officer
Suhora

Lt Gen Anil Bhatt (retd)

Lt Gen Anil Bhatt (retd)

Director General
Indian Space Association (ISpA)

Rajeev Jyoti

Rajeev Jyoti

Director Technical
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe)

Radhakrishnan Durairaj

Radhakrishnan Durairaj

Chairman & Managing Director
New Space India Limited (NSIL)

Awais Ahmed

Awais Ahmed

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Pixxel

Eric von Eckartsberg

Eric von Eckartsberg

Chief Revenue Officer
Earth Daily Analytics

1200 - 1300 Tea/ Coffee Break and Visit to Exhibition
1300 - 1400 Lunch Break
1400 - 1530 Session 2: Market & Economy
Victor Joseph

Keynote

Victor Joseph

Associate Scientific Secretary
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)

Arpan Sahoo

Arpan Sahoo

Chief Operating Officer
KaleidEO

Anish Satyan

Anish Satyan

Joint Director
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)

Dr Sultan Singh

Dr Sultan Singh

Director & Chief Scientist
Haryana Space Application Centre (HARSAC), GoI

Satbir S Kadian

Satbir S Kadian

Chief Executive Officer
Haryana Water Resource Authority (HWRA), GoI

Dr SP Aggarwal

Dr SP Aggarwal

Director of the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC)
Department of Space, GoI

Dr RN Sahoo

Dr RN Sahoo

Principal Scientist
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), GoI

1530 - 1630 Tea/ Coffee Break and Visit to Exhibition
1630 - 1800 Session 3: Technology Demonstration & Data Harmonization from Space to Surface
Vivek Singh

Vivek Singh

Vice President, Advanced Technology Group
NVIDIA

Advait Kulkarni

Advait Kulkarni

Director
Vasundhara Geo Technologies

Mohamad Hamze

Mohamad Hamze

Product Owner
Blue Water Intelligence

Dheeraj Mehra

Dheeraj Mehra

Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Micronet

All timings of programs listed above are subject to change*
*tentative speaker
GoI – Government of India

CORE OBJECTIVES

To foster the integration of downstream space technologies, including Earth Observation (EO), Satellite Communication (SATCOM), and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT), into various sectors, enhancing data accessibility, service delivery, and transparency.

To promote collaboration between public and private entities by leveraging a digital public infrastructure-led approach, thereby unlocking new commercial opportunities and driving innovation in the downstream space market.

To improve public services such as urban planning and disaster management through the efficient use of space-based data, ensuring that it is accessible and usable across sectors for better resource management and service quality.

To position India as a global leader in the downstream space sector by enhancing digital governance, attracting investments, and driving economic growth through advancements in space technologies.

Missed the Submission deadline? Don’t Worry! You can still send in your papers at papers@geosmartindia.net