SatNav Africa JPO, in partnership with the Government of Cabo Verde Verde, will host the ‘Africa Satellite Navigation Conference Pre-event’ scheduled for November 6-7, 2024, at the Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort. The conference theme is “Leveraging GNSS Technology for Enhanced Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (EMHWS) in Africa.” The conference will focus on the role of GNSS technologies in advancing disaster resilience across the continent. Additionally, the pre-event serves as a precursor to the 2025 International Satellite Navigation Conference of Africa. The event will explore further applications of GNSS in bridging connectivity gaps across African urban and rural areas.
Key Objectives of the Conference
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- Raising Awareness of GNSS Benefits: The conference highlights the benefits of GNSS technology for early warning systems. It includes plenary sessions and presentations showcasing successful GNSS-enabled projects to raise awareness of its impact.
- Building Capacity: The conference will include technical workshops and hands-on training sessions designed to strengthen skills in GNSS technology. Participants will engage in activities that cover data collection, analysis, and interpretation, specifically focused on its applications within early warning systems.
- Foster Partnerships: The event will include panel discussions and roundtable meetings to facilitate collaboration and stakeholders. Additionally, matchmaking sessions will be held to connect potential partners.
- Showcasing Best Practices: The conference will feature case study presentations from various regions on the successful implementation of GNSS technology in early warning systems.
- Developing Action Plans: Working groups to develop actionable recommendations and strategies for integrating GNSS technology into existing early warning systems.
Registration
Participation can either be virtually or on-site. To register for the pre-event, click here.
For further event details, please visit the event website here.
Contact Information
For further enquiries, please contact:event@satnav-africa.com
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