Space Data, Earth Observation and ESG

Chris Rose is a Senior Solutions Executive at Earth Blox. In this capacity, he works closely with clients to develop innovative solutions that harness the power of geospatial data and technology to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. Earth Blox provides climate and nature analytics from satellite imagery to help businesses accelerate their sustainability transition. The software maps and analyses key metrics for biodiversity, water and carbon across forestry, agriculture, and financed and insured assets worldwide.

Trade in Space use satellite generated data to support direct trade applications between people and organisations anywhere on the planet.

Leading the University of Edinburgh Space and Satellites sector, uniting key academic colleagues and commercialising university research, ensuring Intellectual Property from Universities gets into industry. Kristina Tamane essentially finds problems, as the academics have the solutions - and turn ideas into commercial opportunities. Experienced project manager, knowledgeable and very well connected in the space sector across the UK but particularly in Scotland and focussed on growing the space industry by working collaboratively with government, enterprise agencies, industry, third sector and universities.

Entrepreneur and co-founder of award winning digital technology company Krucial (formerly R3 IoT). A highly motivated and results-driven executive with proven track record in delivering high-technology projects against demanding timescales & requirements. Technical grounding in Physics, RF and Systems Engineering with extensive experience in managing the design and development at all stages in the lifecycle. Experience gained within the Space and Defence industries operating successfully across functions, cross-sites and across organisations. Customer and commercially focused with the ability to manage and motivate large teams.

Anna Dawson works for Terrabotics, a fast-growth start-up that’s dedicated to improving the way the Earth’s vital resources are mapped, measured, monitored and ultimately managed through Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, Geospatial and Space technologies.