Announcement:

This one-day seminar, is being organised by the RIN Space Special Interest Group, and will take place at the Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore in London. With speakers from European organisations, Government, Industry and Users this promises to be an unmissable event for anyone with an interest in Galileo, the European Global Navigation Satellite System.

Conflicting points of view will be put forward at this meeting – come and join in with your views. With confirmed attendance by members of the Press representing the Evening Standard, Geomatics World, Space Systems and Industry (Janes), the Nautilus Telegraph, Yachting Monthly and Yachting World this event is bound to generate hot debate.

Prior registration for this full one-day Seminar is essential.

Programme:

Arrival & Registration: 0900 for 0930 start.

The Issues
Welcome and introduction, Tony Scorer, Royal Institute of Navigation
“That is, indeed, the question”, Ann Sta, Department for Transport
"A view from the coalface - the reality of today's GPS receiver business", Andy Sage, Helios
"The cost benefit of simplifying Galileo", Martin Unwin, Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd
"Observations on Regulatory Issues", John Spiller, The 425 Company & Richard Peckham, EADS Astrium. 

User Views
“Aviation views on the Galileo Open Service”, Francisco Salabert, Eurocontrol
"The Galileo Open Service: A Maritime Perspective", Sally Basker, General Lighthouse Authorities
“Operational needs of the emergency services to include the interoperability between Police, Fire and Ambulance”, Jim Hammond, ACPO ITS
“Performance Issues for GNSS Services relating to Road Safety and Road Pricing Enforcement”, Nigel Wall, Location & Timing KTN
"Congestion Charging Overview of the impact of Galileo Open Service on new transport solutions", Nick Williams, Consultant to TfL

Discussion and conclusions
What is the market for Galileo additional services? Round Up of the day
Close: 1615

To download a PDF version of the Programme please click here.

Registration Fees are as follows:

• Non-RIN Members £166.00 including VAT @ 15%
• RIN Members £138.00 including VAT @ 15%
• Students/Retired persons £50.00 including VAT @15%

Registration fees include all refreshments, lunch and Seminar Proceedings CD.

A copy of the flyer and registration form for this event can be downloaded below.

Registration

Registration for this Seminar through the website will be available shortly. Alternatively, complete a copy of the registration form that is now available for this Seminar and can be downloaded below with the flyer or contact Kathy Hossain, the RIN Events Manager by e-mail or telephone 020 7591 3135 with your details to register.

Media Partner

We are pleased to announce that Coordinates are a media partner for this Seminar.