4 March 2014 – European Space Solutions will bring together business and the public-sector with users and developers of space-based solutions to explore how space can make a difference to the lives, and livelihoods, of people across Europe and around the globe. Space-based services and technologies are the future of efficient, effective and sustainable services that society needs.

European Space Solutions 2014 will feature:

• A high level Plenary Session bringing together leaders from the private and public sector to discuss how space-powered solutions can be harnessed for business and society as a whole
• 4 user-led, seminars exploring with users how the EU’s navigation and Earth observation programmes can deliver innovative solutions to real-life challenges in the following areas:
  • Space Solutions for Sustainable Transport
    (covering Aviation, Maritime Transport, Rail and Road)
  • Space Solutions for Sustainable Land Management
    (covering Agriculture, Ecosystems and Spatial Planning)
  • Space Solutions for Emergency Response and Disaster Management
    (covering Copernicus Emergency Management Service, critical infrastructure and distress alert systems)
  • Space Solutions for Consumer Applications
    (covering Location Based Services and Earth Observation-based applications)
• A special International focus, including perspectives on the use of space solutions from Europe’s partners around the world
• Plus, a range of networking, business exchange, special topic, media and social events

For further details about European Space Solutions 2014, please visit www.european-space-solutions.eu.