Industry Workshops

Sponsored Panel (Earth Daily)

Session Title:

Next-Generation Satellite Capabilities for Wildfire Monitoring, Prediction and Management: Advancing Earth Observation

Overview:

This session brings together experts from fire services, academia, government agencies, and Earth observation specialists to examine how advanced satellite technologies enhance wildfire monitoring and management. Panelists will discuss innovations in temporal resolution, spectral capabilities, and data integration supporting early detection and response systems. The session will highlight the development of sovereign Australian Earth observation capabilities and their contribution to national wildfire resilience, while drawing valuable lessons from international approaches and implementations. Presentations will address how improved satellite technologies and AI-driven analytics contribute to more effective fire behavior prediction, risk assessment, and emergency response coordination, with particular attention to Australia's unique environmental challenges.

Session Format (75 minutes total):

• Introductions (5 minutes)
  
  • Overview of session objectives and panelists by the moderator.
• Short Presentations (5-7 minutes ~30 minutes total)
  Each panelist briefly shares an aspect of next-gen satellite EO for wildfires:
  • Technical innovations (e.g., new sensors, AI on-orbit).
  • Operational integration (from detection to fire services).
  • Ongoing or planned missions (EarthDaily, Landsat Next, Kanyini).
  • International and local collaboration frameworks.
• Moderated Discussion (~25 minutes)
  
  • The moderator leads a roundtable, exploring key themes such as data latency, interoperability, on-ground adoption, and policy issues.
  • Panelists are encouraged to build on each other's points and share specific examples.
• Audience Q&A (10-15 minutes)
  
  • Open the floor for attendee questions, focusing on lessons learned and future directions

Panelists:

Final panelists will include representatives from fire services, USGS, SmartSat CRC, Geoscience Australia, EarthDaily Analytics, and leading research institutions. Details to be announced soon.