2nd Symposium at SRH University of Applied Science Berlin

Summary

After an eventful summer, do not miss our next GeoIT Symposium on Monday, 29 September. The early finalised agenda offers an exciting line-up of speakers and topics, bringing together experts and enthusiasts for concise talks on Geoinformatics, Indoor Localisation, Earth Observation, Robotics, Drones and Artificial Intelligence. Attendance is free, but seats are limited, so do not hesitate to book your place as soon as possible using the red button below!

Why GeoITis more relevant than ever?

This summer was marked by extreme events: uncontrolled wildfires, record-breaking heatwaves, and devastating floods. These phenomena highlight the urgent need to better understand our environment, anticipate risks more effectively, and act faster on the ground.

This is exactly where the focus areas of GeoIT come into play. Through Geoinformatics, we make sense of the massive amounts of data being collected. With Indoor Localisation, we explore how to improve safety and precision in enclosed spaces. Earth Observation enables us to monitor our planet’s changes in real time. Robotics and Drones provide new opportunities for rapid and targeted interventions. Finally, Artificial Intelligence makes instant analysis and informed decision-making possible.

Combined, these technologies are more than just research: they represent concrete answers to the challenges our societies are facing today. At GeoIT, we believe that geospatial innovation is one of the key drivers for building a safer and more sustainable future.

Speakers

Program

23rd-GeoITTalks

Opening by GeoIT.org President

Introduction of the Association and the Board
Prof. Dr. Michel Deriaz

Opening by the Academic Director TEAC

Introduction of the SRH University of Applied Science
Prof. Dr. Michael Hartmann

Introduction to ROS and its Application in Robot Controlling

The Robot Operating System (ROS) is an open-source framework designed to facilitate the development and control of robotic systems. It provides essential tools for hardware abstraction, inter-process communication, and modular...
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Abhiraj Malik
Karan Chauhan

Developments in Airborne Search and Rescue Missions with Associated Geospatial Challenges and Solutions

Advancements in airborne Search and Rescue (SAR) missions are increasingly shaped by the integration of geospatial technologies and data analytics to address complex operational challenges. This presentation explores recent developments...
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Christian Janke
17:00 - 18:00

Coffee Break (Flight Simulator)

LIDAR/Inertial-based Navigation Methods for Autonomous Drone Operations in GNSS-denied Urban Environments

Over the last years, the number of applications for drones has grown significantly, driving interest in techniques to ensure safe operations, particularly in challenging environments like urban areas and with...
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Anne-Sophie Polz

Smart Agriculture Technologies

Computer vision technologies are increasingly applied across diverse fields, from object detection to complex analytical systems. In agriculture, methods such as thermal and short-wave imagery enable the monitoring of plant...
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Lukasz Rojek
19:00

Closing Discussion

24th-GeoITTalks

Opening by GeoIT.org President

Welcome speech
Prof. Dr. Michel Deriaz

Innovation Mindset for the Digital Age: Bridging Research, Technology, and Society

As geospatial technologies, AI, and digital transformation reshape economies and societies, the role of innovation and technology transfer becomes essential. The challenges are not only technological but also cultural and...
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Mara Diaconu

Space Applications for Human Health and Security: Overview on Specific Telemedicine and Search & Rescue Solutions

This presentation explores the integration of space technologies, as SatNav, SatCom, geospatial intelligence, into innovative solutions that enhance human health, safety, and security in challenging environments. Drawing on my experience...
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Cristian Vizitiu

The Joy of Geocoding

The Joy of Geocoding – a look at the pleasures of the most basic of geospatial operations as gained in more than ten years of operating the OpenCage geocoding service.
Ed Freyfogle
17:10 - 17:30

Coffee Break

MEDIBOT – The Vision – Guided Robotic Arm for Medical Dispensing

MEDIBOT – The Vision-Guided Robotic Arm for Medical Dispensing Machine,   that combines AI, robotics, and IoT to make medicine dispensing faster, safer, and more accurate. When a customer provides...
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Sarthak Shaha
Om Chandavale

Discussion and Closing Speach

This is the moment to look ahead and shape the next steps together. In the closing session, we will reflect on the key insights of the day, discuss future directions...
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Lukasz Rojek
18:15 - 20:00

Networking

25th-GeoITTalks

Opening by GeoIT.org President

Welcome speech
Prof. Dr. Michel Deriaz

GeoIT COST Action

Mara Diaconu

Open RTLS: Building an Indoor Mapping Ecosystem for RTLS

Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) enable real-time tracking of assets and people in indoor environments and are increasingly used in logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and smart buildings. Despite growing adoption, the RTLS...
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Automated 3D measurement and monitoring of plants using a robot-assisted thermal imaging camera.

Dieser Vortrag präsentiert ein automatisiertes, selbst entwickeltes System zur dreidimensionalen Vermessung von Pflanzen. Zu diesem Zweck wurde untersucht, inwiefern sich eine Wärmebildkamera verwenden lässt, um auf Grundlage von Thermaldaten physiologische...
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A Simulated Demonstration of a Multi-Robot Swarm Using ORB-SLAM in ROS2 with Centralized Map Merging to Reduce Drift

This presentation discusses a ROS 2–based multi-robot exploration and mapping framework developed for indoor environments, with a focus on improving efficiency, coordination, and localization robustness in autonomous swarm robotics. The...
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19:00 - Open End

Networking

9th-WhereCamp

Opening by GeoIT.org President

Introduction to Autonomous Driving: Open sourced and managed.
Prof. Dr. Roland Wagner

Opening by Host

Geodesy at Technische Universität Berlin
Prof. Dr. Martin Kada

Scenic Routing

Routing has become an important part of everyday life, whether it is finding the fastest way to work, avoiding traffic jams or road blocks, or finding the most efficient route...
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Demand Modelling Based on Geostatic Data Calibrated Using Mobile Network Data

Information on how people move within urban areas enables a wide range of application. Shared mobility companies can use this information to optimize their business areas, public transportation companies can...
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Jesse Hinrichsen

Smart Manufacturing and Industrial RTLS

Nowadays location-based services are ubiquitously been used, for navigation, planning and control of all the different means of transportation out there, even autonomous once. This is also true for the...
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Dr. Matthias Jöst

Design Patterns of GeoData Driven Apps

Modern geospatial applications are becoming more and more complex. Whether it be an application for self driving cars or prediction engine for energy forecasting the number of moving pieces are...
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Shoaib Burq

Indoor Wayfinding With The New Generation of Google Access Points

Wi-Fi RTT allows the system and apps to “measure the distance to nearby RTT-capable Wi-Fi access points” with high precision (around 10 cm in Line-of-Sight). This feature was introduced in...
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Damir Zambelli

Improving Mobility for Events

Organising events is already hard enough. From finding the perfect location to booking the best acts, there is so much that requires an event manager’s attention. With triply, we enable...
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Chris Stelzmüller
13:00 - 13:40

Lunch Break

Panel Discussion

Prof. Dr. Roland Wagner

Mapping Driver Cognitive Load

Using a mix of static map data, weather and real-time traffic, we compute scores for complexity and risk of specific road situations. These scores are then used to adapt the...
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Markus Gräser

Automated and Connected Driving in Berlin-Reinickendorf

Objective In the research project SAFARI, the Land of Berlin together with partners examines the exchange and updating of digital HD maps as a prerequisite for automated and connected driving....
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Oliver Strop
15:00 - 15:20

Afternoon Break

Crash Analysis System (CAS) – A Crash Data Analytics and Visualisation Platform

Orbica and partner Catalyst developed a user-friendly web application to live stream New Zealand Transport Agency’s 1.5 million crash record database so that transport planners and engineers (with no prior...
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Peter Rose

UAV RTK-GNSS: Finally A Solution for Forest Mapping?

Acquiring reliable fixed GNSS solutions under a dense forest canopy is typically unattainable even in more sparse forest stands. Required is not only the accurate global positioning of complete forest...
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Stuart Krause

Assisted Intelligence – Mapping with Support of New Technologies

Deep learning methods for feature extraction using computer vision are giving concrete results. This talk provides an overview of how feature detection from satellite imagery can provide a seamless experience...
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Felix Delattre
16:40 - 17:00

Closing with Bear & Wine

17:00 - 18:00

GeoIT.org Assembly

18:00

Dinner

All Sessions
Symposium-Feb-2025

Brainstorming Event in Berlin.

We are not short of ideas for upcoming activities, but we are eager to gather the thoughts, desires, and expectations of all our members. The event will also feature a...
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