The future of Earth Observation: business models and future trends (Airbus, Google, UP42, Tomorrow)

A discussion panel on "The future of Earth Observation: business models, future trends and the value for business". The panel was a part of GeoawesomeMeetup #25 on April 25, 2022.

Participants:

1. John Murtagh, Head of Strategy at @airbusds
2. Barry Nagel, CTO, @UP42_
3. Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, @Google

Key questions discussed:
1. The Earth Observation sector is rapidly developing. What are the new emerging business models that are driving this change?

2. What is the role of AI and key challenges ahead for Earth Observation sector?

3. What are the key opportunities and challenges/risks ahead of the industry?

4. How Big Tech companies like Google are using satellite data?

5. How competitive vs. complementary the EO market is when it comes to satellite companies? (e.g. multisource solutions, interoperability)

6. What are the key barriers for startups in the Earth Observation sector (and how to tackle them)? What are the key drivers for the development of the industry?

7. How are the regulatory aspects limiting and/or pushing the industry forward?

8. How satellite data will improve the state of the world?