INTERGEO 2024 in Stuttgart KICKS OFF: AI und Innovations, Experts und forward-looking topics

The CONFERENCE and EXPO are the platform for the international geo-community, showcasing why geoinformation is indispensable in our modern world.

Opening and Highlights
The president of DVW e.V., Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rudolf Staiger, will open the conference on September 24 at 9:30 a.m. and looks forward to the upcoming days: "INTERGEO not only offers insights into the latest technologies but also provides a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with international experts and make valuable contacts. For the geoinformation industry, INTERGEO 2024 is an absolute must – a place where groundbreaking lectures and innovative solutions take center stage."

Juliane Seifert, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community, will emphasize the importance of geoinformation for political and social decisions in her opening speech – especially with regard to global challenges such as climate change, urbanization, and resource security.

Keynotes and Focus Topics
A special highlight of the first day of the event is the keynote by Dr. Walther Pelzer, President of the German Aerospace Center (DLR). Under the title "Earth Observation for a Changing Earth – Global Monitoring and Local Action," he will shed light on the role of earth observation in combating climate change. Dr. Pelzer's keynote at INTERGEO 2024 is an essential contribution to the role of geodesy and geoinformation in global climate protection. His expertise and the activities of DLR highlight that earth observation is indispensable for climate protection, and that advanced space programs are creating the necessary infrastructure to successfully meet future climate change challenges.

Dr. Burkhard Boeckem, CTO of Hexagon AB, will also speak in his keynote on technological innovations. He predicts: When AI, digital twins, and precise geodata come together, a better world will emerge thanks to informed decisions and efficient processes.