From Space to Sea – Harnessing Spatial Data for AgriFood

Join us for “From Space to Sea – Harnessing Geo Spatial Data for Agrifood”, where we’ll explore how cutting-edge satellite and ocean data, combined with high-speed connectivity, is transforming agriculture and aquaculture.

Guest Speaker Dr Mick Schaefer
CEO of Food Agility CRC – an organisation which drives data-driven innovation for sustainable food production, fostering connections between research, industry, and stakeholders to advance the Agrifood sector.

Panellists:

• Kate Ramsay: Deputy Chair, Geospatial Council of Australia. Kate is a senior executive with 17+ years’ experience in B2B software, passionate about building tech companies through customer value, operational discipline, and standout experiences, currently driving transformational GIS projects as Chief Client Officer for Esri Australia and Esri South Asia.
• Marcus Jowsey: Co-founder of SURROUND Australia and New Zealand, an organisation specialising in geospatial data management, semantic architecture, and innovative solutions for enterprise and government projects.
• Lisa Barrios: Producer and Strategic Operations Manager, Cibo Labs. A Fraser Coast-based producer and agriculture professional with 15 years’ experience in project management, stakeholder collaboration, and program improvement, driving impact and awareness of agriculture’s benefits in regional communities.

Side Presentation UniSC Space to Sea Accelerator Program:
Justin Annesley Incubator Manager, UniSC Innovation

Event Highlights:

• Keynote Presentation: By Dr Mick Schaefer, CEO of Food Agility CRC, on the latest trends in agri-tech and how advanced data integration drives innovation in sustainable food production.
• Tour of the NEXTDC SC1 Sunshine Coast Tier 3 N+1 Edge Data Centre (3:00 PM – 4:30 PM): Includes the international broadband submarine cable landing station. See how high-speed data connections support innovation and rapid data transfer.
• Panel Discussion: “Cross-Industry Learnings: Applying Agricultural Insights on Geospatial Data Integration,” featuring experts from Inform Ag, UniSC, and more.
• Interactive Q&A: Explore real-world applications of space-to-sea data, from boosting farm resilience to smart city solutions.