During the Symposium, GEO will hold two special sessions on “Group on Earth Observations (GEO): The next Decade” on May 12, 12:30 – 14:00 and an AfriGEOSS special session on “Earth Observations Infrastructure for Satellite Data Access and Dissemination in Africa” on 13 May, 14:00–17:30 (visit Side Event section on symposium website for more information). The AfriGEOSS session will explore how a coordinated infrastructure for satellite data dissemination and access in Africa can be achieved through leveraging existing institutions, infrastructure, initiatives and international partnerships for the benefit of the continent. The roundtable will include speakers from African and international governments, space agencies, space institutions and regional centers http://www.isrse36.org/side-events/
