Round table 2012

	National Aviation University VVA Consulting
“FUTURE PROSPECTS OF EGNOS AND GNSC TECHNOLOGIES IN UKRAINE” Kyiv, 27 September 2012

‘Future Prospects of EGNOS and GNSS Technologies in Ukraine’ – round table discussion within the framework of the World Aviation Congress 2012

>> OVERALL OBJECTIVE

• To bring together key private and institutional stakeholders from different sectors to discuss, exchange information and improve mutual understanding among GNSS market players and organisations
• To use EGNOS in the context of possible further expansion of its coverage in Ukraine

>> OBJECTIVES

1. Overview of GNSS technologies, including EGNOS
2. EGNOS in Ukraine: Status and next steps
3. Demonstration and discussion of the benefits of EGNOS: business cases and best practices for aviation and other sectors from Ukraine and Europe
4. Facilitate exchange of experience through direct communication between participants

>> Work programme

Time	Session	Theme
8:00 – 8:30	Registration	Registration of participants
8:30 – 9:00	Opening	Introduction
9:00–11:00	Plenary session I	– Overview of the study – Action plan for EGNOS dissemination in Ukraine
11:00–12:00		– EGNOS for aviation: strategic plan, definition of minimum requirements, use of equipment
12:00–13.30	Lunch	Communication, exchange of ideas
13:30–15:00	Plenary session II. Discussion	EGNOS: Ready? – Equipment for users to ensure efficient use of EGNOS services – Personnel training at the Aerospace Centre of the National Aviation University – International cooperation in the field of GNSS-related knowledge
15:00–15:30	Coffee break	Communication, exchange of ideas
15:30–16:30	Plenary session III. Discussion	GNSS and EGNOS: opportunities for new applications – business cases and best practices from European users (construction, agriculture, river transport, geodesy, logistics)
16:30–16:45	Closing	Results