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09/11/2025 – 09:22 AM
BERLIN – Planet Labs Germany GmbH, a frontrunner in providing daily Earth data and insights, has announced the final agenda and speaker lineup for its “Planet On The Road” event scheduled for September 24, 2025, in Berlin. This gathering aims to unite leaders and professionals in Earth observation for collaborative learning, networking opportunities and industry insights.
The event will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and fireside chats with Planet executives and prominent figures from diverse sectors, including agriculture, forestry, insurance, disaster response, and defense & intelligence. Discussions will center on critical challenges and burgeoning opportunities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The focus is on leveraging advancements in satellite technology and data analytics to address real-world problems and unlock new revenue streams.
Here’s a breakdown of the key sessions and speakers:
● Welcome Remarks and Opening Keynotes:
○ Ashley Johnson, President & CFO, Planet
○ Will Marshall, CEO & Co-Founder, Planet
● Keynote: Innovating with Planet / Guest Customer Bayer:
○ Thijs Van Leeuwen, Vice President of Product, Planet
○ Angelika Gremska, Staff Data Steward, Bayer Crop Science
○ Stefan Józefowicz, Staff Data Engineer, Bayer Crop Science
● Keynote: From Agile Aerospace to Next-Generation Satellites:
○ Kiruthika Devaraj, Vice President of Avionics & Spacecraft Technology, Planet
● Audience Q&A with Planet Leadership
● Regional Updates:
○ Martin Polak, Managing Director, Planet Labs Germany GmbH
● Fireside Chat: How New Space is driving innovation and security in Europe:
○ Martin Polak, Managing Director, Planet Labs Germany GmbH
○ Matthias Wachter, Managing Director, NewSpace Initiative (BDI)
● Panel: EU SPACE ACT – Navigating Europe’s Space Agenda:
○ Moderator: Torsten Kriening, CEO, SpaceWatch.Global
○ Magnus von Cramm, Head of Space, BDLI
○ Niklas Nienass, Founder and CEO of European Space Vision, Former Member of the European Parliament
○ Peter Stubbe, DLR
● Panel: Delivering Actionable Insights across Agriculture, Forestry, Water, and Infrastructure:
○ Moderator: Annet Eeltink, Senior Channel Account Executive, Planet
○ Michael Breetzke, Director Business Development, Swift Geospatial
○ Dr. Thomas Heege, General Manager, EOMAP
○ John Atkinson, Chief Product Officer, LiveEO
● AI Spotlight: EFTAS
Highlighting Innovative Use Cases with Planet:
○ Oliver Buck, Head of Technology Management, EFTAS
● Panel: Building Resiliency with Innovative Disaster Management Strategies:
○ Moderator: Diego Vanelli, Senior Manager, Planet
○ Francesco Biasci, Deputy Fire Chief Engineer, Italian National Fire and Rescue Service
○ Prof. Konstantinos Karantzalos, Secretary General of Telecommunications and Posts, Ministry of Digital Governance (Greece)
○ Gaetano Volpe, CEO & Founder, Latitudo 40
● Panel: How Satellite Data is Impacting Insurers, Banks and Asset Managers:
○ Moderator: Berend De Jong, Global Lead, Insurance and Finance, Planet
○ Mila Luleva, Head of Remote Sensing, Rabobank
○ Forbes McKenzie, CEO, McKenzie Intelligence
● AI Spotlight: Blue Team Intelligence
Highlighting Innovative Use Cases with Planet:
○ Bas Ooink, Managing Director, Blue Team Intelligence
● New Perspectives in Investigative Journalism:
○ Galen Reich, Investigative Technologist, Bellingcat
● AI Spotlight: SynMax
Highlighting Innovative Use Cases with Planet:
○ Eric Anderson, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, SynMax
● Planet Purpose Award Winner and Fireside Chat:
○ Mike Merit, Chief Customer Officer, Planet
● Closing Keynote
Planet Labs’ “On The Road” event comes at a pivotal moment for the geospatial intelligence market. Increased access to high-resolution satellite imagery, coupled with advances in AI and machine learning, are driving transformative changes across industries. Businesses and governments are increasingly relying on timely and accurate Earth observation data for strategic decision-making, risk assessment, and resource management. Panel discussions will explore the evolving regulatory landscape, including the EU Space Act, and its influence on the space industry in Europe.
The integration of AI and satellite imagery offers unprecedented opportunities for automating data analysis and extracting actionable insights. Several dedicated AI Spotlight sessions focus on the innovative applications developed by companies like EFTAS, Blue Team Intelligence, and SynMax. These sessions will showcase how AI algorithms, applied to Planet’s high-frequency imagery, enable near real-time monitoring of environmental changes, infrastructure development, and security threats. Furthermore, the event will delve into how Planet’s data solutions cater to the financial sector, particularly for insurers, banks, and asset managers, enabling them to better understand and manage environmental and climate-related risks.
Interested parties can register on the event webpage until September 17, 2025.
About Planet
Planet Labs Germany GmbH forms part of the Planet group, headquartered in Berlin. Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), the parent company based in San Francisco, USA, operates the largest Earth observation fleet, providing global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet’s mission is to image the world every day, using mission-critical data, insights, and software solutions for a multitude of sectors. Planet Labs PBC is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in Planet’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to update these statements except as required by law.
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