Session 1a : Identify topics Europe would like to have included in the GEO WP Chair: Luigi Fusco,ESA Reporting: Luca Demicheli,Eurogeosurveys Time: 11:30 – 13:00 Objectives:Identify European interest in and contribution to the GEO Work Plan (GMES, ESA, EPSI, EUROGEOSURVEYS, FP7 Projects, etc...)

STRICLTY 3 min Detailed Agenda 1.Keynote speech on existing European actions towards GEO - Gilles Ollier, EC 2.Key European topics for the GEO Work Plan including the Societal Benefit Areas Speakers on each SBA – planned 23 speakers Focus on GEOSEC Guidelines short presentations of NO MORE THAN 2-3 slides.

GEOSEC Guidelines Foster the development of GEOSS information (products, services) Ensure the delivery of societal benefits through the GEOSS Common Infrastructure Enhance data sharing (full and open access) and data distribution Build upon synergies across Societal Benefit Areas and cross-cutting areas Improve the coordination of activities at both, sub-task and Overarching-Task level Ensure the continuity of relevant activities