AMBIO sponsors a Conference of Geographic Information Systems

Dec 13, 2019

With a full corporate presence, AMBIO, sponsored the 3rd Conference of Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Analysis in Agriculture and the Environment. The Agricultural University of Athens organised this convention in Greece, at the green premises of the Conference Centre of the Museum of Agriculture, on 11-13 December 2019.

Presentation on GIS as a tool for Marine Spatial Planning

AMBIO participated by using different communication channels, such as an exhibition kiosk and the delivery of corporate material. The company delivered its expertise, through the presentation of its Senior Consultant in Sectoral Activities Division, Ms. Eva Pasakalidou. The title of the presentation was “Geographic Information Systems as a Tool for Marine Spatial Planning”. More specifically, Ms. Pasakalidou presented the unique way AMBIO uses geo-informatics for the establishment of Aquaculture Management Areas (AMA’s), in Greece. According to the current legislation framework (Special Framework for Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development for Aquaculture).

The scientific poster

Also, AMBIO’s team of experts had produced a scientific poster.  This poster pictured through texts, maps and detailed visualisation all GIS methodology the company uses, in real case studies. In addition, the poster was uploaded at a special exhibition area. There, Ms. Lina Xanthopoulou, AMBIO’s Spatial Planning and Development Consultant, replied to the questions visitors had. Thus, the questions were about the use and the importance of GIS technology in marine spatial planning.

Our CEO said:

So, in the 3rd Conference of Geographic Information Systems, AMBIO’s CEO said:

“We have been providing GIS outcomes through our in-house highly specialised experts and we have been more than happy to talk about this experience with all piers. The organisation of specialised events that bring academia, public institutions and the business community, under the same roof, are vital for the exchange of know-how and the initiation of important synergies”, says AMBIO’s CEO, Mr. Filippos Petridis.

So, AMBIO has a highly experienced and in-house GIS team. This team develops models, scripts and tailor-made applications, providing integrated novel solutions in all AMBIO’s market fields.