Conference Attendance Report
8th Multi GNSS Asia and Student - Young Profesional Forum
13th - 16th November 2016

Grant Source

G-SPASE Program

Name of recipient

Arif Aditiya (M1), Ali Javed (M2)

Name of Organization

The University of Tokyo

Overview ofConferenceThis conference was hosted by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
and was held at Sofitel Plazain Manila city of Philippines. The conference
theme was “Providing the Solutions using Multi-GNSS and Other Space
Applications in the Asia-Pacific Region” thereby broadening thedevelopment of solutions beyond GNSS to include related technologies andapplications such as remote sensing and big data analysis relevant for Asiaand Oceania countries.
The focus is on all aspects of GNSS research continuity, including dataacquisition, data processing, geo-IT, GNSS awareness, regulations andmuch more. The conference is structured into three days of sessions, withgroup events on one evenings. During the conference, attendees are able
to choose from plenary sessions, parallel sessions, and breakout sessions. A
concurrent exhibition is held onsite during the conference, allowing
opportunities to visit with booth personnel and investigate new products
and services. This year the MGA conference in conjunction with theAPRSAF-23.

What were thehighlights of theconference?

The main agenda of the conference was to focus on various
applications of multi-GNSS and its uses in different fields especiallyrelated to positioning, navigation, disaster reduction, much more.
There are many expertise come from overseas and give theirpresentation. MGA is committed to promoting the GNSS technology in
the Asia-Pacific region across a range of application areas. In addition toorganizing this conference MGA encourages research and industry
activities that take advantage of the unique conditions in Asia, where all
global and regional satellite navigation systems can be utilized.

The Young Student and Professional forum in which parallel session
during first and second day in MGA conference. We were divided indifferent groups to solve some problems in Philippines and use GNSS
as solution tool those problems
Conference
Experience

I was very pleased with my conference attendance. I gained valuable
experience that can be implemented in our organization. In addition, I
learned some recent application and methods that may help solve
problem. The networking experience was very beneficial. I was able tospeak with several industry experts who provided tips and useful
information for my particular dilemmas and work projects. The conference
was very organized and the speakers remained neutral, making theinformation extremely valuable. The exhibition hall provided a friendly,
informative place to meet with vendors and view their products andservices. I was very pleased with all that I received and hope to attend afuture conference.

Right to Left (8th Multi GNSS Asia Conference)- Mr. Satoshi Kogure (National Space Policy Secretariat,Government of Japan)- Prof. Chris Rizos (Chairman of 8th MGA)
- Mr. James J. Miller (Deputy Director of the Policy &Strategic Communications Division NASA)

Particpants of The

Young Student andProfessional forum durin MGA Conference.