Nicolaus Hanowski, European Space Agency (ESA)
ESA Digital Twin Earth
ESA is implementing two large Digital Twin Earth programmes that are aimed at transforming traditional Earth Observation which provides information about the past and present of the Earth into predictive Earth Observation and corresponding future scenarios. As part of the recently launched EU programme “Destination Earth” ESA has developed and operates the Digital Twin Earth Core Service Platform. In addition, ESA is implementing a complementary Digital Twin Earth programme which aims at integrating a wide range of Earth System themes and communities for the expansion of applications and services of the Digital Twin of the Earth.
Biography
Nicolaus Hanowski holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Planetary Sciences. He started as a researcher in the US and then transferred to Mission Operations at the German Space Operations Centre. In 2009 he joined ESA and became responsible for the development of Science Ground Segments for missions, such Rosetta, Gaia, JWST, Solar Orbiter and Euclid in the Science Directorate. Since 2014 he is responsible for the Operations and Ground Segments of the ESA Earth Observation Missions and the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and the corresponding data management aspects at ESA.
Katia Gatti, Siemens Digital Industries Software
Digital Twins: First Strides Into the Industrial Metaverse - [VIDEO]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of industrial digitalization, the concept of the digital twin stands at the forefront of transformative innovation. This keynote speech, presented by Katia Gatti, delves into the profound impact of digital twin technology on modern industries, highlighting Siemens Digital Industries Software’s pioneering role in this revolution. Indeed, the digital twin as it’s known today, a virtual replica of a physical asset, system, or process, that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling real-time simulation, analysis, and optimization is the result of a continuous evolution that isn’t yet concluded. This is why we will further introduce the concept of the digital thread, a communication framework that ensures seamless data integration across the product lifecycle. Through the digital thread, industries achieve unparalleled data continuity, traceability, and collaboration, from design and manufacturing to maintenance and operation. The aim is to inspire industry leaders and innovators to embrace digital twin technology, by bringing practical examples of excellence from different industries.
Biography
Katia Gatti, an established professional in the software industry, graduated in Aerospace Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano in 1997. Katia’s career began at Electronic Data System Ialia S.p.A. as an Application Engineer, then moved to Senior PLM Consultant, where she took part in projects for famous companies such as Ducati and Baker Huges, landing in the PreSales team, interacting with leading Italian companies such as Stellantis, Leonardo, Iveco, CNH, Same Deutz Fahr, De Longhi, Lima and many others. Since 2008, she has been PreSales Director for Italy, Israel and Greece. In this role, she manages a team of 24 people, supervising evaluations, demos and pilot projects in different sectors; she is also involved in international projects as a representative for EMEA in the Global PreSales Council.