Tech Park Showcases Its Potential

The second User Conference brought together experts, institutions and specialised users in geospatial technology applied to territorial and environmental management.

The Fuerteventura Technology Park, under the authority of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, hosted the second GIC (Geo Information Center) User Conference on 21–22 May. The event was organised by the joint venture Telespazio Ibérica – Pegasus Aero Group within the framework of the ISSEC project.

During the two days, institutional representatives, users and professionals involved in land‑use and environmental management, as well as specialists from the aerospace and technology sectors, participated in an extensive programme focused on the capabilities and applications of advanced geospatial technology.

“The importance of hosting meetings like this is that they help showcase work that often goes unseen. We talk about technology, innovation and advanced systems, yes, but above all we talk about tools that can have a direct impact on people’s lives and the protection of our territory,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura.
“They are also an opportunity to share experiences and continue working in a coordinated way among administrations, companies, universities and professionals who understand the real needs on the ground,” she added.

Migdalia Machín, Councillor for Universities, Science, Innovation and Culture of the Government of the Canary Islands, highlighted that:

“The Canary Islands offer unique conditions for developing geospatial technology applied to territory management, risk prevention and emergency response.”
“Events like the GIC User Conference allow us to connect knowledge, technological capacity and real‑world needs, consolidating an ecosystem where administrations, companies, research centres and universities advance solutions with direct territorial application.”
“Developing initiatives linked to the aerospace sector and applied innovation also creates opportunities for talent and knowledge transfer in the Canary Islands.”

Rayco León, Island Councillor for Innovation, explained that the conference’s main goal was to present the advances and functionalities of the GIC data storage and processing platform, while fostering knowledge exchange among users and entities developing innovative solutions for territory monitoring, risk prevention and emergency management.

Manuel Miranda, Councillor for Territorial Policy, Cohesion and Water, noted:

“The Technology Park is developing projects for emergency management. This conference lets users see the potential of these tools for application across various entities, companies and administrations.”

Carlos Fernández de la Peña, CEO of Telespazio Ibérica, added:

“This meeting is a great opportunity to harvest the results of two years of research. The data, technologies and innovations developed at the Fuerteventura Technology Park within the ISSEC project enable us to move toward more effective risk management, strengthen anticipatory capacity and improve coordination and decision‑making in increasingly complex scenarios.”

Conference Highlights

• Technical presentations, specialised workshops and practical demonstrations on Earth observation and geospatial analysis.
• Showcasing functionalities for prevention, detection, early warning and support in forest‑fire fighting, among other applications.
• Networking sessions and a guided visit to the Canarias Stratoport, underscoring the park’s role as a strategic hub for aerospace and technological innovation in the archipelago.

Funding and Context

The ISSEC project is co‑financed by the Ministry of Science and Innovation, the Government of the Canary Islands, the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, and Parque Tecnológico de Fuerteventura S.A. It forms part of the Complementary Biodiversity Plan, integrated into the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.