Planet Labs supplies its partners with critical satellite datasets and analytical tools, aiding in the comprehensive management of large areas and the monitoring of Earth's changing surface. During the event, Planet's President and CFO, Ashley Johnson, introduced the company's new Planet Insights Platform. She emphasized, "Our daily global scan can help authorities improve situational awareness, allocate resources during complex incidents that occur over large areas, understand flood risks in burned areas, and plan long-term recovery operations."

Over the past year, Planet has expanded its presence in Latin America, forging partnerships that have enabled governments and businesses in the region to derive actionable insights and develop innovative workflows. Robbie Schingler, Planet's Co-founder and CSO, stated, "Our community is uniquely equipped to harness the power of space data and AI technologies to see the signal in the noise, to modernize and digitize our workflows, use transparency to promote peace and security and to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable economy."

Throughout the conference, Planet's clients and partners shared success stories on how satellite data is being utilized to address regional challenges. Bolivia's land management agency, INRA, explained their collaboration with Planet and partner CIVIS to modernize land management practices. Using the Planet Insights Platform, INRA has advanced its capabilities in monitoring carbon emissions compliance, land use, and titling, aiming to meet ambitious sustainability goals.

In another keynote, representatives from Colombia's Instituto Geografico Agustin Codazzi (IGAC) showcased their work with Planet's satellite imagery to enhance land-use planning and territorial management through their platform, Observatorio de la Tierra y el Territorio (OTT). The platform leverages AI to monitor infrastructure and detect human-induced environmental changes.

A discussion between Robbie Schingler and Guillermo Ocampo, Microsoft's National Digital Transformation Officer, highlighted how AI and satellite imagery are being used to protect biodiversity in South America. Microsoft's Project Guacamaya, for example, utilizes AI-driven analysis of Planet's satellite data to detect ecological changes caused by deforestation or mining activities.

Procalculo, another Planet partner, detailed their work in Colombia, applying geospatial insights from Planet's data to areas like disaster response and risk management. Their efforts include using deep learning models to assess drought risks, wildfire threats, and to map infrastructure for disaster management. They also discussed collaboration with Colombia's Air Force to combat illegal deforestation in the Amazon.

Brazil's MAIS program representatives outlined how Planet's satellite data has been instrumental in expanding the program's efforts to protect the Amazon. In partnership with the Federal Police of Brazil, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, and SCCON Geospatial, the program uses Planet data to support a near real-time change detection alert system. This system has enabled Brazilian authorities to enforce laws and protect the rainforest, resulting in over $3 billion in fines, seized goods, and frozen assets since 2020.

The Bogota event also featured speakers from the Latin American agricultural sector and disaster response agencies. Companies like Disargo, Auravant, and Oryzatvia discussed how they are integrating Planet's satellite data into their operations to enhance digital farming practices. Disaster response experts from EPM, Procaculo, and Chile's Raster4 presented on how AI and satellite data are being used across all phases of disaster management, from prevention to recovery.

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