Stefano Puliti is a researcher at the interception between forestry, sensor technology and AI. In recent years Puliti's work has focused on the the application of deep learning techniques relying on terrestrial and aerial data sources as well as passive (images) and active (lidar) sensors. In an effort to accelerate and improve scientific progress, Puliti has also led several open science initiatives.

Professor Anthony Finn is Professor of Autonomous Systems at the University of South Australia. He graduated from Cambridge University with a PhD in 1989 and has since published two books and around a three hundred book chapters, journal articles, refereed conference papers, and research reports. From 2011 - 2019 Prof Finn was Director of the Defence and Systems Institute (DASI); and prior to joining DASI in 2010 he worked at the Defence Science & Technology Organisation (DSTO) for almost twenty years, the last ten of which were spent leading a team of around forty scientists and engineers conducting research into the defence applications of autonomous and unmanned vehicles. Prior to joining DSTO, and while based at Cambridge University, Professor Finn worked as a research consultant for a number of large organisations in Europe.

Raul de Paula Pires is a Forest Engineer graduated at the Federal University of Viçosa, in Brazil. He has a MSc. Degree in European Forestry by the University of Eastern Finland and a MSc. Degree in Spatial and Ecological Modelling by the University of Lleida. Having worked with laser scanning for the past 8 years, he is currently attending PhD studies at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, where he works with laser scanner applied to forest inventory, modelling of tree attributes and stem quality.

Dr Sadeepa Jayathunga is a remote sensing scientist at Scion. Her expertise and experience span a broad spectrum of LiDAR applications, including airborne, drone, mobile, and terrestrial LiDAR technologies, with a focus on both plantation and natural forest environments. Dr. Jayathunga specialises in conducting individual-tree level assessments, optimising, and streamlining LiDAR processing pipelines to enhance efficiency and accuracy in data processing. In addition, she demonstrates proficiency in conducting thorough data analysis, employing advanced techniques to derive meaningful insights from LiDAR datasets at various scales.

Blake Singleton is currently an Honours student at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, pursuing a B.For.Sc degree. His honours dissertation focuses on Enhancing Seedling Detection in New Zealand Forestry using a Multi-Datastream Approach, incorporating innovative techniques for improved accuracy and reliability, including high-resolution RGB, multispectral imagery and high precision GNSS locations. Prior to this, Blake completed research with Scion as part of the Tools for Foresters initiative, where he utilised multispectral imagery for survival and health assessments using machine learning processes. Under the guidance of supervisors Justin Morgenroth, Vega Xu, and Ning Ye, Blake is committed to leveraging technology for meaningful insights in forestry. His interest lies in making remote sensing tools more accessible and useful for on-the-ground applications, contributing to advancements in forestry management practices.

Elaine is a second-year master's student at UBC's Integrated Remote Sensing Studio, focusing on developing algorithms using image data, such as Landsat, to improve vegetation inventory. Before UBC, she worked at SkyWatch, a Canadian satellite startup, where she had the opportunity to work with high-resolution satellite imagery and implemented a cloud detection algorithm. She also worked as a software engineer at Amazon, processing data streams and learning about distributed systems. Elaine graduated from the University of Waterloo, majoring in computational mathematics.

Alexis Achim is a full professor and the Vice-dean for research in the faculty of forestry, geography and geomatics at Laval University in Canada. His research focused on the adaptation of silviculture to climate change. He is the principal investigator of Silva21 a Canada-wide research project that aims to provide data, tools and practical solutions to improve the resilience of Canadian forests to various disturbances and sources of stress, thereby contributing to the health of these ecosystems and the well-being of the communities that depend on them.

Dr. Mitch Bryson is currently the director for the undergraduate mechatronics program and a lecturer in the school of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at the University of Sydney, Australia. He is a research expert in aerial and marine robotic navigation, mapping and sensor fusion, working in applications in marine science and forestry using computer vision, hyperspectral imaging and laser scanning. He leads the ACFR Forestry research group that performs research into new technologies and techniques for measuring and managing forest resources using state-of-the-art sensors, autonomous systems and intelligent processing algorithms.