..................................................................................................................................................... Host: Modathir Zaroug (NBI) Co-conveners : Kevin (University of Oxford), Hubert Lohr (SYDRO) Programme: TAC : Welcome remarks and introduction Modathir Zaroug (NBI) : Keynote paper: Overview of The Nile basin river flow forecasting system Paper Presentations:- Hubert Lohr :Paper:_ Seasonal Forecast with intelligent use of hydro-meteorological indices and hydrological modelling Azeb Mersha :Paper:_ Flood forecasting in the Eastern Nile: ENTRO Mohamed Mustafa Abbas :Paper:_ Satellite-based Rainfall Estimation over Sudan Hwirin Kim (WMO) :Paper:_ WMO activities on flood forecasting and management Dr. Christian Schwatke, Geodetic basic research for Earth system science, TU Munich :Paper:_ Monitoring water levels and reservoirs from space Dr. Hussen Seid Endris :Paper:_ICPAC Precipitation Predictions over the Greater Horn of Africa Hubert Lohr, SYDRO :Paper:_ Big data – trends in data acquisition and data exchange between countries Moderator (tbi) : Discussion of presentations Closing by Modathir Zaroug : Wrap up and key messages ............................................ Session Summary: Will be uploaded here after conclusion of session