Pre-Conference Consultative Workshop on

The Evolving Role of Federal Geospatial Data Providers in Economy & Society

1 June 2022 | 2.00PM – 5.00PM
 
Co-Organized by
usgs

OBJECTIVE

The pre-conference Consultative Workshop on The Evolving Role of Federal Geospatial Data Providers in Economy & Society at GeoBuiz Summit 2022 aims to facilitate collaborative interaction between and among the Federal community providing geospatial and mapping data, the private data and technology providers, as well as the civil societies.

DISCUSSION FOCUS

Defining the Scope and Value of Federal Geospatial Infrastructure in Digital Age
  • Integration of public and commercial datasets
  • Providing reliable PNT in a competitive environment
  • Data acquisition and authentication regulations, licensing and IP
  • Collaborative framework towards automated, dynamic and real-time digital environment
Technology Innovation and Its Deployment in Geospatial Infrastructure
  • National digital twin
  • AI, ML, Analytics, NewSpace
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Edge computing and computer vision
  • HD maps
Generating Knowledge-on-Demand & Services for Priority Applications
  • National and global emphasis on climate change and resilience
  • Data-driven construction and infrastructure development
  • National Hydrography Infrastructure improving access to water-related information
  • Public-private partnership opportunities in select key areas

AGENDA

TIME

SESSIONS

1400-1515

OPENING REMARK AND KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

Geospatial Technology – Trends and Integration

Ananya Narain

Ananya Narain

Director - GW Consulting, Geospatial World

Geospatial Infrastructure: Integration of public and commercial datasets providing value to economy and Society by

Dr. Pete Doucette

Dr. Pete Doucette

Acting Director, Earth Resources Observation and Science Centre, U.S. Geological Survey

Trends and Directions of National Mapping Agency

Albert H. Anoubon Momo

Albert H. Anoubon Momo

Vice President & Executive Director, Emerging Markets and Funded Projects, Trimble, USA

Discussions

1515-1530

TEA AND COFFEE BREAK

1530-1630

SESSION I:

Finding Value in Collaborative Approach by National Federal Agencies in 4IR Era

  • Expectation from Foundational Data Providers (USGS)
  • Collaborative approach with federal mapping agencies to enable the use of their data in support of the public good (state/local agencies)
  • Using frontier technology (4IR technologies) to make this task more efficient and effective, to obtaining data for geospatial information framework

Setting the context:

Michael Tischler

Michael Tischler

Director, Geospatial Program, USGS

Speakers:

Paul Kshemendra

Paul Kshemendra

Chief Data Officer, Department of Veteran Affairs

Deirdre Bishop

Deirdre Bishop

Chief, Geography Division, Census Bureau

Dr. Lea Shanley

Dr. Lea Shanley

Director and CEO, International Computer Science Institute

1600-1630: Discussions

1630-1730

SESSION II:

Industry Collaboration for Enriching Data Platform: Forecasting Expectations

  • Engagement and partnership with private sector for advanced data acquisition, analytics, and data sharing
  • Industry collaboration towards enriching data platform
  • Collaborative framework towards automated, dynamic, real-time digital environment and in select key areas

Setting the context:

Aaron Addison

Aaron Addison

Vice President, Geospatial World LLC

Speakers:

Patricia Cummens

Patricia Cummens

Director of Government Strategy and Policy Solutions, Esri

Ed Parsons

Ed Parsons

Geospatial Technologist, Google UK

Rachel Olney

Rachel Olney

Founder and CEO, GEOSITE

1700-1730: Discussions

1730-1900

GEOBUIZ SUMMIT WELCOME RECEPTION

This workshop is by invitation with limited seating capacity. Kindly write to ananya@geospatialworld.net for any queries.