Consultative Workshop on

Value of 3D National Topography Model in Economy & Society

March 6, 2023, | 1330 – 1715 hrs.

OBJECTIVE

The pre-conference Consultative Workshop on ‘Value of 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) in Economy & Society' at GeoBuiz Summit 2023 aims to highlight the inherent value of high resolution national-level elevation data (integrated elevation and hydrography datasets and other derived products) for applications in critical sectors of the economy in order to facilitate partnerships and collaboration between the federal agencies collecting topographical data and the private sector, and value-adding users of data and technology.

FORMAT

The 3.5 hours workshop will be in a roundtable format, featuring 12-15 lead panelists. Attendees will be encouraged to participate in the open discussion. The roundtable is expected to have participation of 30-40 attendees in total.

AGENDA

TIME

SESSIONS

1330 - 1345 hrs

Opening Remarks and Introduction of Panelists

Ananya Narain

Ananya Narain

VP - Consulting, Geospatial World

1345 - 1430 hrs

3D National Topography Model - Scope and Elements

Mike Tischler

Mike Tischler

Director, USGS National Geospatial Program

Overview of the National Geospatial Program and vision for a 3D National Topography Model

Vicki Lukas

Vicki Lukas

Chief, Topographic Data Services, USGS National Geospatial Program

Major elements of program development to establish the 3D National Topography Model - Progress and plans for the transition to the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) and the next generation of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP)

Jason Stoker

Jason Stoker

Elevation and Science Applications Lead, USGS National Geospatial Program

The 3DEP Ecosystem and research agenda for 3DNTM

Panel discussion - 15 min

1430 - 1515 hrs

3DNTM - Key Benefits and Value Proposition of Collaboration

Vicki Lukas
Setting the Context

Vicki Lukas

Chief, Topographic Data Services, USGS National Geospatial Program

John Copple
Moderator

John Copple

CEO, Sanborn Map Company

Larry Sugarbaker

Larry Sugarbaker

Dewberry

Pierce Homer

Pierce Homer

Transportation Director, Moffatt & Nichol, Infrastructure

Marc Prioleau

Marc Prioleau

Head of Location Partnerships, Meta

Mike Jeffe

Mike Jeffe

Open Geospatial Data lead, AWS

Patrick Cozzi

Patrick Cozzi

CEO, Cesium

Panel discussion - 30 mins What private sector entities will benefit and how can we better engage them as partners to accelerate the program?

1515 - 1530 hrs

Coffee Break

1530 - 1615 hrs

Potential collaboration opportunities between Federal Agencies and Private Sector

Jason Stoker
Setting the Context

Jason Stoker

Elevation and Science Applications Lead, USGS National Geospatial Program

Areas of technical potential where federal agencies need private sector support to advance

Jason Stoker
Moderator

Jason Stoker

Elevation and Science Applications Lead, USGS National Geospatial Program

Ananya Narain

Ananya Narain

VP - Consulting, Geospatial World

3D data model/Lidar trends

Brian Soliday

Brian Soliday

Chief Revenue Officer, VoxelMaps

3D volumetric modeling

Trevor Taylor

Trevor Taylor

Senior Director, OGC

Data systems and models

Lea Shanley

Lea Shanley

Director and CEO, ICSI

Data sharing technology

Joe Seppi

Joe Seppi

Geospatial Sector Leader, Senior Vice President, Woolpert

New acquisition platforms and technologies

Panel Discussion - 10 mins Areas of potential where collaboration with the private sector could accelerate access and use of 3D topographic data

1615 - 1700 hrs

3DNTM Collaboration - Way Forward and Next Steps

Mike Tischler
Moderator & Opening Remarks

Mike Tischler

Director, USGS National Geospatial Program

Review of major ideas from the discussion on the Pre-conference Consultative Workshop held in GeoBuiz Summit 2022.

Mark Reichardt

Mark Reichardt

Senior Consultant, Geospatial World

Review of PPP workshop from GeoBuiz'22/discussion of collaboration vehicles

Barbara Ryan

Barbara Ryan

Executive Director, WGIC

Potential collaboration opportunities between Federal Agencies and Private Sector

Panel Discussion - 20 mins Areas of potential where collaboration with the private sector could accelerate access and use of 3D topographic data

  • What are next steps for more fully fleshing out each option?
  • Are there additional ideas for tangible next steps to follow up on?

1700 - 1715 hrs

Closing Remarks

1730 - 1900 hrs

GeoBuiz Summit Welcome Reception

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