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Suzanne Etheridge

GIS Specialist
Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Nunavut Regional Office

Sessions in which Suzanne Etheridge attends

الثّلاثاء 1 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:45
9:45 - 10:00 | 15 minutes

Join Jonathan Murphy, Nicholas Kellett and John Roos as they kick off the start of Winter Geo:GeoIgnite 2022.

10:00
10:00 - 10:30 | 30 minutes

In this talk Dan Nord will share key insights on Maxar’s position as a centerpiece in the global tech shift from 2D to 3D. Join us to hear more about how Maxar is accelerating its Earth Intelligence business with the launch of WorldView Legion in 2022, as well as building on our lead in mapping, monitoring, and new markets of the future. 

10:45
10:45 - 11:15 | 30 minutes

"GHG Monitoring from Space: A mapping of capabilities across public, private and hybrid missions" was a collaborative effort undertaken by the Group on Earth Observations (GEO), WattTime, and the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC).This report, presented at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Earth Information Day at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 26), was the first syst...

11:30
11:30 - 12:00 | 30 minutes

In Budget 2021, the government tabled a recovery plan for jobs, growth, and resilience. Within the budget were specific investments to promoting a healthy environment for a healthy economy, with $145.5 million dedicated to supporting initiatives that will increase resiliency to the natural hazards of wildfires and floods, which are becoming more frequent, severe, and devastating due to climate change and urban development.  Flood hazard maps are essential to un...

14:30
14:30 - 15:00 | 30 minutes

The landscapes in the Northwest Territories (NWT, Canada) are amongst the most rapidly changing in the world due to climate-induced permafrost thaw. This presentation provides an overview of recent remote sensing and mapping investigations of permafrost thaw landslides across different spatial and temporal scales in the NWT. A common thread of ever-expanding geospatial capabilities (remote sensing, machine learning) is juxtaposed against rapidly intensifying permafrost thaw with many growi...

الأربعاء 2 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:00
10:00 - 10:30 | 30 minutes

Our planet is in flux: pandemics, climate change, inequality. This talk will explore the ideas of "planetary-scale" as it pertains to the geospatial community’s work. We will be looking at how we need planetary-scale thinking to address the planetary-scale problems we are now being challenged with. We don’t have a “Planet B", so how can geospatial technology be used to ethically approach some of the most pressing issues our species have collectively faced? &...

Will Cadell

Keynote speaker
11:30
11:30 - 12:00 | 30 minutes

Dr. Marshall and Keith Masback will explore climate change and what happens at the intersection of climate and the Earth’s surface.

13:45
13:45 - 14:15 | 30 minutes

Inter-annual variability in agricultural production in Canada is largely determined by weather and climate. Climate-related impacts have caused billions of dollars in financial losses in some years, with the incidence of extreme weather and related costs expected in increase in a changing climate. The National Agroclimate Information Service at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada monitors the impacts of weather and climate on agricultural activities using a number of geospatial data sets, mod...

14:30
14:30 - 15:00 | 30 minutes

MDA's new multi-sensor Earth observation satellite constellation, CHORUS, will bring together multiple diverse and unique perspectives in harmony, opening the aperture and the art of the possible to provide a new level of real-time insight about our planet.Building on the legendary RADARSAT program, CHORUS will provide the most extensive radar imaging capacity on the market. With advanced C-band and X-band Synthetic Aperture Rada...

15:15
15:15 - 16:00 | 45 minutes

Join our DG Panel discussion moderated by Jonathan Murphy, Managing Director of GoGeomatics Canada. Our panelists are Eric Laliberté, Éric Loubier and David Harper.As a country spanning almost 10 million square kilometres, Canada has always faced a unique challenge in collecting the day-to-day information needed to provide critical services to Canadians. Today, space offers a unique perspective that is increasingly important to under...

الخميس 3 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:00
10:00 - 10:30 | 30 minutes

Sanjay Kumar is the founder and CEO of Geospatial Media & Communications. He also lends his time and experience to many organizations helping them to further the cause of increasing the impact of geospatial technology and its applications at a global scale.

Sanjay Kumar

Keynote speaker
10:45
10:45 - 11:15 | 30 minutes

The increase in the availability of high-resolution lidar and other point cloud datasets has given rise to the use of this data for detecting change in the environment over time. Continual improvements in airborne technology and the miniaturization of the requisite sensors has cultivated a nimble new branch of the industry that provides cost-effective data collection services virtually on demand. This ability to employ temporal analysis of the geospatial landsca...

11:30
11:30 - 12:00 | 30 minutes

Sree, the CEO of NeoGeoInfo will give a brief introduction of the organization along with our focus on 3D Data, Sub Surface Utility Detection (GPR surveys). NeoGeoInfo had been continuously investing in latest data acquisition techniques and equipment. Our proficiency in Data Processing using DL/ ML or other Cognitive technologies is unmatched. We adopt to the customer technology stacks and provide the best solution possible for application development. Sree will announce NeoGeoInfo' plans...

12:15
12:15 - 12:45 | 30 minutes

By some estimates, 80% of response time during a disater  is spent procuring and preparing data, leaving  20%  of the time learning from data.  We can do better.  Sponsored by USGS/FGDC, Natural Resource Canada, NASA and supported by CONIDA (Peru) and Amazon Web Services, the goal of the pilot was to develop standards-based services to support rapid decision making through the full life-cycle of disaster management for multiple hazards.

13:00
13:00 - 13:45 | 45 minutes

Climate change affects everybody. Solutions will be successful when everyone can get involved. An examination of the Diversity of viewpoints, needs, wants, and must haves is vital when approaching this topic. This panel will discuss and engage each other as well at the audience.  

الثّلاثاء 8 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:00
11:00 - 11:30 | 30 minutes

The Integrated Cadastral Information Society (ICI Society) is a leader in sharing geospatial information, promoting the integration, adoption, and use of spatial data for the social and economic benefit of British Columbians. In addition to data sharing, ICI Society works to facilitate opportunities for training, education, and collaboration across government, industry, and other interested organizations.  Incorporated in May 2001 and registered under the BC Societies Act as a ...

الأربعاء 9 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
13:00
13:00 - 16:00 | 3 hours

The Topobathymetric Lidar Solutions & Applications Workshop presented by NV5 Geospatial is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of topobathymetric lidar in a relaxed, collaborative environment to allow discussion and answer any questions. This interactive, virtual event will review our latest sensor technology, present typical project planning and execution, and provide processing insights to successfully completing and delivering ...

الخميس 10 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:00
11:00 - 12:30 | 1 hour 30 minutes

Join this session to get the latest information on Maxar foundational products as well as demonstrations and round-table conversation with our subject matter experts. Please bring your questions if you're a current user, or come ready to experience the industry's best satellite imagery for the first time. 

الجمعة 11 مارس, 2022

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
10:00
10:00 - 14:00 | 4 hours

Please join us for the MDA-hosted workshop on multi-band SAR presented by MDA (Canada), Iceye (Finland) and VENG (Argentina).  After presenting SAR fundamentals, we will dive deep into the specifications of X-band (Iceye), C-band (RADARSAT-2) and L-band (SAOCOM) missions, as well as the sensors’ merit and strength in specific applications that are of relevance to Canada.  The last hour would be Q&As and discussion.

الإثنين 13 مايو, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30
8:30 - 12:00 | 3 hours 30 minutes
Workshop

The role of GIS in almost all organizations is evolving from a technical system to an integrative, enterprise-wide capability that provides a unique perspective to solve many business challenges. This half-day workshop is intended to help existing GIS professionals, and those new to GIS in a management position, transition from a technical "What and How" focus on GIS technology to a strategic, value-oriented "Who and Why" mindset around what a GIS can contribute to the organization. The works...

الثّلاثاء 14 مايو, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:15 | 45 minutes

Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.

8:30
8:30 - 9:00 | 30 minutes
Plenary

Connecting the knowledge economy to the emerging relationship economy in a geospatial context. This talk will emphasize the growing importance of social skills and human connectivity in harnessing the power of data and technology. His talk, titled "Human Interoperability: Enhancing Geospatial Effectiveness in the Relationship Economy," explores the notion of valuing existing resources and optimizing the use of data and technology, particularly in the geospatial sector. As the Executive Office...

Steven Ramage

Keynote speaker
9:00
9:00 - 10:00 | 1 hour
Plenary

GeoIgnite is thrilled to present its keynote session, "Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel," a gathering of some of Canada's most influential figures in the field of geospatial technology in Canada. Panelist: Melanie Desjardins, Director of the NWT Centre for Geomatics, showcases the application of geospatial technology in public sector management and natural resource governance. Her leadership in geomatics plays a significant role in shaping policies and strategies that utilize ...

12:15
12:15 - 12:45 | 30 minutes
Plenary

Monitoring large numbers of activities and assets from space has long been an aspirational “holy grail” for satellite remote sensing. However, lack of observational cadence, collection capacity, sufficient resolution, multisource capabilities and contextual understanding of monitored sites has meant that true monitoring has been limited to a handful of key facilities and mission use cases. Will we as an industry be able to overcome current challenges and turn site monitoring into a mainstream...

14:00
14:00 - 14:30 | 30 minutes
Plenary

The global OGC community continues to accelerate innovation, based on practical real world demonstrations of  the art of possible for connecting and sharing data and information related to climate resiliency for disasters, climate monitoring for terrestrial and marine environments and more. This talk will provide a brief overview of the latest work, with a focus on "what is next?".

14:30
14:30 - 15:30 | 1 hour
Plenary

In the upcoming Canada's National Geospatial Conference, we are delighted to host a special plenary session, "Mapping the Future: Honoring Geoff Zeiss and His Transformative Work in Geospatial Technology," on May 14th in Ottawa. This session is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of Geoff Zeiss to the fields of mapping, utilities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Geoff Zeiss, renowned for his insightful blog...

15:30
15:30 - 16:30 | 1 hour
Plenary

GeoIgnite is excited to present an all star panel discussion on earth observation in Canada. This panel brings together a trifecta of esteemed experts from various Canadian government agencies, with Steven Ramage, CEO of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (CEOS), serving as the moderator.Moderator: Steven Ramage, in his role as CEO of CEOS, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in satellite earth observation. His expertise in coordinating international satellite earth ...

15:30 - 16:30 | 1 hour
Career Fair

Join us at GeoIgnite 2024 for a dynamic career panel featuring a distinguished lineup of leaders from government and industry, who will explore the evolving landscape of geospatial careers in Canada. This panel, moderated by Susan Kasumba, Director of Business Development at Airborne Imaging Inc., will provide invaluable insights into the current and future trends shaping the geospatial sector.Panelists include Melanie Desjardins, Di...

الأربعاء 15 مايو, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00 - 9:00 | 1 hour

Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.

9:00
9:00 - 9:30 | 30 minutes
Geomatics for Climate Resiliency

As evidenced by the 2023 fire season, we are experiencing unprecedented fire management challenges in Canada. Innovative fire monitoring solutions can help support wildfire managers as they limit the negative impacts of wildland fires while also prioritize the positive benefits in Canada’s forested ecosystems. Opportunities for advancing fire monitoring mirror a broader paradigm shift in the field of Earth observations towards open data, large-scale analyses, and collaborative development. In...

9:30
9:30 - 10:00 | 30 minutes
Geomatics for Climate Resiliency

Remote sensing and spatial analytics have substantial utility to support riverine and floodplain assessment and monitoring at extents not feasible with traditional field surveys.  This presentation will provide an overview of relevant technologies such as topobathymetric lidar, sonar, and multiple imagery types, as well as processes for integrating and analyzing these data.  Broad-scale, objective, and reproducible analytics allow for geographic and temporal comparison across entire...

10:00
10:00 - 10:30 | 30 minutes
Geomatics for Climate Resiliency

Climate change is becoming an increasing threat to Species at Risk in Atlantic Canada. Both direct and indirect impacts of climate change are affecting critical habitat, especially in coastal ecosystems. Monitoring species occurrences and their habitat over time and space is essential to effective conservation initiatives and mitigation efforts. The Atlantic Canada Conservation Data Centre (AC CDC) expertise and data represent the single most comprehensive and current source of information ab...

11:15
11:15 - 11:45 | 30 minutes
Geomatics for Climate Resiliency

The Applied Geomatics Research Group, a spinoff of COGS at NSCC in 2000 has been conducting applied research using lidar since it’s inception. Originally by contracting lidar providers to conduct surveys in the Maritimes for flood hazard mapping, then in the 2005 operating their our topographic lidar, the Optech ALTM 3100, then moving into the coastal environment with the Leica Chiroptera 4X topo-bathymetric lidar, and most recently moving to the relatively low cost drones for topo-lidar mapp...

11:45
11:45 - 12:15 | 30 minutes
Geospatial AI

Within its highly dynamic environment, Geospatial Leaders need to integrate knowledge, knowhow, and leadership skills to promote and fully enable this domain while communicating their value proposition to decision makers. This talk will introduce a Framework for leadership development to assist Geospatial Leaders to optimize their success as leaders a...

12:15
12:15 - 12:45 | 30 minutes
BIM/GIS/Digital Twins

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), or drones, are becoming more common in the construction industry as a key tool to complete complex building and infrastructure projects. As technology improves, the barriers to adoption are reduced, creating a huge opportunity for the industry to improve the construction process and support the ongoing digital transformation. Drones boost productivity by enabling construction teams to rapidly and easily survey job sites, track progress, and spot poten...

12:45
12:45 - 14:00 | 1 hour 15 minutes

Day 2 Day Lunch Buffet MenuOn the final day of GeoIgnite, enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet featuring artisanal garlic focaccia and a classic Caesar salad, with croutons and bacon bits served on the side. Relish a medley of olives and marinated mushrooms. Savor lightly breaded chicken breast glazed in a tomato and basil sauce, topped with ...

14:00
14:00 - 14:30 | 30 minutes
Geospatial AI

In the rapidly evolving geospatial industry, modern advancements in technology have paved the way for companies to offer geospatial data as a service, revolutionizing the way businesses approach and use geographic information. The advent of micro services to ultimately drive managed services has significantly reduced the necessity for dedicated in-house geospatial teams, providing a cost-effective and efficien...

14:30
14:30 - 15:00 | 30 minutes
Geospatial AI

The City of Ottawa (City) annually invests about $3M in studies of the local subsurface geotechnical, hydrogeological, and environmental conditions in support of municipal planning, development proposals, infrastructure designs, construction, and environmental protection studies.  Much of this valuable information remains with individual consulting firms and in City project files, so this data is relatively inaccessible and not ready for use to internal and external stakeholders. 

15:00
15:00 - 15:30 | 30 minutes
Geospatial AI

Canada is big, really big! Mapping the whole country took us over 100 years to complete. Through the years, the techniques used to map Canada's features evolved.For NRCan, the latest innovation is in the operational implementation of Artificial Intelligence tools and approaches, nested in high performance cloud computing capacity, and build via micros-ervices for agile and scalable deployment. This capacity, enables the organization to increase exponentially its capacity to create and ...

15:30
15:30 - 16:00 | 30 minutes