11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- SLAM scan-off Big Four Roadhouse - Expo Trade Show Floor
- 11:00 AM MST - 5:00 PM MST | 6 hours
- GoGeomatics is excited to present a special industry activity during the Expo. The “scan-off” will be a scan-to-scan comparison of LiDAR mapping...
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12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Cloud Native Geospatial Systems: COPC Datasets, STAC Integration, and Large-Scale Processing Techniques - Ticketed Event
- Available Sold out Ticket sales have finished Ticket sales haven't started yet You've purchased a ticket SAIT - room TU103, Thomas Riley Building
- 12:00 PM MST - 1:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- The workshop focuses on the role of Cloud Optimized Point Clouds (COPC) datasets and the SpatioTemporal Asset Catalog (STAC) within geospatial c...
- Workshop

1:30 PM
1:30 PM
- Deep Learning for Geospatial Data - A Hands-on Workshop - Ticketed event
- Available Sold out Ticket sales have finished Ticket sales haven't started yet You've purchased a ticket SAIT - room TU103, Thomas Riley Building
- 1:30 PM MST - 3:00 PM MST | 1 hour 30 minutes
- This workshop will cover the basics of deep learning:- What is deep learning?- A typical workflow using deep learning technology to i...
- Workshop

5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Expo Opening Reception & Dinner Buffet - Ticketed Event Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 5:00 PM MST - 7:00 PM MST | 2 hours
- Join us as we open the GoGeomatics Expo with a memorable evening...

7:00 PM
7:00 PM
- Panel - Discussing the Opportunities and Future of Canada’s National Geomatics Expo Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 7:00 PM MST - 8:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- Step into the exciting realm of the inaugural GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, a historic event that is set to make waves in Canada's geospatial sec...
- Panel
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- GoGeomatics Expo Poster Program
- Tue 7, 09:00 AM MST - Wed 8, 04:00 PM MST | 1 day 7 hours
- Student posters will be available for viewing in the Expo Gall...
- Expo First Day Big Four Roadhouse - Expo Trade Show Floor
- 9:00 AM MST - 5:00 PM MST | 8 hours
- This is where Canada’s geomatics sector is meeting for a show that will span manufacturers, service and data providers, professionals, academics...
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- Canadian Cartographic Association Student Map Competition 2022/23 Results Big Four Roadhouse - Poster Area
- Tue 7, 09:00 AM MST - Wed 8, 04:00 PM MST | 1 day 7 hours
- The Expo proudly showcases the Canadian Cartographic Association Student Map Competition.Discover the recipients of the Best Stud...
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9:45 AM
9:45 AM
- Welcome Big Four Roadhouse
- 9:45 AM MST - 10:00 AM MST | 15 minutes
- Talk

10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- KEYNOTE: Canada's Geomatics Community Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 10:00 AM MST - 10:25 AM MST | 25 minutes
- Keynote

- Evolving Reality Capture Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 10:00 AM MST - 10:45 AM MST | 45 minutes
- Join us for a riveting panel discussion featuring leading experts in the realm of reality capture. As the industry stands on the precipice of mo...
- Panel

- Building a Geospatial Sensor Web for Mitigating Global Climate Change Big Four Roadhouse - Career Theatre
- 10:00 AM MST - 10:25 AM MST | 25 minutes
- Addressing the escalating levels of methane in the Earth's atmosphere is among the most urgent issues humanity faces. Methane ranks as one of the m...
- Talk

10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Tech Trends in Geomatics - Present and Near-future Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 10:30 AM MST - 10:55 AM MST | 25 minutes
- What are the trends in education, technology, policy, perception and markets that will mold the future of Geomatics – and how has the profession re...
- Talk

- Accurate, Efficient and Cost-Effective Subsurface Utility Data – From Field Collection to 3D Modelling Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 10:30 AM MST - 10:55 AM MST | 25 minutes
- SUMMARYWith the increasing focus on damage prevention, public safety concerns, and environmental damage due to underground utility strikes, ...
- Talk

11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- Land, Sea and Air - Making Geospatial Data and More FAIR Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 11:00 AM MST - 11:25 AM MST | 25 minutes
- With climate change comes a massively increased risk to billions of people due to disasters, reduced food and energy security, environmental degrad...
- Talk

- Geomatics Education Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 11:00 AM MST - 11:45 AM MST | 45 minutes
- Panel

11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Introducing the Canadian GoGeomatics Public Good Program Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 11:30 AM MST - 11:55 AM MST | 25 minutes
- For many in the geomatics industry, the term the "public good" has been synonymous with providing solutions that benefit both the people and the pl...
- Talk

12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Maximize your operations using a unique Lidar that offers versatility and performance Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 12:00 PM MST - 12:25 PM MST | 25 minutes
- In February 2022, Balko Technologies, a Quebec-based company, launched the world's first modular drone Lidar, which aims to democratize geospati...
- Talk

- New Space: addressing Canada's challenges in wildfire, emissions and natural resource management Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 12:00 PM MST - 1:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- In the face of escalating environmental challenges, Canada grapples with the urgent need for advanced solutions in wildfire monitoring, emission...
- Panel

- Insights into High Performance Teams. Why the most Successful Teams are Coached Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 12:00 PM MST - 12:25 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Teams can become the catalyst to co-elevate results-driven organizations accelerate outcomes, unleash their full potential, and create unpr...
- Talk

12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- Changing Your Frame of Reference: Reference Systems and Positioning in Canada Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 12:30 PM MST - 12:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Geodetic Reference Systems are the foundation for geospatial data, serving as the official reference for latitude, longitude, height and gravity...
- Talk

- Flood Hazard Mapping Data and Its Importance: Jurisdictional Complexity, Innovation in Data Dissemination, and Advancing Adaptation Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 12:30 PM MST - 12:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Flooding is Canada’s most costly natural disaster, and flood risk intensifies as a result of urbanization and climate change. These impacts will...
- Talk

1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Lunch Break Big Four Roadhouse
- 1:00 PM MST - 1:45 PM MST | 45 minutes
- Menu - Big Four OutletAppetizers
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1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- The Importance of Scientific Quality Data in Applications of Change Detection Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- There is a pressing need for a global change detection system capable of persistently monitoring the entire earth with globally consistent ...
- Talk

- Diversity Leadership Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:30 PM MST | 45 minutes
- The GoGeomatics Expo and our sponsors are proud to present the Diversity in Leadership Panel.
- Panel

- Navigating the Constellation: The Utility of New Earth Observation Satellites Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- With an increasing multitude of new Earth Observation (EO) satellites, it is imperative for the geomatics community to assess the fit of these emer...
- Talk

2:15 PM
2:15 PM
- GIS Solutions Enhancing Emergency Response, Management, and Response Team Assessments Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 2:15 PM MST - 2:40 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Incidents involving dangerous goods, including flammable gases and liquids, can happen at any time and in any place. When they do, Emergency Res...
- Talk

- Collect High-Accuracy GNSS Data in Esri’s ArcGIS Field Maps (Live Demo) Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 2:15 PM MST - 3:00 PM MST | 45 minutes
- Join Canadian GNSS manufacturer Eos Positioning Systems for an in-depth look at using the high-accuracy Arrow Gold+ GNSS Receiver with RTK corre...
- Demo

2:45 PM
2:45 PM
- Understanding BIM in a real-world Municipal Infrastructure Project Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 2:45 PM MST - 3:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- As with the vast majority of large municipal projects, a set of building information models are developed during the design and construction pha...
- Talk

- buildingSMART BIM/GIS Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 2:45 PM MST - 3:30 PM MST | 45 minutes
- Panel

3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- The Growing Need for Hands-on Education in Geomatics Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 3:30 PM MST - 3:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Geomatics is growing technically and economically at a rapid pace. The need for skilled, knowledgeable workers is higher than ever. ...
- Talk

- Centralized Municipal Imagery Data: Putting power in the hands of the people Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 3:30 PM MST - 3:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Harnessing the power of regular collection of imagery and Lidar, the City of Calgary provides valuable information for municipal service deliver...
- Talk

4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- New AI Powered Tools to Increase Drone Point Cloud Deliverable Productivity Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 4:00 PM MST - 4:25 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Learn how newly implemented surface modeling tools employing artificial intelligence reduce the turnaround time of point cloud surface models by...
- Talk

- Navigating The Digital Geospatial Revolution at Suncor Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 4:00 PM MST - 4:25 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Over his decade plus at Suncor, Alonzo has been both witness to and active participant in a quiet digital Geospatial revolution. This revolution...
- Talk

4:30 PM
4:30 PM
- LiDAR for Post Wildfire Mapping Applications Big Four Roadhouse - Career Theatre
- 4:30 PM MST - 4:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Canada has just experienced a record wildfire season with devastating impacts. Public safety and damage mitigation is a priority for all impacted b...
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Terra Remote Sensing IncSponsor

5:00 PM
5:00 PM
- Expo Reception Party Big Four Roadhouse - Expo Trade Show Floor
- 5:00 PM MST - 7:00 PM MST | 2 hours
- The end of the first day of the National Canadian GoGeomatics Expo is being marked by a lively party that is eagerly anticipated by all particip...
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9:00 AM
9:00 AM
- Expo Second Day Big Four Roadhouse - Expo Trade Show Floor
- 9:00 AM MST - 4:15 PM MST | 7 hours 15 minutes
- This is where Canada’s geomatics sector is meeting for a show that will span manufacturers, service and data providers,...
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10:00 AM
10:00 AM
- Lidar CANEX Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 10:00 AM MST - 10:45 AM MST | 45 minutes
- Want to share your insights and expertise with an engaged audience? We're looking for individuals to join our panel discussions! If you're knowl...
- Panel
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LidarCanex 2024Sponsor

- Empowering Resilient Communities through openBIM: Enhancing Efficiency, Sustainability, and Collaboration for a Smarter Built Environment Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 10:00 AM MST - 10:25 AM MST | 25 minutes
- openBIM aims to make the built environment more efficient, sustainable, and productive, leading to more liveable and resilient communities. Smar...
- Talk

10:30 AM
10:30 AM
- Leadership Panel: What is Teamship and Why Does it Matter to Geomatics Leadership? Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 10:30 AM MST - 11:15 AM MST | 45 minutes
- Great Leadership is central to our Industry – leaders that are adeptly able to connect and interoperate with business, government, and institutiona...
- Panel

- Modelling Wetland Vegetation Trajectories using Machine Learning and Multispectral Sentinel-2 Imagery Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 10:30 AM MST - 10:55 AM MST | 25 minutes
- Wetlands are important to water quality, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity, and have been identified as a management priority across Canada. Re...
- Talk

11:00 AM
11:00 AM
- SLAM Scan-Off Results Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 11:00 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- Rapid, short-range data collection will only become more critical as the technological revolution continues. From planning and analytics to VDC ...
- Talk

- The Evolution of Planetscope Data and the Application of Planetary Variables Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 11:00 AM MST - 11:25 AM MST | 25 minutes
- As part of Planet’s ethos of ‘agile aerospace’, we continually invest in the latest hardware and software advancements to improve the PlanetScop...
- Workshop

11:30 AM
11:30 AM
- Geoff Zeiss Utilities/Infrastructure Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 11:30 AM MST - 12:00 PM MST | 30 minutes
- Want to share your insights and expertise with an engaged audience? We're looking for individuals to join our panel discussions! If you're knowledg...
- Panel

- Logistics of Acquisition Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 11:30 AM MST - 11:55 AM MST | 25 minutes
- How do you decide when to mobilize and when not to, or even where can you safely and legally fly. As the frequency of unpredictable weather and ...
- Demo

12:00 PM
12:00 PM
- Exploring the Best in SLAM Technology Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 12:00 PM MST - 1:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- The SLAM Scan-off results are in, but what does that mean, where can this technology be applied, and what technology can be applied to it?
- Panel

- Positioning for future headwinds: a new era of working with governments Big Four Roadhouse - Education & Workshop Theatre
- 12:00 PM MST - 1:00 PM MST | 1 hour
- Over the past three decades, global and national economies have undergone profound transition while the governments that have tried to steer wor...
- Workshop

12:30 PM
12:30 PM
- Agile Aerospace for a Changing Planet Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 12:30 PM MST - 12:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Planet scans the entire land mass of the planet nearly everyday with high resolution multispectral imagery, enabling exciting new opportunities and...
- Talk

- Launch of Geomatics Expo Awards Program Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 12:30 PM MST - 12:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- As part of the annual Canadian Expo program, GoGeomatics will be looking to recognize and award individuals and companies that have shown top-level...
- Awards

1:00 PM
1:00 PM
- Lunch Break
- 1:00 PM MST - 1:45 PM MST | 45 minutes
- Menu - Big Four OutletAppetizers
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1:45 PM
1:45 PM
- Airborne Topo-Bathymetric Lidar Combined with Thermal Imaging for Fish Habitat Studies in Rivers Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Research Presentation:Airborne Topo-Bathymetric Lidar Combined with Thermal Imaging for Fish Habitat Studies in RiversResearchers at ...
- Talk

- Fast Pitches Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:45 PM MST | 1 hour
- Got a cool geomatics product, service, student project, or academic/science research project/paper? Pitch it to a select panel of geomatics pres...
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- A High-Resolution, Continental Scale, and Modular Flood Risk Estimation Framework Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 1:45 PM MST - 2:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- The lack of up-to-date, easily available flood risk data has slowed down Canadian attempts to mitigate flood damage, notwithstanding the substantia...
- Talk

- A Deep Dive for Leaders into How High Impact Team Coaching Increases Organizational Value and Drives Result - Ticketed Workshop
- Available Sold out Ticket sales have finished Ticket sales haven't started yet You've purchased a ticket Big Four Roadhouse - Education & Workshop Theatre
- 1:45 PM MST - 3:45 PM MST | 2 hours
- Building upon the earlier presentation "Insights into High Performance Teams. Why the most Successful Teams are ...
- Workshop

2:15 PM
2:15 PM
- The Public Good Program Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 2:15 PM MST - 3:00 PM MST | 45 minutes
- New or innovative thinking, demonstrate the value of geospatial technologies, data, services or methodologies, and have made an impact on govern...
- Panel

- Building A Smart World with Precise Geospatial Information, CHC Navigation Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 2:15 PM MST - 2:40 PM MST | 25 minutes
- CHC Navigation (CHCNAV) is a global provider of innovative GNSS navigation and positioning solutions covering a wide range of professional applicat...
- Talk

2:45 PM
2:45 PM
- Surveyor Succession Planning Panel Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 2
- 2:45 PM MST - 3:30 PM MST | 45 minutes
- Want to share your insights and expertise with an engaged audience? We're looking for individuals to join our panel discussions! If you're knowl...
- Panel

- Redistricting of Electoral Boundaries and Public Engagement in Canada Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 3
- 2:45 PM MST - 3:10 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Every 10 years, an independent Electoral Boundary Commission is established in each province to review the electoral district boundaries and names....
- Talk

3:30 PM
3:30 PM
- Geomatics Engineering Education and Research at the University of Calgary Big Four Roadhouse - Theatre 1
- 3:30 PM MST - 3:55 PM MST | 25 minutes
- Founded in 1979 to support the mapping and land surveying needs in Western Canada, the Department of Geomatics Engineering (former Department of...
- Talk

4:00 PM
4:00 PM
- Closing Big Four Roadhouse
- 4:00 PM MST - 4:15 PM MST | 15 minutes
- Talk
