Monday 13 May, 2024
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...
This workshop will introduce you to the ENVI Ecosystem, a powerful suite of tools for processing and analysing remotely sensed data. We'll focus on its applications for using hyperspectral, multispectral, and SAR data to monitor climate change indicators like:- Vegetation Health- Deglaciation- Greenhouse Gas Emissions- Land Cover Change- Shoreline ErosionWe will also demonstrate how to leverage ENVI’s AI-powered Deep Learning tools to automate the extraction of a...
CATALYST (PCI Geomatics) has played a critical role in supporting the Government of Canada, Academic and Commercial organizations to meet their objectives processing satellite optical, SAR and aerial data using advanced science and automated workflows. New design patterns make it possible to implement the same great technology in new, innovative ways. What we will cover: In this workshop we will demonstrate how to scale processing using various approaches including:Bu...
The intent of this workshop is two-fold. First, to provide an introduction to an Open-Source based stack. Second, to provide insights on the use of Open GIS standard formats to power an organization's geospatial applications.To cover the first intent, we will look into the following components:QGIS: The Swiss Army knife for geospatial enthusia...
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Tuesday 14 May, 2024
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.
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...
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 ...
Join Priya Aduvala, Recruitment Lead at Altis Technology, for a dynamic session focused on the geomatics sector's role in today’s dynamic job market, and the growing demand for these specialized skills. Priya will share her expert insights from her extensive interactions with industry clients, including the top skills hiring managers are looking for, the wide range of positions available at all levels, the prerequisites for roles involving security clearances, and the flexibilit...
In today's rapidly advancing technological environment, the imperative for robust digital governance has never been more critical. The rapid increase of digital technologies and data has underscored an necessity for standardized governance frameworks that not only bolster security and trust but also ensure innovation and efficiency across diverse global systems. This presentation will delve into the paramount importance of establishing and adhering to consensus-based standards in ...
We will have a Government of Canada science Director speaking about careers: Andrew Davidson, a scientist with the Canadian Government, will talk about his experiences negotiating the minefield that can be the Government hiring process, and the things you need to do when applying for that Government job. Have you ever applied for a job with the Government of Canada and wondered why you weren't considered for...
Following the definition set out in the United Kingdom by Digital Built Britain, we understand a digital twin to be “...a realistic digital representation of assets, processes or systems in the built or natural environment…that adds social and economic value by augmenting the decision-making process.” Further, this digital representation has the capacity to exchange real time information with its physical twin and to use that information to learn, predict, or enact a possible response to a gi...
This presentation will explore how Sault Ste. Marie leveraged two decades of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to craft and maintain its cutting-edge Digital Twin. Exploring the innovative applications of Sault Ste. Marie’s GIS digital twin model, which offers real-time insights allowing for collaboration and more effective decision making, this presentation showcases the transformative potential of GIS enabled digital twins. We will demonstrate how this comprehensive digital r...
This presentation delves into the dynamic realm of geomatics within Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), offering a comprehensive exploration of career opportunities within a research organization. Geomatics, the science of acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting geographic information, plays a pivotal role in the mandate of the Department including environmental conservation and protection, policy & regulatory development, and climate change mitigation strategies.Through t...
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...
Day 1 Lunch Buffet MenuIndulge in a vibrant selection at our buffet, featuring a house blend of baby spinach, kale, and mesclun greens tossed with feta cheese, a custom blend of seeds, dried cranberries, and golden raisins. Savor the exotic flavors of curried couscous with raisins, freshly made...
Public Safety Canada has a mandate to keep Canadians safe from a range of risks, including natural disasters, and has taken recent steps to incorporate the use of data and science into all aspects of Emergency Management. In 2020, Public Safety stood up the Data Science and Engineering Team (DSET) to provide technical expertise and quantitative risk analysis in support of major policy programs, including Flood Insurance, ...
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?".
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...
After a description of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA)'s mandate and mission, an overview of the different sectors in the Canadian Space Agency that touch on geomatics, is given. Different roles are described and the relationships with external entities as part of these roles. Examples of profiles of people at CSA are given.
The Spatial Data Services Program at DCC is an integrated, collaborative partnership with DND’s Real Property Spatial Data group (ADM(IE), DAES/DRPS). We provide innovative data support throughout the real property asset lifecycle and play a key role in helping DND adopt cutting-edge technology and processes to sustainably manage their portfolio. We are eager to develop capacity and encourage careers in this industry by recruiting practitioners with cross-functional skill sets and knowledge o...
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 ...
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...
Get ready to mix, mingle, and enjoy an evening of delightful tastes and entertainment at the GeoIgnite Conference Social.Your conference registration includes a delectable assortment of culinary offerings prepared by the head chef of the OEC. Indulge in a variety of hot canapés, including Vegetable Spring Rolls, Spanakopita, Chicken Skewer and Lamb Spiedini. Our cold selection features Cucumber with Dill Cream Cheese and Shrimps, Bri...
Wednesday 15 May, 2024
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.
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...
GeoIgnite is excited to present a high-profile panel discussion, "Navigating New Frontiers: The Role of Geospatial AI in Shaping Our World." This session brings together three influential leaders in the field: Bilyana Anicic, President of Aurora Consulting, Jon Lipinski, Co-Founder and President of Ecopia Tech; Abe Tarapani, CEO of Atlas AI; and Will Cadell, CEO of Sparkgeo.Bilyana Anicic, President of Aurora Consulting and the architect of the Federal Geosp...
The domains of BIM and GIS have historically been separate areas of expertise and been considered distinct and separate domains. However, the need for geospatial technologies to integrate with Building Information Modeling (BIM) design applications and the need for BIM geometry and data to be applied in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is becoming more prevalent. In the rapidly evolving period of urban development, BIM and GIS emerge as pivotal technology tools shaping the future of...
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...
In an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving geospatial landscape, the demand for skilled professionals who can deliver tailored solutions is at an all-time high. Recognizing this need, GoGeomatics Canada, the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC), and OnPar have joined forces to provide comprehensive staff augmentation services that cater to both the private and public sectors.This presentation at GeoIgnite 2024 will detail ...
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...
The Carleton University Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) was awarded a New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF) Exploration program grant to Imagine Canada’s Digital Twin. One aspect of the project is data governance and business models. In addition, the I Trust AI research SSHRC funded project based out of UBC, is examining the CIMS and city of Ottawa Digital Twins to assess how their creators might include preservation in their design. These research projects revealed that the Architecture, Engin...
The Department of National Defence, as steward of a real property (RP) portfolio that includes tens of thousands of buildings and supporting infrastructure, is seeking to manage its Real Property (RP) assets more effectively by modernizing and improving its digital capability. In this effort, interoperability between BIM and GIS through open data standards is crucial to enable the Integrated Digital Built Environment. BIM allows representation of detailed information regarding building elemen...
Utilities, telecoms and municipalities are faced with increasing pressure to build infrastructure faster to meet the demands of new provincial legislature. The building broadband, transit and new homes faster acts were enacted to support the ever increasing needs of Canadian population growth from immigration. Learning how to securely faciliate the expansion of utility services required to meet the needs of a growing population is something that all utility, telecom and municipal ...
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...
Simplify your AI infrastructure and reduce your interoperability headaches with TileDB, the adaptive database for geospatial AI.The need for geospatial insights with AI requires the management and ETL of legacy geospatial data lakes. Learn how TileDB can model all data as n-dimensional arrays as it sees no data as unstructured. TileDB is multi-modal and supports rasters, point clouds and geometries with a single API.We will explain that TileDB is ideal for Generative AI with geo...
GeoIgnite is proud to present a vital panel discussion titled "Bridging Worlds: Integrating BIM and GIS for a Digital Future in Built Asset Management," featuring distinguished panelists Susan Keenliside, Deputy Director at the House of Commons of Canada, and John Hale, Vice-President of buildingSMART Canada and BIM lead at the Department of National Defence. The session will be moderated by Trevor Taylor of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC).
The agriculture and agri-food sector is a major contributor to the Canadian economy, accounting for 2.3 millions jobs and 7% of Canada’s gross domestic product with farmland covering 62 million hectares (6.2%) of Canada’s land area. This area is changing over annual and decadal time scales as a result of changes in annual crop production, urban expansion, sustainable land use/management and a changing climate. Monitoring such a vast area to account for how these environments respond to the pr...
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...
The Earth observation (EO) sector has struggled to break outside its own space echo chamber to have its full potential realised for both social and economic benefit. Can better collaboration between industry and the scientific community help to unlock this potential and drive geospatial innovation? Dr. Tanya Harrison, Co-Founder and CEO of the Earth and Planetary Institute of Canada (EPIC), will highlight examples of such collaborations that have led to breakthroughs that enhanced both indust...
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...
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 ...
Climate change presents an array of unprecedented challenges to global resilience and sustainability. As the urgency to address these challenges increases, the role of geomatics as a cornerstone technology for enabling climate resilience becomes ever more significant. This panel discussion, moderated by Tanya Harrison of the Earth & Planetary Institute of Canada, will explore the transformative potential of geomatics in bolstering climate resilience.
Embark on a dynamic exploration of governance fundamentals at the Mastering Governance: Building Strong Foundations session. In the current complex and rapidly evolving business environment, implementing effective governance practices are foundational to guiding organizations toward sustainable growth and resilience.Effective ...
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...
buildingSMART and the Open Geospatial Consortium have recently published the results of their collaborative effort aimed at developing a joint roadmap toward seamless information continuity between BIM and GIS domains. This session will provide insights regarding this collaborative effort and the joint roadmap between both organizations, which aims to enhance alignment between the two industry bodies on this critical subject. Discover how this roadmap has been crafted to capitalize on global ...
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.
The presentation will be focused on the deployment of technological processes on the Centre Block Rehabilitation project and illustrate how the team is managing and manipulating different forms of asset element data for distribution and coordination among an exceptionally large subset of stakeholders, each with their own complex set of requirements and governance policies. Several technologies have been developed and employed to consolidate data from multiple sources so that current and futur...
Global urban expansion is rapidly increasing, with over 50% currently living in cities and an expected rise to 66% by 2050. This growth poses challenges for peri-urban areas, including agricultural land loss, biodiversity destruction, and climate change impacts. Comprehensive research, integrating urban and rural perspectives, is vital, emphasizing the need for quantitative methods like the model analysis approach. The complexity of urban systems, inspired by ecological theories, requires geo...
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 ...
