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Stephen Fai

Director / Professor
CIMS

Stephen Fai is an Associate Professor and the former Director of the Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism, Carleton University. He is currently the Director of the Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS). Dr. Fai holds a professional degree in architecture and a PhD in Religious Studies. His research involves the theory and practice of analogue, hybrid, and digital representation in architecture, heritage conservation, and medical science.  In this workshop, Professor Fai will faciliate community dialogued based on his expertise in the development of digital twins and urban information interoperability.

Sessions in which Stephen Fai attends

Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 1 hour 30 minutes
Workshop

This open forum invites all attendees to engage in discussions on Canada’s path toward greater self-reliance in the geospatial sector, particularly in light of emerging trade conflicts, including the recent U.S. tariffs, and evolving global geopolitical shifts. The forum will explore strategies to strengthen Canada’s technological capabilities and reduce reliance on external sources, with a focus on fostering innovation, security, and growth. 

11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 1 hour
NRCanWorkshop

Canada's Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) and GoGeomatics Canada have invited Canadian students to use GEO.ca, the definitive source for Canada's open geospatial information, to develop innovative solutions for a specific challenge scenario in the months leading up to GeoIgnite.The results of the 2025 Hackathon will be announced at GeoIgnite. The presentation will include an overview of GEO.ca and the purpose and challenge of the Hackathon, followed by presentations from t...

12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | 1 hour
Networking Event

Join us for a thought-provoking lunchtime discussion where we explore the evolving landscape of Canada’s geospatial industry while enjoying a delicious meal.The concept of Two Solitudes has long symbolized the cultural and linguistic divide between English and French Canada, but how does this idea still resonate within our geospatial ecosystem to...

1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 3 hours
Workshop

Join us for the OGC Canada Forum! We’ll dive into key topics like the Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and how Building Information Modeling (BIM) integrates with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event gathers experts from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government to explore these technologies' impact on Canada’s built environment. We'll also cover how OGC standards boost interoperability and innovation. All Canadian organ...

Graham Wilkes

Master of ceremonies

Ryan Ahola

Master of ceremonies

Bo Lu

Speaker