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Vandit Pathak

VDC Coordinator
EllisDon Construction
Virtual Design Construction

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Sessions in which Vandit Pathak 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. 

9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | 2 hours
WorkshopBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

BUY YOUR TICKETAre you a GIS professional navigating the evolving intersection of GIS and BIM? Or a government decision-maker wondering why integrating the built environment into GIS is crucial for your department’s future? Join us for BIM & GIS: Smarter Data, Smarter Decisions, a foundational wo...

Steven Spry

Instructor
12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM | 2 hours
WorkshopBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

BUY YOUR TICKETJoin SolidCAD and EllisDon for an in-depth overview of the buildingSMART Certification plus additional information on ISO 19650 compliance and BIM Executive Management using Plannerly.All stakeholders in the construction and real estate industry who are eng...

Adam Wilson

Instructor
3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | 2 hours
BIM: Empowering the Digital WorkforceWorkshop

BUY YOUR TICKETThe workshop begins with IFC model preparation using BonsaiBIM, where participants will learn to create or modify an IFC model enriched with precise geospatial data, including longitude, latitude, and elevation and potentially export the geometry to glTF for web integration. Next, the focus shi...

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 50 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 AM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours 30 minutes
Networking EventBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

GET YOUR TICKETSMORE PURCHASING OPTIONSPCL-EllisDon use the latest technology available to streamline processes, provide the projec...

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

The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is Canada's agency for charting Canadian waters. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world, with more than a third of its territory under water.  As a maritime nation, global maritime transport traffic is significant. Hydrography supports safe navigation and shipping through the production of nautical charts and other publications including water levels. With opportunities provided by emerging technologies and the move to e-navig...

Manon Larocque

Keynote speaker
11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | 30 minutes
PlenaryBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby declared that data was the new oil.  Soon after there was a significant rush around the world to embrace a data revolution to try and improve humanity’s social, economic and environmental well being.  Twenty-years later, the hard work of data continues.  Like Canadian oil and gas, it is for the most part – a landlocked asset; unable to push us to the next levels of productivity and innovation.    This keynote looks at ...

Prashant Shukle

Keynote speaker
11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 30 minutes
Plenary

Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we interpret and act on information—but what does that mean for the geospatial world? As AI models generate synthetic maps, infer locations, and automate analysis, geospatial professionals face a critical moment: will we shape the future, or be shaped by it?In this session, the CEO of the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) will explore the complex relationship between AI and geospatial systems—from the risks of black-box models and data halluci...

Peter Rabley

Keynote speaker
12:15 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | 30 minutes
Plenary

Top technical performers are often promoted into leadership roles, yet many struggle. In AI-driven, data-intensive industries, expertise alone is not enough—leaders must also navigate complexity, inspire teams, and drive execution. Without these skills, organizations face decision paralysis, disengaged teams, and stalled innovation.Senior leaders know that competency is crucial—technical excellence is the foundation of succes...

7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 hours
Networking EventBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

GET YOUR TICKETMORE PURCHASING OPTIONSJoin us for an exclusive Networking Party at the Canada Science & Technology Museum as part of the 2025 buildingSMART Canada National...