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Kris Kerwin

Senior Geographic Information Systems Technician
JL Richards
6

Sessions in which Kris Kerwin attends

Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 3 hours 30 minutes
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...

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.

Wednesday 14 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation

Each season the Earth Observation Team of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) maps crop types of individual fields across Canada. They developed an operational in-house software system to decipher crop types using satellite observations and trustworthy ground information. Multi-temporal optical & SAR data are collected over the agricultural growing regions of Canada. These images are combined with provincial crop insurance data (the most accurate, detailed and complet...

10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth ObservationNRCan

This talk will highlight method innovations in water research using satellite earth observations (SEO) in the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). They include dynamic surface water mapping and modelling for water areas and water volume changes, terrestrial water storage variations, groundwater recharge evolution and storage changes, water extreme events (drought and flood) characterization, and environmental and climate impacts on the w...

11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | 30 minutes
GEOINTNRCan

Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) Emergency Geomatics Service (EGS), under the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), supports the national and international emergency response efforts by providing rapid disaster mapping services. This presentation will give an overview of the service and highlight examples of how it uses satellite imagery and advanced remote sensing technologies to assess the impact of natural disasters like floods, geohazards, and wildfires, enhancing sit...

11:35 AM
11:35 AM - 11:55 AM | 20 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++

Aerial thermal infrared (TIR) surveys have been a crucial tool supporting river restoration project across the North America as many salmonid-bearing rivers are projected to warm in the coming decades due to increases in atmospheric temperatures and concomitant decreases  and earlier melt of snowpack. The objectives of collecting TIR imagery are to assess the current summer thermal state and the distribution of cold-water refuges within the river system, and to identify opportunities and...

12:15 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation

The convergence of generative artificial intelligence and geospatial technology is transforming how we validate and ensure the quality of location-based data. This talk explores how AWS is enabling new approaches to geospatial data validation through the power of generative AI, which helps public and private sector organizations achieve their sustainability missions.As we operate in a world with more earth observation data being generated everyday, the planet is imaged daily and, with ...

2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 30 minutes
GEOINT

SIKU: THE INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE APP supports Indigenous self-determination and environmental stewardship through geospatial tools, products and services that enable individuals, communities and organizations to collect, process, analyze and use data. SIKU is created by The Arctic Eider Society, an Indigenous-led charity, and is designed to be accessible: it is available in multiple Indigenous languages, uses icons and a user-friendly design, and works offline and in low-bandwidth regions. SIKU...

2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM | 45 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

As digital transformation reshapes the global construction industry, many countries have implemented BIM mandates to drive standardization, efficiency, and improved project outcomes. But does Canada need one?This panel brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to debate whether a national BIM mandate is the right approach for Canada. Advocates argue that mandates drive consistency, enhance productivity, and align Canada with international best practices. Sk...

3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation

The Open Building Population Layer for Canada has emerged as a transformative resource in the geospatial community, providing unprecedented access to population estimates at the building level across the country. Since its release, the dataset has garnered significant attention, reaching 8,000+ professionals on LinkedIn, and achieving thousands of downloads. This enthusiastic reception underscores its value for applications in urban planning, disaster management, and environmental assessments...