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Ryan Ahola

Geospatial Expert
Natural Resources Canada
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Participates in 2 items

Ryan Ahola is a Geospatial Expert at the Canada Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). With extensive experience in OGC standards development, applied geospatial technologies, and international collaboration, Ryan plays a key role in advancing interoperability and innovation within the geospatial sector. His expertise spans the development and implementation of geospatial standards, supporting seamless data integration and accessibility across diverse applications. Through his leadership in OGC initiatives, Ryan contributes to shaping the future of geospatial technologies both in Canada and globally.

Sessions in which Ryan Ahola participates

Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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
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

Sessions in which Ryan Ahola 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...