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Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM | 3 hours 30 minutes
Workshop

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...

Chris North

Instructor
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 7 hours
Workshop

A One-Day Intensive Leadership Experience at GeoIgnite 2025Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? The “Attuned Leader: Mastering Leadership in the Geospatial Arena” is an exclusive one-day leadership development program designed for emerging and mid-level professionals in the geospatial industry who want to build high-performing teams, communicate effectively, and lead with confidence.

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

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...

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...

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
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 - 5:00 PM | 4 hours
Workshop

Global Mapper is universally recognized as a leader in the ever-widening field of 3D mapping technology. As lidar and other point cloud formats have become increasingly ubiquitous, the software has evolved and adapted to meet the changing needs and demands of the worldwide GIS community.During this four-hour workshop, we will introduce and explore a broad range of Global Mapper Pro's 3D and terrain analysis functionality. After a brief overview of the principal features and functions of t...

Gus Cooke

Instructor
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
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...

6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 2 hours 30 minutes
Networking Event

📅 Date: Monday, May 12, 2025📍 Location: Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street, ByWard Market, Ottawa⏰ Time: Networking at 6:30 PM | Panel begins at 7:00 PM | Live music to follow🍽 Details: Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres providedEvent OverviewJoin us for an evening of high-level discussion, networking, and live music in the heart of Ottawa’s historic ByWard Market

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