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Monday 12 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 12:30 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...

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.

10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 1 hour
Workshop

Participants receive call-out with a challenge prompt  four to five months prior to GeoIgnite for individual or team participation (teams up to five members).Submissions will be due one month prior to GeoIgnite (April) and must include a 3–5-minute screen recording (with voiceover displaying slide deck and/or demo), along with a link to their solution. A CCMEO judging committee will evaluate all submissions. At GeoIgnite, CCMEO will present an overview of the virtual hac...

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

Join us for a Lunch & Learn during the GeoIgnite Workshop Day! Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch while gaining insights from an engaging speaker (to be announced). It’s the perfect opportunity to refuel, network, and explore new ideas. Stay tuned for more details!

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

Join us this May for the Canada Forum, where we’ll delve into two essential topics: Canadian Geospatial Data Infrastructure (CGDI) and the integration of Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This event will bring together thought leaders from industry, academia, Indigenous organizations, and government sectors to explore how these technologies can transform Canada’s built environment. We'll also discuss the role of OGC stan...

Tuesday 13 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30 AM
8:20 AM
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM | 10 minutes
8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | 30 minutes
Plenary

Peter Rabley

Keynote speaker
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | 30 minutes
Plenary

Manon Larocque

Keynote speaker
10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | 45 minutes
10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM | 30 minutes
PlenaryNRCan

Éric Loubier

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

Alexander Verbeek

Keynote speaker
11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 30 minutes
Plenary
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 30 minutes
Plenary

Keith J. Masback

Keynote speaker
3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
Plenary
3:30 PM
4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | 1 hour 30 minutes
7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 3 hours

Wednesday 14 May, 2025

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

Claudia Cozzitorto

Keynote speaker
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++

The Oceans cover more than 70% of our Planet… with offshore, near shore and coastal waters including rivers and lakes that are navigable or not.This Keynote Address will kick off  the Hydrospatial Track on Day TWO of the GeoIgnite 2025 - Ottawa.  The presentation will articulate the context and the timing of WHAT is HYDROSPATIAL in the global Geospatial community?  SO WHAT is important to Measure, to Monitor an to Model?  THEN WHAT is the Strategy, the Challenges, t...

Denis Hains

Keynote speaker
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 1 hour
GEOINT
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation
9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation

In recent years, we have observed more severe storms, increased instances of drought, rapid sea level rise and higher temperatures than ever recorded in history. These phenomena, largely associated with climate change, negatively impact marine and terrestrial ecosystems and have a devastating impact on lives and livelihoods among many communities worldwide. It is important to note however that although the impacts of climate change can be observed on a global scale, its effects are not propor...

10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++NRCan

The new Canadian Hydrospatial Network (CHN) is set to replace the National Hydrographic Network (NHN) for Canada. Designed for improved use in hydrological models, the CHN is analysis ready with full-network traversing ability, and value-added attributes such as stream order. The CHN is also created from higher-resolution source data and better aligned to elevation than the NHN, where possible, and has been streamlined for production and maintenanc...

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 30 minutes
GEOINT
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce
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...

10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | 45 minutes
11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++

In 1976 the Canadian Hydrographic Service was the first hydrographic agency to recognize and display a satellite-discovered feature on a nautical chart. This was the discovery of Landsat island off the coast of Labrador.In the time since the capabilities of satellites to survey coastal waters have grown exponentially yet the use of satellite based depth information on nautical charts has not. Satellite based surveying offers a multitude of benefits to the safety of operations, empowering ...

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
Advancements in Earth Observation
11:45 AM
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM | 30 minutes
GEOINT

The results of the assessment reflected in the 2024 report “Gold Rush: Commercial Remote Sensing Rankings” clearly indicate a duopoly in the market between the United States and China. With the rapidly increasing proliferation of space capabilities across various domains, do nations not represented in the report need to consider prioritizing investment in sovereign capabilities and/or public private partnership with indigenous industry partners to avoid being left behind? This session will dr...

12:15 PM
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | 30 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 - 12:45 PM | 30 minutes
GEOINT

In a world of constant change and uncertainty, how can we make informed decisions in real-time, grounded in the realities of ambiguity? This presentation tackles these fundamental questions by exploring the evolution of how we understand and interpret our world—from childhood curiosity to professional expertise—and how these insights shape decision-making in complex environments.Using case studies in GEOINT adoption inside and outside traditional national security communities, I will d...

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce
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 ...

12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 1 hour
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++
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...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

Despite the rhetoric surrounding the use of building information modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration by connecting people and data, the status quo is to work with proprietary solutions and closed file formats, limiting accessibility and interoperability. Additionally, the increasing complexity of projects in the Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Operations (AECO) industry requires technology that integrates data at a range of scales, from asset to city, and beyond. To address ...

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation

Nearly 45 years after its construction, the efficiency of the vertical support heat pipes along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) has shown signs of degradation. These heat pipes are crucial for maintaining ground stability in permafrost regions, where the pipeline is elevated for over half of its 800-mile length. Filled with liquid ammonia, the heat pipes transfer heat from the bottom to the top, preventing excessive thawing around the support structures. Ground-based monitoring of the...

2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 30 minutes
NRCanGEOINT

In today’s fast-paced world, having timely information at your fingertips is more important than ever. That’s why Health Canada’s Radiation Protection Bureau reached out to Natural Resources Canada’s Centre for Mapping and Earth Observation (CCMEO) for geomatics expertise. The two departments collaborated to create the Real-Time Environmental Radioactivity Monitoring dataset. This map and geospatial data give Canadians clear information on radioactivity levels and ...

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | 30 minutes
NRCanAdvancements in Earth Observation
3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
GEOINT
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
BIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | 30 minutes
Advancements in Earth Observation
3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 30 minutes
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