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Wednesday 14 May, 2025

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

As the geopolitical landscape shifts and a new global space economy emerges, Canada must navigate complex international dynamics and seize opportunities in all facets of the space ecosystem. In this talk, we will explore how space can be part of the solution to geopolitical and national challenges—and what Canada must do to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Brian Gallant

Keynote speaker
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...

10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | 45 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++BIM: Empowering the Digital WorkforceGEOINTAdvancements in Earth Observation
11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | 1 hour
Advancements in Earth Observation

Unlocking the Power of EO and AI through Collaboration and PartnershipsThis panel will explore the transformative power of Earth Observations (EO) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing the critical role of collaboration and partnerships in unlocking the full potential of these technologies. As global challenges continue to evolve, th...

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 ...

12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 2:00 PM | 1 hour 15 minutes
Hydrospatial = Hydrography++GEOINTAdvancements in Earth ObservationBIM: Empowering the Digital Workforce

Enjoy a fresh and satisfying lunch featuring a house blend of baby spinach, kale, and mesclun greens with feta cheese, pumpkin, chia, and poppy seeds, dried cranberries, and golden raisins. A tomato and cucumber salad with lime and avocado dressing adds a refreshing touch, alongside a medley of mixed greens with assorted dressings.For the main course, savor freshly roas...

2:00 PM
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
Advancements in Earth Observation

Foundation models represent a transformative shift in the utilization of EO data, historically limited by data complexity, and the manual preparation and analysis required to employ the data. By using foundation models with forthcoming AI-ready EO datasets, users will be able to efficiently develop solutions for diverse sustainability applications without extensive labeling efforts. This approach greatly expands the practical value and accessibility of EO data, driving innovations across envi...

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...

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