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Sessions

Monday 6 November, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
19:00
19:00
Expo Opening Reception & Dinner Buffet - Ticketed Event
2 hours, 19:00 - 21:00
Tickets available

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Join us as we open the GoGeomatics Expo with a memorable evening...
21:00
21:00
Panel - Discussing the Opportunities and Future of Canada’s National Geomatics Expo
1 hour, 21:00 - 22:00

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Panel

Jonathan Murphy, GoGeomatics Canada (Panelist)

Carina Butterworth P.Eng., PhD(c), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (Moderator)

Peter Srajer, Prostar Geocorp (Panelist)

David Gachuche, RiverCross Technologies (Panelist)

Amina Deiab OLD, QED Inc. (Panelist)

Step into the exciting realm of the inaugural GoGeomatics Expo in Calgary, a historic event that is set to make waves in Canada's geospatial sec...

Tuesday 7 November, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:00
12:00
5 Years of Canada's National Geomatics Competition
25 minutes, 12:00 - 12:25

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Talk

Justin Collett, NGC (Speaker)

Since 2018, students from geomatics programs across Canada have been participating in the annual National Geomatics Competition. Now in it's 5th ye...
12:30
12:30
Tech Trends in Geomatics - Present and Near-future
25 minutes, 12:30 - 12:55

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Talk

Gavin Schrock, GoGeomatics (Speaker)

What are the trends in education, technology, policy, perception and markets that will mold the future of Geomatics – and how has the profession re...
13:00
13:00
Land, Sea and Air - Making Geospatial Data and More FAIR
25 minutes, 13:00 - 13:25

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Talk

Trevor Taylor, The Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) (Speaker)

With climate change comes a massively increased risk to billions of people due to disasters, reduced food and energy security, environmental degrad...
13:30
13:30
Monitoring Western Canada With MAXAR Technology: The Use of the MAXAR Constellation and WeatherDesk platforms
25 minutes, 13:30 - 13:55

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John Roos, Maxar Intelligence Inc. (Speaker)

MAXAR Technology provides integrated space infrastructure and earth intelligence capabilities that make global change visible, information actionab...
14:00
14:00
Maximize your operations using a unique Lidar that offers versatility and performance
25 minutes, 14:00 - 14:25

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Talk

Maude Pelletier (Speaker)

In February 2022, Balko Technologies, a Quebec-based company, launched the world's first modular drone Lidar, which aims to democratize geospati...
14:30
14:30
Changing Your Frame of Reference: Reference Systems and Positioning in Canada
25 minutes, 14:30 - 14:55

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Talk

Calvin Klatt PhD (Speaker)

Geodetic Reference Systems are the foundation for geospatial data, serving as the official reference for latitude, longitude, height and gravity...
15:45
15:45
The Importance of Scientific Quality Data in Applications of Change Detection
25 minutes, 15:45 - 16:10

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Talk

William Parkinson, EarthDaily Analytics (Speaker)

There is a pressing need for a global change detection system capable of persistently monitoring the entire earth with globally consistent ...
16:15
16:15
GIS Solutions Enhancing Emergency Response, Management, and Response Team Assessments
25 minutes, 16:15 - 16:40

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Talk

Vince Zafra, Emergency Response Assistance Canada (ERAC) (Speaker)

Incidents involving dangerous goods, including flammable gases and liquids, can happen at any time and in any place. When they do, Emergency Res...
16:45
16:45
Using Authoritative Geospatial Information Assets at The City of Calgary
25 minutes, 16:45 - 17:10

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Talk

Gord Rasmussen, The City of Calgary (Speaker)

Creating, managing and sharing geospatial information has never been easier, but how do we ensure the information we are using to make key business...
17:30
17:30
The Growing Need for Hands-on Education in Geomatics
25 minutes, 17:30 - 17:55

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Talk

Carina Butterworth P.Eng., PhD(c), Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (Speaker)

Geomatics is growing technically and economically at a rapid pace.  The need for skilled, knowledgeable workers is higher than ever.  ...
18:00
18:00
New AI Powered Tools to Increase Drone Point Cloud Deliverable Productivity
25 minutes, 18:00 - 18:25

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Talk

Jennifer Triana, TopoDOT (Speaker)

Learn how newly implemented surface modeling tools employing artificial intelligence reduce the turnaround time of point cloud surface models by...

Wednesday 8 November, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
12:30
12:30
Leadership Panel: What is Teamship and Why Does it Matter to Geomatics Leadership?
45 minutes, 12:30 - 13:15

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Panel

Prashant Shukle, buildingSMART Canada (Speaker)

Kim Tofin, BREAKOUTcx (Moderator)

Maude Pelletier (Panelist)

Will Cadell, Sparkgeo (Panelist)

Great Leadership is central to our Industry – leaders that are adeptly able to connect and interoperate with business, government, and institutiona...
13:30
13:30
Geoff Zeiss Utilities/Infrastructure Panel
45 minutes, 13:30 - 14:15

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Panel

Peter Srajer, Prostar Geocorp (Moderator)

Gord Reynolds, Infrastructure Ontario (Panelist)

Steve Slusarenko, Subsurface Utility Map Data Exchange (SUMDEx) (Panelist)

Ophir Wainer, T2 Utility Engineers Inc. (Panelist)

Angus Botting, GeoScan (Panelist)

This panel will delve into some Geoff Zeiss's favorite topics:Example - Colorado DOT, PennDOT. Not an explicit requirement but required...
14:30
14:30
Establishing an Urban Infrastructure Mapping Research Program
25 minutes, 14:30 - 14:55

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Talk

Peter Pulsifer, Carleton Univeristy (Speaker)

Geoff Zeiss devoted over 30 years of his life to the Geospatial industry and global community, focusing on utility and construction sectors, and ma...
15:45
15:45
Airborne Topo-Bathymetric Lidar Combined with Thermal Imaging for Fish Habitat Studies in Rivers
25 minutes, 15:45 - 16:10

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Talk

Dr. Tim Webster, Applied Geomatics Research Group NSCC (Speaker)

Research Presentation:Airborne Topo-Bathymetric Lidar Combined with Thermal Imaging for Fish Habitat Studies in RiversResearchers at ...
16:15
16:15
Integration of BIM / GIS to achieve the digital built environment for the Department of National Defence
25 minutes, 16:15 - 16:40

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Talk

Paul Churcher, Department of National Defence (Speaker)

The Department of National Defence, as steward of a real property (RP) portfolio that includes tens of thousands of buildings and supporting infras...

Tuesday 29 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:00
11:00
KEYNOTE: Imagining an openBIM future
30 minutes, 11:00 - 11:30

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Claudia Cozzitorto, buildingSMART Canada (Speaker)

We explore the motivations behind the implementation of openBIM and its integral role in advancing the built asset industry. The built environment ...
11:45
11:45
BIM: One Size Does Not Fit All
45 minutes, 11:45 - 12:30

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Talk

William (Bill) Moore, Associated Engineering (Speaker)

Josh Siegers, Entuitive (Speaker)

David Long P.Eng., Northstar Engineering (Speaker)

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is transforming the built asset industry, yet firms of varying sizes—large, medium, and small—adopt BIM in dist...
13:00
13:00
AI. A Professional’s Perspective
30 minutes, 13:00 - 13:30

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Talk

Mark Cichy, HOK (Speaker)

The session will focus on considerations for deploying Artificial Intelligence in professional practice; identifying potential landmines and workin...
13:45
13:45
BIM and Specifications - The missing piece of the puzzle!
30 minutes, 13:45 - 14:15

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Talk

David Watson, NBS (Speaker)

Construction contracts are the same worldwide. While there are differences in language, classification, project delivery and other factors, the one...
15:15
15:15
The Open Geospatial Consortium at 30: Navigating new digital realities
30 minutes, 15:15 - 15:45

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Keynote

Prashant Shukle, buildingSMART Canada (Speaker)

30 years ago, a small group of engineers came together to work on the then dif...
16:00
16:00
BIM Indigenous Upskilling and Partnership Programs
30 minutes, 16:00 - 16:30

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Talk

Karen Dolan CHRP, CBC, Innovation7 (Speaker)

Mark Tivnan PMP, First Peoples Innovation Centre (Speaker)

The First Peoples Innovation Centre (FPIC) plays a significant role in empowering Indigenous communities. The Centre has adapted the FabLab (Fabric...
17:15
17:15
Canada's Digital Twin - A national open source BIM/GIS platform
30 minutes, 17:15 - 17:45

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Talk

Nicolas Arellano, Carleton Immersive Media Studio (CIMS) (Speaker)

Despite the rhetoric surrounding the use of building information modelling (BIM) to enhance collaboration by connecting people and data, the status...
18:00
18:00
Elevating openBIM and ISO knowledge: buildingSMART International Certification in Canada
30 minutes, 18:00 - 18:30

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Talk

William (Bill) Moore, Associated Engineering (Speaker)

buildingSMART Canada will summarize the buildingSMART International Certification Program and its implementation in Canada. Attendees will gain ins...

Wednesday 30 October, 2024

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:00
11:00
KEYNOTE: Indigenous Participation through BIM
30 minutes, 11:00 - 11:30

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Keynote

Dale Booth, Innovation7 (Keynote speaker)

We will explore tangible ways in which to involve Indigenous people, especially youth, in a new ad, emerging infrastructure business sector....
11:45
11:45
The State of ConTech
30 minutes, 11:45 - 12:15

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Talk

Hammad Chaudhry, EllisDon (Speaker)

This presentation provides a comprehensive exploration of the latest advancements in construction technology. From traditional methods to cutting-e...
13:00
13:00
bSC Projects: Digital Transformation for Bridges & the NRC Digital Construction Platform
30 minutes, 13:00 - 13:30

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Talk

Claudia Cozzitorto, buildingSMART Canada (Speaker)

This presentation delves into two key initiatives underway by buildingSMART Canada:  The Digital Transformation fo...
13:45
13:45
Opportunities and Challenges for BIM adoption in Canada
30 minutes, 13:45 - 14:15

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Talk

Victor Lima, Diamond Schmitt Architects (Speaker)

The presentation is geared towards providing an engaging discussion on what are the opportunities organizations adopting BIM would benefit, such as...
15:15
15:15
Interconnectivity of BIM, GIS, & Reality, from Construction to Maintaining the Built World
30 minutes, 15:15 - 15:45

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Talk

Patrick Gallagher, Dalux (Speaker)

As BIM, GIS, & Reality capture technologies begin to converge, the need for interoperability becomes ever more important and being accessible t...
16:00
16:00
Empowering Owners Through IDS to IFC Validation: Transforming Organizational Data for Enhanced Control and Value
30 minutes, 16:00 - 16:30

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Talk

Aleksandar Stevanovic, Innovation7 (Speaker)

This session explores the strategic implementation of IDS (Information Delivery Specifications) to IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) validation, em...