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Thomas Blais

Senior Geographic Information Systems Technologist
JL Richards

Elementy, w których Thomas Blais attends

wtorek 14 maj, 2024

Strefa czasowa: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
7:30
7:30 - 8:15 | 45 min.

Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.

8:30
8:30 - 9:00 | 30 min.
Plenary

Connecting the knowledge economy to the emerging relationship economy in a geospatial context. This talk will emphasize the growing importance of social skills and human connectivity in harnessing the power of data and technology. His talk, titled "Human Interoperability: Enhancing Geospatial Effectiveness in the Relationship Economy," explores the notion of valuing existing resources and optimizing the use of data and technology, particularly in the geospatial sector. As the Executive Office...

Steven Ramage

Keynote speaker
9:00
9:00 - 10:00 | 1 godz.
Plenary

GeoIgnite is thrilled to present its keynote session, "Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel," a gathering of some of Canada's most influential figures in the field of geospatial technology in Canada. Panelist: Melanie Desjardins, Director of the NWT Centre for Geomatics, showcases the application of geospatial technology in public sector management and natural resource governance. Her leadership in geomatics plays a significant role in shaping policies and strategies that utilize ...

10:45
10:45 - 11:15 | 30 min.
Plenary

In today's rapidly advancing technological environment, the imperative for robust digital governance has never been more critical. The rapid increase of digital technologies and data has underscored an necessity for standardized governance frameworks that not only bolster security and trust but also ensure innovation and efficiency across diverse global systems. This presentation will delve into the paramount importance of establishing and adhering to consensus-based standards in ...

11:15
11:15 - 11:45 | 30 min.
Plenary

Following the definition set out in the United Kingdom by Digital Built Britain, we understand a digital twin to be “...a realistic digital representation of assets, processes or systems in the built or natural environment…that adds social and economic value by augmenting the decision-making process.” Further, this digital representation has the capacity to exchange real time information with its physical twin and to use that information to learn, predict, or enact a possible response to a gi...

12:15
12:15 - 12:45 | 30 min.
Plenary

Monitoring large numbers of activities and assets from space has long been an aspirational “holy grail” for satellite remote sensing. However, lack of observational cadence, collection capacity, sufficient resolution, multisource capabilities and contextual understanding of monitored sites has meant that true monitoring has been limited to a handful of key facilities and mission use cases. Will we as an industry be able to overcome current challenges and turn site monitoring into a mainstream...

12:45
12:45 - 14:00 | 1 godz. 15 min.

Day 1 Lunch Buffet MenuIndulge in a vibrant selection at our buffet, featuring a house blend of baby spinach, kale, and mesclun greens tossed with feta cheese, a custom blend of seeds, dried cranberries, and golden raisins. Savor the exotic flavors of curried couscous with raisins, freshly made...

14:00
14:00 - 14:30 | 30 min.
Plenary

The global OGC community continues to accelerate innovation, based on practical real world demonstrations of  the art of possible for connecting and sharing data and information related to climate resiliency for disasters, climate monitoring for terrestrial and marine environments and more. This talk will provide a brief overview of the latest work, with a focus on "what is next?".

14:30
14:30 - 15:30 | 1 godz.
Plenary

In the upcoming Canada's National Geospatial Conference, we are delighted to host a special plenary session, "Mapping the Future: Honoring Geoff Zeiss and His Transformative Work in Geospatial Technology," on May 14th in Ottawa. This session is dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of Geoff Zeiss to the fields of mapping, utilities, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).Geoff Zeiss, renowned for his insightful blog...

środa 15 maj, 2024

Strefa czasowa: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00
8:00 - 9:00 | 1 godz.

Mini Continental BreakfastGeoIgnite is delighted to offer a selection of chilled fruit juices, freshly baked croissants, muffins, and breakfast pastries, served with butter and preserves. Guests can also enjoy fruit cocktails and yogurt. Available beverages include coffee, tea, and decaffeinated coffee.

12:45
12:45 - 14:00 | 1 godz. 15 min.

Day 2 Day Lunch Buffet MenuOn the final day of GeoIgnite, enjoy an exquisite lunch buffet featuring artisanal garlic focaccia and a classic Caesar salad, with croutons and bacon bits served on the side. Relish a medley of olives and marinated mushrooms. Savor lightly breaded chicken breast glazed in a tomato and basil sauce, topped with ...

15:30
15:30 - 16:00 | 30 min.