The geospatial industry is at an inflection point thanks in part to the power of LiDAR.  In this talk, we will take the audience on a LiDAR journey: from acquisition, processing, analysis, to customer solutions.  Data fusion and automation, powered by AI/ML will be key parts of this story. 

Sven Cowan

Speaker

The Canadian Geodetic Survey provides the Canadian Spatial Reference System Precise Point Positioning service (CSRS-PPP) to support clients requiring accurate GNSS information.  The service is used internationally and over 1.2 million GNSS files are now process annually. The CSRS-PPP service has a kinematic mode that is known to support Lidar data collection.  Some recent statistics on kinematic services will be presented and expo attendees are invited to provide fee...

Calvin Klatt PhD

Speaker

Join NavVis in-house specialists Gaspar Lima, Senior Channel Manager, and Michael Dutch, Customer Success Team Lead, as they discuss how NavVis users successfully deliver complex survey projects by leveraging hybrid terrestrial and mobile laser scanning workflows. Discover how to get the best accuracy and coverage with reduced time on site and lower cost of capture.

Michael Dutch

Presenter

Gaspar Lima

Presenter

RIEGL's next generation of terrestrial laser scanners are focused on maximizing productivity, simplifying workflow, and improving the overall user experience.  Join us as we provide a live demonstration of the features, capabilities and superior performance of RIEGL's innovative VZ-600i terrestrial lidar scanner, a purpose-designed sensor for the collection of engineering-grade data from both static and mobile platforms.

Michael Sitar

Speaker

The Canadian government first formally created LiDAR Guidelines in 2017. The document was updated in 2022 to Version 3.1. This session will review the Canadian Guidelines and compare them to the USGS LiDAR Base specification, updated in 2023. Included in the presentation will be:LiDAR for Flood Mapping and funding from the National D...

Susan Muleme Kasumba

Speaker

Canada has just experienced a record wildfire season with devastating impacts. Public safety and damage mitigation is a priority for all impacted by these disasters. From mapping vegetation, analyzing slope stability, planning fire breaks, qualitfiying wood debris and fuel loads, how does LiDAR play a role in meeting post wildfire needs?

Kenneth Ang

Speaker

Canada’s LiDAR Panel: Future Trends in Service and Tech, is a deep dive into the evolving landscape of LiDAR technology in Canada. Our panel of experts will explore cutting-edge developments in LiDAR, focusing on new trends in service delivery and technological advancements. Expect insights into the integration of AI, enhancements in data processing, and future applications in sectors like urban development and environmental management. This session promises to equip attendees with a forward-...

Dr. Tim Webster

Moderator

Alex Hill-Stosky

Panelist

Kenneth Ang

Panelist

Susan Muleme Kasumba

Panelist

Carina Butterworth P.Eng., PhD(c)

Speaker