Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
Program
8:20
8:20
- Welcome Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 8:20 - 8:30 | 10 min.
- Talk
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8:30
8:30
- Human Interoperability: Enhancing Geospatial Effectiveness in the Relationship Economy Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 8:30 - 9:00 | 30 min.
- Connecting the knowledge economy to the emerging relationship economy in a geospatial context. This talk will emphasize the growing importance of s...
- Keynote
9:00
9:00
- Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 9:00 - 10:00 | 1 godz.
- GeoIgnite is thrilled to present its keynote session, "Canada's Geospatial Leadership Panel," a gathering of some of Canada's most influential figu...
- Panel
10:45
10:45
- Digital Governance Standardization: Pioneering Trust in an Evolving Digital Landscape Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 10:45 - 11:15 | 30 min.
- In today's rapidly advancing technological environment, the imperative for robust digital governance has never been more critical. The rapid increa...
- Talk
11:45
11:45
- A Twenty-year Journey Using GIS Digital Twin to Improve the Health and Well-Being of the Community Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 11:45 - 12:15 | 30 min.
- This presentation will explore how Sault Ste. Marie leveraged two decades of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to craft and maintain its cutting...
- Talk
12:15
12:15
- Global Site Monitoring from Space: Ongoing challenges and new developments to make it a reality Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 12:15 - 12:45 | 30 min.
- Monitoring large numbers of activities and assets from space has long been an aspirational “holy grail” for satellite remote sensing. However, lack...
- Talk
14:00
14:00
- The OGC Community - Innovation, standards and impacts for climate, disasters and the marine environment Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 14:00 - 14:30 | 30 min.
- The global OGC community continues to accelerate innovation, ba...
- Talk
14:30
14:30
- Mapping the Future: Honoring Geoff Zeiss and His Transformative Work in Geospatial Technology Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 14:30 - 15:30 | 1 godz.
- In the upcoming Canada's National Geospatial Conference, we are delighted to host a special plenary session, "Mapping t...
- Panel
15:30
15:30
- Updates on Recent Satellite Earth Observation (SEO) Activities Across the Government of Canada Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 15:30 - 16:30 | 1 godz.
- GeoIgnite is excited to present an all star panel discussion on earth observation in Canada. This panel brings together a trifecta of esteemed expe...
- Panel
8:50
8:50
- GeoIgnite 2025 Conference Chair Welcome Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 8:50 - 9:00 | 10 min.
- Talk
9:00
9:00
- Keynote: Beyond Borders: Charting Canada’s Geospatial Future in a Shifting World Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 9:00 - 9:30 | 30 min.
- For decades, Canada’s geospatial ecosystem has thrived on deep integration with the U.S., ...
- Keynote
9:30
9:30
- Keynote: Towards a More Efficient, More Impactful Geospatial Ecosystem Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 9:30 - 10:00 | 30 min.
- Dr. Nadine Alameh, the inaugural Executive Director of the Taylor Geospatial Institute, ha...
- Keynote
10:45
10:45
- CHS: Dynamic Products and Services in a Digital World Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 10:45 - 11:15 | 30 min.
- The Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is Canada's agency for charting Canadian waters. Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the wor...
- Keynote
11:15
11:15
- Canadian Data at the Crossroads: “The Need for Other Pipelines”. Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 11:15 - 11:45 | 30 min.
- In 2006, British mathematician Clive Humby declared that data was the new oil. Soon after there was a significant rush around the world to em...
- Keynote
11:45
11:45
- Will AI Eat Geospatial? Challenges and Opportunities for the Industry. Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 11:45 - 12:15 | 30 min.
- Artificial Intelligence is transforming how we interpret and act on information—but what does that mean for the geospatial world? As AI models gene...
- Keynote
12:15
12:15
- The Leadership Gap: Why Technical Mastery Alone Won’t Sustain Your Organization’s Future Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 12:15 - 12:45 | 30 min.
- Top technical performers are often promoted into leadership roles, yet many struggle. In AI-driven, data-intensive indus...
- Keynote
Gregory Burt OMM, MSM, CD, ICF-ACC, ICC-Master Coach, MA , MPA, CRM
Keynote speaker
Senior Officer | Retired...
Strategic Advisor in Lea...
Alain Gauthier MSC, CD, ICF-PCC, ICC-Master Coach
Keynote speaker
Senior Officer | Retired...
Strategic Advisor in Lea...
14:00
14:00
- Alexander Verbeek: Mapping Our Planetary Future - Geospatial Solutions for Environmental Security Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 14:00 - 14:30 | 30 min.
- At GeoIgnite 2025, Alexander will explore how Canada's geospatial community is uniquely positioned to lead in developing...
- Keynote
14:30
14:30
- The Future of GEOINT: Insights from Keith J. Masback Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 14:30 - 15:00 | 30 min.
- Keith J. Masback is one of the most respected voices in the field of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), with over three decades of leadership spanni...
- Keynote
15:00
15:00
- Keynote: Exploring the Potential of AI and Earth Observation to Tackle Critical National Challenges Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 15:00 - 15:30 | 30 min.
- A seasoned leader in geomatics and Earth Observation with two decades of experience in the federal government, Eric Loubier has vast expertise in d...
- Keynote
15:30
15:30
- PANEL: GEOINT Within the Canadian Government Ottawa Conference and Event Centre - Plenary
- 15:30 - 16:30 | 1 godz.
- Panel
