Exchange Forum: Evolving Industry-Institution Network for Capacity Development

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Wednesday 25th, April 2012

Time (hrs) 1200 - 1315	Session 1: Overview and Keynotes
Introduction and Overview Associate Prof. Hrishikesh Samant Senior Associate Editor (honorary) Geospatialmedia & Communication India Bio | Abstract
Opening Remarks by Chairperson Prof. Karl Donert President European Association of Geographers UK Bio | Abstract
Guest Address Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam 11th President Republic of India Presentation
Industry Keynote Address Jack Dangermond Founder and President Esri USA
Academia Keynote Address Prof. Henk Scholten CEO Geodan The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Address Preetha Pulusani CSO ROLTA India Ltd. India Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Summary of Session by Chairperson
1315 – 1400	Lunch
1400 - 1530   Session 2: Industry – Institution Collaboration in Fundamental Research and Technology Development
Opening Remarks by chairperson
Manish Choudhary Vice President & Managing Director Pitney Bowes Business Insight India
Hiromichi Fukui Director of International Digital Earth Applied Science Research Center (IDEAS) Chubu University Japan Bio | Abstract
Dr. Ing. Christian Heipke Managing Director Institute of Photogrammetry and GeoInformation Leibniz University of Hannover, Germany Bio | Abstract
Prof. Josef Strobl Director, Centre for Geoinformatics University of Salzburg Austria
Willemijn Simon van Leeuwen Director GeoFort Bio | Abstract | Presentation
1530 – 1600	Networking Tea Break
1600 - 1800   Session 3: Industry –Institution Collaboration for Training and Education
Opening Remarks by chairperson
Prof. Dr. Ir. Tom Veldkamp Rector ITC The Netherlands Bio | Abstract
Prof. Li Deren Wuhan University China Bio | Abstract
Don Carlson Autodesk Germany
Chris Gibson Vice President Executive Committee Member Trimble Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Open House Discussion
Summary by Coordinator
Closing Remarks by Chairperson

 The main objectives of the Exchange Forum will be to:

• Identify the present and future HR need of the Industry
• Understand and bring about clarity with regards to the skill sets required by the Industry
• List the present day offerings from the Institutions – and pin point the lacunae from a curriculum development point of view
• Identify regional constraints on capacity development
• Exchange of ideas between Industry and Institutions leading to relevance and marketability of the trained human resource
• Evolve a streamlined process for the offer of internships by Industry leading to live project experience for the trainees
• Evolve mechanisms for the Endorsement of curricula by Industry
• Offer a platform for networking between the Trained Human Resource Producers (Institutions) and the Geospatial Industry