Geospatial World Forum 2012

Wednesday 25^thApril, 2012

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Time (hrs)

1400-1530

Chairperson Prof. Dr. Ir. M (Martien)Molenaar Professor, Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Acquisition Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) The Netherlands	Keynote Speaker Joost Heijkers Head- GIS Water Board Stichtse Rijnlanden The Netherlands
Slavco Velickov Water Industry Sales Director EMEA, Bentley The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Michael T. Laitta Physical Scientist/GIS Coordinator International Joint Commission Canada and the U.S. , USA Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Warwick McDonald Head-Environmental Information Services Branch Australian Bureau of Meteorology Australia Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation

15:30-16:00

Networking Tea/Lunch Break

1600-1800

Helena Fourie Sub-Directorate Geographic Information & Archiving, Department of Water Affairs, South Africa Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Dr. Ir. J.M. (Hanneke) Schuurmans Adviseur Hydrologie DHV The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Levent Canturk Office for Outer Space Affairs United Nations Office at Vienna Vienna International Centre Austria Presentation	Ruud Grim Senior Advisor Applications Netherlands Space Office (NSO) The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation

17:15-18:00

Panel Discussion

Moderator Prof. Dr. Ir. M (Martien)Molenaar Professor, Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Acquisition Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) The Netherlands
Panelists
Slavco Velickov Water Industry Sales Director EMEA, Bentley The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Michael T. Laitta Physical Scientist/GIS Coordinator International Joint Commission Canada and the U.S. , USA Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Dr. Ir. J.M. (Hanneke) Schuurmans Adviseur Hydrologie DHV The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Levent Canturk Office for Outer Space Affairs United Nations Office at Vienna Vienna International Centre Austria Presentation

26^th April, 1400-1800 Hrs- Geospatial for Water Utility

Time (hrs)

1400-1530

Chairperson Prof. Dr. Ir. M (Martien)Molenaar Professor, Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Acquisition Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) The Netherlands
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Wim Bastiaanssen (Ph.D.) Co-founder & CTO eLEAF The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Speakers
Ir. René van der Velde Programmanager Spatial Information Het Waterschapshuis The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Kim van Daal GIS specialist KWR Watercycle Research Institute The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Wouter Vervurg Project and Integration Manager Ideas to Interconnect BV USA Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation

15:30-16:00

Networking Tea/Lunch Break

1600-1800

Daan van Os Advisor Brabant Water The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Patrick Vercruyssen Director - Customer Relations Geo-Information Science andPidpa Belgium Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Eng. Atif A Karrani Head of GIS Department, General Directorate of IT, Sharjah Electricity & Water Authority, UAE Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation

Panel Discussions

1715 -1800

Moderator Prof. Dr. Ir. M (Martien)Molenaar Professor, Geoinformatics and Spatial Data Acquisition Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) The Netherlands
Panelists
Prof. Wim Bastiaanssen (Ph.D.) Co-founder & CTO eLEAF The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Ir. René van der Velde, Programmanager Spatial Information, Het Waterschapshuis, The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation
Wouter Vervurg Project and Integration Manager Ideas to Interconnect BV USA Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation	Daan van Os Advisor Brabant Water The Netherlands Bio \| Abstract \| Presentation

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