Speakers

 

Plenary Speakers

23 May 2016 0930 - 1200 hrs
Moderator<br/>Sanjay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Geospatial Media and Communications,
Moderator
Sanjay Kumar Chief Executive Officer
Geospatial Media and Communications
Ron Bisio, Vice President, Geospatial, Trimble, United States
Ron Bisio Vice President, Geospatial
Trimble
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Platform Empowering Workflows and System Integration
Bhupinder Singh, Senior Vice President, Bentley Software, Bentley Systems, United States
Bhupinder Singh Senior Vice President, Bentley Software
Bentley Systems
United States
Bio
Presentation on: Advancing Reality Modeling
Ewout Korpershoek, Executive Vice President, Mergers and Acquisitions Topcon Positioning Systems, The Netherlands
Ewout Korpershoek Executive Vice President
Mergers and Acquisitions Topcon Positioning Systems
The Netherlands
Bio
Presentation on: Ewout Korpershoek
Mark Freeburn, Chief Executive Officer, AAM, Australia
Mark Freeburn Chief Executive Officer
AAM
Australia
Bio
Presentation on: Geospatial Services: Value in Platforms
Mohan Reddy, Executive Chairman, Cyient, India
Mohan Reddy Executive Chairman
Cyient
India
Taner Kodanaz, Director, Industry Leadership Champion, DigitalGlobe,
Taner Kodanaz Director, Industry Leadership Champion
DigitalGlobe
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Space 2.0 – Enabling Geospatial Platforms
23 May 2016 1330 - 1530 hrs
Moderator<br/>Chris Gibson, Vice President, Trimble, United States
Moderator
Chris Gibson Vice President
Trimble
United States
Bio
Nigel Clifford, Chief Executive Officer, Ordnance Survey, United Kingdom
Nigel Clifford Chief Executive Officer
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Presentation on: Looking to the future
FABRIZIO PIRONDINI, Chief Executive Officer, Deimos Imaging, Spain
FABRIZIO PIRONDINI Chief Executive Officer
Deimos Imaging
Spain
Bio
Presentation on: UrtheCast?s Vision for the Democratization of Earth Observation
Robbie Schingler, Co-Founder, Planet Labs, United States
Robbie Schingler Co-Founder
Planet Labs
United States
Bio
Presentation on: Planet Labs and Disruptive Business Models
Frank J.L. Pauli, Chief Executive Officer, CycloMedia Technology, The Netherlands
Frank J.L. Pauli Chief Executive Officer
CycloMedia Technology
The Netherlands
Presentation on: Disruptive Business Models of Geospatial Content
23 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Moderator<br/>Henk Scholten, Chief Executive Officer, Geodan, The Netherlands
Moderator
Henk Scholten Chief Executive Officer
Geodan
The Netherlands
Bio
Timothy Trainor, Chief of the Geography Division, US Census Bureau, United States
Timothy Trainor Chief of the Geography Division
US Census Bureau
United States
Presentation on: Empowering Location Analytics and Business Intelligence
Sunil Kumar, Co-Founder, XAd, United States
Sunil Kumar Co-Founder
XAd
United States
Presentation on: Location intelligence: Driving Impact Through Real World Insights
Sandeep Singhal, Director - Cloud Storage, Google, United States
Sandeep Singhal Director - Cloud Storage
Google
United States
Presentation on: Cloud-Enabled Location Intelligence
James Steiner, Vice President, Oracle Server Technologies, Oracle, United States
James Steiner Vice President
Oracle Server Technologies
Oracle
United States
Bio

International Symposium on Impact of Geospatial Information on Society and Economy

25 May 2016 0900 - 0930 hrs
Megha Datta, Industry Manager - NGIO, Geospatial Media and Communications, India
Megha Datta Industry Manager - NGIO
Geospatial Media and Communications
India
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Impact of Geospatial Information on Economy and Society
MATT DELANO, Business Area Director, Land Administration Solutions, Trimble Navigation, USA
MATT DELANO Business Area Director
Land Administration Solutions
Trimble Navigation
USA
Presentation on: Our Changing World and the Role of Geospatial Information
25 May 2016 0930 - 1100 hrs
David Jevons, Partner, Oxera Consulting, United Kingdom
David Jevons Partner
Oxera Consulting
United Kingdom
Abstract
Presentation on: Quantifying the benefits of geo services to consumers and businesses
Bagrat Bayburtian, Deloitte Advisory Director, Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP, USA
Bagrat Bayburtian Deloitte Advisory Director
Deloitte Transactions and Business Analytics LLP
USA
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Harnessing the power of GIS
Ed Kennedy, Senior Associate, Hickling Arthurs Low Corporation, Canada
Ed Kennedy Senior Associate
Hickling Arthurs Low Corporation
Canada
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Canadian Geomatics Environmental Scan and Value Study
Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse, Director - NSW Business Development, Research & International Relations, CRC for Spatial Information, Australia
Dr Zaffar Sadiq Mohamed-Ghouse Director - NSW Business Development, Research & International Relations
CRC for Spatial Information
Australia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Economic Benefit Study on Value of Spatial Information ? Australian Experience
25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Distinguished Professor, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India
Dr. Shailesh Nayak Distinguished Professor
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Government of India
Bio
Bengt Kjellson, Director General, Swedish National Land Survey, Sweden
Bengt Kjellson Director General
Swedish National Land Survey
Sweden
Presentation on: Drivers for change
Susanne Schnorr-Baecker, Head of Unit Regional Statistics, Indicator Systems, Federal Statistical Office of Germany, Germany
Susanne Schnorr-Baecker Head of Unit Regional Statistics, Indicator Systems
Federal Statistical Office of Germany
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Data for Measuring economic growth
Dr. Priyadi Kardono, Head of Geospatial Information, Geospatial Information Agency, Indonesia
Dr. Priyadi Kardono Head of Geospatial Information
Geospatial Information Agency
Indonesia
Bio | Abstract
Geoff Sawyer, Secretary General, EARSC, Belgium
Geoff Sawyer Secretary General
EARSC
Belgium
Presentation on: Exploiting the Value of EO Data
25 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Steven Brandwood, Head of Engagement, GeoPlace, United Kingdom
Steven Brandwood Head of Engagement
GeoPlace
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Everything Happens Somewhere
Denise McKenzie, Executive Director, Communications and Outreach, OGC, United Kingdom
Denise McKenzie Executive Director, Communications and Outreach
OGC
United Kingdom
Bio
Presentation on: Value of Geospatial Standards
Damascene MUNYANGAJU, Deputy Registrar of Land Titles, Rwanda Natural Resources Authority, Rwanda
Damascene MUNYANGAJU Deputy Registrar of Land Titles
Rwanda Natural Resources Authority
Rwanda
Bio | Abstract
Michael Tischler, Director - National Geospatial Program, United States Geological Survey, USA
Michael Tischler Director - National Geospatial Program
United States Geological Survey
USA
Bio | Abstract
Alessandra Tassa, ESA, Belgium
Alessandra Tassa ESA
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Benefits expected from Copernicus Sentinel data
26 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Dr. Kumar Navulur, President, DigitalGlobe Foundation, USA
Dr. Kumar Navulur President
DigitalGlobe Foundation
USA
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Monitoring SDG?s from Space
Greg Scott, Inter-Regional Advisor, UNGGIM Secretariat,
Greg Scott Inter-Regional Advisor
UNGGIM Secretariat
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals with Geospatial Information
Prof Bruce Banoeng-Yakubo, Chief Director, Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ghana
Prof Bruce Banoeng-Yakubo Chief Director
Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources
Ghana
Presentation on: The Role Of Geospatial Information In Attaining Sustainable Development Goals ? The Ghanaian Situation
Barbara Ryan , Secretariat Director, GEO, Switzerland
Barbara Ryan Secretariat Director
GEO
Switzerland
Presentation on: Role of Geospatial Information in Attaining the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
26 May 2016 1130 - 1300 hrs
Ivan DeLoatch , Executive Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC), USA
Ivan DeLoatch Executive Director
Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
USA
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geographic Place-Based Services for Socio-economic Sustainability
Ingrid Vanden Berghe, Director General, National Geographic Institute (IGN), Belgium
Ingrid Vanden Berghe Director General
National Geographic Institute (IGN)
Belgium
Abstract
Presentation on: A new role for national mapping and cadastral agencies.
Simon Hodson , Executive Director, CODATA, France
Simon Hodson Executive Director
CODATA
France
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: CODATA report for GEO on the Value of Open Data Sharing
Moschos Vogiatzis, Director of Forest Mapping & Natural Environment, National Cadastre & Mapping Agency S.A., Greece
Moschos Vogiatzis Director of Forest Mapping & Natural Environment
National Cadastre & Mapping Agency S.A.
Greece
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Data & Information in Support of Sustainable Development: The Role of National Mapping Agencies
26 May 2016 1400 - 1530 hrs
Sr. Ahamad Zakaria, Director of Surveying and Mapping, Department of Survey and Mapping (JUPEM), Malaysia
Sr. Ahamad Zakaria Director of Surveying and Mapping
Department of Survey and Mapping (JUPEM)
Malaysia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The Usage of JUPEM?s Geospatial Data in Land Development
Yasushi Shimoyama, Principal Researcher for New Survey Technology, Geospatial Information Authority, Japan
Yasushi Shimoyama Principal Researcher for New Survey Technology
Geospatial Information Authority
Japan
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Social and economic effect of surveying, portraying and safeguarding Land
Derek Clarke , Chief Director, Department of Rural Development and Land Reform, South Africa
Derek Clarke Chief Director
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
South Africa
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Using Value Chain Analysis to Determine the Impact of Geospatial Information in the Public Sector
Hoang Ngoc Lam, Deputy Director General, Department of Survey and Mapping, Vietnam
Hoang Ngoc Lam Deputy Director General
Department of Survey and Mapping
Vietnam
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The contribution of Department of Survey and Mapping of Vietnam in social-economic development and coping with climate change

Geo-Powered Smart Cities

24 May 2016 
Moderator<br/>Rob van de Velde, Director , Geonovum, The Netherlands
Moderator
Rob van de Velde Director
Geonovum
The Netherlands
Bio
24 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
DAN PALMER, Head of Market Development, BSI Group, United Kingdom
DAN PALMER Head of Market Development
BSI Group
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Using standards to make cities smarter
Andy Wilson, Business Development Director, Ordnance Survey International, United Kingdom
Andy Wilson Business Development Director
Ordnance Survey International
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The Best policy (SMART) Decisions come from spatially connected government
Wolfgang Jörg, ViennaGIS Coordinator, City of Vienna, Austria
Wolfgang Jörg ViennaGIS Coordinator
City of Vienna
Austria
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The spirit of Open Geo Government Data and basemap.at
Marieke Fijnvandraat, Senior Manager Strategy, PwC, The Netherlands
Marieke Fijnvandraat Senior Manager Strategy
PwC
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Smart City: from vision to execution! Towards a smart public space by integrating smart city and urban development programs
Deb Jyoti Pal, Director-Geospatial Innovative Solutions, Consilium, UAE
Deb Jyoti Pal Director-Geospatial Innovative Solutions
Consilium
UAE
Bio | Abstract
24 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Moderator<br/>ALAN BRISTOW, Director of Road Space Management, Transport for London, United Kingdom
Moderator
ALAN BRISTOW Director of Road Space Management
Transport for London
United Kingdom
Bio
Presentation on: The road to a smarter city
Abdulla Mohamed Alkhaddeim, Director of Project Department, Fujairah Municipality, UAE
Abdulla Mohamed Alkhaddeim Director of Project Department
Fujairah Municipality
UAE
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Initiatives by Fujairah Municipality in UAE
Christian Hoffmann, Marketing Manager Aerial, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Solutions, Trimble, Germany
Christian Hoffmann Marketing Manager Aerial, Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Solutions
Trimble, Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Urban Development for Smart Cities: Looking at Cities through the Lens of Geospatial Data Analytics
Jan Blaauboer, Senior Sales Director Government, Europe, Bentley Systems, The Netherlands
Jan Blaauboer Senior Sales Director Government, Europe
Bentley Systems
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: A smart city starts with a smart design
Andrew Dingjan, Director, Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network, Australia
Andrew Dingjan Director
Australian Urban Research Infrastructure Network
Australia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Spatial Data Infrastructure To Turbo-Charge Evidence Based Decision Making
Steve Grant, Product Manager - Local Government, Trimble Navigation, USA
Steve Grant Product Manager - Local Government
Trimble Navigation
USA
Bio | Abstract
Victor Khoo, Deputy Director - Land Survey Division, Singapore Land Authority, Singapore
Victor Khoo Deputy Director - Land Survey Division
Singapore Land Authority
Singapore
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: 3D national map to support Smart Nation initiative
24 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Albert Seubers, Head of Global Strategy IT in Cities, Atos International, The Netherlands
Albert Seubers Head of Global Strategy IT in Cities
Atos International
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Citizen engagement in cities : Digital Empowerment
Jonna van Opstal, Water Productivity Specialist, UNESCO-IHE, The Netherlands.
Jonna van Opstal Water Productivity Specialist
UNESCO-IHE
The Netherlands.
Bio | Abstract
Pascal Lory, Head of Mission CNIG, French National Council for Geographic Information, France
Pascal Lory Head of Mission CNIG
French National Council for Geographic Information
France
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The French INSPIRE coordinating structure
Ravi Chopra, Head - Geospatial Lab, Indian Institute for Human Settlements, India
Ravi Chopra Head - Geospatial Lab
Indian Institute for Human Settlements
India
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Platform for Slum Information Management and Analytics
WEI SUN, Director of International Marketing, Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (21AT), China
WEI SUN Director of International Marketing
Twenty First Century Aerospace Technology (21AT)
China
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Intelligent City Management
25 May 2016 
Moderator<br/>Mark E. Reichardt, President & CEO, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), United States
Moderator
Mark E. Reichardt President & CEO
Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
United States
Bio
25 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Carsten Roensdorf, Head of Advisory Services, Ordnance Survey, UAE
Carsten Roensdorf Head of Advisory Services
Ordnance Survey
UAE
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: 3D, BIM and IoT: scaling from buildings to (smart) cities
Michel Grothe, Consultant, Geonovum, The Netherlands
Michel Grothe Consultant
Geonovum
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Smart Emission
Joris Goos, GIS Manager, City of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Joris Goos GIS Manager
City of Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geo Information management from hypes to solutions
Ruben Rajagopalan, Innovation Lead – Smart Public Spaces, Philips Research, The Netherlands
Ruben Rajagopalan Innovation Lead – Smart Public Spaces
Philips Research
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Wouter Brokx, Director, Imagem, The Netherlands
Wouter Brokx Director
Imagem
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Map of the Future
25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Sreeja Arunkumar, Expert, Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions, India
Sreeja Arunkumar Expert
Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions
India
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geo-enabled solutions for improving urban road infrastructure management
Alan Bristow, Director of Road Space Management, Transport for London, United Kingdom
Alan Bristow Director of Road Space Management
Transport for London
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Ralph Klerkx, Program Manager, Smart Cities Program, Sustainable Urban Accessibility and Mobility, TNO, The Netherlands
Ralph Klerkx Program Manager, Smart Cities Program
Sustainable Urban Accessibility and Mobility, TNO
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Semida Silveira, Professor in Energy Systems Planning, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Semida Silveira Professor in Energy Systems Planning
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Improving urban mobility in Stockholm

Business Analytics & Location Intelligence

24 May 2016 
Moderator<br/>Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB, Senior Strategic Global Geospatial Advisor to Governments and Inter-Governmental Organisations, United Kingdom
Moderator
Dr Vanessa Lawrence CB Senior Strategic Global Geospatial Advisor to Governments and Inter-Governmental Organisations
United Kingdom
Bio
24 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
David Lapp, Sr Principal Product Manager, Oracle, United States
David Lapp Sr Principal Product Manager
Oracle
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Spatial Visualization in Analytics Apps (on-premise, cloud, or mobile)
Tony Boobier, Insurance Leader EMEA Business Analytics, IBM, United Kingdom
Tony Boobier Insurance Leader EMEA Business Analytics
IBM
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Spatial Analytics in the Era of Cognitive Computing - and how Weather Data makes a Difference
Bhoopathi Rapolu, Head of Analytics - EMEA, Cyient, United Kingdom
Bhoopathi Rapolu Head of Analytics - EMEA
Cyient
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The Disruptive Business Models in Spatial Analytics driven by Big Data and IoT
Jayant Sharma, Director Product Management, Oracle, United States
Jayant Sharma Director Product Management
Oracle
United States
Bio | Abstract
Matt Gentile, Principal & Analytics Leader, Deloitte Advisory, United States
Matt Gentile Principal & Analytics Leader
Deloitte Advisory
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: IT?S 10 PM, DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR ORGANIZATION IS?
Jacques Wessels, Chief Executive Officer, FlowCentric Technologies, South Africa
Jacques Wessels Chief Executive Officer
FlowCentric Technologies
South Africa
Bio | Abstract
24 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Jurgen Schimetschek, Geo Risks Manager, Munich Reinsurance Company, Germany
Jurgen Schimetschek Geo Risks Manager
Munich Reinsurance Company
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geointelligence for business Innovative Natural Hazards Assessment Network and services
Tina Thomson, P&C Business Partner, Amlin Underwriting Modelling Amlin plc, United Kingdom
Tina Thomson P&C Business Partner
Amlin Underwriting Modelling Amlin plc
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Natural catastrophe and geospatial intelligence
Jean-Pierre Krause, Chief Risk Engineering Officer EMEA, Zurich Insurance Group, Switzerland
Jean-Pierre Krause Chief Risk Engineering Officer EMEA
Zurich Insurance Group
Switzerland
Bio | Abstract
Aren Haddeler, CRM Data Mining & Optimization Vice President, AKBANK, Turkey
Aren Haddeler CRM Data Mining & Optimization Vice President
AKBANK
Turkey
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geographic Infrastructure and Analysis in CRM
Dennis Weinbender, Global Risk Management Department, Commerzbank, Germany
Dennis Weinbender Global Risk Management Department
Commerzbank
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Colin Nugteren, Chief Analytics Officer, DirectPay, The Netherlands
Colin Nugteren Chief Analytics Officer
DirectPay
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Location data and Credit Management - DirectPay
24 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Moderator<br/>FRANCESCO PIGNATELLI, Programme Manager, Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit, Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Moderator
FRANCESCO PIGNATELLI Programme Manager
Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit
Joint Research Centre, European Commission
Bio
Kumar Navulur, Director, Next Generation Products, DigitalGlobe, United States
Kumar Navulur Director, Next Generation Products
DigitalGlobe
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Smart Data Management for Businesses
Etienne Lamort De Gail, Chief Executive Officer, IMAJING, France
Etienne Lamort De Gail Chief Executive Officer
IMAJING
France
Bio | Abstract
Antal Guszlev, Geo Data Specialist, Booking.com, The Netherlands
Antal Guszlev Geo Data Specialist
Booking.com
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Frontend A/B Testing of Travel Information
NIELS BOURGONJEN, Business Manager Location Intelligence, Geodan, The Netherlands
NIELS BOURGONJEN Business Manager Location Intelligence
Geodan
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Cloud-based Location Intelligence as the gateway to competitiveness

Public Safety & Emergency Response

25 May 2016 
MODERATOR & LEAD SPEAKER<BR>K. Harald Drager, President, The International Emergency Management Society, Norway
MODERATOR & LEAD SPEAKER
K. Harald Drager President
The International Emergency Management Society
Norway
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Prepare for Tomorrow TODAY!
25 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Rob van der Mei, Head of Logistics Team and Industrial Liaison Officer, CWI, The Netherlands
Rob van der Mei Head of Logistics Team and Industrial Liaison Officer
CWI
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Preparedness and Prediction in Emergency Care
Johan van Schaaik, Information Manager GEO, National Police of the Netherlands, The Netherlands
Johan van Schaaik Information Manager GEO
National Police of the Netherlands
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Juan Sancho, Senior Researcher, Internet of Everything Lab, ATOS Research & Innovation, Spain
Juan Sancho Senior Researcher
Internet of Everything Lab, ATOS Research & Innovation
Spain
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Context-Aware Predictive Analysis for Pro-Active Traffic Management
Rozinah Anas, Program Director - MERS999, Telekom Malaysia, Malaysia
Rozinah Anas Program Director - MERS999
Telekom Malaysia
Malaysia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Telekom Malaysia Initiative in Public Safety and Disaster Management: The Malaysian Experience
Fabio Volpe, Head of Geospatial Content Evolution, e-Geos, Italy
Fabio Volpe Head of Geospatial Content Evolution
e-Geos
Italy
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Radar & Optical Data For Fast Response Services And Operational Platforms
25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Thomas Loser, CAD Application Engineer, ASTRID, Belgium
Thomas Loser CAD Application Engineer
ASTRID
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Astrid Geoportal
Dan Paull, Chief Executive Officer, PSMA Australia, Australia
Dan Paull Chief Executive Officer
PSMA Australia
Australia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geoscape Capturing Australia?s Built Environment for emergency modelling and management
Glyn Arthur, VP Business Development, Luciad, Belgium
Glyn Arthur VP Business Development
Luciad
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Using predictive analysis for emergency response
Roberto Fabrizi, Key Account Manager, Deimos Imaging, Spain
Roberto Fabrizi Key Account Manager
Deimos Imaging
Spain
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: VHR monitoring of 2015 Ebro River floods with DEIMOS-2
Gianluca Luraschi, Application Engineer, European Maritime Safety Agency, Portugal
Gianluca Luraschi Application Engineer
European Maritime Safety Agency
Portugal
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The use of Geospatial and Earth Observation data in Maritime Emergency Response
Erika Paasche, Account Executive, Planet Labs, Germany
Erika Paasche Account Executive
Planet Labs
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Planet?s Mission: Always-on imagery ? a step towards improved safety and emergency response capabilities

Environment & Climate Change

25 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Moderator & Lead Speaker<br>HUGO DE GROOF, Policy Officer, Governance, Information & Reporting Unit, DG Environment, European Commission
Moderator & Lead Speaker
HUGO DE GROOF Policy Officer, Governance
Information & Reporting Unit, DG Environment
European Commission
Bio
Raymond Sluiter, Senior Researcher Geo-ICT, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, The Netherlands
Raymond Sluiter Senior Researcher Geo-ICT
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Francesco Pignatelli, Programme Manager, Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit, European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Francesco Pignatelli Programme Manager
Digital Earth and Reference Data Unit
European Commission, Joint Research Centre
Bio | Abstract
Richard Carne, Chief Digital Officer, Met Office, United Kingdom
Richard Carne Chief Digital Officer
Met Office
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Stefan Jensen, Head of SEIS and Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), European Environment Agency, Denmark
Stefan Jensen Head of SEIS and Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI)
European Environment Agency
Denmark
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Copernicus services addressing business cases on land and climate change
Rui Reis, Researcher, Directorate General for Territorial Development, Portugal
Rui Reis Researcher
Directorate General for Territorial Development
Portugal
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: LC change detection and planning indicators
Dave Benson, Regional Sales Director, DigitalGlobe, United Kingdom
Dave Benson Regional Sales Director
DigitalGlobe
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Barry Fradkin, Senior Analyst, GeoAdaptive, USA
Barry Fradkin Senior Analyst
GeoAdaptive
USA
Bio | Abstract
Xueming Li, Professor | Vice President, Liaoning Normal University, China
Xueming Li Professor | Vice President
Liaoning Normal University
China
Bio | Abstract
Shenzhen Tian, Doctoral Candidate, School of Urban and Environmental Sciences, Liaoning Normal University, China
Shenzhen Tian Doctoral Candidate, School of Urban and Environmental Sciences
Liaoning Normal University
China
Bio | Abstract
Reind van Olst, Business Developer, 2CoolMonkeys, The Netherlands
Reind van Olst Business Developer
2CoolMonkeys
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
25 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Moderator<br/>Mark Noort, Director, HCP International, The Netherlands
Moderator
Mark Noort Director
HCP International
The Netherlands
Bio
Tian Kuay Lim, Deputy Director (Climate Studies), National Environment Agency, Singapore
Tian Kuay Lim Deputy Director (Climate Studies)
National Environment Agency
Singapore
Bio | Abstract
Rainer Malmberg, Key Account Manager - Geoinformatic, Geodata, iABG, Germany
Rainer Malmberg Key Account Manager - Geoinformatic, Geodata
iABG
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Patrick de Groot, General Manager, Imagem, The Netherlands
Patrick de Groot General Manager
Imagem
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Analyse Green Spaces in The Netherlands
Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Distinguished Scientist, Earth System Science Organisation, Ministry of Earth Sciences, India
Dr. Shailesh Nayak Distinguished Scientist
Earth System Science Organisation, Ministry of Earth Sciences
India
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Towards Building Climate Services

Geo-Enabled Water Industry

24 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Arjen Frentz, Committee on Drinking Water, European Federation of National Drinking Water and Waste Water Associations (EurEau), The Netherlands
Arjen Frentz Committee on Drinking Water
European Federation of National Drinking Water and Waste Water Associations (EurEau)
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: EU-legislation; geospatial planning and the water sector in Europe
Slavco Velickov, Industry Sales Director, Europe, Bentley Systems, The Netherlands
Slavco Velickov Industry Sales Director, Europe
Bentley Systems
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Improving efficiency of water utilities: practical examples
Rob Eijsink, Steering Committee Secretary Soil and Infrastructure, Association of Drinking Water Companies (VEWIN), The Netherlands
Rob Eijsink Steering Committee Secretary Soil and Infrastructure
Association of Drinking Water Companies (VEWIN)
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Drinking water supply and the challenges of underground activities
Melanie Abuel, Asset Information Management Systems Manager, Manila Water Company, Philippines
Melanie Abuel Asset Information Management Systems Manager
Manila Water Company
Philippines
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Benefits of EAM System Integrations
Anne Barendregt, Operations Manager, Vitens Evides International, The Netherlands
Anne Barendregt Operations Manager
Vitens Evides International
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Philip Briscoe, Marketing Director, Rezatec, United Kingdom
Philip Briscoe Marketing Director
Rezatec
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Using Earth Observation to map, measure and monitor peatland for South West Water in the UK

Geospatial Policy and Legal Issues

24 May 2016 
Moderator<br>Ingo Baumann, Lawyer and Partner, BHO Legal, Germany
Moderator
Ingo Baumann Lawyer and Partner
BHO Legal
Germany
Bio
24 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Noud Hooyman, Head Policy Geo-information, Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment, The Netherlands
Noud Hooyman Head Policy Geo-information
Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Gerhard Deiters, Lawyer and Partner, BHO Legal, Germany
Gerhard Deiters Lawyer and Partner
BHO Legal
Germany
Bio | Abstract
PETER LEIHN, Director, Business Development and Commercialisation, Data61, Australia
PETER LEIHN Director, Business Development and Commercialisation
Data61
Australia
Bio | Abstract
24 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Andreas Veispak, Space Data for Societal Challenges and Growth, DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, European Commission
Andreas Veispak Space Data for Societal Challenges and Growth
DG Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs
European Commission
Bio | Abstract
Clare Hadley, Policy and Engagement Manager, Ordnance Survey, United Kingdom
Clare Hadley Policy and Engagement Manager
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Michael Bultmann, Managing Director, HERE Deutschland, Germany
Michael Bultmann Managing Director
HERE Deutschland
Germany
Bio | Abstract

Sensors

25 May 2016 
Moderator<br/>Ian Dowman, Emeritus Professor, University College London, United Kingdom
Moderator
Ian Dowman Emeritus Professor
University College London
United Kingdom
Bio
25 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Luca Perletta, Manager, Sales Engineering, DigitalGlobe, United Kingdom
Luca Perletta Manager, Sales Engineering
DigitalGlobe
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: High resolution imagery for accurate information
Fabrizio Pirondini, Chief Executive Officer, Deimos Imaging, Spain
Fabrizio Pirondini Chief Executive Officer
Deimos Imaging
Spain
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: UrtheCast Constellations: World?s first fully-integrated Optical and SAR constellations
Benoit Larouche, Advanced Systems, Space Flight Laboratory, Canada
Benoit Larouche Advanced Systems
Space Flight Laboratory
Canada
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: High Performance Multi-Spectral Observation and Real-Time Video Sighting Enabled by NEMO-HD
Randy Rhoads, Geospatial Industry Manager, Harris, USA
Randy Rhoads Geospatial Industry Manager
Harris
USA
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Airborne Geiger Mode LiDAR - Latest Advancements in Remote Sensing Applications
Owen Hawkins, Operations Director, Earth-i, United Kingdom
Owen Hawkins Operations Director
Earth-i
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Simone Placidi, Business Development Manager, MetaSensing, The Netherlands
Simone Placidi Business Development Manager
MetaSensing
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: New developments of advanced airborne SAR sensors for Earth Observation
25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Andy Hanna, Vice President Sales and Business Development, Astro Digital, United States
Andy Hanna Vice President Sales and Business Development
Astro Digital
United States
Bio | Abstract
Francesco Nex, Assistant Professor, University of Twente, The Netherlands
Francesco Nex Assistant Professor
University of Twente
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Oblique aerial images: potentialities, applications and best practices
Rainer Ressl, General Director of Geomatics, CONABIO, Mexico
Rainer Ressl General Director of Geomatics
CONABIO
Mexico
Bio | Abstract
Sarah Jane D. Samalburo, Chief Science Research Specialist - Data Processing Component, Department of Science and Technology/UP DREAM-Phil LiDAR 1 Program, Philippines
Sarah Jane D. Samalburo Chief Science Research Specialist - Data Processing Component
Department of Science and Technology/UP DREAM-Phil LiDAR 1 Program
Philippines
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation (DREAM Program): PHIL-LIDAR 1 Program
Chen Jun, Professor/President of ISPRS, National Geomatics Centre, China
Chen Jun Professor/President of ISPRS
National Geomatics Centre
China
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: GEO-led Validation of Global Land Cover Data Sets
BRAM VAN LONDERSELE, Co-Founder , MEET HET, Belgium
BRAM VAN LONDERSELE Co-Founder
MEET HET
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Enter the World of Mobile Imaging:Trimble MX7
25 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Gunter Schreier, Deputy Director, Business Development & Copernicus, German Remote Sensing Data Center German Aerospace Center (DLR), Germany
Gunter Schreier Deputy Director, Business Development & Copernicus
German Remote Sensing Data Center German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Copernicus ? Opportunities and Challenges in Europe?s eyes on Earth
Marco van der Kooij, Chief Technical Officer, MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA), Canada
Marco van der Kooij Chief Technical Officer
MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates (MDA)
Canada
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: A Business Case for Archived SAR Data
Michel Rademaker, Deputy Director Market and Operations, The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies, The Netherlands
Michel Rademaker Deputy Director Market and Operations
The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: EARTH OBSERVATION ON THE MAP opportunities for NL
IOSUB CRISTIAN, Head of GPS and Mobile Mapping, GAUSS, Romania
IOSUB CRISTIAN Head of GPS and Mobile Mapping
GAUSS
Romania
Bio | Abstract

System Integration

24 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Janusz Dygaszewicz, Director, Central Statistical Office, Poland
Janusz Dygaszewicz Director
Central Statistical Office
Poland
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Point based statistical framework - a foundation for high quality spatial statistics
LEIF GRANHOLM, BIM Ambassador | Senior Vice President, Trimble Solutions, Finland
LEIF GRANHOLM BIM Ambassador | Senior Vice President
Trimble Solutions
Finland
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Transforming the way the world works
Veneta Ivanova, Project Manager, Fraunhofer IGD, Germany
Veneta Ivanova Project Manager
Fraunhofer IGD
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Cloud-based open Solutions for public administrations
Pekka Latvala, Research Scientist, Finnish Geospatial Research Institute National Land Survey of Finland, Finland
Pekka Latvala Research Scientist
Finnish Geospatial Research Institute National Land Survey of Finland
Finland
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Using the Data Exchange Layer of the Finnish National Architecture for Digital Services for Transporting WFS and WMS Queries
Mihai Ionita, GIS Specialist, TeamNet, Romania
Mihai Ionita GIS Specialist
TeamNet
Romania
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Integrated Digital Platform for collaborative work
Thorsten Reitz, Founder/CEO, wetransform, Germany
Thorsten Reitz Founder/CEO
wetransform
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Democratizing INSPIRE: INSPIRE as a Service

UAV

24 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
Moderator<br/>Jakub Karas, Director, Czech Unmanned Aerial Alliance, Czech Republic
Moderator
Jakub Karas Director
Czech Unmanned Aerial Alliance
Czech Republic
Bio
Oliver Heinrich, Lawyer/Partner, BHO Legal, Germany
Oliver Heinrich Lawyer/Partner
BHO Legal
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Legal Situation of using drones in Germany
Brooke Tapsall, Managing Director, AtlasGICS, United Kingdom
Brooke Tapsall Managing Director
AtlasGICS
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: UAV?s can be scary?but they don?t have to be.
MICHAEL LARSEN, Head of UAS, Hans Christian Andersen Airport, Denmark
MICHAEL LARSEN Head of UAS
Hans Christian Andersen Airport
Denmark
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The UAV ecosystem in Denmark: new strategies and regulation for future growth
Andrew Charlton, Executive Director, Drone Alliance Europe, Switzerland
Andrew Charlton Executive Director
Drone Alliance Europe
Switzerland
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: The Small UAV Industry Delivery Needs Rules
Patrick Lohman, Vice President of Partnerships, PrecisionHawk, United States
Patrick Lohman Vice President of Partnerships
PrecisionHawk
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Geospatial Applications for Aerial Data Analysis
24 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Moderator<br/>Andrew Charlton, Executive Director, Drone Alliance Europe, Switzerland
Moderator
Andrew Charlton Executive Director
Drone Alliance Europe
Switzerland
Bio
Philipp Amon, Manager ULS Operations, RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems, Austria
Philipp Amon Manager ULS Operations
RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems
Austria
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: World's first UAV-based profiler for laser hydrography
Harm Bartholomeus, Assistant Professor, Wageningen University, The Netherlands
Harm Bartholomeus Assistant Professor
Wageningen University
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Investigating Tropical Forests with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Jakub Karas, Director, Czech Unmanned Aerial Alliance, Czech Republic
Jakub Karas Director
Czech Unmanned Aerial Alliance
Czech Republic
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Modelling Prague Castle with UAV
Feye de Zwart, Chief Executive Officer, Dutch Drone Company, The Netherlands
Feye de Zwart Chief Executive Officer
Dutch Drone Company
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: DUTCH DRONE COMPANY
Willem-Jan Boer, Business Developer, Dutch Drone Company, The Netherlands
Willem-Jan Boer Business Developer
Dutch Drone Company
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract

Open Data

25 May 2016 0900 - 1100 hrs
MODERATOR<BR>Mark de Vries, Adviser, Geonovum, The Netherlands
MODERATOR
Mark de Vries Adviser
Geonovum
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Open Data law: untangling the legal labyrinth
Marleen Van Damme, Coordinator of DOV and MercatorNet, The Environment, Nature and Energy Department in Flanders, Belgium
Marleen Van Damme Coordinator of DOV and MercatorNet
The Environment, Nature and Energy Department in Flanders
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Enhancing spatial webservices with analitics ? case LNE
Maarten Storm, Geo Information Specialist, Alterra, Wageningen UR, The Netherlands
Maarten Storm Geo Information Specialist
Alterra, Wageningen UR
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Auditing the quality of the Key Register Topography in the Netherlands
Richard Witmer, Product Manager Topography and Imagery, Dutch Kadaster, The Netherlands
Richard Witmer Product Manager Topography and Imagery
Dutch Kadaster
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Keiran Millard, Standards Consultant, British Standards Institution (BSI Group), United Kingdom
Keiran Millard Standards Consultant
British Standards Institution (BSI Group)
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Standards and Business Models for sustainable growth in the Data Market
Isabella Tonioli, Advisor GIS – Department of Geo-Information, Municipality of The Hague, The Netherlands
Isabella Tonioli Advisor GIS – Department of Geo-Information
Municipality of The Hague
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Open Data in The Hague: A Open Data Unit for the city
Jedrzej Czarnota, Research Analyst, Trilateral Research, United Kingdom
Jedrzej Czarnota Research Analyst
Trilateral Research
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: ENERGIC-OD: Business model opportunities in the open data space

Spatial Analytics: Cloud, Big Data & Machine Learning

25 May 2016 1300 - 1500 hrs
Moderator<br/>ZAFFAR SADIQ MOHAMED-GHOUSE, Director - NSW Business Development, Research & International Relations, CRC for Spatial Information, Australia
Moderator
ZAFFAR SADIQ MOHAMED-GHOUSE Director - NSW Business Development, Research & International Relations
CRC for Spatial Information
Australia
Bio
Andreas Abecker, Head of Innovation Management, Disy Informationssysteme, Germany
Andreas Abecker Head of Innovation Management
Disy Informationssysteme
Germany
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Toward An Architecture for Processing Spatial Big Data
Frank Suykens, Chief Technology Officer, Luciad, Belgium
Frank Suykens Chief Technology Officer
Luciad
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Accelerating Insight through Geospatial Visual Analytics
Dr. Lorraine Tighe, Director, Marketing, Strategic Geospatial Solutions, United States
Dr. Lorraine Tighe Director, Marketing
Strategic Geospatial Solutions
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: ?Big Data?No Problem Big Analytics in a Secure Environment?Problem A US Economic Analysis?
Iain MacInnes, Senior Regional Sales Manager Europe, DigitalGlobe, United Kingdom
Iain MacInnes Senior Regional Sales Manager Europe
DigitalGlobe
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Extracting value from Geospatial Data
Levente Klein, Research Staff Member, IBM TJ Watson Research Center, United States
Levente Klein Research Staff Member
IBM TJ Watson Research Center
United States
Bio | Abstract
Han Wammes, Business Development Manager, 1Spatial, United Kingdom
Han Wammes Business Development Manager
1Spatial
United Kingdom
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Data: get big ... but get smart
25 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Erwin Goor, Project Manager, VITO, Belgium
Erwin Goor Project Manager
VITO
Belgium
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Mission Exploitation Platform: PROBA-V
Peter Leihn, Director, Business Development and Commercialisation, Data61, Australia
Peter Leihn Director, Business Development and Commercialisation
Data61
Australia
Bio | Abstract
Adam Iwaniak, Chief Executive Officer, Wroclaw Institute of Spatial Information and Artificial Intelligence, Poland
Adam Iwaniak Chief Executive Officer
Wroclaw Institute of Spatial Information and Artificial Intelligence
Poland
Bio | Abstract
Damien Palvadeau, Sales Director, Business Geografic, France
Damien Palvadeau Sales Director
Business Geografic
France
Bio | Abstract
Soren Aage Normolle, Partner, LE34, Denmark
Soren Aage Normolle Partner
LE34
Denmark
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Savings through Geo-Monitoring
Jerome Payet, Sales Engineer, Business Geografic, France
Jerome Payet Sales Engineer
Business Geografic
France
Bio | Abstract

3D & Augmented Reality

25 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Jane Hermans-van Ree, Advisor / Project manager, Municipality of Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Jane Hermans-van Ree Advisor / Project manager
Municipality of Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Rotterdam 3D The next level
DOUG BRENT, VP of Technology Innovation, Trimble, United States
DOUG BRENT VP of Technology Innovation
Trimble
United States
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Real AR - for Geospatial Applications and Beyond
TED LAMBOO, Senior Vice President, Reality Modeling , Bentley Systems, The Netherlands
TED LAMBOO Senior Vice President, Reality Modeling
Bentley Systems
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: METEO-VISUALIZATION IN VR:From a LAB into a Weather Room
Michal Koutek, Researcher, Research & Development, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, The Netherlands
Michal Koutek Researcher, Research & Development
Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute
The Netherlands
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: METEO-VISUALIZATION IN VR:From a LAB into a Weather Room
Hakan Engman, Chief Executive Officer, Agency9 AB, Sweden
Hakan Engman Chief Executive Officer
Agency9 AB
Sweden
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: OPPORTUNITIES WITH NATIONAL AND GLOBAL 3D DATA IN INTERNET APPLICATIONS

Web GIS & Data Management

24 May 2016 1600 - 1730 hrs
Dennis B. Batangan, Research Associate and Program Director, Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo De Manila University, Philippines
Dennis B. Batangan Research Associate and Program Director
Institute of Philippine Culture, Ateneo De Manila University
Philippines
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) as Data Inputs to Geospatial Mapping of Fever Patterns in Rural Health Units
Sumbangan Baja, Professor | Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia
Sumbangan Baja Professor | Dean, Faculty of Agriculture
Hasanuddin University
Indonesia
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: SUFIG-Wilkom:A GIS-Based User Friendly System for Land Sutability Assessment of Foodcrops
Tae Wook Kang, Senior Researcher, Korea Institute Construction Technology, South Korea
Tae Wook Kang Senior Researcher
Korea Institute Construction Technology
South Korea
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: BIM Perspective Definition Metadata for interworking Facility Management Data
Fred Wekesa, Geomaticist I, Kenya Electricity Generating Company, Kenya
Fred Wekesa Geomaticist I
Kenya Electricity Generating Company
Kenya
Bio | Abstract
Presentation on: GIS in Geothermal Resource Management

* Tentative speakers