Plenary IV: Connecting Communities for Enhancement of Geospatial Utility in World Economy |
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Thursday 26th, April 2012 |
Time (hrs) 09:00 - 09:45 | |
Guest Address Prof. Jacqueline McGlade Executive Director European Environment Agency Denmark Bio | Abstract |
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Time (hrs) 09:45 - 11:30 | |
Chairperson and Moderator Prof. Henk Scholten University of Amsterdam and CEO, Geodan The Netherland Bio | Abstract |
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Plenary Speakers | |
Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy Chairman Infotech Enterprises India Bio | Abstract | Presentation |
Jean Francois Rocchi President BRGM France Bio | Abstract |
Prof Jozef Dubinski President World Mining Congress Poland Bio | Abstract |
A J Baayen Managing Director Deltares The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation |
Mitrasen Bhikajee Executive Secretary Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission UNESCO France Bio | Abstract | Presentation |
Geoff Zeiss Director Utility Industry Program Autodesk USA Bio | Abstract | Presentation |
Scope and Objective of the Session:
Plenary Session 4 'Connecting Communities for Enhancement of Geospatial Utility in World Economy‘ is designed with a purpose to pursue further the above objective and connect and integrate geospatial industry with major industries of world economy and enhance the utility and relevance of geospatial technology in these industries. The Speakers of the Plenary Panel Session 4 shall provide an overview containing dimensions and directions the respective industry domains and put forward their challenges and constraints which may find its solutions by making efficient and effective utilization of geospatial technology. Panel Discussion may revolve around addressing larger issues of the world economy and dwelling upon how to make optimum and efficient utilisation of geospatial technology in those industry sectors.