Enterprise with right approach to geospatial technology can improve business operations and customer service and enable them to thrive and grow. Despite the central role of geospatial information and technology in organisations, there is always a challenge with proving and communicating the value of investing in geospatial solutions. The forum shall

• Advocate on the RoI that this technology accrues based upon the value
• Help improve business operations and customer service
• Identify how the geospatial solution can benefit the business
• Enable to quantify the tangible business value that geospatial technology can deliver to the organization

Date:12th May, 2013
Hall: Diamond 1
Time: 1030 – 1800 hrs

1030 – 1100 hrs - Welcome Coffee
1100 - 1230 hrs - Opening Session
Introductory Address Anamika Das Director – Product Development Geospatial Media and Communications India	Opening Remarks by the Chairperson Robert M. Samborski Consultant USA Bio
Keynote Address Chris Gibson Vice President Trimble USA Bio| Abstract | Presentation	Keynote Address Mark Reichardt President and Chief Executive Officer Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) USA Bio | Presentation

1230 – 1330 hrs - Lunch
1330 – 1530 hrs - City Management, Water
Speakers
Greg Babinski KCGIS Center Project Manager King County Municipality USA Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Susan Ancel Director Water Distribution and Transmission EPCOR Water Services Canada Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Xavier Irias Director of Engineering and Construction East Bay Municipal Utility District USA Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Ilhami Ismail Head of Geomatics Tenaga Nasional Berhad Malaysia Bio | Abstract
1530 – 1600 hrs - Networking Coffee/Tea Break
1600 – 1730 hrs - Utility and Public Safety Case Studies
Phil Mannell Director Customer Connections & Construction Enbridge Gas Distribution Canada Presentation	Dan Shannon Business Consultant Telus Canada Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Vesna Milinkovic GI Manager London Metropolitan Police UK Bio | Abstract | Presentation
1800 - 1930 hrs - Welcome Reception

Date: 13 May, 2013
Hall: Diamond 1
0900 - 1600 hrs

0900 - 1030 hrs - Financial Services Case Studies
Manny Rios President & CEO American Modern Insurance Group USA Bio | Presentation	Sharon L. Palmer Divisional Director Global Analytics Willis Group UK Abstract | Presentation	Andreas Siebert Head Geospatial Solutions, Corporate Underwriting Accumulation Risks Munich Reinsurance Germany Bio | Abstract
1030 - 1100 hrs - Networking Coffee Break
1100 – 1300 hrs - Transportation Case Studies
Rosina Howe Chief Innovation Officer & Group Director of Innovation & InfoComm Tech Land Transport Authority Singapore Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Nigel Stroud Geometry Information Manager, Knowledge& Information Management Heathrow Airport UK Bio | Abstract | Presentation	Oscar Jarquin Former Caltrans GIS Program Manager California Department of Transportation USA Bio | Abstract | Presentation
1300 - 1400 hrs - Lunch
1400 – 1530 hrs - Panel: Monetize Geospatial Values and Practices for Business
Moderator Robert M. Samborski Consultant USA Bio
Panelists
John Graham President Intergraph SG &I USA Bio	Stephen Lawler CTO Microsoft Bing Maps Germany	Chris Gibson Vice President Trimble USA Bio
Mark Reichardt President and Chief Executive Officer Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) USA Bio	Dave Benson Regional Sales Director for Enterprise Business DigitalGlobe UK Bio
1530 - 1600 hrs - Coffee Tea Break
1600 hrs onwards - Conference Opening