Geology and Mining Theme: Digital Transformation Enabling Sustainable Development Mandates

4 MAY 2023, 0930 – 17300 hrs | Hall - Goudriaan
Institutional Partner

BACKGROUND

Geological Survey Agencies have traditionally been engaged in basic geological mapping and resource assessment to map out features of the earth’s surface, and offer guidance for natural resource management. Geological mapping has in particular been crucial for the mining industry, where mineral exploration using geospatial technology enables effective prospecting. With the world transitioning to a low carbon economy, demand for most minerals is projected to increase, as low emission energy and transportation systems are more mineral-intensive than their fossil fuel counterparts. This provides a great opportunity for the mining sector to evolve, by reducing its own emissions, and venturing into frontier mining areas. Digital transformation of the mining workflow by integration of geospatial and frontier technology is expected to aid this evolution significantly. As countries around the world adopt sustainable development principles, a paradigm shift is expected in the geological mapping domain. With the increasing urbanization of global populations and prevalence of geohazards, the application of geological mapping is set to expand beyond resource management to continuous earth systems monitoring, sub-surface development, etc. The geological mapping organizations need to adapt and evolve to cater to the demands of a wide and diverse set of stakeholders, and provide better quality information in accessible formats.

Objectives

  • To identify the evolving roles, mandates, and future directions of geological survey agencies, with the adoption of sustainable development principles
  • To define the role of geospatial and frontier technology adoption in the evolution of mining industry supporting energy transition and sustainable resource development
  • To ideate on emerging domains of application of geological mapping in light of increasing urbanization and climate change impacts

Agenda

4th May
0930 - 0940 Opening Session
Ruban Jacob

Ruban Jacob

Associate Director - GKI | Geospatial World | India

0940 - 1130 Session 1: Evolution of geological mapping agencies - from identifying problems to finding solutions
Francesco Pizzocolo

Francesco Pizzocolo

Program Manager Geological Service for Europe | TNO | The Netherlands

David Schofield

David Schofield

Director of National and International Geoscience | British Geological Survey | UK

Michiel van der Meulen

Michiel van der Meulen

Chief Geologist | TNO

Stephan Gruijters

Stephan Gruijters

Senior Project Manager | TNO

Martin Peersmann

Martin Peersmann

Program Manager - BRO | Ministry of Interior and Kingdom Relations | The Netherlands

Luca Guerrieri

Luca Guerrieri

Technological Manager | ISPRA

1130 - 1330 Visit to Exhibition followed by Lunch
1330 - 1500 Session 2: Digital transformation of mining industry - driving energy transition and sustainable resource development
Lesego Peter

Lesego Peter

Director of Information Delivery | Botswana Geoscience Institute | Botswana

Fernando Bellotti

Fernando Bellotti

Structural Geologist | TRE ALTAMIRA | Italy

Julia Zanin Shimbo

Julia Zanin Shimbo

Researcher | IPAM | Brazil

Duska Rokavec

Duska Rokavec

Senior Geologist | Geological Survey of Slovenia

Elly Perets

Elly Perets

CEO | Asterra | Israel

1500 - 1600 Networking Break
1600 - 1730 Session 3: Geological mapping beyond resource management - geospatial adoption in emerging domains
Fabio Villa

Fabio Villa

Head of Geospatial | IMAGEO srl | Italy

Muthu kumaran Arjunan

Muthu kumaran Arjunan

Practice Lead | Infosys BPM | India

Shaily Gandhi
Shaily Gandhi Deputy Head, Center for Applied Geomatics , CEPT Research and Development Foundation , India

Shaily is a GIS expert with 10 years of experience. She has completed her Ph.D. from CEPT University in 2018 in Geospatial Technology, and expertise in bridging the gap between GIS & governance. She has got her Masters degree in Geoinformatics from Symbiosis, Pune in 2012. Shaily has been recently appointed as the Program Chair for the M.Tech program in Geomatics (MGeo), at the Faculty of Technology. She brings a wonderful blend between academics and practice. Shaily is an executive committee member for the Committee on Data of the International Science Council (ISC) and Joint Secretary of ISRS, Ahmedabad Chapter. She is an active member of IEEE, ISG, and ISRS societies. She has contributes important research projects as Data scientist and GIS expert with different centres at CRDF. She works closely on projects with GIDB, ISRO, GIZ, CODATA, DST, Gati Shakti and Nagoya. She has curated 3 podcast series on applications of Spatial Data. Shaily is keen on exploring the implementation of GIS and data science in the domain of Urban Analytics. Her core interest lies in exploring spatial technology for better decision making along with defining spatial data standards for data interoperability for building future cities. As Deputy Center Head, CAG, CRDF, Shaily brings extensive experience to bear on GIS and data science.

Shaily Gandhi
Shaily Gandhi Deputy Head, Center for Applied Geomatics , CEPT Research and Development Foundation , India

Shaily is a GIS expert with 10 years of experience. She has completed her Ph.D. from CEPT University in 2018 in Geospatial Technology, and expertise in bridging the gap between GIS & governance. She has got her Masters degree in Geoinformatics from Symbiosis, Pune in 2012. Shaily has been recently appointed as the Program Chair for the M.Tech program in Geomatics (MGeo), at the Faculty of Technology. She brings a wonderful blend between academics and practice. Shaily is an executive committee member for the Committee on Data of the International Science Council (ISC) and Joint Secretary of ISRS, Ahmedabad Chapter. She is an active member of IEEE, ISG, and ISRS societies. She has contributes important research projects as Data scientist and GIS expert with different centres at CRDF. She works closely on projects with GIDB, ISRO, GIZ, CODATA, DST, Gati Shakti and Nagoya. She has curated 3 podcast series on applications of Spatial Data. Shaily is keen on exploring the implementation of GIS and data science in the domain of Urban Analytics. Her core interest lies in exploring spatial technology for better decision making along with defining spatial data standards for data interoperability for building future cities. As Deputy Center Head, CAG, CRDF, Shaily brings extensive experience to bear on GIS and data science.

Deputy Head, Center for Applied Geomatics | CEPT Research and Development Foundation | India

Matthew Harrison

Matthew Harrison

Programme Director - Digital data services and infrastructure | BRGM | France

Tirza van Daalen

Tirza van Daalen

Director | Geological Survey of the Netherlands | The Netherlands

1-DAY PROGRAM ON

GEOLOGY AND MINING AT GWF 2023

Geospatial World Forum 2023 shall host a one-day program on “Geology and Mining” to discuss the evolution of geological mapping and mining domains as the world transitions from an extractive fossil-fuel based economy to a circular renewable energy-based economy.

Topics to be covered:

Rise of 3D/ 4D geological modelling and predictive geoscience
Innovative business and collaboration models for providing solutions to diverse stakeholders
Digital transformation of mining industry - adoption of geospatial and frontier technology in mining workflow
Systems thinking in mining information management – integration of disparate spatial and non-spatial data sources
Transition from basic geological mapping and resource assessment to earth systems monitoring and risk mitigation
Geological mapping beyond resource management – 3D subsurface modelling, environmental geology, hydrogeology, sub-bottom geology, etc.
Deadline: 10 March 2023

TARGET SEGMENTS

  • Geological survey agencies
  • Mining industry
  • Geospatial technology provider
  • Digital/ IT industry
  • Geological survey associations/ networks
  • Spatial planning organizations
  • Environment monitoring and protection agencies
  • Policymakers
  • Academic and research institutions
  • Consultants
  • End users