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The session will consist of the introduction to our company NS Violet, which is located in UK and NS Nordics AS based in Oslo, Norway. And the career achievements I ...
Built Environment Stage

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Built Environment Stage

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  • Sultan Qureshi
    Sultan Qureshi
    Senior Lead Planner, NS Nordics AS

    An experienced and robust professional with almost 26 years of practice in the Construction industry in senior roles. Been responsible for construction planning and project controls on many mega-size and complicated projects in the UK & Oslo Norway, including Heathrow Airport, New Islamabad Airport, Changi Airport, Heathrow 3rd Runway planning, London Underground upgrade Programme, Thames Water’s 5-year upgrade programme and Highway projects in the UK.

    Strong technical background of construction planning and handover, critical path analysis, resource planning & optimization, risk management. Also experienced in setting up and running PMOs and leading planning & controls teams successfully, delivering infrastructure mega-projects. Expertise in Airside planning for Taxiways, Airbridges, terminal buildings and major upgrades programmes around the airport. Prepared schedules for Heathrow third runway extension (UK), Master schedule for Changi Airport (Singapore) and the planning lead for new Heathrow Terminal 2 Programme.

    Lead construction readiness & planning manager for the 5-year London Heathrow upgrade programme. Projects range from MEP Fit out of retail facilities to major upgrade of Terminal Building including airside structures. Experienced in managing a team of Construction Managers, Planners, and worked alongside PM’s, MEP Consultants and Interior Designers as well as Cost & Commercial Managers.

    Working in Oslo Norway as Chief Executive Officer for the company NS Nordics AS who believes in Kaizen, and this is our work ethos. We help our clients with development, implementation, and operation of comprehensive schedule control system, including day-to-day planning activities, performance management, reporting, and the integration of schedules from internal and third-party sources into the overall project planners process for global programme of installed EV charging base.

The session will consist of the introduction to our company NS Violet, which is located in UK and NS Nordics AS based in Oslo, Norway. And the career achievements I have gone through in my 26 years of experience in Construction Engineering.

I will be highlighting the opportunities and struggle to work on international projects and how we can grow in other countries as well. What measures to take place while constructing and designing an infra structure and what health and safety hazards we should avoid in order to keep the environment and mankind safe and healthy. There will be facts and figures to support our presentation followed by a short Q&A session.

I have worked with some pioneers in the industry of construction throughout the world and I will be highlighting the pros and cons of working internationally and how we can promote our business to other parts of the world. Also, through this session I would like to awaken the youth and fresh talent who we would like to hire and give immense opportunity to start with us. People who are educated and want to make their career can join us and learn alot from us.

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Built Environment Stage
This session will look at the journey of GIS and Earth Observation in Arup, how it has grown, the drivers and how it has driven digital change/transformation. Learn how we ...

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  • David Edmends
    David Edmends
    GIS Consultant, Arup

    David has over 17 years of professional experience working the public, private, third and utilities sectors providing geospatial consultation to a wide range of disciplines.David is an Associate specialising in Geographical Information Systems, he has experience of developing, managing and delivering a wide variety of multidisciplinary projects at a global scale.David’s current focus is on designing and deploying enterprise GIS for both Arup and its clients. He is a Product Owner of Arup’s Enterprise GIS Platform, Atlas, and is currently developing new geospatial analytics and management capabilities for the organisation. He is a leader in Arup’s Geospatial community and manages our corporate relationship with ESRI Inc.

This session will look at the journey of GIS and Earth Observation in Arup, how it has grown, the drivers and how it has driven digital change/transformation. Learn how we have grown from 1 or 2 users to over 11,000 users in the company. We will discuss the challenges encountered and how we have solved and driven through them to where we are now

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Main Stage
Photogrammetry and LiDAR are the most common types of drone surveying. Learn about some of the best projects/case studies from all over the world. Moreover, discover the different drone solutions ...

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  • Erick Razon
    Erick Razon
    Senior Regional Marketing Manager, Europe, DJI Enterprise

    Erick leads overall marketing for the Europe region of DJI. He started his career at Ogilvy & Mather where he led the development of 360-IMC campaigns for top Fortune 500 brands like Mondelez International, Heineken, Estee lauder, Philips, etc. At DJI he brings his communication expertise to educate the commercial drone market on the value that drones bring. He’s in charge of raising awareness on the value of drones to help spur growth in the commercial space.

  • Richard Dunlop
    Richard Dunlop
    Survey and GIS Specialist, Heliguy

    Richard is an integral member of Heliguys Geospatial Division, where he provides valuable support to users in developing and establishing resilient aerial surveying workflows. Possessing a distinguished background in the field, Richard earned an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying and Mapping Science and has previously served as a qualified land surveyor. He has demonstrated his expertise in various land surveying projects, including those at prestigious locations such as RAF Lossiemouth, Mersey Rail, and Charing Cross station. Leveraging his vast experience, Richard plays a vital role in successfully integrating aerial survey techniques into pre-existing terrestrial-based workflows.

Photogrammetry and LiDAR are the most common types of drone surveying. Learn about some of the best projects/case studies from all over the world. Moreover, discover the different drone solutions used and tactics used to produce robust geospatial solutions and outputs such as: digital twins, georeferenced point cloud, 3D mesh, 2D orthophoto, etc.

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
The challenge of making geospatial data accessible has endured over the years. One of the key ways through which this challenge has been addressed has been through the implementation of ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Dr. Gobe Hobona
    Dr. Gobe Hobona
    Director of Product Management, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)

    Dr. Gobe Hobona is the Director of Product Management for Standards at the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC). In this role he provides oversight of OGC Application Programming Interface (API) Standards development, and also heads the Compliance Programme which provides an environment for organisations to test and certify that their products are OGC Compliant. His other roles at the OGC include being Chair of the OGC Naming Authority and Co-Chair of the OGC Architecture Domain Working Group. Gobe sits on the Open Standards Board of the Cabinet Office, and the IST/36 Committee on geospatial standards of the British Standards Institution (BSI). He holds a PhD in Geomatics from Newcastle University and is a professional member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM).

The challenge of making geospatial data accessible has endured over the years. One of the key ways through which this challenge has been addressed has been through the implementation of Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI). An SDI is a framework of data, institutional arrangements, policies, technologies, and people that facilitates the effective sharing and usage of geospatial information. Many of the successful implementations of SDI share a common thread of implementing OGC Standards to make data products more findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable (FAIR). This presentation will describe some of the success stories and share our insight on the best practices. The presentation will describe the standards-based best practices that OGC Member organisations have identified for collecting, processing, and disseminating data across an SDI. The OGC is an international consortium of more than 500 businesses, government agencies, research organisations, and universities driven to make geospatial (location) information and services FAIR.

The presentation will use OGC API Standards, as a case study, to explain how organisations are implementing standards-based solutions that make it easier for anyone to provide and use geospatial data on the web and to integrate geospatial data with any other type of information. These standards make use of the OpenAPI Specification to make it easier for developers to implement solutions using code generation tools that improve the efficiency of code and the productivity of developers. The standards support the implementation of interfaces for accessing vector data, raster data, processes, metadata catalogues, vector tiles, map tiles, coverage tiles, sensors, and a variety of environmental data resources. Therefore the presentation will be relevant to the data and technology strategies of several government and business organisations.

Two of the emerging concepts that offer insight into future SDI are the Marine SDI and the Health SDI concepts. A Marine MSDI is a specific type of SDI that focuses on the marine environment. Not only does a Marine SDI offer a collection of hydrographic products, but it also provides an infrastructure that facilitates the interoperability of data at different levels (e.g., regional, national, and international). Similarly, a Health SDI is a specific type of SDI that focuses on support of public health and healthcare services. The presentation will conclude with an examination of the role of OGC Standards in the modernisation of SDI, reflecting on findings from recent research on both the Marine SDI and the Health SDI visions.

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
GIS & Data Stage
The Worldsensing Smart Tunnel Lining Solution addresses a major safety challenge in the construction of tunnels and allows engineers to make data-driven decisions from as early as the lining construction ...

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  • Matt Azzopardi
    Matt Azzopardi
    Sales Manager UK, Worldsensing

    Matt Azzopardi has been working at the cutting edge of technology for the last 12 years. Specialising in energy efficiency and carbon footprint reduction, IIoT connectivity and reporting, intelligent lighting and voltage optimisation. Having moved into the geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring sector several years ago, he is now responsible for the UK sales operation at Worldsensing – delivering product and integrated solutions to Engineering Service Providers and Distributors.

The Worldsensing Smart Tunnel Lining Solution addresses a major safety challenge in the construction of tunnels and allows engineers to make data-driven decisions from as early as the lining construction phase. Segmental tunnel lining are structures that require careful monitoring during construction, particularly when the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are in use. As TBMs create tunnels, they place concrete linings behind them and use thrust cylinders to advance by pushing off against concrete segments.

Until now, the tunnel excavation process must be halted at regular intervals so data acquisition systems can be installed on the inner surface of the linings to connect the sensors embedded in the segments. Equipment installation can take hours at a time, adding to the cost and complexity of tunnel projects. Plus, it entails a degree of risk since engineers need to work on sections of the tunnel that do not have monitoring equipment in place.

Furthermore, the data acquisition equipment installed during construction must often be removed before the tunnel enters operation, so the ability to monitor tunnels after they are built is reduced. The innovation launched by Worldsensing addresses all these issues by embedding wireless datalogging equipment within the concrete segments installed by the TBM, thereby avoiding costly delays of equipment installation and de-installation.

The embedded nodes allow engineering teams to get real-time data on lining stability from before the tunnel linings are installed. The data is transmitted reliably throughout the lifespan of the lining and can be analyzed using any industry-standard visualization software, improving engineering teams’ ability to make data-driven decisions relating to infrastructure safety and integrity.

The main benefit of the solution is enabling early control in construction. Strain and stress automatic measurements start immediately after ring completion (not only after the TBM passes). In fact, even before. It is now possible to monitor strain, stress and pressure on the lining when the TBM thrust jacks are pushing, during backfilling and grouting. At the same time, the nodes will continue providing data in the service stages when the tunnel will be affected by other forces (ground pressure, groundwater pressure, loads induced due to additional distortion and other loads).

The monitoring units include a robust Worldsensing five-channel data logger, connected securely to vibrating wire sensors such as strain gauges or pressure cells. The data loggers are housed in a rugged polymer casing that can be embedded directly in concrete, with the casing sitting flush with the inner surface of the tunnel lining.

During construction, the data logger can send signals to a gateway installed up to 100 m away in the head of the TBM, providing an almost instantaneous, real-time view of tunnel stability from the moment the lining is laid down. All electronic device components are protected with insulating resin, with only the device’s Universal Serial Bus (USB) connections left open for configuration purposes. The data logger is powered by batteries that can last up to a decade with no need for maintenance.

This data transmission distance is limited by interference from the TBM but once the boring machine has moved on communications can switch to tunnel-based gateways up to 3 km in a straight line or 800 m around curves.

This innovation represents a major step forward in tunnel boring safety and efficiency and can drastically reduce the delays involved in installing and configuring tunnel monitoring systems, saving time and costs. Because the technology is completely based on wireless there is no need for costly and time-consuming cabling and splicing work once the TBM has moved on. Embedding monitoring equipment directly into the concrete lining in tunnels is a simple yet highly innovative idea that simplifies logistics during tunnel construction.

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Infrastructure Stage
Following the successful completion of a 3-year project to look at innovative ways to support coastal management from Space (funded by the European Space Agency) a series of coastal indicators ...

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  • Anne-Laure Beck
    Anne-Laure Beck
    Senior EO Engineer, ARGANS Ltd

    Anne-Laure Beck is currently the technical lead on ESA Coastal Erosion and Disaster Resilience projects. Anne-Laure joined ARGANS after graduated from the ENSG, Paris (Ecole National des Sciences Géographiques) where she spends 4 months at the Thai space agency (GISTDA) working on crops monitoring and crops phenology from MODIS and Landsat data and 6 months at the Slovenian archaeological institute (ZRC SAZU) conducting research on Mayan archaeological remain using optical and SAR satellite imagery.

    Anne-Laure is focusing on coastal monitoring and climate change impact analysis, designing technical solutions based on remote-sensing data. Working with end-user requirements and optimizing the EO data characteristics, she has designed various coastal indicators to improve the understanding of coastal dynamics and coastal change impacts from product theoretical design to their development and production

  • Martin Jones
    Martin Jones
    Coastal Programme Manager, ARGANS Ltd

    Building on over 30 years’ experience across the military geospatial intelligence domains, Martin is now a program manager at ARGANS Ltd with a focus on coastal monitoring programmes. During the first part of his Royal Naval career he commanded HM Ships GLEANER, QUORN and as an IHO Cat A charge Hydrographer, ECHO. After the joy of beingvat sea he then moved inot the Geospatail Intelliegnce arena working within the Allied System for GEOINT (ASG), the Five Eyes collaboration, leveraging UK advantage at executive level. During the last 2 years of his service he worked with the DEFRA Cheif Scientific Advisor to broaden givernemn undertsanding and uptake of earth observation. Also at the international level Martin directed the multinational community of military geospatial standards design as the Director of the Defence Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG) and other key experiences include being the British Board Member for the EU Satellite Centre, and Owner’s Adviser for the UKHO and the Intergovernmental Group Advising on the UK Met Office.

Following the successful completion of a 3-year project to look at innovative ways to support coastal management from Space (funded by the European Space Agency) a series of coastal indicators have been developed which have been independently validated by the leading geological authorities in Spain, Italy, UK and Ireland. These now mature processes are considered a standard and are now being delivered to Ghana in support of the ESA Global Development Programme which is partnering with International Financial Institutions such as the World Bank Group. As part of this new project a team of Ghanaian experts from the universities of Ghana, Cape Coast and Akenten Appiah-Menka University have joined ARGANS. This consortium is working alongside the West African Coastal Areas (WACA) programme lead for Ghana from the World Bank to develop new products that can aid a better understanding of coastal resilience. The key focus is to assess the erosive power though wave characteristics and the sediment sources along the coast and the resistance force via land use land cover map and sediment flux estimation. This presentation will update on our progress halfway through this agile development and highlight what can be delivered from the Sentinel-2 mission. There will be a short period for any Q&A on completion and we (ARGANS Ltd) will be around and about for any further discussions required.

17 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
A digital twin, or detailed 3D rendering of a real-world study area, is often the goal when collecting and processing geospatial data. The rapid emergence and proliferation of Unmanned Aerial ...
Built Environment Stage

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Built Environment Stage

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  • David McKittrick
    David McKittrick
    Training & Training Manager, Blue Marble Geographics

    David McKittrick is Training and Outreach Manager at Blue Marble Geographics in Hallowell, Maine. A graduate of the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, McKittrick has spent over 30 years in the field of GIS and mapping, focusing on the application and implementation of spatial technology within a wide variety of industries and vertical markets. McKittrick has designed and delivered hundreds of GIS training classes, seminars, and presentations and has authored dozens of articles and papers for numerous business and trade publications.

A digital twin, or detailed 3D rendering of a real-world study area, is often the goal when collecting and processing geospatial data. The rapid emergence and proliferation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) or drones for lidar or image collection continues to make the creation of digital twin models consisting of 3D data more accessible. Beginning with a camera-equipped UAV for data collection and a GIS software for photogrammetric processing, GIS analysts can collect data and carry through the process to create a digital twin with image, point cloud, and mesh layers. From these derivatives of the geotagged UAV-captured images, further analysis can be executed with steps to generate terrain and surface models, extract key features, and overlay additional data for a more detailed 3D rendering of the intended area.

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Built Environment Stage
Large-scale LiDAR point clouds projects can be frightening. Commonly after many processing steps and many manually interventions one can derive the final classified point cloud. And in the end, usually, ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Nejc Dougan
    Nejc Dougan
    CTO, Flai

    Experienced Software Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Geospatial and Remote sensing industry.

    Currently, he is also enrolled in PhD at Faculty of computer and information science, University Ljubljana. With a research interest in the use of AI and deep learning convolutional neural networks for processing of aerial laser scanning point clouds.

Large-scale LiDAR point clouds projects can be frightening. Commonly after many processing steps and many manually interventions one can derive the final classified point cloud. And in the end, usually, we are not even interested in the point cloud per se, but in the extracted object such as buildings, power lines or trees. With the use of AI and machine learning, we can make working with large-scale point clouds a breeze, remove complexity and save time and money for companies working in the following segments:

– Powerline mapping
– Nationwide area mapping
– Forestry
– Mining
– Natural hazard detection
– Other

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
GIS & Data Stage
David Schofield will take you through Move Solutions Dynamic monitoring sensors, and how the data is presented in the online platform. Shane MacLaughlin will be showing the advantages in combining geo-referenced ...
Infrastructure Stage

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Infrastructure Stage

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David Schofield will take you through Move Solutions Dynamic monitoring sensors, and how the data is presented in the online platform.

Shane MacLaughlin will be showing the advantages in combining geo-referenced and panoramic images to your mobile mapping point cloud when creating topographic models in SCC.

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Infrastructure Stage
This session will focus on the use of advanced geospatial technology and tools such as GIS, AI, AR and EO in the humanitarian aid and disaster relief sectors. ...
Land & Natural Resources Stage

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Land & Natural Resources Stage

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  • Joel Myhre
    Joel Myhre
    Senior Disaster Management Specialist, PDC

    From Kabul to Geneva to Palo Alto, Joel K. Myhre has been honored over his two decades of public policy and advanced ICT experience to help bring advanced humanitarian technology innovations to civil society actors across the Pacific Rim, Europe, North America, Africa, & Central Asia. He has worked with a broad swath of Public Health, Humanitarian and Disaster Response entities, in addition to UN and US DoD engagements throughout the Pacific Rim and Europe. Mr. Myhre’s technical geospatial endeavours include Membership in the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS), co-chair of the UN Information Management Working Group for GIS (Geneva), and advisor to both the WHO EOC-NET and the ad hoc WHO Advisory Group on Mass Gatherings. Recent technology forays from Silicon Valley to Geneva have incorporated Artificial Intelligence, space based observational innovations, and broad stakeholder engagements to advance the US Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This session will focus on the use of advanced geospatial technology and tools such as GIS, AI, AR and EO in the humanitarian aid and disaster relief sectors.

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
The Geospatial Commission’s National Underground Asset Register (a digital map of all pipes and cables in the UK) delivered its ‘minimum viable product’ in April 2023 for North East England, ...

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  • Chris Chambers
    Chris Chambers
    Deputy Director, Geospatial Commission, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

    Chris Chambers is Deputy Director for the delivery of the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) at the Geospatial Commission, Cabinet Office. NUAR is a new digital map of underground pipes and cables, which is expected to deliver £350m pa economic value by helping improve efficiencies in construction and development, reduce disruption and improve workers’ safety. Chris is also part of the Geospatial Commission senior management team, supporting delivery of the UK Geospatial Strategy.

    Chris has worked in the geospatial industry since 2005 in a variety of roles including technical support, consultancy, product management and leading on the delivery of major technology and data investments (up to £1Bn). He’s worked with several global platform providers, as well as FTSE 100 companies and other large GB organisations (across Public and Private sectors) to unlock the power of location data.

The Geospatial Commission’s National Underground Asset Register (a digital map of all pipes and cables in the UK) delivered its ‘minimum viable product’ in April 2023 for North East England, Wales and London, and will be enhanced and rolled out across Northern Ireland and the remainder of England. This session will explore where we are now with this Government major programme, what lessons we have learned, and what to look forward to in the future. The programme works with over 700 asset owners from across the public and private sectors, balances national security and commercial sensitivities with usability, and is envisaged to deliver £350m pa benefits to the UK – but has the potential for more.

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Main Stage
This talk will provide an overview of drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles), payloads and their application for surveying and mapping and then focus on three main products and ...
Surveying & Mapping Stage

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Surveying & Mapping Stage

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  • Adrian Fowler
    Adrian Fowler
    Technical Sales Manager, AlphaGeo

    Adrian joined the team in 2022. He is an asset to the company, and responsible for helping us grow the business.

    We’re so lucky to have people like Adrian with us here at AlphaGeo!

    ✨ Fun Facts: Adrian co-parents his two daughters & is avid Liverpool Football fan.

  • Brian Critchley
    Brian Critchley
    Managing Director, AlphaGeo

    After graduating with a degree in Geology and masters in Oceanography, I have embarked on a career involving gold exploration in Australia, and land and marine geophysical survey worldwide.

    I have over 30 years of geoscience experience; as a contractor, involved in data collection and processing, and as a consultant involved in the planning, management and implementation of onshore and offshore geophysical survey and geotechnical investigation projects. I have a broad experience of survey and sampling techniques for ocean/ seabed and sub-seabed characterisation and hazard mapping, undertaking project management and data assimilation/ 3D ground modelling across a range of infrastructure projects.

    I am also involved in the development of drone-based solutions for mapping and UXO hazard identification.

This talk will provide an overview of drones (also known as unmanned aerial vehicles), payloads and their application for surveying and mapping and then focus on three main products and supporting case studies each.
There are three main categories of drones (fixed-wing, multirotor and hybrid) which are used for commercial purposes, each with varying attributes that can provide benefits to different applications. Drones can be combined with an assortment of payloads to collect an assortment of geospatial data, including aerial imagery, topography, bathymetry, magnetometry, multispectral and thermal datasets, that can be used to characterise, assess and fault-find in complex settings and environments across a number of different industries.
The Atmos Marlyn, a hybrid drone, can be used for large-scale topographic and photogrammetric surveys. A case study will be presented of the Atmos Marlyn being used to perform repeat topographical surveys over the intertidal section of an offshore wind farm export cable landfall, to monitor scour.
The Tersus MetaVerse Painter is a versatile LiDAR payload capable of being mounted onto a variety of platforms/vehicles. A case study will be presented pf how the Tersus LiDAR was used on a drone to monitor landfall topography to rapidly and accurately track volume changes.
The Sniffer-4D payload is a drone-mountable air pollutant sensor capable of simultaneously detecting multiple air pollutants and relaying real-time concentrations to a ground station, to allow for rapid 3D mapping of pollutants. A case study will be presented where the Sniffer-4D was used to monitor methane levels over a water treatment facility.

17 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
In this session, we will present Natural Insights: a data-driven intelligence platform designed to support decisions aligned with sustainable planetary targets, with nature and the environment at its core. The ...

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  • Alasdair Smith
    Alasdair Smith
    Geospatial Data Scientist, CGG

    Alasdair is a Geospatial Data Scientist at CGG (Environmental Science) with a BSc in Physical Geography (Edinburgh) and an MSc in Remote Sensing & Environmental Mapping (UCL). He has been with the Environmental Science team since its creation in 2020 and has a particular interest in the application of geospatial programming, data science, and machine learning to environmental monitoring solutions. During his time at CGG, Alasdair has been involved in a variety of different projects, including: Natural Insights (presented at this conference); intertidal habitat loss analysis in the Solent; and mapping geodiversity in Wales with machine learning.

  • Kieran Bajpai
    Kieran Bajpai
    Lead Environmental and Climate Data Scientist, CGG

    Kieran is the Lead Environmental and Climate Data Scientist in CGG’s Environmental Science team. With an MPhys in Physics from the University of Exeter and a background in data science, Kieran has been part of the Environmental Science team since its inception in 2020. Kieran’s work centres around the development of models which look to obtain insights on the natural environment using geospatial data (such as Natural Insights), with a particular focus on using climate science to integrate climate models and reanalysis data into projects, so they are considerate of risk and resilient to potential changes in the future.

In this session, we will present Natural Insights: a data-driven intelligence platform designed to support decisions aligned with sustainable planetary targets, with nature and the environment at its core. The platform has two key focuses: (1) providing access and visualisation to a large resource of relevant data on natural and urban environments, and (2) derived intelligence on them as direct quantification and/or assessment of the crucial services associated with them. The services include the valuation of existing ecosystem services, climate-related risks and changes, and the suitability of blue and green carbon practices and new renewable infrastructure that align with net-zero ambitions.
The session will include a description of the vision of the platform, a brief breakdown of its methodology, as well as a demo of its use with stakeholders, and a case study to help show how it can be used effectively to answer detailed questions relating to management decisions.

17 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
Join Terra Modus, a company specialising in laser scanning, to learn how they tackled the challenge of measuring the largest stormwater system in Lithuania. Conventional methods would have taken years, ...
Surveying & Mapping Stage

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Surveying & Mapping Stage

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  • Martynas Valauskis
    Martynas Valauskis
    Head of Survey Center, Terra Modus

    Martynas Valauskis is the head of the survey center at Terra Modus and has over 15 years of accumulated knowledge and practical experience in the field. With a degree in measurement engineering, he has an in-depth knowledge of both 3D laser scanning and land surveys, as well as the software needed to turn this data into 2D and 3D deliverables.

Join Terra Modus, a company specialising in laser scanning, to learn how they tackled the challenge of measuring the largest stormwater system in Lithuania. Conventional methods would have taken years, but Terra Modus used 3D technology to complete the project in half a year. With 15 years of experience in 3D technology, the company will present a practical and detailed case study of the project and show how they improved productivity tenfold from surveying 8 to 80 manholes per day.
The project was not without its challenges, as standard hardware and software tools available on the market were not sufficient for the task. Terra Modus had to create bespoke laser scanning equipment and adjust its own UNDET software to overcome the following technical challenges:
• Scan 12,500 rainwater drains within a timeframe of just 5 minutes for each.
• Obtain a 3D scanner that is fast and accurate, and able to go in and out of drains quickly.
• Create a new method of georeferencing.

17 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
The days of unplanned staff learning and development, recruitment and allocating staff to tasks are a thing of the past. We need the correct competencies when recruiting and developing/utilising our ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Neal Archer
    Neal Archer
    Head of Learning and Talent Development, Defence Geographic Centre, MOD

    Neal has an MA in International Boundaries (King’s College London) and BSC Hons in Cartography and Geography (Oxford Polytechnic). Neal joined the Ministry of Defence in 1991 and is experienced in map production and evaluation, IT capability and data schema development, research, training, managing requirements, international partner engagement and Aeronautical Information. As an international boundaries SME, Neal advised governments, helping to resolve boundary issues at the diplomatic level and lectures on the subject at Kings College. As a former Army Reservist he has practical experience of operational delivery and commanded the Reservist Geo unit.

    Currently Head of Learning and Development at the Defence Geographic Centre responsible for recruiting/retention, initial Geo training, staff development/career paths including defining the Defence Geography profession. Neal’s practical training experience includes initial and research Geo training, designing and delivering new capability training and international training to over 40 countries.

The days of unplanned staff learning and development, recruitment and allocating staff to tasks are a thing of the past. We need the correct competencies when recruiting and developing/utilising our workforce. This presentation will explain why you need competencies and equally importantly how they can be used to develop your staff and meet their and your expectations.
Building a framework from scratch is a daunting proposition. This session will explain the Why, What and How? with an opportunity for questions. So why reinvent the wheel when you can benefit from others experience?

17 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
GIS & Data Stage
As traditional infrastructure design methods migrate from 2D to 3D modeling, this presentation aims to show a collaborative process integrating geospatial operations across downstream transportation design processes to deliver Digital ...
Built Environment Stage

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Built Environment Stage

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  • Ted Knaak
    Ted Knaak
    President, TopoDOT

    Ted Knaak is currently president and owner of TopoDOT LLC, a Florida software company founded in 2011. TopoDOT software is employed worldwide as a comprehensive solution to geospatial point cloud data processing. Ted has over 30 years’ experience in the industry having founded Rigel USA in 1993 to market and apply Riegl LiDAR technology across North America. Earlier in his career, Ted was a control systems analyst for GE Space Systems. Ted holds Master of Science Degrees in electrical and mechanical engineering from Brown and Drexel universities.

As traditional infrastructure design methods migrate from 2D to 3D modeling, this presentation aims to show a collaborative process integrating geospatial operations across downstream transportation design processes to deliver Digital Twins at minimum cost and maximum quality where and when they are needed.
New geospatial technologies (mobile LiDAR, UAV, etc.) quickly acquire large amounts of point cloud data, calibrated images and more. While this raw form of data supports the development of high-quality Digital Twins, we see the need for a well-defined and productive process for the extraction of features, assets and topographies necessary to construct a Digital Twin. We’ll explore how a significant level of geospatial expertise is required to establish a traceable lineage from the raw data and any extracted Digital Twins to documented survey control to assure the quality of every Digital Twin.
We’ll look at the new TopoShare Geospatial Data Catalogue and how it serves a critical role in the execution of a comprehensive Digital Twin production process. We will then introduce the TopoShare ’s unique ability to effectively communicate every instance of geospatial project data across downstream operations. This communication workflow makes possible the documentation and maintenance of quality standards of Digital Twins centered design process.

17 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Built Environment Stage
High quality survey control is a key requirement of accurate and repeatable rail survey and is hugely beneficial to rail maintenance and construction projects. By adopting the combined sensor fusion ...
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  • Goran Buble
    Goran Buble
    Regional Sales Manager, Amberg Technologies

    Goran Buble is a Regional Sales Manager at Amberg Technologies, Switzerland. He joined Amberg in 2014 and played a role in setting up and developing the pre- and post-sales departments. Along with other responsibilities, his tasks include working with local Amberg distribution partners to setup and optimise their rail business. His background is in land surveying and geodetic instrumentation. He holds advanced degrees in geodetic surveying and geophsysics.

  • Matt Lock
    Matt Lock
    Rail Sales Manager, Hexagon

    Matt Lock is a qualified Engineering Land Surveyor who has worked in geospatial sales for over 22 years, the last 3 of which have been focussing on the rail industry. He has been responsible for the approval of a number of instruments and software by Network Rail and TFL and has spent time working on a variety of survey, construction and maintenance projects on the UK rail network supporting customers and helping to develop solutions. Matt is motivated by a passion for the latest technology and improving the productivity of data capture and analysis. He joined Hexagon at the beginning of 2020 and is a member of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors, an Associate Member of the RICS and Member of the Permanent Way Institution.

High quality survey control is a key requirement of accurate and repeatable rail survey and is hugely beneficial to rail maintenance and construction projects. By adopting the combined sensor fusion of Amberg’s industry leading track measuring device paired with highly precise IMU and Leica’s renowned GNSS technology, establishing, maintaining and renewing survey control is much faster, easier and more cost effective than ever before. In this presentation we will discuss the technology, field operation and data processing along with examples of previous projects.

17 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Infrastructure Stage
Digital Transformation calls for the development of an agile and robust business strategy, to accelerate transformation, improve productivity and reduce risk. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and namely Geographic Information ...

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  • Georgios Floros
    Georgios Floros
    Head of GIS, Skanska UK Plc

    George is delivering sustainable and resilient Digital Transformation of Transportation Infrastructure through GeoBIM. Leveraging the integration capabilities of GIS & Geospatial, with a customer-centric approach, George maximises economic, environmental and social value for all project stakeholders, whilst reducing risk through smart, geospatial solutions.

    As the Head of GIS for Skanska UK-Infrastructure, George is leading the design and implementation of the Geospatial Digital Twin Strategy across the entire project lifecycle, from Tender to Handover. George is focusing on integrating GIS and BIM to create the “digital foundation” for Infrastructure projects and leverage geospatial technology to accelerate business growth and transformation.

    In parallel, George is pursuing his PhD at University College London focusing on the integration of GeoBIM for Asset Management, whilst he holds an MSc. in GIS from UCL, MSc. in Environment & Development (National Technical University of Athens) and a MEng. in Surveying Engineering from NTUA.

Digital Transformation calls for the development of an agile and robust business strategy, to accelerate transformation, improve productivity and reduce risk. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and namely Geographic Information Science/Systems and Building Information Modelling are key drivers for the digital transformation of the AEC industry. The prospect is almost unlimited, but at the same time organisations need an integrated strategy to realise the benefits of ICTs and ensure that all stakeholders are on board throughout the entire journey. So, how can organisation harness the value-add of location intelligence and GIS with BIM to create fit for purpose digital solutions?

The session will focus on presenting real-world case studies from mega infrastructure projects that Skanska is currently delivering. It will cover the entire construction lifecycle, from Preconstruction to Construction and Handover, demonstrating digital solutions that are built on GIS-BIM (GeoBIM) integration. The solutions will focus on improving efficiency through collaboration, Health & Safety through value-add of location intelligence and productivity on the field. The presentation will conclude with benefits realisation and suggestions for future developments.

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
From live feeds of global weather events to on-the-ground monitoring of political conflicts, every square inch of the planet can be observed—a gift of intelligence insurers especially cannot live without. McKenzie ...
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  • Louise Jones
    Louise Jones
    Head of Intelligence, McKenzie Intelligence Services

    Louise has joined MIS as Head of Intelligence after serving for seven years in the British Army as an Intelligence Officer. During her time in the military, she served in a variety of roles leading complex Intelligence operations around the world. After leaving the Army, she gained further experience bringing her Intelligence skill set to investigative journalism and subsequently to finance. In her role as Head of Intelligence, Louise is leading the process to integrate multi source data into a platform delivering at the cutting edge of intelligence innovation for our customers.

  • Rosina Smith
    Rosina Smith
    Chief Product Officer, McKenzie Intelligence Services

    Rosina Smith is McKenzie Intelligence Services’ (MIS) Head of Product and leads their fast-growing product team. After seven years at one of the largest insurers in the world, Allianz, and involvement with Insurtech in London and the US, Rosina has extensive knowledge and experience in the insurance industry. Throughout her career so far, she has been at the forefront of setting up GIS-focused solutions, focusing on how location intelligence can be applied to both underwriting and claims practices. As a result, this led to a move to MIS to assist in the build and spearhead the launch of their Global Events Observer (GEO), MIS’ event response product, which is quickly transforming how the insurance industry consumes and uses GIS data to be able to respond to global catastrophic risks and conflicts more efficiently and accurately.

From live feeds of global weather events to on-the-ground monitoring of political conflicts, every square inch of the planet can be observed—a gift of intelligence insurers especially cannot live without.

McKenzie Intelligence Services (MIS) event response platform Global Events Observer (GEO) is now revolutionising the way risk is perceived and managed as catastrophic loss events become more common—and costly.

Join Rosina Smith, Chief Product Officer, and Louise Jones, Head of Intelligence, where they’ll be sharing MIS’ journey to date and also be providing a live demonstration of GEO where they will share and analyse recent events, including non-modeled and modeled risks, and take you through the exact process of how an event is monitored and responded to.

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
Today’s surveyors and engineers face many challenges in their working day. This session discusses the latest advancements in GNSS technology that help to overcome challenging environments with obstructed skies, communication ...

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  • Mark Francis
    Mark Francis
    Geomatics Market Segment Manager, Leica Geosystems

    Mark Francis is the Geomatics Market Segment Manager at Leica Geosystems UK & Ireland. With over 14 years at Leica Geosystems and having worked in the geospatial industry since 2000 as a land surveyor, Mark has had early access to many of the technologies that are now becoming ubiquitous. With a broad appreciation of all markets, Mark enjoys the role of technologist to help address the challenges today’s measurement professionals face.

Today’s surveyors and engineers face many challenges in their working day. This session discusses the latest advancements in GNSS technology that help to overcome challenging environments with obstructed skies, communication datalink interruptions and the presence of signal interference and jamming.

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
During October 2018, Northern Italy was affected by an extreme windstorm. This event showed dramatic effects and consequences in the mountainous region. Its impact was assessed for a selected alpine ...

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  • Carlo Masetto
    Carlo Masetto
    GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist, Veneto Region

    I am an environmental engineer, with solid experience in environmental and territorial issues. I attended a post-graduate specialization course in GIScience and remote sensing for the territory management.

    Currently, I work as a GIS & remote sensing specialist at the Veneto Region – Territorial Planning Department – Cartographic Office. Previously, I worked in the Municipality of Padua (Italy), as sustainable mobility & roads management and as technical employee in the HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) & Fire Prevention sector.

    Through my work in the Veneto Region, I have gained experience in the field of remote sensing, particularly in the area of land monitoring and urban planning. Remote sensing and GIS issues are the prevalent part of my current job.
    I am in charge of the managment of the regional spatial data infrastructure, where there is also a dedicated section on earth observation.

    I’m the contact point for Veneto Region in NEREUS (Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies).

    In my approach to work, it comes natural to me to deepen the aspects concerning the interactions between human sphere and environment.

During October 2018, Northern Italy was affected by an extreme windstorm. This event showed dramatic effects and consequences in the mountainous region. Its impact was assessed for a selected alpine region in terms of susceptibility to vulnerability of infrastructures, civil works, and hydrographic network. This was performed combining a multi-criteria analysis methodology in GIS environment with free remote sensing data.
Firstly, crashed trees areas were identified from satellite data through a supervised classification method.
Subsequently, the analysis was carried out in a GIS environment using the AHP methodology, with the definition of the main criteria (and their weights) chosen to carry out the analysis.
The final result was a meaningful output representing the Susceptibility to Vulnerability Index map (IS).

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
This session aims to give an overview of the current activity to improve the support for people interested in a career in geospatial and highlight where we think there may ...
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This session aims to give an overview of the current activity to improve the support for people interested in a career in geospatial and highlight where we think there may be gaps. We will share evidence to date of feedback from various stakeholders about the perceived gap between students in formal education and what they have said they need to support their transition to begin a successful career in geospatial. The talk will finish with sharing ideas and good practice on how industry can encourage and support new entrants into the geospatial workforce and incorporate this in their talent strategy.

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Main Stage
Dive into the fascinating history of Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) technology, which has revolutionised the way industries gather data. Led by GeoSLAMs Katie Kavanagh, the session will guide you ...
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Dive into the fascinating history of Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping (SLAM) technology, which has revolutionised the way industries gather data. Led by GeoSLAMs Katie Kavanagh, the session will guide you through the history of SLAM, which industries have adopted the technology, and how it complements other forms of LiDAR data capture.

17 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Despite huge strides forward in the 3D design and co-ordination of buildings there are still challenges occurring during the physical build process. These issues can result in a number of unexpected ...

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Despite huge strides forward in the 3D design and co-ordination of buildings there are still challenges occurring during the physical build process.

These issues can result in a number of unexpected costs and delays. During this session we are looking to shed light on the world of on-site construction digital data capture with a particular focus on its use for installation verification.

We will be looking at the tools that are available, dispelling the “one size fits all” myth and highlighting where knowledge and guidance on the various processes can be attained.

Reference will also be made to the UK Construction Verification Initiative, where people from across the construction sector have come together to focus specifically on the verification topic. A lot has been learned and we are looking forward to sharing our passion about this essential aspect of the construction process with you.

17 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
A review of the most important datasets for energy planning covering Energy Networks, Socio-demographics and Building Stock. And some worked examples of how geospatial tools can transform workflows across engineering ...
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  • Christopher Jackson
    Christopher Jackson
    CEO & Co-Founder, Advanced Infrastructure

    Former Head of the UK Decentralised Energy Market function of E.ON, Commercial Director of a system integration company, and former Strategy Director of a leading battery, solar and electric vehicle integration company. Formerly project director for one of the largest Innovate-UK smart energy testbeds and one the Energy Data Taskforce workstreams where the issue of siloed industry data was identified as a barrier for whole systems optimisation.

A review of the most important datasets for energy planning covering Energy Networks, Socio-demographics and Building Stock. And some worked examples of how geospatial tools can transform workflows across engineering consultancy and project development.

17 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
The session will showcase current and future geohazard maps the British Geological Survey is developing to provide his customers with more accurate information on geological hazards. ...

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  • Dr. Alessandro Novellino
    Dr. Alessandro Novellino
    Remote Sensing Geoscientist, British Geological Survey

    I am a Remote Sensing Geoscientist in the Earth Observation team. I drive the development of new methods and tools (e.g., Machine Learning) to identify, monitor and model natural and anthropogenic hazards by processing and interpreting radar and multispectral satellite data.

  • Dr. Ekbal Hussain
    Dr. Ekbal Hussain
    Remote Sensing Geoscientist, British Geological Survey

    Ekbal Hussain is a remote sensing geoscientist in the Geodesy and Earth Observation capability within the Multi-hazards and Risk challenge area at the British Geological Survey. He is an analytical scientist with an interest in using satellite earth observation techniques to help address problems in international development, particularly in the areas of disaster risk reduction, climate change, poverty and global health.

The session will showcase current and future geohazard maps the British Geological Survey is developing to provide his customers with more accurate information on geological hazards.

17 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
How do you solve the problem that scale factors cause engineering projects when they are inherent to map projections? This is the problem that Network Rail posed 18 years ago ...

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  • Chris Preston
    Chris Preston
    Head of Survey, Network Rail (Former employee)

    Chris retired from Network Rail as a Senior Engineer, Safety, Technical and Engineering directorate and Survey Control Engineer for HS2 in July 2019. His surveying career has spanned more than 46 years, He is a Fellow of RICS and a Fellow and recent President of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and a Permanent Way Institution member.

    Chris worked along Jonathan in the development of the SnakeGrid concept to solve problems that scale distortion was Network Rail.

    Business professional practice has encompassed: Private practice, Nationalised industry, Director of my own consultancy business and a Not-for-profit company; mainly within the railway industry, within the fields of Asset information, Engineering and Topographic survey.

    He was the first chairman of GeoBusiness, in 2014.

    Chris was the Bentley Visiting Professor to the National College for High Speed Rail until March 2020.

  • Dave Dampier
    Dave Dampier
    Technical Manager, Severn Partnership

    Dave Dampier has worked in the rail survey industry for nearly 20 years and has been involved in a variety of construction and maintenance projects across the UK.

    He has experience in developing strategies and methodologies for the implementation of new survey equipment including IMU and Train based systems. This has brought him into contact with the challenges and solutions required when working with large control networks and different coordinate systems.

    He continues to build on this experience in his role with the SnakeGrid team at The Severn Partnership.

  • Dr. Jonathan Iliffe
    Dr. Jonathan Iliffe
    Honorary Associate Professor, UCL

    Jonathan Iliffe is the inventor and developer of the SnakeGrid concept. Until his retirement from UCL in 2022, he was a senior lecturer in geodesy and head of the Geomatics Section in the Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering. He has extensive experience in areas relating to coordinate reference systems, through projects such as VORF, OSGM02 and SnakeGrid and has been involved in many surveying and mapping projects around the world. He continues to work with colleagues from Severn Partnership on the implementation of SnakeGrid to a wide range of infrastructure projects.

  • Richard Day
    Richard Day
    Principal Geospatial Analyst, Severn Partnership

    Richard Day has worked in variety of roles at Severn throughout the lifecycle of projects from inception and data collection to setting out and the ongoing maintenance of project reference frames. With extensive knowledge of control networks and survey methods he now supports clients and the project delivery teams with technical guidance and survey strategy.

    Over the last 6 months he has been working with Dave and Jonathan to develop the SnakeGrid partnership and to help bring its many benefits to the wider industry.

How do you solve the problem that scale factors cause engineering projects when they are inherent to map projections? This is the problem that Network Rail posed 18 years ago and it is a problem which is only getting greater with the abundant use of GNSS systems in all phases of engineering projects. Existing options have their limitations and can be difficult to implement.

In collaboration with UCL the SnakeGrid concept was born. A bespoke projection that winds its way along a route following changes in elevation to produce a single seamless coordinate system within a few ppm of unity for hundreds of kilometres. No need to switch from one coordinate system to another; no need to make scale factor corrections and with all parameters stored in one file no more questions about the grid parameters!

Now established as the solution of choice within the rail sector the SnakeGrid method is sparking interest from other sectors for due to its ease of use and the efficiencies it has helped realise at all phases of the project/asset lifecycle.

Pop along to this session to see how the SnakeGrid concept could benefit your project.

17 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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  • Simon Nigh
    Simon Nigh
    Head of Geospatial, Carter Jonas

    Simon is a Partner and Head of Geospatial at Carter Jonas, one of the leading property consultancies in the UK. He has over 25 years of experience in providing geospatial solutions across both the defence and property sectors. Simon leads a team of 20 surveyors, GIS analysts, and developers, providing GIS property management solutions to their clients. Their ongoing projects include supporting clients such as National Highways, HS2 and National Grid in managing not just extensive property portfolios, but also the many different land assembly services needed to support the modernisation of the UK’s infrastructure and utilities networks.

17 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
This session will include a presentation detailing the process of mapping a 1km² study area in Belfast city centre, using a handheld mobile LiDAR scanner. Imagery and videos will illustrate ...

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  • Aaron Miller
    Aaron Miller
    Research Assistant, Queen's University, Belfast

    I am currently working as a research assistant within the School of Natural and Built Environment in Queen’s University. For the past four years, I have been working towards my PhD in Geogrpahy, by conducting research as part of the multidisciplinary UrbanARK project.

    I have always had a keen interest in the physical side of science, which lead me to studying Geography as an undergraduate. From there I worked within my local government as a GIS specialist before returning to university in the hopes of steering my career towards data collection and analysis.

    My research is focused on creating repeatable and accessible methodologies for handheld LiDAR data collection in the urban environment, and investigating the characteristics of the data produced.

This session will include a presentation detailing the process of mapping a 1km² study area in Belfast city centre, using a handheld mobile LiDAR scanner. Imagery and videos will illustrate the results from the survey.
Methods used for locating and measuring basements within the point cloud will be discussed.
The session revolves around the use of inexpensive equipment and software which is used to enhance the surface model of any given study area, and in this case is used to enhance flood inundation simulations.

17 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
In this session we'll explore the technologies creating new opportunities for the geospatial profession. ...
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  • Gary Cowan
    Gary Cowan
    Head of Digital Construction, Kane Group

    Gary Cowan is a highly skilled and experienced Digital Construction Specialist, currently serving as Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group Northern Ireland. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, Gary is recognized as a global thought leader in digital construction and has a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

    Gary has a deep understanding of the construction industry, and the methods of implementation of advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). He is passionate about using cutting edge digital tools to push innovation and drive improvements in efficiency and sustainability in construction.

    Gary has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast. He began his career in the construction industry as a CAD technician before moving onto site-based construction management, before returning to specialise in large scale MEP coordination. He now leads an award winning team within Kane Group, pushing the boundaries of digital construction, always exploring new ways to integrate new technologies into the construction process.

    Gary has been invited to speak at several international BIM events, and has appeared on several podcasts and live webinars with other industry experts. Gary is also an active STEM ambassador, sharing his passion for construction technology and inspiring the next generation of professionals.

  • James Whitworth
    James Whitworth
    UK Business Director, Leica
  • Tarja Musch
    Tarja Musch
    Senior Manager for Emerging Business, Topcon

    Tarja joined Topcon in 2015 and has extensive knowledge and experience within the geospatial industry. Fluent in 5 languages, Tarja has managed distribution in 11 countries and has won several major contracts and projects. Today, Tarja is responsible for expanding emerging business in the EMEA region.

  • Thomas Coleman
    Thomas Coleman
    Principal Geospatial Manager, National Highways

    I have worked in the highways and transportation industry since 2007, where I developed key interests in advancing software technology, geospatial manipulation, web-based GIS, spatial analysis and automating workflows from data silos, into Common Data Environments.

    My work has led to multiple regional and national accolades at an individual and team level, with multiple highways and geospatial industry bodies. I specialise in the management and delivery of automated, geospatial and alternate digital solutions, implementing geospatial strategy, driving innovation, embedding LEAN principles, establishing and continuously improving associated methodologies and processes.

    I am experienced in the management and coordination of business enterprise GIS systems, associated spatial databases and I am proficient in the full suite of ArcGIS, FME and Autodesk software.

In this session we’ll explore the technologies creating new opportunities for the geospatial profession.

17 May
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Main Stage
In this session, attendees will learn about the value proposition of geospatial data for tunnels. Using cutting-edge reality capture technologies such as LiDAR, high resolution imagery and photogrammetry, we will ...

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  • James Sanderson
    James Sanderson
    National Business Development Manager, Intellispatial

    James Sanderson brings more than 18 years of surveying experience in the disciplines of geospatial data, monitoring, construction, infrastructure, and exploration in Australia and overseas. With a proactive approach to problem solving and driven by innovation, James has delivered geospatial solutions to super high-rise, infrastructure construction and critical infrastructure clients across Australia and Asia. James now guides the strategic business development pursuits of the Intellispatial Group, leveraging the combined strengths of the group to derive geospatial solutions that deliver measurable ROI for clients.

In this session, attendees will learn about the value proposition of geospatial data for tunnels. Using cutting-edge reality capture technologies such as LiDAR, high resolution imagery and photogrammetry, we will demonstrate how to create a complete, photorealistic 3D model of a tunnel network in incredible detail. This data model enables engineers to detect, map and catalogue defects, determine the condition state of the tunnel and detect change over time. We will also highlight the multiple use cases for this data, including pavement analysis, 3D simulation and virtual location of maintainable assets within the network. Additionally, attendees will learn about the ROI for their business and how to connect this data to other spatial and non-spatial data for data-driven decision making. Our presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and attendees will also learn from our real-world case studies from toll road operators and hydroelectric energy. This session is a must-attend for geospatial professionals looking to improve their operations and maintenance activities

17 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
This session will explore the RICS sector standard Boundaries 4th ed and the connected consumer guide, the speaker will also highlight the do's and don't of expert witness and mediation ...
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  • Gary Jackson
    Gary Jackson
    Director, GAJ surveys

    Director Gary Jackson, specialises in boundary related matters and is a trained Expert Witness.

    He has been a Land Surveyor for over 35 years and a corporate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors since 1998.

    In 2011 he was awarded the Legal Experience Training Advanced Professional Award in Expert Witness Evidence (LETAPAEWE) accredited by Edexcel at a level 7 (master’s level) BTEC and approved by the RICS and completed the additional module in relation to Expert Witness Meetings in 2017.

    Gary has extensive survey experience within the public and private sectors and has provided numerous measured surveys for government, educational and financial institutions, as well as a broad range of commercial clients including Architects, Engineers, Developers, Solicitors and other professional consultants, such as Party Wall Surveyors and Right of Light Consultants.

    Since July 2018 Gary has been a member of the RICS Boundaries and Party Wall Working Group.

This session will explore the RICS sector standard Boundaries 4th ed and the connected consumer guide, the speaker will also highlight the do’s and don’t of expert witness and mediation practice, and underline what surveyors need to think on before entering this often combative sector.

17 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
The AI-Cube project breaks new grounds by combining the scalability and flexibility of spatio-temporal datacubes with the intelligence of AI, specifically: neural networks. In the session we will present the ...

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  • Prof. Peter Baumann
    Prof. Peter Baumann
    Professor, Jacobs University

    Dr. Peter Baumann is Professor of Computer Science and entrepreneur. At Jacobs University he researches on flexible, scalable datacube services and their application in science and engineering. With the rasdaman engine he and his team have pioneered datacubes and Array Databases, and have set the de-facto standard for datacube services, documented by 160+ scientific publications, international patents and numerous high-ranking innovation awards. For his continued effort in IT education he was elected Teacher of the Year 2020. As founder and CEO he leads the successful international commercialization of rasdaman. Since many years, Baumann is leading datacube standardization in ISO, OGC, and EU INSPIRE. Baumann is chair, IEEE GRSS Earth Science Informatics Technical Committee; co-chair, OGC Coverages.SWG and Coverages.DWG and BigData.DWG; German delegate, INSPIRE; editor, ISO 19123 suite. See details on https://peter-baumann.org.

The AI-Cube project breaks new grounds by combining the scalability and flexibility of spatio-temporal datacubes with the intelligence of AI, specifically: neural networks. In the session we will present the ongoing research by outlining the research questions, discussing the research approach, results achieved already, and further work.

17 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
There’s a quiet revolution happening in our industry. The people responsible for managing and developing our cities are no longer satisfied with using data and software that only enables them ...
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  • Mick Dunn
    Mick Dunn
    GIS Service Manager, Nottingham City Council

    GIS Services Manager for Nottingham City Council, Mick Dunn has worked in the field of information management for over thirty years across the private, academic and public sectors. A passionate problem solver, he always looks for new opportunities to exploit GIS and location-based information to drive business improvements and improve customer services.

  • Ralph Coleman
    Ralph Coleman
    Chief Commercial Officer, Bluesky International

    Ralph joined the Bluesky team in 2000 after graduating with a degree in Urban and Regional Geography. After achieving significant success in sales to the public sector and later to the wider private sector, Ralph was invited to join the Bluesky Board in 2010 to spearhead sales and drive growth. As Chief Commercial Officer, Ralph has built a talented team focussed on and committed to delivering value and an exceptional customer experience.

    He has been instrumental in establishing Bluesky as the supplier of choice for aerial imagery and height data to the UK public sector and continues to play a key role in this area through Bluesky’s contract with the Cabinet Office.

    With more than 20 years of experience in aerial survey and a genuine interest in technology and how geospatial data and services are currently transforming the world, he is active in identifying new opportunities and influencing innovation and product development.

There’s a quiet revolution happening in our industry. The people responsible for managing and developing our cities are no longer satisfied with using data and software that only enables them to visualize and analyse in 2D. We live in a world that’s increasingly susceptible to environmental pressures, security breaches and social issues and it’s becoming critical to model a broad range of scenarios as they exist in real life, in 3D. This can be reactive, current or predictive modelling that allows the geospatial 3D cityscapes that can be integrated with an ever-increasing number of software platforms. These information rich datasets, acquired at scale, open new possibilities for users needing to measure, map, compare or manage urban landscapes. Armed with accurate insights, and combined with a plethora of other datasets, informed decision making becomes easier and predictive analysis can influence how the custodians of our cities combat the growing spectres of overcrowding, pollution and climate change.

For data collection, Bluesky used the Leica CityMapper II hybrid airborne sensor which captures simultaneous oblique and nadir imagery along with high point density LiDAR. Bluesky works with partners to process the data to create high accuracy and visually stunning georeferenced 3D mesh models. The 3D models are delivered in a variety of formats for direct ingest into GIS, CAD and gaming engine environments.

This session will focus on the visionary thinking of the GIS team at Nottingham City Council who have embarked on an ambitious journey to disrupt the status quo and shift their corporate GIS to a fully interactive 3D environment. Recognising that an incremental approach provided the best chance of success, their initial focus was on revolutionising the Council’s approach to planning. This led to the Council winning an ESRI pilot competition in Spring 2022, to find innovative ideas to improve the planning process. Since then, the Council and ESRI UK have been exploring how to maximise the value of ESRI products to support the assessment of major planning applications using 3D.

A 3D site assessment platform has been built bringing together all relevant spatial data into a single 3D environment, including the proposed scheme itself, plus other developments across the city, conservation areas, listed buildings, site allocations and flood risk data. Nottingham City Council’s pilot has proven the value of using 3D visualisations integrated with other existing data, to allow constraints and impact assessments to be carried out simultaneously in an immersive user environment.

The current understanding of what can be achieved with this technology is still in its infancy, but a recent acceleration in the adoption of 3D geospatial data as an enabler has generated huge interest from big business and government alike. The session will also cover future plans for how the geospatial datasets that provide the spatial framework for projects of this type can develop and how the key to ensuring they are successful lies in collaboration. It will highlight a combination of high-quality data, technical expertise, and visionary thinking that will demonstrate how the creation of digital twins at scale will form the geospatial framework for smart cities or even realistic and functional applications in the Metaverse.

The session will be led by Ralph Coleman, CCO at Bluesky, supported by of Nottingham City Council, who will bring to life how the 3D textured mesh captured by Bluesky and processed under contract by Skyline, is being applied, integrated and visualised as part of the project. The audience will likely be very familiar with the digital twin concept and will have heard much about proposed implementations, so this session aims to bring to life the reality of planning, developing and delivering one of the UK’s first functional citywide digital twins. There will be ti

17 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
Hear from sector experts who will outline the latest case law and best practice issues when dealing with boundary ossies, working as an expert witness and as a mediator. The ...
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  • James Kavanagh
    James Kavanagh
    Director, RICS

    James Kavanagh MRICS C.Geog MCInstCES is a Chartered Land Surveyor & Chartered Geographer. James studied at TUD Dublin and University of East London. With over 30 years’ experience in the global land and property sectors, James has worked on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe before spending severayears working on mapping, surveying, and informal land rights issues for the United Nations (UNRWA). James is head of Land & Resources with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with direct responsibility for Geospatial Surveying (Geomatics). James is chair of the International Land Standard (ILMS) Coalition, vice chair of FIG Comm 9 and secretary-general of CASLE and is working on further research, insight, and standards on issues of GNSS in geospatial surveying, imagery, neighbour disputes, geodesy, informal settlements, customary land issues, land acquisition and compensation, and the process of land and property rights formalisation.

Hear from sector experts who will outline the latest case law and best practice issues when dealing with boundary ossies, working as an expert witness and as a mediator. The speakers will also highlight how land surveyors interact with the legal profession and court system (England & Wales) , and the important of the RICS best practice standard Procedures for boundary identification, 4th edition (rics.org).

17 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Main Stage
The team at Thames Tideway opted for Topcon’s Delta monitoring to closely watch any deformation of the structures and buildings surrounding the project, and also to assist in the efficient ...
Surveying & Mapping Stage

Theatre

Surveying & Mapping Stage

Speakers

  • Bruno Fileno
    Bruno Fileno
    Senior Business Development Manager – Structural Monitoring, Topcon Europe Positioning

    Bruno Fileno is Topcon Europe Positioning Senior Business Development Manager for Monitoring and Tunnelling. Bruno has started in Topcon on 2016 where, as Senior Application Specialist, he hosted multiple trainings on Topcon solutions to expand dealers and subsidiaries awareness particularly for building construction applications.
    Bruno is graduated in Geomatics Engineering by Faculdade de Ciencias da Universidade de Lisboa (FCUL) also concluded post-Graduate studies in Geo-Marketing (Instituto Dom Luiz – Universidad de Lisboa) and on Geotechnical Instrumentation (FCUL).

    Previously to Topcon, Bruno had 13 years Geomatics experience on relevant infrastructure projects like CrossRail or the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon, as well as teaching Land Survey in Portugal.

  • Paul Challis
    Paul Challis
    Business Development Manager, Topcon Positioning GB

    After studying Surveying at the University of East London, Paul has worked within the industry for over 20 years.

    Paul has built up extensive knowledge and experience within the survey community, covering areas of expertise including Land Survey, Monitoring, GIS, GNSS, 3D Laser Scanning, as well as Airbourne Position and Orientation systems (POS).

    Paul works closely with contractors to understand on-site challenges and how monitoring technology can assist. Through his experience, Paul has the knowledge and first-hand site experience with data capture, processing of data, and deliverables via numerous survey software programs. Giving guidance in best survey practices, as well as delivering training and support throughout the project to provide the customer with field-to-finish workflows and solutions.

The team at Thames Tideway opted for Topcon’s Delta monitoring to closely watch any deformation of the structures and buildings surrounding the project, and also to assist in the efficient delivery of the tunnel.

This session will explore how implementing Topcon’s Delta Monitoring technology at the Thames Tideway Tunnel has helped to keep the impact of the works on the community and the environment to an absolute minimum.

17 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Climate change is at the top of the world’s agenda and so are our efforts to offset this by developing net-zero solutions. This session will showcase the use of open ...

Speakers

  • David Oxlade
    David Oxlade
    GIS Consultant, Mott MacDonald

    David Oxlade joined Mott MacDonald as a GIS Consultant in 2021 having previously worked for ten years at a structural geological consultancy based in Durham. He has worked across numerous sectors including Energy, Rail, Environment and Buildings and Cities and has developed broad experience in data integration and transformation as well as developing digital solutions in Python, ArcGIS, and using Feature Manipulation Engine (FME).

  • Katarzyna Fedyk
    Katarzyna Fedyk
    Technical Principal, Mott MacDonald

    Kasia is a technology focused geospatial consultant, co-leading Mott MacDonald’s Western Buildings & Cities GIS and Digital Solutions team, with over 19 years of experience, who has worked with many of the UK’s major asset owners. She has a proven track record of developing effective solutions for asset management that make best use of data analytics and digital technologies. She has experience of leading complex technical projects and geospatial solutions focusing on solving asset management challenges while ensuring stakeholders requirements are met.

  • Magda Wilczek
    Magda Wilczek
    Technical Principal, Mott MacDonald

    Magda has over 19 years’ experience of leading geospatial and data analytics solutions across sectors . She is co-leading Mott MacDonald’s Buildings & Cities Digital Solutions (GIS & Data science) team and has extensive experience of working with key infrastructure asset owners across the UK and Europe leading national scale programmes and innovation projects ensuring best outcomes from data, technology and digital transformation.

Climate change is at the top of the world’s agenda and so are our efforts to offset this by developing net-zero solutions. This session will showcase the use of open data, AI and location-based analytics to develop an innovative digital land screening solution to identify suitable land and building for renewable energy opportunities.

17 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
We’ve all heard about how valuable data is, but how valuable is it really when the data is of a poor quality, or we can’t find a commercially good reason ...

Speaker

  • Claire Milverton
    Claire Milverton
    CEO, 1Spatial

    Claire has been CEO of 1Spatial plc, a UK AIM listed global geospatial software and solutions company since January 2017, having previously been the CFO.  She is passionate about leading and working collaboratively; making the best of her team’s skills to create a successful organisation and a positive culture – extending this approach to all other stakeholders including customers and partners.

    Claire’s vision for 1Spatial is to ‘Unlock the value of data to create a safer, smarter and more sustainable world’ and she believes that the key to this is through innovation – helping customers to make better use of their existing data as well as leveraging other data.  The recently released 1Streetworks application is an example of this innovation; a SaaS based solution to automatically create traffic management plans for compliant road works using the Ordnance Survey Data combined with the rule book for road works.

    With a background in finance Claire understands the value of data and the issues that can arise as a result of poor data governance.  She has over 25 years’ experience in the technology sector including her time working within 1Spatial and at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she was a technology specialist. Claire is a qualified Chartered Accountant.

We’ve all heard about how valuable data is, but how valuable is it really when the data is of a poor quality, or we can’t find a commercially good reason for its use within our business?

How can we make the investment in data create better returns for our businesses? This session will explore how organisations can achieve significant returns from their data hence “1+1=3”.

The first ‘1’ in the sum represents the capture and creation of high quality “trusted data” – how can you access it and how can you instil trust in it. This is especially true when it comes to geospatial data: the data is often held in different formats and systems, of differing levels of quality and completeness, and requires constant updating due to its transient nature.

The second ‘1′ in the sum relates to how the data can be used more effectively through the use of real-world business rules that anyone can create, not just a developer or data specialist.

The final part of the session will bring things to life, showing how effective data management can create significantly more value than the sum of the parts – the ‘3′. We will demonstrate with a real-life case-study as to how rules-based data management has reduced the delivery of services from several weeks to minutes and for a fraction of the cost.

17 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
The Net Carbon Zero Target of 2045 is looking large given 97% of the Built Environment will have already been built by that date. We need to react fast to ...

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The Net Carbon Zero Target of 2045 is looking large given 97% of the Built Environment will have already been built by that date. We need to react fast to capture our buildings, assess them for energy characteristics and promote change to the Built Environment.

THis session will offer a detailed look into Digital Reality Capture Workflows to help the Built Environment work towards Carbon Net Zero Targets, a spotlight on how to capture and simulate the energy consumption of building and make the necessary changes where required.

17 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
In construction, it is critical to have a carefully crafted programme and clearly defined milestones. Equally important it is for the too often disconnected teams, departments and companies that comprise ...

Speakers

  • Daniel Jimenez
    Daniel Jimenez
    GIS Manager, Align JV

    Daniel is a GIS specialist with 8+ years of experience in the geospatial area and in a number of sectors including construction, engineering and environmental . Passionate about the role of GIS in empowering organisations and committed to help businesses embrace innovative GIS solutions, he currently leads GIS at Align JV, part of High Speed 2 Railway scheme.

  • David Gonzalez
    David Gonzalez
    GIS Analyst, Align JV

    With a background in geological engineering and a masters in GIS, David is a GIS analyst with more than 6 years of experience working in geospatial companies. For the last three years he has been working in the HS2 project providing GIS support to internal and external stakeholders. In 2020 he joined AlignJV, being now responsible of the data processing and automation using ETL workflows for BIM-GIS integration.

In construction, it is critical to have a carefully crafted programme and clearly defined milestones. Equally important it is for the too often disconnected teams, departments and companies that comprise the melting pot that is a today’s major international engineering project to all push at once and in the same direction to deliver highly complex and interconnected work within the agreed timeframe and budget.

Until recently, GIS did not feature in traditional engineering projects at all, or had only a peripheral role in aiding the preliminary stages of work. However a recent shift in the industry is bringing GIS to centre stage and this presentation will showcase how at Align JV, a GIS-driven approach to controlling and overseeing the progress of project elements and tasks is proving valuable to teams delivering work on site and senior management alike. Through a number of simple yet powerful custom web apps and dashboards, GIS is helping to bring together the work of the planning, design and production disciplines into an user-friendly hub where stakeholders across the joint venture can, with the click of a few buttons, visualise and query the different stages in the construction progress of a range of critical project elements.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
3D data has consistently struggled to become adopted as part of the geospatial mainstream. In this presentation we will outline (a) our discovery findings regarding the business drivers, outcomes and ...

Speakers

  • Chris Heap
    Chris Heap
    Product Manager, Ordnance Survey

    Chris has over 15 years’ experience working in the geospatial industry. He began his career surveying in oil and gas overseas before transitioning to work in the AEC sectors back on UK shores. Specialising in photogrammetry, laser scanning and BIM modelling, he enjoyed various geospatial roles before recently spending 18 months at a tech startup where Chris got his first taste of product management. Chris joined Ordnance survey as a product manager in 2023 and is now focussed on developing future OS imagery, height and 3D products.

  • Mark Stileman
    Mark Stileman
    Strategic Product Manager, Ordnance Survey

    Starting from a background in Geography and GIS, Mark started his career with consulting engineers before working for the government of Bermuda leading the digitisation of its paper mapping series.

    Joining Ordnance Survey in 2000, Mark has worked in a variety of roles spanning research and innovation, data capture, product management, bid management and proposition development. He currently leads a team developing propositions for the public sector in the context of the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement.

    Alongside his day job Mark is part of AGI Council and is an assessor for the RGS’s Chartered Geographer accreditation.

3D data has consistently struggled to become adopted as part of the geospatial mainstream. In this presentation we will outline (a) our discovery findings regarding the business drivers, outcomes and barriers to 3D data adoption, (b) Ordnance Survey’s technical trials examining the feasibility of data production and usage across geographies, and (c) Ordnance Survey’s direction of travel, as Britain’s national mapping agency, in serving 3D-enabled data products and services as part of its foundational data offer.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
Are you involved in road maintenance in any way? Are you responsible for site or HSE inspections? Are you struggling to justify to senior management the capital budget required to ...
Infrastructure Stage

Theatre

Infrastructure Stage

Speaker

  • Alexandros Ntoulas
    Alexandros Ntoulas
    Geospatial Project & Product Manager, Consortis Geospatial

    Studied in the School of Rural and Surveying Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and then prepared my postgraduate in Geoinformatics.

    In 2008, when I started my professional career, I worked with various offices and assessment companies on topographic, cadastral, transport and plumbing projects, combining many times two things I love, travel and contact with nature.

    In 2017, I joined the Consortis team, which has given me the opportunity to deal with the GIS and geo informatics applications, utilising the experience and knowledge I had gained so far to produce new products and services with the use of new state-of-the-art technologies at our premises.

    I speak English and Spanish, and in my spare time enjoy time with my friends, travel and listen to music.

Are you involved in road maintenance in any way? Are you responsible for site or HSE inspections? Are you struggling to justify to senior management the capital budget required to keep your roads in good condition? Or maybe you just want to survey massive amounts of your inventory data with high accuracy within a short time?
If so, please come and join Consortis Geospatial in the presentation we shall give about Mobiroad, a Road Asset Management System, that allows road inspectors to drive along the road network and record road conditions as well as collect new or updated inventory.. We will talk about its unique capabilities, and demonstrate how we integrated mobile mapping methods with the assets and the road infrastructure survey, allowing to easily match recorded defects with the extracted Road Inventory.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Discover more about our climate research and data. The BGS GeoClimate: shrink–swell national datasets show potential change in subsidence due to changes in climate, identifying areas projected to experience the ...
Land & Natural Resources Stage

Theatre

Land & Natural Resources Stage

Speaker

  • Katy Lee
    Katy Lee
    Geologist, Team Leader Hazard & Resilience Modelling, British Geological Survey

    Kathryn leads the Product Development – Hazard & Resilience Modelling Team at the British Geological Survey (BGS), incorporating a broad-range of licensed and open datasets on a range of types of GB-related geohazards including mining (non-coal) hazards, coastal, ground stability, groundwater flooding, property subsidence and river erosion. Recent research and development includes the ‘GeoCoast’ datasets – which incorporate cliff erosion resilience and inundation susceptibility; and ‘GeoScour’ – a suite of datasets highlighting river erosion hazards.

    Her research focusses on geohazards, particularly slope stability (landslide) and shrink-swell subsidence, with particular reference to future climate change impacts and the multiple effects of compound geohazards such as flooding, erosion and landslides. In her current role, Kathryn is keen to ensure that the latest technology in data analytics is combined with state of the art research to translate this knowledge into data products for a broad range of users.

    An important part of her work is understanding user needs, often through focus groups, and has carried out a 6-month placement with Historic England, focusing on potential impacts of geohazards on the historic environment, its resilience and adaptation.

Discover more about our climate research and data. The BGS GeoClimate: shrink–swell national datasets show potential change in subsidence due to changes in climate, identifying areas projected to experience the largest increases in susceptibility to subsidence over the next century.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
Data and information should flow through the core of an organisation, supporting people, processes, and decisions. If using data in this way, it must be trust-worthy and trusted. To build ...

Speakers

  • Graeme Tappenden
    Graeme Tappenden
    Information Management Platform implementation, Government & Industry Interoperability Group

    Graeme, a chartered engineer, has been working with the problem of efficient digital information management and interoperability for the last 30 years, with insurance building claims management, multi-discipline engineering consultancies and in supporting UK Government Departments with their BS1192 and latterly ISO19650 implementations.

    This has given Graeme perhaps a unique insight into the business, design and technology implementation strategies from a clients’ perspective, to deliver whole life digital benefits to larger serial procuring organisations and their delivery partners.

    Graeme now supports the Public Sector Information Management Group and a number of Government Departments in their information management journeys, and is technical lead for the Environment Agency Digital Asset Data & Information projects.

    Within the Government & Industry Interoperability Group Graeme promotes an integrated scalable platform approach to information management system implementation from the client whole life, whole portfolio point of view, the Client Information Management Platform.

  • Karen Alford
    Karen Alford
    Flood and Coastal Risk Manager, Environment Agency

    Karen leads the Environment Agency’s Asset Management digital transformation within the asset management directorate across the whole asset lifecycle. The Environment Agency is one of the leading departments within Government to integrate data management into project delivery and using the capability as a foundation for shaping a digital data and technology approach within the asset management business.

    This includes a programme of projects to transform how data is specified, procured, delivered and used across the Environment Agency asset management business. The most significant includes a leading edge project to build an independent rules service to validate data against standards including data quality rules, engineering standards and exchange requirements which, once accepted, is stored ahead of pushed to the corporate systems.

    Karen is involved in a number of cross industry groups including the Public Sector Information Group, Government’s Smart Infrastructure Working Group and the Digital Transformation Task Group, part of the ICE Client Group. She is also a steering member of the Cambridge Centre Smart Infrastructure and Construction and BIM4 Water and a committee member for ISO19650 and ISO55000 standards.

    In addition Karen has been instrumental in driving forward improvements to the availability and access of data internally and externally as well as recognising how a data centric approach is key to transforming asset management delivery. This includes flood risk asset data, maintenance plans and the six-year capital programme through a mapping interface on Gov.UK with API functionality which support Digital Built Britain outcomes and efficiencies across the construction industry.

Data and information should flow through the core of an organisation, supporting people, processes, and decisions. If using data in this way, it must be trust-worthy and trusted. To build that trust, organisations need assurance processes, and systems which enable them to be deployed at the necessary scale.

The Government & Industry Interoperability Group (GIIG) has been working with public sector asset owners (clients) to develop and test the Information Management Platform (IMP). This is a modular, software-agnostic approach to provide organisations with capability to own, manage and use their asset data. In this presentation, we will look at the uses of the approach for clients and their technology suppliers.

This presentation will cover:
• The modular Information Management Platform
• How the Environment Agency is automating the assurance of its geospatial data.
No prior knowledge will be assumed. This presentation will be of particular interest to asset owner operator organisations seeking to automate the assurance of data, and their advisers.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Stage
We are only just scratching the surface with Get Kids into Survey. Therefore we must pivot and alter direction in order to save our industry from ruin. Elaine Ball, Co-founder ...
Surveying & Mapping Stage

Theatre

Surveying & Mapping Stage
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  • Elaine Ball
    Elaine Ball
    CEO and Co-Founder, Geospatial Marketer, Elaine Ball Ltd (Get Kids into Survey)

    Elaine Ball is the Business & Marketing Evangelist for the global geospatial industry and the owner of Elaine Ball Ltd (EBL), a groundbreaking geospatial marketing consultancy.

    Elaine started her career in 1997 working for her father’s global company; Measurement Devices Limited (MDL) – a laser measurement manufacturing business.

    Elaine began as a marketing assistant then rose through the ranks at MDL, taking the position of Marketing Director in 2004. At that point, the company had grown to include three global offices and 40 staff members.

    By 2007 Elaine had relocated from Aberdeen to York, and had become joint Managing Director (MD) – at the age of 27.

    She joined the Institute of Directors and underwent a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner (NLP) diploma, as well as continuing with her business mentor and NLP coach.

    Elaine had tremendous success with this approach and chose to put her entire management team through an NLP training as a result. She was able to grow the global workforce to 120 staff members, and increase the percentage of women by the time the company was sold to Renishaw in 2013.

    Immediately upon leaving. Elaine set up a dedicated Marketing Consultancy firm to combat the lack of qualified Marketing Consultants who had experience within the Survey Profession and wider Geospatial Industry. Today Elaine works with a huge variety of organizations throughout the geospatial sector providing consultancy, workshops, implementation and training resources to a wide range of businesses.

    Her vision for the business is ‘to better the industry globally’

    In 2017, Elaine and her sister Elly, set up Get Kids into Survey (GKiS) to educate and excite the next generation of Surveyors.

    Elaine’s purpose for GKiS is to get the name of survey and geospatial into every child’s language on the planet.

We are only just scratching the surface with Get Kids into Survey. Therefore we must pivot and alter direction in order to save our industry from ruin. Elaine Ball, Co-founder of Get Kids into Survey will deliver a thought provoking talk on the next chapter of Get Kids into Survey. This will include the launch of the Get Kids into Survey Franchise and what her plans are with Microsoft’s Minecraft. Yes, you read right. Minecraft.

17 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Looking at the future of Surveying and how autonomy within survey sensors assists and compliments our day-to-day tasks. I will be looking at the latest and most accurate mobile mapping ...

Speakers

  • Christopher Gibbons
    Christopher Gibbons
    Geomatics and Monitoring Specialist, Leica Geosystems

    Christopher Gibbons is a graduate of the Surveying course at Newcastle University. Since he has had a survey career that has taken him offshore and then to several projects in the UK. For the past 16 years he has been with Leica Geosystems, starting in the technical support team as field support and training for Northern England before transitioning to the sales representative role in the North West of England. A recent change of role has seen him move to a sales support role, supporting applications in the geomatics and monitoring team.

  • Shane Gwilt
    Shane Gwilt
    Mobile Mapping and Utility Survey Manager, Leica Geosystems

    Responsible for introducing and supporting customers and end users with mobile mapping and utility detection and avoidance equipment along with the required workflows and software to both new and existing survey practitioners. Shane’s specialism is in introducing Mobile Mapping and Utility Mapping, software and workflows to survey companies and those looking at investing or undertaking this type of. Shane sits on the CICES Utilities and Subsurface Mapping Panel and was also on the Steering Group for the new revision to PAS128. Previously a Senior Land/Underground Utility Surveyor with approximately 30 years’ experience in the survey industry, Shanes’ site and survey management experience is of enormous benefit to those looking to undertake or already involved in Utility Mapping. Shane has been involved in a diverse range of projects throughout the UK and during previous roles was responsible for the day-to-day planning, organising and supervision of survey teams, bidding for work and liaising with clients, Shane has also been responsible for the management and employment of subcontractors, along with creating along with the verification of survey data from in-house and sub-contracted survey teams prior to delivery to the client. Project managing schemes using in house quality assurance systems along with industry recognised specifications. Shane has worked on large scale topographical surveys and Subsurface and Utility Mapping to both RICS, PAS128 standards along with TSA Guidelines. Shane has also undertaken measured building surveys, large quarry surveys, volume calculations, rail surveys, boundary disputes, deformation and precise dam monitoring along with rivers work including cross section and flood plain mapping, along with precise monitoring and levelling schemes. He understands what needs to be done on site and back in the office to get the correct deliverables undertaken on time on budget along with meeting or exceeding the required survey specifications.

Looking at the future of Surveying and how autonomy within survey sensors assists and compliments our day-to-day tasks. I will be looking at the latest and most accurate mobile mapping system from Leica Geosystems the Pegasus TRK, I will explain in detail the differences between these systems, the NEO and EVO 700 and 500, and their applications in the field, with testimonials from existing customers. We will talk in detail about how these systems can be integrated into existing survey workflows, adding autonomy, simplicity, intelligence and speed.

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Engaging in professional development demonstrates professional integrity and expertise, and a commitment to keeping knowledge, skills and experience up to date. It is the key to moving your career forward, ...
Main Stage

Theatre

Main Stage

Speakers

  • Dr. Andrew Evans
    Dr. Andrew Evans
    President, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors

    Dr Andrew Evans, President, Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors and Principal Consultant, Digital Construction Works

  • James Kavanagh
    James Kavanagh
    Director, RICS

    James Kavanagh MRICS C.Geog MCInstCES is a Chartered Land Surveyor & Chartered Geographer. James studied at TUD Dublin and University of East London. With over 30 years’ experience in the global land and property sectors, James has worked on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe before spending severayears working on mapping, surveying, and informal land rights issues for the United Nations (UNRWA). James is head of Land & Resources with The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with direct responsibility for Geospatial Surveying (Geomatics). James is chair of the International Land Standard (ILMS) Coalition, vice chair of FIG Comm 9 and secretary-general of CASLE and is working on further research, insight, and standards on issues of GNSS in geospatial surveying, imagery, neighbour disputes, geodesy, informal settlements, customary land issues, land acquisition and compensation, and the process of land and property rights formalisation.

  • Liz Fox-Tucker
    Liz Fox-Tucker
    Professional and Policy Manager, Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Richard Flemmings
    Richard Flemmings
    Communications Lead, AGI

    Richard Flemming has over 20 years’ experience within the geospatial profession. He has worked in office and field settings to direct and deliver a variety of projects in UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and North America. His recent experience has focused on delivering innovative environmental solutions using satellite earth observation data. Richard is a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, Chartered Geographer (CGeog GIS), and is a volunteer Director and communications lead for the Association for Geographic Information.

Engaging in professional development demonstrates professional integrity and expertise, and a commitment to keeping knowledge, skills and experience up to date. It is the key to moving your career forward, whether by gaining new skills, expanding technical expertise or looking for a new challenge.

Professional bodies have an important role in the delivery and recognition of professional development, providing structure and support pathways for development, along with resources, events and networks.

The panel will be chaired by a representative of the AGI, with panel members from Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) (RGS-IBG), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES), British Computer Society (BCS) and Institute of Royal Engineers (InstRE) and will explore routes to professional development pathways and accreditation .
The target audience for this presentation is all those working in geospatial roles who are looking for professional development and accreditation and those who employ geospatial professionals and wish to generate an environment of professional development and recognition.

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Main Stage
This 15 minute presentation will cover how NUAR has been shaped by user feedback throughout each phase of it’s development, from the initial pilot through alpha to the release of ...
Infrastructure Stage

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Infrastructure Stage

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This 15 minute presentation will cover how NUAR has been shaped by user feedback throughout each phase of it’s development, from the initial pilot through alpha to the release of the Minimum Viable Product, and looking forward to the process of the platforms ongoing refinement and development through beta.
NUAR is a ground-breaking project who’s scope and ambition makes it stand out as a service design exemplar.
The audience will learn how the NUAR project team operates on a 1 team basis across the Geospatial Commission, Atkins, Ordnance Survey and 1Spatial and how the development team extends into the userbase through a working group of Asset Owners and supply chain members.
The application of the Government Design System (GDS) service manual will be discussed aswell as research methodologies, describing how users have been engaged, their feedback gathered and acted upon at each stage of development. Research findings will be presented and case studies of other relevant projects.

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Costain has worked with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to develop a GIS-based Land Use Carbon Calculator (LUCCa) to help local authorities understand carbon emissions associated with their land, ...

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  • Emily Hall
    Emily Hall
    GIS Consultant, Costain Group Plc.

    Emily is a GIS Consultant with five years experience working with GIS and large spatial datasets. She enjoys working on projects with large spatial datasets and finding digital solutions to problems around data visualisation and analysis, in order to drive efficiency. Since starting with Costain in October 2021, she has been involved with a range of different work, including: creating and processing geospatial data using a range of ESRI’s suite of ArcGIS products; providing spatial analysis, creating maps and online tools for teams across various disciplines within the company, primarily for multiple highways projects; and working on the Welsh local Government Association’s Transition and Recovery Support Programme (TaRSP) under the land-use and transport; and infrastructure and movement themes.

Costain has worked with the Welsh Local Government Association (WLGA) to develop a GIS-based Land Use Carbon Calculator (LUCCa) to help local authorities understand carbon emissions associated with their land, plus the carbon sequestration potential for different land uses. Available to all 22 local authorities in Wales, LUCCa was delivered through the WLGA’s Transition & Recovery Support Programme, a Welsh Government funded programme to support councils to decarbonise and adapt to the impact of climate change. LUCCa is cloud-based solution hosted on ArcGIS Enterprise that uses landcover data and carbon calculations derived from the carbon emission factors from the National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (NAEI) to show emissions or sequestration for habitat patches. The results presented the carbon sequestration or greenhouse gas emissions for the next year. As well as viewing the baseline data, users can add in their own ‘scenario’ habitat patches for different land use types and predict the potential impact that change will have. The tool can be integrated with other geospatial datasets that can provide relevant geographical context, whether that be administrative boundaries, land ownership, or environmental constraints. The implementation of LUCCa will save Welsh Local Authorities time when calculating their baseline emissions each year. Welsh Local Authorities are required to feed into the mandatory Welsh Government Carbon Reporting Spreadsheet, and LUCCa provides a robust and consistent approach to the calculation that ensures compliance. LUCCa presents the opportunity for all local authorities and infrastructure developers to reflect on carbon emissions and sequestration to support effective land management. Although the NAEI calculations for land use carbon are limited to six land-use types, the tool is designed to incorporate any updates or changes to the current dataset, allowing for continued improvement and accuracy of reporting. In addition, a GIS-based system of land carbon reporting can lead to efficient data management and exchange whilst being a user-friendly application with powerful visuals. The tool can be used in conjunction with other cloud-based environmental tools that support the new Biodiversity Net Gain mandate, and natural capital reporting. This can provide a more holistic evaluation of the impacts of infrastructure development and provide evidence to support land restoration efforts. Ultimately. LUCCa is part of a journey for Costain to introduce cloud-based initiatives and processes to support reducing carbon, eliminate paper-based processes, and comply with new environmental regulations. This journey has led to improved efficiencies around data accessibility, availability, and analysis that support sustainable development and the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards of our clients.

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
The Special Support Team are a military unit that provides high-readiness geospatial support to an operational Technical Response Force comprised of a range of emergency services. Harnessing RPAS, LiDAR, cameras, ...

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The Special Support Team are a military unit that provides high-readiness geospatial support to an operational Technical Response Force comprised of a range of emergency services. Harnessing RPAS, LiDAR, cameras, surveying equipment and GIS, the team provide commanders with a range of products designed to aid decision making in the most restricted environments. This session will provide an insight into how applied geospatial systems can be employed, at short-notice and in restricted environments, to aid better decision making.

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
Learn how Natural Language Processing (NLP) can help emergency responders and humanitarian organizations deal with the burden of managing disasters. In this session, we'll explore various NLP applications, such as ...

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  • Ezgi Şendil
    Ezgi Şendil
    MSc in Earthquake Engineering | Product Development Team Lead at a Contech Startup, Bogazici University

    She graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering at Bogazici University. She founded a startup focusing on digitization in the construction sector and worked in her own venture for 3 years. She also worked in the project control department of a highway project. She completed their master’s degree in Software Engineering at Bogazici University. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in earthquake engineering and working on digitization in the construction sector at a contech startup, as well as working at another startup that provides digital solutions for post-earthquake management and communication.

Learn how Natural Language Processing (NLP) can help emergency responders and humanitarian organizations deal with the burden of managing disasters. In this session, we’ll explore various NLP applications, such as sentiment analysis, text classification, named entity recognition, information extraction, and machine translation, and demonstrate how they can be used to analyze the vast amounts of unstructured data generated during and after disasters. We’ll also discuss real-world case studies, the challenges and limitations of using NLP, and potential future developments in the field. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of the importance of NLP in disaster management, and the benefits it can offer in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and speed of response. Join us to learn more!

17 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
Have you ever scanned a drained river lock with a mobile mapping devices or copied a piece of bamboo art to share with people on the other side of the ...

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  • Derek Lawrence
    Derek Lawrence
    Director, Twindl Ltd

    I play with technology. I’m a Chartered Engineer with experience in the the design and operation of the built environment. I am absorbed with the idea that reality capture will positively impact the way we design and shape our built environment. I’m equally interested in artistic ‘misuse’ of technology as I am for traditional applications. I provide consultancy services to help guide and train clients in implementing this technology in their businesses. I make sense of technical detail and provide ‘what’s the point’ translations for some of the most incredible reality capture tech and processes.

Have you ever scanned a drained river lock with a mobile mapping devices or copied a piece of bamboo art to share with people on the other side of the world? Do these things have anything in common? Join me for a collection of the weird and wonderful applications of reality capture tools on an unscripted tour through my LinkedIn feed covering everything from 5G camera pills to change over time construction monitoring.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
The city of Lagos has been regarded as a megacity with the fastest socioeconomy growth in. Nigeria and also in west Africa. The City of Lagos socioeconomiy and infrastructure has ...

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The city of Lagos has been regarded as a megacity with the fastest socioeconomy growth in. Nigeria and also in west Africa. The City of Lagos socioeconomiy and infrastructure has continued to grow in the last decade, irrespective of the global health crisis in the last few years with the advent of ebola and covid19. Lagos State has continued to be one of the most resilient cities with strategic adaptative measures and successive fintech sector and social human inclusion in the implementation of government policies.
In the delivery of successful, government social responsibilities and enabling business
environment in the state, spatial information has been a key indices to the success
rate achieved since the first deployment of 2009 digital mapping of the state by his
excellency Babatunde Raji Fashola. In view of the keen interest in Mr. Governor Babajide Sanwolu to improve and make the state a sustainable livable city, he has approved the update of spatial data information and the delivery of a spatial data infrastructure to support his decision-making in all areas of government administration in Lagos State in the year 2022.
We in the office of the special adviser on e-GIS and planning matters have the responsibility to deliver to Lagos State a spatial data infrastructure and a GIS Centre that support the state government administration in providing all spatial intelligence solutions for the socio-economic growth of the state. We do welcome partnership in the delivery of our mandate.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
Remote condition monitoring has enabled a better understanding, compliance, design and overall management of key assets and projects. Focus has always been on the information the sensors can achieve and ...
Infrastructure Stage

Theatre

Infrastructure Stage

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  • Dominic Kisz
    Dominic Kisz
    Head of Product Management, Senceive Ltd

    Instrumentation & Monitoring specialist with over 13 years working within the industry and a member of the CICES and PWI. Much of his career has been spent delivering I&M contracts and projects across many different sectors, applications and project types. Focussed on delivering innovative, quality and meaningful projects to the asset management and infrastructure world.

Remote condition monitoring has enabled a better understanding, compliance, design and overall management of key assets and projects. Focus has always been on the information the sensors can achieve and the way that this information is presented. How the information gets from A to B is a little less understood, and less time is spent understanding what exactly is meant by terms such as real time, latency, or local. This talk aims to highlight the different challenges and scenarios where better thought and discussion around the data flow should be prioritised. It looks at the different method of achieving the flow that is required and key things to be considered.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
The ability to communicate 3D spatial data to potential customers can be limited by peoples ability to interpret a 2D map. Professional spatial data users have been trained to visualise ...
Land & Natural Resources Stage

Theatre

Land & Natural Resources Stage

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  • Dr. Ian Walkington
    Dr. Ian Walkington
    Research Manager, Geosmart Information Ltd

    Ian Walkington is the research manager at Geosmart Information Ltd. He has been leading the technical development of Geosmarts new FloodSmart Analytics property level, all source, flood risk dataset. Previous to joining Geosmart Information in 2022, he worked in various universities for nearly two decades. His specialist research areas were in fluid dynamics and computational modelling and he has published on a wide variety of topics. He also taught geospatial data analysis and programming at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The ability to communicate 3D spatial data to potential customers can be limited by peoples ability to interpret a 2D map. Professional spatial data users have been trained to visualise the 2D representation in 3D, but this skill is not common in the general population. The development in recent years of augmented reality (AR) technologies now permits 3D spatial data to be visualised as digital models in the real world. This development has occurred at the same time as AR entry level hardware technology became widespread through smart phones and tablets. This alignment of technologies and ease of entry means that now is the prefect time to make use of AR to communicate 3D spatial data to non-professional users.

In this session we will explore the lessons we have learned from developing AR applications to share flood risk data, including both technical and design aspects. We will walk through the main steps considering the data required, its processing, the software development tools and the final target hardware. We will also consider how we need to think about user interaction and the presentation of the data in this new media.

We will finish the session with a live interactive demonstration of an AR application that visualises Geosmarts new “FloodSmart Analytics” data set, which provides property level, all flood source, risk data. This multi-user application allows participants to interact together on a shared digital landscape, whether they are in the same location or are on different continents.

You will leave this session with an awareness of the technical development steps required to develop an AR application. You will also have greater insight into the data required and the user interaction with that data. Finally you will have been able to get hands on with a flood risk data AR application and discuss something of the potential for this technology in communicating 3D spatial data.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
The Drone Regulations went under a significant change in 2021 and have been updated yet again in 2023. This session gives an overview of the new regulations and how they ...

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  • James Ixer
    James Ixer
    Managing Director, Drone Pilot Academy Ltd

    James is the Managing Director of the CAA-accredited Drone Pilot Academy but prior to this he spent 17 years as a Wing Commander in the RAF operating Puma Mk1 helicopters. Jim was an early adopter of drones back in 2014 when he set up a successful operating company providing Drone surveys throughout the UK. Soon after Jim set up his training academy using a blend of instructors from aviation and survey backgrounds to provide a credible reputation as one of the leading drone companies in the UK.

The Drone Regulations went under a significant change in 2021 and have been updated yet again in 2023. This session gives an overview of the new regulations and how they will impact the geospatial industry. The session will be open for discussion of all things drones so you can ask our experts who will be on hand to answer all your tricky questions.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Geospatial technologies and solutions are becoming ubiquitous in the built and natural environment industry, as well as in society in general. As the reliance on location and place-based solution increases, ...
Main Stage

Theatre

Main Stage

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  • Bola Abisogun OBE
    Bola Abisogun OBE
    Construction Industry Council ‘CIC’ Chairman, DEI Committee

    With an over-arching intention to deploy digital twins into ‘regulated professional services’ citing cultural change, Bola was appointed to sit on the Gemini Council at the Centre for Digital Built Britain and remains a co-author of the infamous Gemini Papers and the Digital Twin toolkit. He is a well-documented industry disruptor, a longstanding Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and an eminent Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is the Founder & Chairman of DiverseCity Surveyors (DCS) – a highly successful peer-to-peer network promoting excellence and thought-leadership across the global, non-traditional talent pool, offering culturally competent support, for surveyors who are members, or aspiring members of RICS and CIOB. As the RICS Digital Champion and appointed Chairman of the DEI Committee by the Construction Industry Council, through his well-documented commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the intrinsic relationship with disruptive technology, Bola is also the Digital Director at BIM Academy. Amongst his wider commitments to ESG, young people and diversity, he was appointed [April 2022] to serve on the City of London Corporations’ Taskforce set to shape and promote [by 2025] the ‘green skills’ required to decarbonise all commercial buildings in the Square Mile and across the City of London. He works extensively with the Mayor of London and the GLA and since 2013, has been the Chairman of the ‘Moving on Up’ (MoU) initiative, London Advisory Board (funded by Trust for London, the City Bridge Trust and supported by the Mayor of London). In the 2019 New Years Honours list, Bola was awarded an OBE for services to Diversity and to Young People in the Construction Industry; by the late HM Queen Elizabeth II.

  • Dr. Pooja Mahapatra
    Dr. Pooja Mahapatra
    Global Lead - Geospatial for Climate, Fugro

    Dr. Pooja Mahapatra is responsible for geospatial climate solutions at Fugro. Since 2019, she has worked on commercializing a variety of cutting-edge Fugro innovations, with applications ranging from coastal resilience to sustainable infrastructure. Through Fugro, she leads the Disaster Resilience Working Group of the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC).

    From 2016 to 2019, she led the global technology deployment and replication efforts in the geospatial domain at Shell, and provided internal consultancy on remote sensing, geospatial analytics and geodesy to various parts of the business.

    Pooja holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology on satellite remote sensing (InSAR) for ground deformation monitoring. Her passion lies in applying geospatial to real-world challenges, and was honoured to be selected as one of “Geospatial World’s 50 Rising Stars” in 2022.

  • Genna Rourke
    Genna Rourke
    Commercial Director, United Living Group
  • Hazel Hendley
    Hazel Hendley
    Director of People, Ordnance Survey

    Hazel is Director of People at OS with overall responsibility for the delivery of our people strategy. Hazel is a business psychologist by profession and has over 15 year’s experience of leading and delivering people initiatives.

    Hazel has led multiple transformation projects in the past decade at Ordnance Survey, and is currently responsible for initiatives relating to reward strategy, capability development, organisational design, leadership, talent and succession development, and employee engagement.

    Hazel has a particular interest in helping our workforce build and maintain resilience in fast-moving business environment and champions Inclusion, Diversity and Wellbeing at OS. She is passionate about making OS a great place to work.

    Prior to joining OS, her work centred on culture change within the Police Service of Northern Ireland, often via the recruitment, assessment, selection and development of senior police officers. Hazel has also worked in the private sector within the telecommunications industry.

  • Simon Navin
    Simon Navin
    Geospatial Lead, Jacobs

    Simon is an experienced built environment industry professional with more than 30 years of service within geospatial, engineering, architecture, mobility, transportation, environment and innovation. He has a broad range of professional interests that include smart cities, intelligent mobility, digital infrastructure, Building Information Modelling (BIM) and intelligent mobility.

Geospatial technologies and solutions are becoming ubiquitous in the built and natural environment industry, as well as in society in general. As the reliance on location and place-based solution increases, so does the diversity and reach of content creators, use cases and users, which must be celebrated. But what initiatives are taking pace in our industry and profession to recognise and support such diversity? How are we ensuring equitable access to solutions, data, jobs and resources? What are we doing to ensure that the places and spaces of today and tomorrow are being captured, designed and developed by all aspects of society and that inherent biases are recognised and acted upon? And how are we best representing our people and showing allyship where it is needed most?

In this session chaired by Simon Navin, EDI Council Char at CICES and Geospatial Lead at Jacobs, we will hear from leading industry professionals on the key initiatives they are taking to tackle some of these issues, as well as hear their own personal experiences of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in their careers. We will also focus on areas for improvement and the actions needed to drive inclusive behaviours across the profession.

17 May
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Main Stage
Understanding the perspectives of people and communities is crucial for any organization wishing to maximize their impact – whether focused on education, public health, or poverty – with that population. ...

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Understanding the perspectives of people and communities is crucial for any organization wishing to maximize their impact – whether focused on education, public health, or poverty – with that population. Unfortunately, most datasets that focus on human development, particularly in less developed parts of the world are regional and can apply single metrics to areas spanning hundreds of kilometers. This hides local patterns and is far too opaque to allow effective deployment of resources. These datasets are also limited in the scope and focus on a small set of questions. Using survey data, satellite imagery and machine learning we generate raster layers showing how the characteristics and opinions of communities vary on a much smaller scale, down to a resolution of 1km2. This data has been used to combat vaccine hesitancy in Sub-Saharan Africa, map community electrification in Papua New Guinea, and attitudes towards Covid restrictions in India.

17 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
The 24-months project, developed in collaboration between Airborne Robotics, Ocean Infinity, Bentley Telecom and the University of Portsmouth and funded by Innovate UK, focusses on a systems-of-systems approach, whereby an ...

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  • Alex Fraess-Ehrfeld
    Alex Fraess-Ehrfeld
    CEO, Airborne Robotics Limited

    Alex Fraess-Ehrfeld, CEO of AIRBORNE ROBOTICS Limited: has more than 25 years of experience in General Management (AIRBORNE ROBOTICS, AIR6 SYSTEMS, ATICA Partners) and Investment Banking (Goldman Sachs, Deloitte & Touche). He studied Business Administration. Since 2015, Alex has been working with commercial drones in development & production as well as their integration in vertical industries and applications. He is a licensed drone pilot and was, for several years, an examiner for UAS licenses in Germany. He lectures on the topic of professional drone use and drone applications at various events and worldwide webinars. He has been driving the application-specific focus (e.g., cm-accuracy in UAV surveying, offshore wind farm and oil & gas assets inspections, logistics) of the company and the systems-of-systems integration approach. He speaks English, German and French.

  • Victor Becerra
    Victor Becerra
    Professor of Power Systems Engineering, University of Portsmouth

    Victor Becerra is currently a Professor of Power Systems Engineering at the School of Energy and Electronic Engineering, University of Portsmouth, UK, and part of the DrSUIT development team. He received his PhD in Control Engineering in 1994 from City, University of London. From 1989 to 1991, he worked in power systems analysis and control systems design at C.V.G. Edelca, Caracas, Venezuela. From 1994 to 1999, he was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Control Engineering Research Centre at City, University of London. Between 2000 and 2015, he was an academic at the School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading, UK, where he became a Professor of Automatic Control in 2012. His current research interests include various issues related to power systems, automatic control, plant condition monitoring, solar energy systems and energy storage. He has published four books and over 180 refereed publications. He is a Fellow of the IET, a Chartered Engineer, and a Senior Member of the IEEE. During his career, he has received external research funding from the EPSRC, the Royal Academy of Engineering, the European Space Agency, the Technology Strategy Board, Innovate UK, the EU, and various UK companies.

The 24-months project, developed in collaboration between Airborne Robotics, Ocean Infinity, Bentley Telecom and the University of Portsmouth and funded by Innovate UK, focusses on a systems-of-systems approach, whereby an uncrewed surface vessel (USV) carries a swarm of drones, both autonomously operated and controlled from the remote onshore control centre (OCC), in order to inspect multiple turbines / blades simultaneously. According to the adaptive, real-time scheduling and routing model for coordinated interplay of USV(s) and UAVs, incorporating environment/weather and operational safety factors, Dr-SUIT allows for multi-sensor techniques, larger/further coverage per flight, and increased efficiency of offshore wind turbine inspection and maintenance. The autonomous operations are enhanced by the implementation of 5G and satellite communications technologies which are also essential for fast streaming large (terra-to-trillion bytes) inspection data from high-resolution RGB, thermal, multi-spectral and LiDAR sensors. Due to the offshore wind turbine’s location, the USV is specifically designed to host communication modules used to relay the data to remote processors/storages where 3D images of reconstructed blades are analysed for detecting/monitoring damages. Dr-SUIT also designed a battery recharging station on the USV, allowing for full autonomy and drones for a quicker return to tasks. The presentation of Dr-SUIT details many aspects of the completed development work and provides a snapshot of next generation drone capability and autonomy for precision surveying, detailed inspection and cm-accurate mobility.

17 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Carlson Software have developed a unique Video Game for Hydrology Engineers and Civil Engineers in general. The game presents the user with real world scenarios of a proposed construction development site. The ...

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  • Louis Mullen
    Louis Mullen
    Regional Sales Director, Carlson Software

    Louis Mullen is Regional Sales Director for Carlson Software.

    Carlson Software have exhibited at Geobusiness for the past 10 years. Louis Mullen is the stand manager and has delivered presentations at Geobusiness on a number of occassions.

Carlson Software have developed a unique Video Game for Hydrology Engineers and Civil Engineers in general.
The game presents the user with real world scenarios of a proposed construction development site.
The user must design a storm water disposal sysyem for the site using a design to fit best practice and full engineering and regulatory standards. The game fully costs the users design and the lowest cost proposal is accepted for the project.
Proposals that fail to meet design standards or regulatory standards are rejected with detailed feedback provided.

17 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
In this joint session, representatives of NavVis and Severn Partnership will review reasons to invest in the latest survey and reality capture solutions, discussing how this SLAM-based technology is being ...

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In this joint session, representatives of NavVis and Severn Partnership will review reasons to invest in the latest survey and reality capture solutions, discussing how this SLAM-based technology is being deployed and integrated into existing workflows. The audience will learn that even in surveying, you don’t have to sacrifice quality for speed. We will also talk about the misconception that CAD is the only deliverable.

17 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Gary and Jon will be providing an overview of the geospatial work undertaken within Historic England before moving on to the introduction of the use of semi-autonomous robots and drones ...

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  • Gary Young
    Gary Young
    Geospatial Surveyor, Historic England

    Gary is a Geospatial Surveyor for the Historic England Geospatial Survey Team with an academic background in Surveying & Mapping. Prior to joining Historic England, he worked as a Senior Land Surveyor for a multinational engineering company, working in a wide range of challenging environments. He is a member of the Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors with 16 years’ experience within the geospatial sector.

  • Jon Bedford
    Jon Bedford
    Geospatial Team Leader, Historic England

    Jon is the Team Leader for the Historic England Geospatial Survey Team, with over 30 years of experience in the survey and presentation of the historic environment. He is a member of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.

Gary and Jon will be providing an overview of the geospatial work undertaken within Historic England before moving on to the introduction of the use of semi-autonomous robots and drones to the workflow when accessing potentially unsafe environments. They will cover the benefits this has brought to the organisation as well as the challenges that have been encountered along the way. The session will close with some example case studies of Historic England projects which have made use of these tools in order to improve what we can offer our clients.

17 May
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
Matthew Shaw, director and co-founder of ScanLAB Projects, shares insights from collaboration with clients like Disney, the Royal Academy, the BBC, National Geographic, and even Justin Timberlake to bring pointcloud ...

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  • Matthew Shaw
    Matthew Shaw
    Director, ScanLAB Projects

    Matt is co-founder of ScanLAB Projects. His background is in architecture, storytelling and speculation about digital cities of the future.

    Matt has led the successful delivery of high profile, large budget projects across the Arts, TV and Immersive Media including a £525,000 IUK AotF R&D project, FRAMERATE, the BBC series Invisible Cities, a £680,000 R&D project with a major (undisclosed) tech client and £250,000 Post-lenticular Landscapes that resulted from a successful LACMA Art + Technology Grant.

    He has spoken at venues including the EG Conference, the foremost creative conference in the world, the Royal Academy, Princeton, TU Delft, the Bartlett, LACMA, CPH:DOX, and the Beyond Conference on research and innovation in the creative industries. Matt has also delivered several keynote addresses, opening FARO laser scanning conferences in Orlando, Florida & Böblingen, Germany.

Matthew Shaw, director and co-founder of ScanLAB Projects, shares insights from collaboration with clients like Disney, the Royal Academy, the BBC, National Geographic, and even Justin Timberlake to bring pointcloud data to the big screen and the world’s leading venues.

At ScanLAB Projects, we digitise the world, transforming temporary moments and spaces into compelling experiences, images and film. Our custom-built software allows us to render datasets with many billions of points to create content at extremely high resolutions. We are also able to run enormous pointcloud datasets in real-time VR and immersive media, offering a unique approach to and perspective on the visualisation of incredibly complex data.

This session will explore how we push the envelope of geospatial data visualisation, demonstrating the unconventional applications of geospatial data and how it can be used in innovative ways to reach new audiences, be those business stakeholders or consumers.

The session will draw on three case studies. We will look at ScanLAB’s work with Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle, using our scanning and visualisation technology to process over 30TB of data and create an impossible crescendo for his dramatisation of the Sex Pistols’ infamous last UK gig. We’ll then explore our collaboration with the BBC on the Invisible Cities series, where our visuals revealed the engineering marvels, structural gymnastics, and hidden architectural gems buried deep between the streets of Cairo, Istanbul, and Athens.

We will also explore ScanLAB’s current flagship project, FRAMERATE. FRAMERATE is a contemplative artwork, a research tool, and a shared experience, created from thousands of daily 3D timelapse scans of British landscapes. It bears witness to landscapes in flux, revealing alterations caused by human-centred industry and the immense forces of nature; destruction, extraction, habitation, construction, harvests, growth, and erosion. It is also a dataset of half a trillion points, making up more than 50TB of data charting environmental change in an entirely new way.

We’ll also share insights from the production of the work, including how we reduced the project’s carbon footprint by 95% between the first and second scanning phases, providing a blueprint for more sustainable geospatial data capture.

17 May
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm
Main Stage
Whilst the digitisation of the property sector has made great strides forwards over the last decade, the conveyancing sector has lagged behind. However all this is changing and it is ...

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  • Sally Holdway
    Sally Holdway
    Director, Teal Legal

    Sally is a conveyancing solicitor with over 25 years experience in the sector, and has worked on the boards and management teams of some of the largest conveyancing and legal services businesses in the UK. She set up Teal Legal, and R&D legal tech business, in 2018. Their current product, the Home Owner’s Passport is a data analytics tool which is having a significant impact on how conveyancing will be delivered in the future. She is a member of numerous industry and Government working groups working on improving property transactions, and she is an author for The Law Society on technology and legal process improvement.

Whilst the digitisation of the property sector has made great strides forwards over the last decade, the conveyancing sector has lagged behind. However all this is changing and it is now possibly to capture all of the information contained in a conveyancers’ file in a machine readable format. Whilst there is a perception that conveyancing is the dull relative of the property industry, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth and the impact of the newly digitised conveyancing dataset is only just starting to be realised. Find out the Top 10 areas to watch, and find out how you can benefit.

17 May
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
The new VZ-600i is the next generation of VZ-i terrestrial laser scanners from RIEGL. Building on the Ultimate LiDAR technologies of the VZ-i series, the new VZ-600i offers increased performance ...
Built Environment Stage

Theatre

Built Environment Stage

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  • Dave Foster
    Dave Foster
    Managing Director, RIEGL UK

    Dave Foster (BSc, MCScFS) the Managing Director of RIEGL UK, is well known and well recognized and experienced in the field of laser scanning having been an active user of RIEGL laser scanners since 2012. He specialized in and provides exceptional ongoing support to the large and growing Public Safety and Forensic Investigations field since late 2016 before stepping into his new position.

    Dave leads for RIEGL in the UK, working with RIEGL with their development of hardware, software and workflows to share; and to end clients to achieve best productivity whilst capturing accurate, robust datasets independent of the area of deployment of RIEGL LiDAR. As a result, Dave and RIEGL have worked with a wide variety of clients to achieve the best solutions for their needs with a number of ongoing projects to develop client solutions and enhance RIEGL’s position as innovators in 3D.

The new VZ-600i is the next generation of VZ-i terrestrial laser scanners from RIEGL. Building on the Ultimate LiDAR technologies of the VZ-i series, the new VZ-600i offers increased performance in terms of both, outright laser scan times and range options. A new smaller and lightweight design offers extreme versatility with respect to operating application’s locations and conditions. Additionally, the instrument has been developed with future applications in mind. Robotic functionality via onboard ROS drivers allows for a wider use case such as the VMR-RAIL platform, and continual developments within our software RiSCAN PRO offer value-added kinematic (mobile) mapping. With an effective scanning rate of 60 scans per hour, better data coverage in a reduced time frame increases productivity for the operator in the field, coupled with streamlined processing features in RiSCAN PRO to mirror gains in the field to back-office functions. A novel high-precision mode for specific applications additionally serves to broaden the performance and versatility of this remarkable instrument.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Built Environment Stage
Surveying and visualising the underwater landscape using the latest steerable sonar technology, whilst distributing data globally in a multidisciplinary web portal. How is this possible on uncrewed marine vehicles in ...

Speaker

  • John Fraser
    John Fraser
    Director, NORBIT Subsea

    John Fraser, is a Director at NORBIT Ltd., part of the global NORBIT Subsea group based in Trondheim, Norway.

    Having over 25 years experience in seabed mapping and worked globally, John is focused on the delivery on sonar innovation across multiple market segments in the UK and Middle East. Having been originally educated at the University of Glasgow, John has also been a Director of THS:UKI and IFHS.

Surveying and visualising the underwater landscape using the latest steerable sonar technology, whilst distributing data globally in a multidisciplinary web portal. How is this possible on uncrewed marine vehicles in all weather conditions.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
“My previous career was a DJ”, says Charles Kennelly, UK CTO of GIS specialist Esri. “I had a kid on the way and needed some structure of a normal life. So ...
Main Stage

Theatre

Main Stage

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  • Charles Kennelly
    Charles Kennelly
    Group Chief Technology Officer, Esri UK

    Progress in technology combined with lots of hard work by a committed community is has resulted in an explosion of spatially enabled data and the ability to use it in analysis. Geospatial technology is now more available, affordable and usable than at any other time.
    In my role I aim to deliver geospatial technology to our society to improve our lives and to help us manage a sustainable future. I am lucky to work in a sector with a wealth of talent and a community that cares.
    Putting geospatial technology into the hands of many, making it more usable, will deliver benefits to all of us.

“My previous career was a DJ”, says Charles Kennelly, UK CTO of GIS specialist Esri.

“I had a kid on the way and needed some structure of a normal life. So I started working in IT support.

“One day my boss came over and said ‘you like new things, don’t you? There’s this thing called GIS that the Highways Department are doing…’ Two weeks later, I knew what I was doing for the rest of my life.

“I was seduced by it and had a vision of how it could be put to work.”

The enthusiasm of Kennelly for the tools he has spent a career refining, is infectious.

And even twenty-odd years ago, when GIS required the computational firepower of a small nation state to run in any meaningful way, important use cases that hinted at future sophistication were not hard to find.

Join Charles for his opening address as he explore the future of GIS.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Main Stage
Learn how Jacobs Geospatial team has helped other disciplines to improve their workflows by providing them with the appropriate GIS tools, infrastructure and guidance to access, manipulate and manage project ...

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  • Jaime Rodriguez Gozalo
    Jaime Rodriguez Gozalo
    Principal GIS Consultant, Jacobs

    Jaime Rodriguez Gozalo is a Principal GIS Consultant with more than 10 years of experience within the geospatial industry, having held different roles in consultancy companies both in Spain and the United Kingdom. He currently leads the Data Management Capability within the Jacobs Geospatial team in the UK and Ireland, helping internal and external customers to manage their geospatial data in the most efficient, consistent, and accessible way.

Learn how Jacobs Geospatial team has helped other disciplines to improve their workflows by providing them with the appropriate GIS tools, infrastructure and guidance to access, manipulate and manage project spatial data from a unique source of information.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
GIS & Data Stage
Learn how Arup are using Earth Observation to answer our clients needs in the natural environment. The session will include a case study on utilising Earth Observation data on the ...

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  • Richard Alexander
    Richard Alexander
    Director, Arup

    Since joining Arup UK four years ago Richard has become recognised as the go-to person regarding earth observation and digital solutions related to the natural environment. For East West Rail, a major infrastructure scheme in the UK, he worked with the client and statutory regulator of the benefits of adopting an innovative approach that combined remote sensing with traditional ecology services. The project was highly commended at the 2022 New Civil Engineer TechFest awards.

    As a technical leader he builds building capability wherever possible. On a Network Rail project, mapping natural catchments draining towards the rail network, he coached and supported new members of the technical team, allowing them to develop. Richard is a leader in geodatascience at Arup and continually looking to deploy his skills to deliver value for Arup’s clients.

Learn how Arup are using Earth Observation to answer our clients needs in the natural environment. The session will include a case study on utilising Earth Observation data on the ecology element of a major infrastructure project, the challenges and how we are working to continue to drive innovation.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
Join Trevor Moore, Exodigo UK Director, and Jeremy Suard, Exodigo CEO and co-founder, as they present the latest advances in geospatial technology for subsurface mapping. Learn how multi-sensing and AI-powered ...

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  • Jeremy Suard
    Jeremy Suard
    Co-Founder and CEO, Exodigo

    Jeremy Suard is the CEO and co-founder of Exodigo, the non-intrusive, multi-sensing subsurface imaging platform. He brings nearly a decade of experience in signal processing and artificial intelligence from his time with one of Israel’s elite army intelligence units. During his service, Jeremy was awarded the three highest Israeli Defense Force honors for technology and leadership excellence, making him the most decorated technology major in the Israeli Army. He graduated cum laude in physics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

  • Trevor Moore
    Trevor Moore
    UK Director, Exodigo

    Trevor Moore is the UK Director at Exodigo, the non-intrusive, multi-sensing subsurface imaging platform, leading Exodigo’s UK expansion and managing strategic partnerships and business development. He brings 25 years of experience working in the surveying sector, starting as a graduate surveyor working at Heathrow Airport and progressing onto working with some of the largest specialist surveying firms in the UK. Before joining Exodigo, he held senior positions with operational and commercial responsibilities, most recently serving as Associate Director at Murphy Geospatial. Trevor studied surveying at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES).

Join Trevor Moore, Exodigo UK Director, and Jeremy Suard, Exodigo CEO and co-founder, as they present the latest advances in geospatial technology for subsurface mapping. Learn how multi-sensing and AI-powered technology can revolutionize the way we approach the underground, breaking the status quo of conventional surveying methods. Discover how this cutting-edge technology provides a clearer picture of the underground, with the ability to locate more buried assets than other subsurface locating and surveying methods. Find out how the technology meets the current PAS128 specification for utility detection and mapping, and the challenges in disseminating this data to various stakeholders across organizations. With case studies from past global projects and insights from industry leaders, this is a must-see session for anyone interested in the future of geospatial technology.

18 May
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Infrastructure Stage
This session will show implementation of GIS applications into Survey field. Witness diagram workflow will emphasise how surveyors can improve site data collection and increasing efficiency by reducing the time ...
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  • Emanuela Chimiuc
    Emanuela Chimiuc
    Survey Manager, EKFB

    Emmanuela Chimiuc works on the HS2 project as a Senior Land Surveyor, with extensive experience in civil engineering and surveying in multiple projects in UK.
    Emmanuela has graduated University of Gh Asachi Romania, and continued studies with a post graduate in GIS at Birkbeck University of London.

  • Gabriel Desmettre
    Gabriel Desmettre
    GIS Engineer, EKFB

    Gabriel Desmettre is a Geographic Information System Engineer. With a Master of civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Construction Management with Digital Engineering, he is enthusiastic on digital tools to facilitate efficiency in the management of high scale project, such as the securing of Paris Cathedral or the UK High Speed 2 project.

This session will show implementation of GIS applications into Survey field. Witness diagram workflow will emphasise how surveyors can improve site data collection and increasing efficiency by reducing the time spent on site and time used for post processing data collected. In the same time multiple end users can benefit of the digitalisation by using the GIS platform to take construction decisions, decision , site progress planning.

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Built Environment Stage
The Open Maps for Europe project was initiated in 2021. The project, which is co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Union, is coordinated by EuroGeographics, the voice ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Alan Moore
    Alan Moore
    Head of Geospatial Services, IDOX

    Alan Moore, Head of Geospatial Services, Idox Ltd. has worked in the geospatial industry over the last 35 years delivering GIS products and services to support large scale land, property and infrastructure projects across the public and commercial sector. Working with cloud and open source geospatial technologies he is passionate about maximising the use of data to create user value.

  • Victoria Persson
    Victoria Persson
    Project Manager - Data Access and Integration, EuroGeographics

    Victoria is responsible for the delivery of EuroGeographics’s data activities, with a focus on the EU-funded projects Open Maps for Europe. She is also responsible for the coordination of the production, licensing and user management of EuroGeographics’ Pan-European products.

    EuroGeographics is an independent international not-for-profit organisation representing Europe’s National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities. We believe in a society empowered by the use of trusted geospatial services from these official national sources. Our strength lies in our extensive membership and we are proud to represent around 90% of the official bodies responsible for geodetic surveying, topographic mapping, cadastral surveys and land registration in geographical Europe. We deliver benefits for each regardless of the geographical, technical, political, organisational, linguistic and business parameters in which they work. EuroGeographics supports the public good by representing our members’ interests, maintaining networks that help our members improve their capabilities and role, and by facilitating access to and use of our members’ geospatial data and services. By providing a single point of contact, we enable government, business and citizens to benefit from their collective expertise, products and services.

    Open Maps for Europe provides free to use maps from more than 40 European countries. The datasets are created using official map, geospatial and land information from official, national sources. The Open Maps for Europe project is coordinated by EuroGeographics, in partnership with the National Geographic Institute (NGI) Belgium, IGN France, Kadaster Netherlands, the Spanish Cadaster and the Hellenic Cadaster. The Open Maps for Europe online service is developed by thinkWhere – an IDOX company and enables users to discover, view, license and download the open datasets. The Open Maps for Europe projects were initiated in 2020 and closes in 2025.

The Open Maps for Europe project was initiated in 2021. The project, which is co-financed by the Connecting Europe Facility of the European Union, is coordinated by EuroGeographics, the voice of European National Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authorities, in partnership with the National Geographic Institute (NGI) Belgium.

Driven by the European PSI Directive, the aspiration for the project was to turn commercially licensed geospatial data products with a small user base, to open datasets with a high volume user base. Essential to the project was ensuring that the user experience was central to the design and evolution of the new online gateway, https://www.mapsforeurope.org/.

Stakeholder engagement at all levels has been critical to project success, ensuring that over 40 member states national mapping, cadastral and land registration agencies were encouraged to participate and transform their existing policies and licences relating to geospatial data for the initial primary topographic, elevation, imagery, cadastral and gazetteer datasets.

Working with thinkWhere, an Idox geospatial company, a highly collaborative partnership was established with Eurogeographics and the key member states to design and deliver the new online gateway. Adopting an agile approach to project delivery enabled the project to proceed at pace with high visibility throughout. Using thinkWhere’s cloud geospatial data infrastructure also ensured that high levels of system performance, resilience and scalability were maintained throughout the deployment and subsequent enhancement releases.

They say the proof of the pudding is in the eating. The project has exceeded all success criteria with some 4200 registered users, c.5000 data downloads and c.6m web service transactions since it was launched in September 2021.

The use cases have extended to include the United Nations, the European Environmental Agency, the External Action Service of the European Union, national mapping agencies and the commercial use of the data in a wide range of business applications.

The next step is Open Maps for Europe 2! Eurogeographics and its partners have secured funding for three years to extend the value and benefits of the first project. Watch this space!

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
GIS & Data Stage
Monitoring is quickly becoming a requirement in many projects, large and small. Sometimes there is a tendency to do the monitoring as ticking box exercise, let’s make it useful and ...

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  • Dr. Nicola Bicocchi
    Dr. Nicola Bicocchi
    Product Manager, Geotechnical Observations Ltd

    Nicola joined Geotechnical Observations Ltd in May 2011. After joining he managed the Heathrow Terminal 2 Concourse B (T2B) monitoring office. This is a role that he fulfilled for about 8 months during the most critical (excavation) phase of the project. The role involved him in managing the daily monitoring activities, interpretation of results, preparation of reports and presentation of the results in daily and weekly meetings with the contractor (Balfour Beatty) and the consultant (Mott MacDonald). He was also a member of the Engineering Review Panel.

    Nicola’s analytical role in the Heathrow project required him to interpret movement of diaphragm walls during the excavation phases, combining the results of inclinometers and surveys to understand the bending and translation of the walls. He also analysed the effects of the excavation on the adjacent terminal buildings using the results from a liquid levelling system and survey data.

    Following this Nicola spent time at Crossrail where he was seconded to the BFK JV team delivering the running tunnels. Nicola left GeO in 2016 to join the Kier BAM JV at Hinkley Point C where he was responsible for managing the earthworks and retaining structures monitoring, which involved installing over 85 ShapeArrays into retaining walls and managing a large network of total stations.

    Nicola re-joined GeO in 2019 and now manages the development of our Geodaisy® web-based software for analysing and interpreting structural and geotechnical monitoring data

    As part of his PhD research Nicola analysed data coming from vibrating wire strain gauges and inclinometers within 14 laterally loaded reinforced concrete piles at four different sites. The research also covered the effects of temperature, creep and shrinkage of concrete and different methods for the calculation of bending moments using strain and displacement measurements. Nicola was awarded a doctorate in Civil Engineering from Southampton University in January 2012.

Monitoring is quickly becoming a requirement in many projects, large and small. Sometimes there is a tendency to do the monitoring as ticking box exercise, let’s make it useful and effective instead! Good data management will save time and resources to the contractor and allow better analysis of the asset behaviour by the designer/consultant. Summarising our experience in monitoring and using various examples, we will show the effects of different data management approaches on the various subjects involved in a project (monitoring contractor, main contractor, designer/consultant, and client). A case study will show how an automated monitoring system coupled with an advanced monitoring software, can provide comprehensive insights to the health of a structure, so the client can take the correct decisions on how to proceed with the works.

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Infrastructure Stage
Ordnance Survey are leading a new coalition to help inject trust into global supply chains. The Supply Chain Data Partnership will seek to provide a location dataset for global supply ...

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  • Donna Lyndsay
    Donna Lyndsay
    Strategic Market Lead - Environment and Sustainability, Ordnance Survey

    Donna Lyndsay is the Strategic Market Lead for Environment & Sustainability at Ordnance Survey. She supports Ordnance Survey’s mission to be a world leader in geospatial services; delivering location insight for positive impact with colleagues, partners and customers. Donna is also Vice Chair of the Space4Climate group who aim to put the UK at the forefront of global efforts to create and use trusted satellite data for climate action for all.

Ordnance Survey are leading a new coalition to help inject trust into global supply chains. The Supply Chain Data Partnership will seek to provide a location dataset for global supply chains such as palm oil, soy and wood-based packaging applications to increase resilience to climate change. This presentation discusses the ambition, approach and challenge in how to use location to support global challenge of transparency.

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
Our industry faces a challenge: How do we address the immediate and longer-term effects of climate change and develop more sustainable ways of working. No doubt you’re already aware of ...
Main Stage

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Our industry faces a challenge: How do we address the immediate and longer-term effects of climate change and develop more sustainable ways of working. No doubt you’re already aware of (and possibly helping to shape) plans that your own organisation is taking to reduce its environmental impact. CICES is producing a white paper, to clarify unequivocally how both geospatial and commercial can interpret and apply the four main topics that are defined in our Sustainability Strategy 2021-2030. These are as follows:

• Carbon (embodied and emitted);
• Social (including the work of EDI);
• Circular economy; and
• Waste.

Sustainability is an issue that affects us all and it will determine the future of our profession probably more than any other single factor.

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Main Stage
This session looks at how modern monitoring solutions, combining sensors and software, mitigates construction risk and provides opportunities for Survey Service Providers. Starting from illustrating the latest technologies the session ...

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  • Marco Di Mauro
    Marco Di Mauro
    Monitoring Manager, Hexagon Geosystems

    Marco Di Mauro, monitoring manager at Hexagon Geosystems UK, has over 20 years of experience in Instrumentation and monitoring participating in projects in the UK and all continents. His background is in IoT, electronic engineer and advanced physics.

This session looks at how modern monitoring solutions, combining sensors and software, mitigates construction risk and provides opportunities for Survey Service Providers. Starting from illustrating the latest technologies the session explores why should survey companies consider providing monitoring services, what are the benefits of providing them and what is required to start.

18 May
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Resilience is something we hear so much, but often we are unsure on how our own actions can affect it, take this opportunity to find out more about the small ...
Surveying & Mapping Stage

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Surveying & Mapping Stage

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  • Davina Goodchild
    Davina Goodchild
    CEO, LionHeart

    Davina Goodchild has been CEO of LionHeart, the charity that supports RICS professionals and their families, since 2011. During that time she has forged closer working relationships with the RICS, made the process of accessing support through the charity more streamlined, introduced the free professional counselling service and brought in CPD-approved workshops for RICS members.

    LionHeart is half way through an ambitious five-year strategy which aims to increase the numbers of people it supports through difficult circumstances, as well as an increased training and development offer. The aim is also to focus on issues that are important to the RICS membership, such as a recent drive to support wellbeing and better mental health. It has also extended the support it offers to people living with cancer, for example, increased its global offer, and begun to support surveying students and apprentices for the first time.

  • Emma Snipp
    Emma Snipp
    Ambassador/Trainer, LionHeart

    Emma is a confidence and resilience coach who specialises in working with people in the real estate, construction and property law sectors.

    Before becoming a coach, Emma worked in Asset Management for The Crown Estate, with a focus on out-of-town retail, leisure and industrial. Before that, she spent 12 years at Canada Life in the City of London, beginning her career on the reception desk before becoming involved with CL’s sustainability initiatives and then Asset Management.

    It was not just her non-conventional path into surveying and through the APC that drove Emma to LionHeart but their support of her during a particularly dark time when her husband was suicidal. She realised the importance of their ambassadors and now hopes to return that support to others in the property industry.

Resilience is something we hear so much, but often we are unsure on how our own actions can affect it, take this opportunity to find out more about the small changes that can help you boost your resilience. It’s also a great opportunities to find out more about why every RICS member should have the LionHeart number available on their phone.

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Taking an (unlikely) sensor sale to a multi-year Service contract. By leveraging the power on One Hexagon across multiple areas of the Hexagon portfolio, Airborne bathy/topo LiDAR and imagery have ...
Land & Natural Resources Stage

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Land & Natural Resources Stage

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  • Andy Waddington
    Andy Waddington
    VP Bathymetric Services, Hexagon

    Andy is VP Bathymetric Services in Hexagon’s Geospatial Content Solutions division, responsible for delivering airborne LiDAR bathymetry services and supporting marine solutions with geospatial and domain expertise. He is a Mariner and an FIG/IHO Cat A qualified Hydrographer with a background in navigation safety, bathymetric LiDAR, and Multibeam operations in wide area and large-scale surveys. Providing hydrographic expertise and experience to clients particularly in shallow water survey capability he has worked globally throiughout the spectrum from Earth Observation to subsea including airborne and autonomous solutions as well as business development support across the industry. Before joining Hexagon in 2020 Andy provided technical Law of the Sea advice to UK government in preparation for BREXIT at the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office.

Taking an (unlikely) sensor sale to a multi-year Service contract. By leveraging the power on One Hexagon across multiple areas of the Hexagon portfolio, Airborne bathy/topo LiDAR and imagery have taken the lead in providing a charity focussed on sharks, to the forefront of ocean conservation and blue carbon. This session will outline and discuss how geospatial data is underpinning carbon sequestration in The Bahamas.

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Land & Natural Resources Stage
By establishing Needs Map in the UK, the problem that we are trying to solve is an intertwined one: (i) economic and social inequality to reach the opportunities and (ii) ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Ragıp Evren Aydoğan
    Ragıp Evren Aydoğan
    Executive Director, Needsmap Social Cooperative

    Evren has MA and BA degrees on international relations, political science and social policy, continues his PhD on social assistance mechanisms. He conducted his PhD researh at the University of Oxford, Social Policy and Intervention. He has worked for public institutions, NGOs/think-tanks and private sector companies as researcher, senior expert, project manager and government relations/regulatory affairs manager. He has robust experience in social solidarty mechanisms, community management, project management, business development and research/monitoring&evaluation areas.

By establishing Needs Map in the UK, the problem that we are trying to solve is an intertwined one: (i) economic and social inequality to reach the opportunities and (ii) neglection of local economic development through centralized humanitarian aid to solve this inequality problem. The problems of conventional/centralized ways of humanitarian aid/philanthropic acts have become even more obvious during the pandemic era. Such solutions are not efficient, fast, effective, inclusive and green enough to respond to current problems of inequality, lack of opportunities and shrinking local economic development in a holistic way. The solution that we created under the roof the Needs Map, i.e. Needs Map Social Marketplace, targets to solve this inequality and lack of opportunities problem for all underserved communities and individuals in general. While creating a GIS-based tech platform for such a new way of social solidarity community building, Needs Map Social Marketplace targets the other face of the problem by creating new revenue streams for local economic actors around that particular community.

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
GIS & Data Stage
How do you chose the optimal location for smart monitors across a waste water network of over 4 million manholes? Using GIS of course. Our challenge was not only to ...

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  • Robert Giesler
    Robert Giesler
    Geospatial Developer, Jacobs
  • Vida Williams
    Vida Williams
    Technical Director Geospatial, Jacobs

    Vida is a Technical Director in Geospatial at Jacobs, a global, full-spectrum consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery solutions firms. With over 12 years’ experience in the field of geospatial consultancy, Vida has worked on the capture, analysis and management of spatial data across many different business sectors and has recently led geospatial teams on large pipeline and highways planning projects. She is currently an operational lead for the 90 strong Geospatial team at Jacobs in Europe, is a Chartered Geographer (GIS) with a Masters degree to distinction level in GIS from the University of London and a first degree in Geography from the University of Cambridge. Vida is also a STEM ambassador and Allyship Lead for the Jacobs Harambee network which aims to support and increase Black talent in the business.

How do you chose the optimal location for smart monitors across a waste water network of over 4 million manholes? Using GIS of course. Our challenge was not only to help identify high risk areas, but to combine local, expert knowledge with rigorous quality control, live data collected on site by numerous contractor companies, and unique challenges related to surveying and installing across an extensive network. ESRI apps along with python and SQL were used by a small team of GIS analysts and developers at Jacobs to solve the customer challenge. Attendees will learn how to consider the end user in the development processes, the importance of data management and training for all users, tips and tricks for dealing with very large (editable) data sets in an GIS environment and how SQL can (sometimes) save the day.

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Infrastructure Stage
Geographic data is increasingly important to help address global challenges. High quality, reliable data is essential to allow decision makers to respond effectively and efficiently. As evidenced by the number ...

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  • Dr. Emma White
    Dr. Emma White
    Lead Analyst, Verisk

    Emma is a Lead Analyst at Verisk 3DVI, a provider of detailed buildings intelligence information. At Verisk she works on the extraction, transformation, and loading of large volumes of geospatial and tabular datasets as well as undertaking tasks of automation and process improvement.

    Prior to joining Verisk 6 years ago, Emma undertook a PhD in Remote Sensing researching land cover land use change on a NASA funded project. She has spoken at various international academic conferences.

  • Tom Timms
    Tom Timms
    Director, Verisk

    Tom has over 30 years’ experience in the mapping and geospatial industry in the UK and overseas.

    He joined Verisk 3D Visual Intelligence (formerly Geomni) as Sales Director in 2015, taking on the role of managing director in 2019. Verisk acquired the business, then known as The GeoInformation Group, in 2016. Tom manages a team of sales, technical and development staff.

    Verisk 3D Visual Intelligence, create and maintains unique national databases of building characteristics, land use and land cover to enable analyses from individual buildings through to a national scale. Their data and analytics support a range of customers, from insurance solutions to telecoms, Government, land and property, mapping companies and utilities.

Geographic data is increasingly important to help address global challenges. High quality, reliable data is essential to allow decision makers to respond effectively and efficiently. As evidenced by the number of suppliers at GeoBusiness, we are capturing more and more data from an ever-increasing number of sensors and devices. The challenge we all face is to deliver insight and information from this vast supply of data. Increasingly this is required at national scales.

The presentation will provide an overview of some of the Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and advanced analytical techniques that are available to capture, process and deliver geographic data at a national scale. It will also address the many challenges of using such techniques, and real-world examples of large-scale application of them to deliver solutions and services to government and the insurance industry.

There are now more satellites collecting data than ever before and drones, vehicles and even our mobile phones can capture survey grade imagery and geographic data. Air bourn cameras can capture both vertical and oblique imagery at the same time, and many of us track our own movement with watches and phones. At the same time video cameras are capturing vast volumes of data while IOT (Internet of Things) sensors can deliver real time data feeds of conditions, movement, and change.

All this data is only useful if it delivers relevant information or answers a specific user problem. Raw data is rarely useful unless combined with other information or processed in some way. The availability of significant computing resource has led to the development of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence tools that allow large volumes of data to be processed automatically to deliver specific solutions many of which are becoming widely used.

In the geospatial data industry such tools are now integrated into standard software packages and used to deliver data at national scale. We all make use of mapping apps on our phones that are built on vast datasets that are continuously updated.
Verisk have developed ML techniques to extract detailed property information from aerial imagery, at national scales. The derived information provides a consistent, repeatable view of property. When combined with other information like addresses and property registers such information delivers real value. Reliable property information is critical for many industries including insurance and increasingly global companies require global scale data. Outside insurance the characteristics of buildings and roofs are important part of understanding energy use in buildings, to support carbon reduction and the move to green energy.

Although powerful, ML techniques are challenging to implement at scale. For example, training data is usually required to inform the models. This needs to be reliable and consistent for the model to be successful. Reliable data can be difficult or time-consuming to create.

When combined with information derived from other analysis techniques AI and ML can deliver real insight. The presentation will highlight examples where Verisk have derived detailed property characteristics by combining analyses of large volumes of textual data, information derived from ML and traditional manual observation, at a national scale.

We will present solutions developed for the insurance industry that are equally applicable to all interested in land and property

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Built Environment Stage
More than four million excavations take place nationwide every year. Many of these take place without a detailed search for pipes and cables being carried out first. Striking of these ...

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  • Sam Roberts
    Sam Roberts
    Chair of Technical Committee / Director, The Survey Association / Met Geo Environmental Ltd

    I graduated in Archaeology from Durham University in 1998 and spent some time researching how soil geochemistry affects buried objects before starting a career in the field, quickly finding an aptitude for land survey and geophysics.

    I joined Met in 2006 as a Project Surveyor and was made Director in 2012 after developing their underground utility mapping and geophysics department. My career path through research, cultural heritage and the survey industry has had at its core a love of geoscience. I am passionate about education and improving standards in our industry. For more than ten years I have been involved in various ways with the development and promotion of the PAS128 utility mapping specification.

    I believe it is vital to disseminate knowledge and communicate a better understanding of the technology at our disposal, and how it can be used to provide more effective solutions to the problems we face in our environment. Contributing to TSA’s Technical Committee and the work it produces is one way I can help achieve this.

More than four million excavations take place nationwide every year. Many of these take place without a detailed search for pipes and cables being carried out first. Striking of these underground assets can cause injury and death, as well as millions of pounds worth of damage and delays to major projects. Raising standards in utility surveys is essential to prioritise safety, drive efficiency and save money. To achieve this, The Survey Association, the trade association representing land surveyors in the UK, has launched an accreditation scheme for its members who carry out utility surveys.

Named PUMA (PAS128 Utility Mapping Accreditation), the new accreditation scheme will be run by LRQA, a global leader in assurance, certification and inspection services. PUMA is designed to assess the competence of survey companies to deliver to the PAS128 specification. It will provide a benchmark and create a national standard for best practice for underground surveys. Membership of the scheme will give accredited survey companies a competitive edge and will be a tangible means of demonstrating their continuous professional improvement.

This session will provide an overview of the scheme, how assessments are carried out and provide an opportunity for Clients, Contractors and Practitioners to find out more and learn how using PUMA-accredited companies will benefit their organization.

18 May
11:00 am - 11:30 am
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Built Environment Stage

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  • Monika Zibolyte
    Monika Zibolyte
    Inspect Software - Product Manager, Screening Eagle Technologies

    Monika is a Product Manager in the Software Solutions team, utilising her extensive experience in Software Development, 3D Image Capture, Geo-Spatial and Product Training to drive the evolution of Inspect Software to market leading status. Visiting a variety of customers across the globe, Monika has ensured the needs of the construction & engineering sector and asset owners have been imbedded into the development of a solution that delivers huge value to the built environment.

  • Sultan Choudhury
    Sultan Choudhury
    Engineer, VINCI Technology Centre UK Limited

    Sultan is an Engineer that has worked in the Building Pathology Team at VINCI Technology Centre for three years. During this time Sultan has carried out hundreds of structural surveys on a range of buildings and infrastructure from residential homes, commercial and retail to extensive bridges.

    The vast majority of these have involved the requirement to capture onsite data, manage it and produce detailed reports.

    Sultan has been central to the work undertaken on these projects and within that process has helped to develop the software with logical feature feedback.

    Sultan previously worked in an architect’s office completing onsite projects and drawings.

18 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
Superhero’s, change-makers, or socially conscious … through which-ever lense you look, hyperspectral imaging is changing the way we tackle environmental challenges. With the ability to uncover a wealth of information, ...
GIS & Data Stage

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GIS & Data Stage

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  • Natasha Lloyd
    Natasha Lloyd
    Business Development Manager, PML Applications Ltd

    Natasha Lloyd manages business development for PML Applications, the commercial arm of Plymouth Marine Laboratory. As a member of the Centre for Geospatial Applications (CGA) team, Natasha is responsible for making products created by the CGA team commercially available for purchase. The CGA team comprises of experts primarily dedicated to the application of algorithms and software to produce data products from Earth observation satellite imagery, fixed wing and unmanned autonomous vehicles on a commercial, operational basis.

    Natasha represents GEONA Hyperspectral, software that enables anyone from beginner to expert to easily achieve an accurately radiometrically calibrated and geolocated dataset from an airborne Hyperspectral Imaging Sensor. Although only recently commercially available, GEONA Hyperspectral has been acting as the data processing node for the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC’s) airborne Earth Observation capability for over 15 years and is the processing power behind Ravensdown’s Pioneering to Precision Primary Growth Partnership Programme.

Superhero’s, change-makers, or socially conscious … through which-ever lense you look, hyperspectral imaging is changing the way we tackle environmental challenges. With the ability to uncover a wealth of information, it’s not surprising that hyperspectral data is increasingly used in applications ranging from environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, archaeology to geology. Yet there is an increasing need for advances in understanding of how accessible, affordable data acquisition and processing can be utilised in broader area’s of application because what is clear is that those able to process data acquired from airborne hyperspectral imaging cameras into useful things are the ones with the real superpower.

Ravensdown’s Pioneering to Precision Primary Growth Partnership Programme is a fantastic showcase of how data acquired from airborne hyperspectral sensors, producing accurate information in detailed map form, can not only revolutionise the approach to large-scale farmland management but can be packaged to form a high-impact high-return socially conscious commercially successful product for use in a broad range of applications.

18 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
In our session myself and my colleague are going to run through several case studies of how mobile mapping solutions have been applied within Skanska RDP projects and the @one ...
Infrastructure Stage

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Infrastructure Stage

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  • Edward C Hixson
    Edward C Hixson
    Graduate GIS Data Technician, Skanska

    Edward Hixson is a Marine Biology Graduate from the University of Hull now working within the @one alliance with Anglian Water for Skanska. He is part of Skanska on their Graduate scheme as a Graduate GIS data technician. Edward sits within the enabling team where his main role consists of managing 100+ data sets for there use with the @one alliance Solution Web Application which is used throughout all areas of the businesses.

  • James Richardson
    James Richardson
    Graduate GIS Analyst, Skanska

    James Richardson has a background in Geology, Geoscience and GIS all of which were studied at the University of Aberdeen with a focus on mountain hazard simulation during his MSc study. James currently works as Graduate GIS Analyst in Infrastructure for Skanska UK on the A428 RDP Project and is a part of the Skanska Emerging Talent Programme since May 2022. James sits as part of the Digital Team and his primary role is to maintain the A28 Skanska Maps portal and to develop custom field solutions for the A428 Project Team.

In our session myself and my colleague are going to run through several case studies of how mobile mapping solutions have been applied within Skanska RDP projects and the @one alliance. These case studies will show a range of how software has been adapted and applied to different working scenarios, in order to increase productivity and efficiency. We will be running through 3 examples. “GIME” which is used in ground investigations, “QuickSnaps” which is site photography field solution used to reduce siloing and the award winning “A428 Smart Forms” which are designed to massively increase the efficiency of construction sites by automating form creation and streamlining review processes. We will showcase the usage of a variety of tools such as ESRI FieldMaps, Survey123, Dashboards, Web apps and Microsoft Power Automate,

Ground Investigation Management Evaluation
GIME stands for Ground Investigation Management Evaluation. GIME is a process of completing trial holes and other ground investigations during the design phase of our Anglian Water and @one alliance projects with the use and assistance of ESRI based field solutions. The advantages of this process are that it drives consistency in the data and data collection we are getting back from sites, avoiding a lot of reworks. GIME allows for collaboration between site and office-based teams when it comes to ground investigations, and no nasty surprises as all relevant factors have to be considered straight away during the process.

QuickSnaps
QuickSnaps is a site photography field solution designed to integrate field photography in A428’s Skanska Maps GIS system. This solution removes the issue of lost and duplicate site photos which reduces the impact of a siloed site data. Using the Survey123 web app, anyone can upload photos to the A428 Skanska Maps which can then be retrieved by anyone on the project at any time (Pending a review system). When submitting a quick snap users can add supplemental metadata (including category, location data) to these photos which will then be stored as a point geometry on Skanska Maps.

A428 geospatial Smart Forms
Preconditions surveys are required whenever Skanska takes over a piece of land for a project. Site Engineer(s) are required to walk around the land recording a variety of condition information which can take up to an hour per depending on the field size. Back in the office this then takes 2.5 hours to write up a report. With the award-winning Precondition Survey App, time spent creating this form reduces this to just 1.10hr. This time includes the original land walkthrough where all condition information is recorded in app including photos and field extent geometry. Upon completion an email is sent to the engineering supervisor and construction manager notifying them a survey has been raised and providing the information required to retrieve surveys from the app inbox be reviewed and approved.
Permits to Dig are integral parts of works on a construction site so the need for an efficient, easy to use system for request, approving and disseminating these forms amongst the project team. This is where the Geospatial Permit to Dig (GPtD) system comes in. Built using an expanded version of the workflow employed for the Precondition Survey’s, this workflow streamlines and centralises the existing workflow o incremental additions by Engineers, Coordinators and Supervisors into one place. This allows users to retrieve any permit at any time while also integrating seamlessly into the A428 Skanska Maps platform, visualising for the whole project team where active digging permits are occurring on site.

18 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
The talk will provide a high-level overview of some issues with characterising submarine cable landfalls, the importance of acquiring quality and resolute data and examples of high-tech survey solutions currently ...

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  • Sophie Martin
    Sophie Martin
    Graduate Geoscientist, Geo-4D

    Sophie Martin is a graduate geoscientist at Geo-4D with a current focus on offshore geoscience data processing and interpretation, undertaking comprehensive cable burial risk assessments and production of offshore ground models. Prior to this, Sophie completed a BSc in geology and an MRes in planetary geology at the University of Portsmouth.

The talk will provide a high-level overview of some issues with characterising submarine cable landfalls, the importance of acquiring quality and resolute data and examples of high-tech survey solutions currently being applied by Geo-4D.

Landfalls are typically difficult to characterise due to accessibility, safety, and environmental challenges posed by coastal sites. Historically, landfall characterisation surveys were conducted using traditional survey methods that can be slow, dangerous and low resolution.

Following the advent of various remote controlled unmanned platforms, specifically unmanned aircraft and unmanned vessels, comprehensive, resolute and safe landfall surveys can now be conducted in a cost-effective manner.

The talk will focus on the acquisition of LiDAR, photogrammetric, bathymetry and magnetometer data at landfall sites, and the integrated review of the data to provide a comprehensive understanding of a landfall for use in engineering, design and asset management of cables in coastal settings.

With the expansion of the offshore wind industry, the number of landfall surveys required will increase. The integration of these multidisciplinary methods and implementation of unmanned survey solutions in the data collection workflow provides a rapid, safe, cost effective and accurate solution for the completion of a comprehensive landfall survey.

18 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
The Geospatial Commission is tasked with unlocking the significant economic, social and environmental opportunities offered by location data. Our transport programme is demonstrating how location data and technology can drive ...
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  • Ellie Skinner
    Ellie Skinner
    Senior Policy Advisor - Transport, Geospatial Commission

    Ellie Skinner is a Senior Policy Advisor in the Geospatial Commission and the electric vehicle infrastructure policy lead within the transport team. She has worked for the Commission since December 2021. Before working for the Geospatial Commission she worked at the County Councils Network leading their work on climate change and worked within local government.

The Geospatial Commission is tasked with unlocking the significant economic, social and environmental opportunities offered by location data. Our transport programme is demonstrating how location data and technology can drive innovation and solve real world problems.

Our transport programme has so far:

Invested £5m through a Transport Location Data Competition
Published ‘Positioning the UK in the Fast Lane’ which identified six key transport areas where there is a significant opportunity for increased location data use
Published ‘Getting to the Point’ which looked at how location data can support the rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints

The aim of our session is to highlight the role of location data and technology in driving innovation in the transport sector. Location data and technology is helping the public and private sector to enable the increasing expansion of electric vehicle chargepoints and the safe deployment of connected and automated mobility.

We will talk about how our work has identified:

The spatial challenges faced by the public and private sector in rolling out electric vehicle chargepoints and in connected and automated mobility;
How innovative uses of location data and technology are helping to address these challenges; and,
How the Geospatial Commission is supporting the public and private sector to reap the benefits of location data.

Our presentation will also provide an opportunity to learn more about the Geospatial Commission’s transport programme and will include a Q&A session.

18 May
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Main Stage
Remotely sensed data can provide a synoptic overview of complex spatial processes and the environmental landscape. It can provide vital information form many environmental projects. Every remote sensing application requires ...
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  • Dr. Gary Llewellyn
    Dr. Gary Llewellyn
    Remote Sensing Consultant, 2Excel Geo

    Gary Llewellyn has a PhD and first-class degree (Hons), from the University of Southampton, and is a Prince2 Practitioner. He has over 22 years of experience in remote sensing and over 14 years in airborne remote sensing. Prior to joining 2Excel Geo, as Remote Sensing Consultant, he worked for the NERC Airborne Research Facility (NERC ARF) where he collaborated with a wide variety of UK, European and American research teams and supported airborne science campaigns in Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, Borneo, Chile, Bosnia, and most of central Europe.

    His expertise is with spatial and spectral aspects of remote sensing terrestrial vegetation, experience in calibration and validation of airborne and satellite data products and has supporting airborne research projects in a wide range of environmental applications.

Remotely sensed data can provide a synoptic overview of complex spatial processes and the environmental landscape. It can provide vital information form many environmental projects. Every remote sensing application requires a different solution, but often financial, logistical, and political constraints influence or determine how remote sensing is used. 2Excel Geo use passive optical remote sensing to investigate trees, habitats, and woodland in the UK. We have supported local-scale projects and National-scale projects. The development of the processes of collecting remotely sensed data, data processing, data analysis and the delivery of these data, from individual research projects to an operational service in support of long-term, wide-scale commercial service contracts has required automation and upscaling. This presentation investigates the initial selection of the appropriate remote sensing solution to address different environmental questions. Then it uses a series of case studies, drawn from 2Excel Geo’s experience with habitat mapping and tree health mapping of National infrastructure. These are used to demonstrate how we (2Excel Geo) developed the process of collecting and handing remotely sensed data from a system that handled a few sites in isolation into an operational data analysis and delivery process that handles a flow of data from collection to delivery.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
From taking to the skies to mapping deep underground, mobile LiDAR is proving to be one of the most versatile ways of capturing 3D data. This presentation will cover is ...
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  • Matthew Haslam
    Matthew Haslam
    Product Manager, GeoSLAM

    Matt Haslam joined GeoSLAM in 2020 as an Application Engineer and has supported the development of multiple software and hardware product for a variety of industries.

From taking to the skies to mapping deep underground, mobile LiDAR is proving to be one of the most versatile ways of capturing 3D data. This presentation will cover is ins and outs of mobile mapping, including the use of UAVs and vehicles, as well as the industries that have benefitted from the technology.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Representatives from the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) will present the results of a survey which asked ‘Is there a skills recruitment issue within the geospatial profession?’. Drawing responses from the ...
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Representatives from the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) will present the results of a survey which asked ‘Is there a skills recruitment issue within the geospatial profession?’.

Drawing responses from the Association’s 2,000 members, who represent more than 500 organisations, active in every aspect of the geospatial sector and at all stages of their professional careers, the session will highlight the experiences of those trying to recruit for roles ranging from ‘apprentice’ positions to ‘consultant’ titles.

Hosted by members of the Association’s Education & Skills Working Group, the session will take the form of a panel discussion and will feature senior managers with responsibility for filling vacant roles, HR professionals from larger geospatial organisations and recruiters specialising in geographic data, software and services positions.

Discussions will be focussed around the survey results with attention given to an increasing demand for geospatial skills and how this can be satisfied, and how related technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, are being added to a growing list of requested skills and experiences. The survey also posed questions about staff retention, and explored factors that impacted both low and high levels of engagement including pay, employee well-being and an organisation’s culture and values. Respondents were then asked to express opinions as to future recruitment aspirations and factors that may limit success such as value and development and progression opportunities.

This session will draw on the results and conclusions from the AGI survey, the specific experiences of the panel members and will encourage contributions from the audience relating to their own encounters when trying to recruit or apply for geospatial positions.

Audience members will also be given the opportunity to download a written report including full results of the AGI survey and participate in upcoming market studies.

The outcomes of this session will also inform future surveys undertaken by the AGI and help shape the development and activity of the Education & Skills Working Group in its mission to support individuals and organisations active in the geospatial space.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Main Stage
Trespass on the railway is a growing concern, leading to a large number of injuries and fatalities each year. This presentation will delve into how geospatial data may be the ...
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  • Martine Skaret
    Martine Skaret
    Marketing & Growth Lead, Emu Analytics

    Martine Skaret is the Marketing & Growth Lead for Emu Analytics. She is an experienced marketing professional and writer, and is a key part of the commercial team of Emu. Martine has a 1st class degree in Journalism and Creative writing and her introduction to Emu has brought digital growth and visibility to the company and its geospatial analytics and visualisation software solutions.

Trespass on the railway is a growing concern, leading to a large number of injuries and fatalities each year. This presentation will delve into how geospatial data may be the key to uncovering, understanding, predicting and ultimately prevent it.

Attendees will learn from Martine Skaret from award-winning analytics and visualisation software company Emu Analytics, who will share their expertise and experience of working with LNER and Network Rail on the Future Labs Innovation Accelerator in 2022 to address the challenge of trespass and its impact to LNER services.

The presentation will highlight how geospatial data has been utilised to understand the root cause of railway trespass by analysing social, economic, and environmental factors to create risk profiles for prioritising early intervention to prevent potential incidents. Martine will leverage the insights learned from this project and utilise the case study in her presentation to highlight the effectiveness and importance of utilising geospatial data to improve railway safety.

In conclusion, the session will demonstrate how geospatial data is a critical part of uncovering a solution to the issue of railway trespass. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how geospatial data can be used to predict, prevent, and ultimately create a safer railway system. By considering geospatial data in prevention strategies, we can better understand the issue and work towards reducing the number of railway trespass incidents each year.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Wood has developed an innovative approach to asset digitisation and the creation of a digital twin that uses geospatial survey technologies, 3D CAD modeling, intelligent document processing, data validation and ...

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  • David Fletcher
    David Fletcher
    Global Head of Digital Capture, Wood PLC

    20 years’ experience driving digital change in leadership roles on major projects topping $55bn CAPEX for Chevron, BP, Statoil & Shell. Developed and led world class integrated Information Management teams (up to 45 strong) in London, Singapore, Dubai, Jakarta, and Baku. Consistently delivers digital solutions including: Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, 4D, integrated visualization (Aveva Net & Engage) & reporting (Power BI).

  • Peter Foster
    Peter Foster
    Global Head of Digital Information Management, Wood PLC

    Bernard M. Baruch (1870-1965) once said, “During my eighty-seven years I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them have done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think”

    Inspired by Baruch’s observations, I have devoted over twenty years to developing and improving innovative data solutions to enhance digital processes and rapidly improve company workflow performance. My goal is to bring vision and clarity to the manufacturing and production industry, supporting multiple business functions in the implementation of best practice techniques. With years of industry experience, including gaining a master’s degree in BIM Management from Middlesex University, I have developed a unique offering to transform company growth potential through digital solutions.

Wood has developed an innovative approach to asset digitisation and the creation of a digital twin that uses geospatial survey technologies, 3D CAD modeling, intelligent document processing, data validation and integration, and advanced visualization. The approach includes an evaluative framework that tailors a cost/quality/time optimized program to meet the asset’s specific needs, and a sustaining and maintaining long-term approach to keep the digital twin up-to-date throughout the asset’s lifecycle. This approach offers potential benefits for decision-making, operational efficiency, and innovation, and the session will provide practical insights and case studies to demonstrate its successful implementation.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
During the last few months, ChatGPT has become one of the most discussable topics in the technical world. Almost anyone wants to participate in this revolution and somehow utilize ChatGPT ...
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  • Andrii Liubivyi
    Andrii Liubivyi
    Data Scientist, Intetics

    During the last several years working mostly with computer vision tasks as follows:

    *point cloud processing
    *depth camera data processing
    *satellite imagery segmentation
    *object detection/segmentation on drone images

    In addition to those subjects, I am also keen on using self-supervised learning techniques to explore a large amount of unlabeled data as well as its potential in applications for computer vision.

During the last few months, ChatGPT has become one of the most discussable topics in the technical world. Almost anyone wants to participate in this revolution and somehow utilize ChatGPT in their projects. So, being a part of both the GIS community and the machine learning one, I am very interested in how I can apply ChatGPT (or any other language model) to my current workflow and understand if there is any positive perspective of applying large language models in the GIS domain. During the talk, I am going to dive more into the topic of applying ChatGPT and Copilot in GIS projects, namely: – What is so special about ChatGPT, in particular, that makes it so popular? – What is ChatGPT capable of? We will try some examples of code generation and question-answering tasks during the workshop. – What is ChatGPT not capable of? – Make some conclusions about perspectives of Large Language Models in the GIS domain. Looking forward to see you on a talk and exchange our experiences during q&a session.

18 May
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
NavVis are a German manufacturer of wearable, dynamic laser scanning devices, and unique cloud based software, offering measurement and visualisation solutions, tailored to Survey service providers, Reality Capture specialists, and ...
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NavVis are a German manufacturer of wearable, dynamic laser scanning devices, and unique cloud based software, offering measurement and visualisation solutions, tailored to Survey service providers, Reality Capture specialists, and AEC professionals enabling high-quality capture of the built environment at unprecedented speed and scale. Join us for this presentation to learn more about how UK businesses are working with NavVis to enhance and augment operations and deliverables.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
Sharing of data between interested parties can be highly advantageous, but can also introduce risk. This panel session will feature a discussion of the experience in the Geospatial Commission's National Underground ...

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  • Dr. Neil Brammall
    Dr. Neil Brammall
    NUAR Technical Product Owner, Geospatial Commission

    Neil has worked in the utilities sector for over 22 years, creating and delivering geo-spatial software solutions focused on reducing the risk of damage to buried assets, and on improving the accuracy and quality of the data held about those assets. He is a two-time winner of the Geovation Innovation Challenge, and has provided independent expert advice to a number of utility data sharing initiatives in the UK over several years.

    Neil is a Technical Advisor to the Geospatial Commission and Technical Product Owner for the Build Phase of the “National Underground Asset Register” (NUAR) project which is driving the delivery of a comprehensive and secure data sharing platform for buried assets. As Product Owner, Neil provides technical leadership on the project and on the ongoing development of a harmonised data model for the domain.

Sharing of data between interested parties can be highly advantageous, but can also introduce risk.

This panel session will feature a discussion of the experience in the Geospatial Commission’s National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) of adopting a security-minded approach, and how finding the right balance between control and sharing can enhance confidence and increase value.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
The session is to discuss the use of IAN99 Highways zones and SnakeGrid coordinate systems within the overarching Survey & Construction industry. Following a brief overview of what IAN99 and ...

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  • Christopher Gibbons
    Christopher Gibbons
    Geomatics and Monitoring Specialist, Leica Geosystems

    Christopher Gibbons is a graduate of the Surveying course at Newcastle University. Since he has had a survey career that has taken him offshore and then to several projects in the UK. For the past 16 years he has been with Leica Geosystems, starting in the technical support team as field support and training for Northern England before transitioning to the sales representative role in the North West of England. A recent change of role has seen him move to a sales support role, supporting applications in the geomatics and monitoring team.

The session is to discuss the use of IAN99 Highways zones and SnakeGrid coordinate systems within the overarching Survey & Construction industry. Following a brief overview of what IAN99 and SnakeGrid are, there will be explanation of how Leica Geosystems have implemented the concept into their workflows to give access to all with no cost or delay.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
In response to recent extreme weather patterns in the UK, the BGS GeoScour dataset package was designed to help inform and support river catchment management and adaptation. It provides information ...
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  • Clive Cartwright
    Clive Cartwright
    NERC-BGS GIS Programmer/Analyst, British Geological Survey

    Clive Cartwright is a Geographical Information Systems scientist with almost 20 years’ experience with the British Geological Survey. His main area of expertise is developing new GIS methodologies for geohazard products. He manages the updates to corporate geo-hazard datasets for the BGS alongside managing the corporate Data QA team. He is also involved in analysis and development work for various projects which have included, BGS GeoScour, BGS GeoCoast, and the GeoSure Insurance Product.

In response to recent extreme weather patterns in the UK, the BGS GeoScour dataset package was designed to help inform and support river catchment management and adaptation. It provides information on the morphology, behaviour and susceptibility of river bed and bank material to river scour, underpinned by its geology.

GeoScour has been developed for water companies, catchment management partnerships, local authorities, asset owners, hydraulic modellers and researchers who want to underpin their riverine decision making and planning relative to river erosion and catchment evolutionary processes.

This session will provide an insight into the content of the data, why it is important to understand the natural geological conditions, and inform potential users about our development of river erosion data and its potential uses at a range of scales.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
We need to encourage the evolution of the geo-spatial profession to integrate even more with the wider design, construction, and regulatory process we get involved in. Consider how much you ...

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  • Louise Hilder
    Louise Hilder
    Director, Cheshire Surveys Ltd

    Louise Hilder is Managing Director at Cheshire Surveys Ltd, a company co-owned with her husband Jonathan Hilder and which she joined in 2015. She is a qualified chartered Town Planner (MRTPI) and currently has an application in to join the RICS via their senior professional route. Her career began as a regeneration consultant in the private sector before joining the public sector working for Local Authorities starting in a senior officer position and latterly as part of the planning department management team. Her last role before joining Cheshire Surveys was as Planning Associate for a joint public private sector organisation managing both staff and several projects for local authority planning departments. At Cheshire Surveys Louise’s role is multidisciplinary including the day to management of the company finances and staff as well as running the consultancy side of the business specialising in preparing Land Registry compliant plans and advice as well as plans to support planning proposals including site layout plans; cross sections and elevation plans.

We need to encourage the evolution of the geo-spatial profession to integrate even more with the wider design, construction, and regulatory process we get involved in. Consider how much you already bridge gaps others to do not see on jobs you are involved in or provide the missing links in projects that have been delayed or stopped altogether. We are so much more than just those that measure accurately! Find out how one business is unlocking the skills of the geo spatial profession by upskilling its staff, highlighting the strengths of geo-spatial surveyors as well as learning from others professions in the construction, development and property sectors. Have you considered recruiting from other professions (especially those closely aligned to geo spatial professionals) and how this could help grow and develop a business? The presentation will provide top tips for how geo spatial surveyors can develop their skill sets to meet changing demands.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
The session will focus on innovative uses of location data science to support public good. ...
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  • Anna Labetski
    Anna Labetski
    Data Scientist, Ordnance Survey

    Anna Labetski is a geographer currently working as a Data Scientist at Ordnance Survey. Prior to OS she did a PhD in 3D City Modelling at the Delft University of Technology focusing on application-driven 3D city models. Anna’s research interests include transportation modelling, active transport, metadata, and versioning.

  • David Henderson
    David Henderson
    Chief Geospatial Officer, Ordnance Survey

    David leads the strategy and roadmap to reinforce and extend Ordnance Survey’s position, reputation and contribution as a leader in the national and international geospatial industry.

    David joined OS in 2003 and has 25 years of geospatial industry experience across a variety of technical and leadership roles. He has been part of the OS Executive Team since 2015 where he has led both product strategy and customer facing teams.

    He leads the UK’s delegation to the UN’s Committee of Experts on Global Geographic Information Management (UNGGIM) and is a Vice-Chair of the UNGGIM Europe Regional Group. David is a former Chair of the UK’s Association for Geographic Information (2015 and 2016), member of the Management Board of Eurogeographics (from 2017) and from 2016-19 was the industry external examiner for the GeoSciences School at Edinburgh University.

    In 2019 David was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

  • Sadie Harriott
    Sadie Harriott
    Data Management Specialist, Ordnance Survey

    Sadie Harriott is the Data Management Specialist for Transport at Ordnance Survey. She is responsible for the management of core network data that makes up Ordnance Survey’s NGD Transport and Highways data products. Having worked across both address and network data, she is interested in data interoperability and data aggregation.

  • Tom Peterken
    Tom Peterken
    Data Scientist, Ordnance Survey

    Tom Peterken is a Data Scientist at Ordnance Survey with an academic background in physics and intergalactic astronomy. He has since refocused closer to home, and is now interested in network analysis and the transport sector.

The session will focus on innovative uses of location data science to support public good.

18 May
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Main Stage
The new HERON compact system controller and the innovative proprietary multi-lens panoramic camera (hi-res RGB videos and 8K images) provide a remarkable SLAM experience to surveyors who want to take ...
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  • Giorgia Rossi
    Giorgia Rossi
    Worldwide Sales Manager, Gexcel srl

    From 2008 to the present she is working for Gexcel, as a worldwide sales manager, developing and building the clients and resellers database, gaining a wide experience in the international market. “Meeting people, joining worldwide conferences, organizing sales&technical training, taking care and interacting with current and potential customers are some of my working enjoy”.

  • Trevor McGough
    Trevor McGough
    Senior Software Specialist, ClearEdge3D, Inc.

    Trevor joined ClearEdge3D in 2014 as one of our first Applications Engineers. Since then, he has worked with a wide range of clients supporting them throughout their projects. From new companies just starting out with BIM, to experienced companies looking to enhance their as-built modelling workflows, Trevor has become a staple at ClearEdge3D for supporting clients from the initial training stage to providing best practices and software support. Outside of ClearEdge3D, Trevor has his undergraduate in GIS and Cartography and enjoys whitewater kayaking and rock-climbing.

The new HERON compact system controller and the innovative proprietary multi-lens panoramic camera (hi-res RGB videos and 8K images) provide a remarkable SLAM experience to surveyors who want to take a leap forward in 3D mapping. The fully detachable capture head and the wi-fi PDA control unit make it easy to capture in cavities or acquire tricky control points.

Improving productivity and efficiency of 3D mapping and Digital Twin projects is feasible thanks to this HERON innovative configuration that provides high-performing acquisitions indoors, outdoors and in complex sites.

Get an inside look at the next generation of the HERON mobile mapping system. Watch the system to the test, through impactful data capture workflows that you can use on your own projects. Experience the powerful integration with several third-party software, particularly ClearEdge3D Verity to perform progress tracking and installation verification.

18 May
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
The Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) is part of the UKs Ministry of Defence with a remit to provide global Geo data and mapping to enable/aid UK Government decision making and ...
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  • Neal Archer
    Neal Archer
    Head of Learning and Talent Development, Defence Geographic Centre, MOD

    Neal has an MA in International Boundaries (King’s College London) and BSC Hons in Cartography and Geography (Oxford Polytechnic). Neal joined the Ministry of Defence in 1991 and is experienced in map production and evaluation, IT capability and data schema development, research, training, managing requirements, international partner engagement and Aeronautical Information. As an international boundaries SME, Neal advised governments, helping to resolve boundary issues at the diplomatic level and lectures on the subject at Kings College. As a former Army Reservist he has practical experience of operational delivery and commanded the Reservist Geo unit.

    Currently Head of Learning and Development at the Defence Geographic Centre responsible for recruiting/retention, initial Geo training, staff development/career paths including defining the Defence Geography profession. Neal’s practical training experience includes initial and research Geo training, designing and delivering new capability training and international training to over 40 countries.

The Defence Geographic Centre (DGC) is part of the UKs Ministry of Defence with a remit to provide global Geo data and mapping to enable/aid UK Government decision making and formulation of policy, and deliver actions from war fighting, peace keeping, homeland security to humanitarian and disaster relief. This presentation will explain through a case study what and how DGC does it!

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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This presentation is a customer experience case study presented by Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction of Kane Group. It showcases how both LiDAR Point cloud scanning technology and precision ...
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  • Gary Cowan
    Gary Cowan
    Head of Digital Construction, Kane Group

    Gary Cowan is a highly skilled and experienced Digital Construction Specialist, currently serving as Head of Digital Construction at Kane Group Northern Ireland. With 17 years of experience in the construction industry, Gary is recognized as a global thought leader in digital construction and has a proven track record of delivering successful projects.

    Gary has a deep understanding of the construction industry, and the methods of implementation of advanced Building Information Modelling (BIM) & Virtual Design and Construction (VDC). He is passionate about using cutting edge digital tools to push innovation and drive improvements in efficiency and sustainability in construction.

    Gary has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from Queen’s University Belfast. He began his career in the construction industry as a CAD technician before moving onto site-based construction management, before returning to specialise in large scale MEP coordination. He now leads an award winning team within Kane Group, pushing the boundaries of digital construction, always exploring new ways to integrate new technologies into the construction process.

    Gary has been invited to speak at several international BIM events, and has appeared on several podcasts and live webinars with other industry experts. Gary is also an active STEM ambassador, sharing his passion for construction technology and inspiring the next generation of professionals.

This presentation is a customer experience case study presented by Gary Cowan, Head of Digital Construction of Kane Group. It showcases how both LiDAR Point cloud scanning technology and precision laser setting out systems from Hexagon/Leica Geosystems helped solve the unique problems of access, logistics and precision around this groundbreaking project, allowing Kane to create a true digital twin of the constructed basement, in which it allowed them to plan, simulate, design and prefabricate all of the complex MEP building services completely off site with total confidence, and how these technologies were key to making a seemingly impossible project, a reality.

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
How to choose your INS among various manufacturers and products? Many datasheets look similar and it’s difficult to make the right choice. Some manufacturers present performances in an ideal environment, ...

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  • Marie-Lise Duplaquet
    Marie-Lise Duplaquet
    Product Manager, Exail

    Marie-Lise Duplaquet graduated as an engineer from Télécom Paris in 1989. She began her career working as an Image Processing Engineer at ONERA, the French Aerospace Lab. In 2008, she joined iXsea (now Exail) as the Algorithm R&D Manager for the Inertial Products Division. She is now the Product Manager for Land & Air inertial navigation systems and supports customers in integrating these systems into complex georeferencing applications.

How to choose your INS among various manufacturers and products? Many datasheets look similar and it’s difficult to make the right choice. Some manufacturers present performances in an ideal environment, which does not necessarily correspond to your application. In this presentation we will explain how to verify the performance of an inertial navigation system, taking the example of the Atlans A7, used for both Land and Air georeferencing applications.
Going a step further, we will also explain how we can reliably predict the performance of a new product. We will present the process applied to our newly released product, Atlans A3.
At Exail, supporting the customer is very important, and this starts even before we sell a product. We can lend free systems for demos and provide strong support for a successful integration. We know it’s the most efficient way for a customer to be convinced it is the right product for one’s application. This is why most trials end up with the customer purchasing the tested system.
Lastly, we will present a testimony of a recent challenging customer trial.

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
EUSI is at the forefront of Earth observation, providing advanced technological solutions for Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, 2D & 3D products, and geospatial applications. With access to multiple ...
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  • Valerio Gulli
    Valerio Gulli
    Senior Business Development Manager, European Space Imaging

    Senior Business Development Manager at EUSI, focused on geospatial intelligence and remote sensing solutions, bringing over 15 years of international experience in research and industry positions. Background in technical consulting and business development, with expertise in system integrations (electro-optical, LiDAR, radar, hyperspectral), geoint applications, photogrammetry, and high-resolution 2D & 3D mapping, and advanced software solutions. Before joining EUSI, he served as the VP of Business Development at IGI mbH, where he further developed technical expertise in advanced sensor integrations and mission-critical airborne and mobile mapping systems. As a technology and strategy consultant expert, his dedication is to delivering innovative solutions to help clients and organizations optimize their use of geospatial data and achieve their business objectives. Join the presentation to learn more.

EUSI is at the forefront of Earth observation, providing advanced technological solutions for Very High Resolution (VHR) satellite imagery, 2D & 3D products, and geospatial applications. With access to multiple constellations comprising of more than 30 satellites, our clients benefit from unparalleled image quality and productivity with resolutions ranging from 30cm to 1m (native resolution, imagery can also be delivered at 15 cm) with a combined daily revisit rate of almost 10 times per day in panchromatic, multispectral, hyperspectral, and video. The addition of six high-performance satellites from the Maxar WorldView Legion constellation will enable more persistent and accurate monitoring, with near real-time change detection and timely analysis at scale. The presentation focuses on EUSI’s cutting-edge capabilities, including AI-powered analytics tools and the ability to deliver imagery in less than 30 minutes from collection, providing decision-makers and mapping agencies with timely and accurate geo-intelligence. Join the presentation to learn more about how EUSI is transforming the way we observe and analyse our planet.

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
Utility companies are increasingly using remote sensing technology to help plan and design new linear infrastructure construction projects. This includes using aerial imaging and LiDAR surveys to help route selection, ...

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  • David Campbell
    David Campbell
    Divisional Director for Remote Sensing, APEM Ltd

    David Campbell is a geographic and remote sensing scientist with twenty years of consulting experience in the geospatial field and is a specialist in aerial photography. He currently works for APEM Ltd as the Divisional Director for Remote Sensing.

Utility companies are increasingly using remote sensing technology to help plan and design new linear infrastructure construction projects. This includes using aerial imaging and LiDAR surveys to help route selection, identify constraints, map ecological requirements and visualize infrastructure. This presentation will demonstrate through real world example projects, how aerial surveys have been used for these purposes. It will show the potential benefits in terms of cost and timeframe and important considerations planners should know before commissioning such surveys.

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Discover how to maximize asset management with GIS tools! In this interactive session, learn how to streamline asset information collection and maintenance with GIS dashboards. Experience a live demo of ...
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  • Sakshi Kosta
    Sakshi Kosta
    Asset Information Coordinator, Skanska

    Sakshi works as an Asset Information Coordinator for Skanska and SCS-JV on the HS2 project, and she has been utilizing GIS technology to develop smarter solutions for the Asset Information Team at SCS-JV. With a master’s degree in Geospatial Science GIS & Computing from University College London (UCL), and a professional experience in Urban Planning and Architecture, she has spent the past few years advancing her career and technical expertise in BIM, GIS, and Data Management.

Discover how to maximize asset management with GIS tools! In this interactive session, learn how to streamline asset information collection and maintenance with GIS dashboards. Experience a live demo of GIS-enabled data collection and management dashboard as well as successful implementation of asset management process. Learn how the solution enables data-driven decisions and enhance your overall asset performance. So don’t miss out in this opportunity to take your asset management strategy to the next level!

18 May
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
The aurivus AI is the fastest way from scan-to-BIM! The aurivus AI is the only available tool that finds all objects in point clouds from laser scans fully automatically. This even ...
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  • Dr. Stefan Hörmann
    Dr. Stefan Hörmann
    CEO, Aurivus GmbH

    Dr. Stefan Hörmann is a pioneer in the field of autonomous driving.

    After completing his PhD, he worked for DAIMLER as an Machine Learning Engineer.

    When he founded aurivus in 2019, together with Martin Bach, he developed an own neural network, which enabled an AI with unique capabilities to have an AI that can finally process complex data.

The aurivus AI is the fastest way from scan-to-BIM!
The aurivus AI is the only available tool that finds all objects in point clouds from laser scans fully automatically. This even happens within just a few minutes! The AI identifies all AEC objects, such as windows, doors, walls, furniture, stairs, trusses ,…; all MEP objects, such as pipes, fittings,…; and all Industrial objects with are relevant in large projects. The aurivus AI creates a pre-modeled CAD/BIM model. This makes your point cloud interactive like a 3D model and will reduce your modeling time in Revit by 50%. There is also no need to clean up your point cloud of interfering objects anymore or work with cross sections.
With aurivus, modeling becomes much faster and easier. Not only can more projects be digitized, but also the result is of much higher quality.
Accelerate your reality capture process from laser scanning to the digital twin!

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Built Environment Stage
Recent developments in post disaster geospatial imagery collections have improved recovery actions, but the volume of data and impact of different human evaluations delays getting data assessment information to government ...

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  • Robert Carroll
    Robert Carroll
    VP Business Operations, Vexcel Imaging

    Robert Carroll is the Vice President of Business Operations for Vexcel, leading a team of experts who are focused on mapping the future of geospatial information through imagery-as-a-service and new derived content. His career spans over three decades in the geospatial information industry where he has helped implement and bring new technologies to market, such as web-mapping, digital oblique imagery, and multispectral analytics. His expertise in imagery solutions, especially in conjunction with Esri platforms, started with the digitization of early GIS records and now extends into commercializing oblique imagery for property assessment and 3D models for enhanced visualization. Since joining Vexcel in 2018, he has held multiple leadership roles in business development and product management for the Vexcel Data Program.

Recent developments in post disaster geospatial imagery collections have improved recovery actions, but the volume of data and impact of different human evaluations delays getting data assessment information to government and enterprise. This presentation reviews the development of rapid damage assessment analytics using post-disaster imagery and advanced ML/extensive training sets. Results from recent events will be reviewed including the response to Hurricane Ian and reviewing 3.6 million buildings in just hours.

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
GIS & Data Stage
Mobile mapping over longer distances or featureless environments has been a challenge for LiDAR technology – until now. In this presentation, James Pick, Business Development Director at Coptrz, will share ...
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  • James Pick
    James Pick
    Surveying and Construction Business Development Manager, COPTRZ

    James Pick joined Coptrz in 2017 to support survey and construction businesses to succeed with drone technology. He studied Surveying and Mapping Science at Newcastle University, UK and explored the use of drones in his dissertation. Following this, he gained years of industry experience working as a Dimensional Control Surveyor in the offshore industry.

Mobile mapping over longer distances or featureless environments has been a challenge for LiDAR technology – until now. In this presentation, James Pick, Business Development Director at Coptrz, will share how the Coptrz team captures survey grade point clouds when flying, driving, and walking. James will offer his specialised advice on how to expedite data processing for quicker insights and more informed decision-making. Attendees will discover how to process, analyse, and visualise point clouds to gain faster insights and maximise results when capturing complex structures like telecom towers.

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Coastal resilience starts with a map. Coastal environments are complex and dynamic open systems and since a wide variety of human-centric activity takes place along shorelines, coastal Geo-data needs are ...

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  • Dr. Pooja Mahapatra
    Dr. Pooja Mahapatra
    Global Lead - Geospatial for Climate, Fugro

    Dr. Pooja Mahapatra is responsible for geospatial climate solutions at Fugro. Since 2019, she has worked on commercializing a variety of cutting-edge Fugro innovations, with applications ranging from coastal resilience to sustainable infrastructure. Through Fugro, she leads the Disaster Resilience Working Group of the World Geospatial Industry Council (WGIC).

    From 2016 to 2019, she led the global technology deployment and replication efforts in the geospatial domain at Shell, and provided internal consultancy on remote sensing, geospatial analytics and geodesy to various parts of the business.

    Pooja holds a PhD from Delft University of Technology on satellite remote sensing (InSAR) for ground deformation monitoring. Her passion lies in applying geospatial to real-world challenges, and was honoured to be selected as one of “Geospatial World’s 50 Rising Stars” in 2022.

Coastal resilience starts with a map. Coastal environments are complex and dynamic open systems and since a wide variety of human-centric activity takes place along shorelines, coastal Geo-data needs are diverse. Coastal mapping makes it possible to acquire, analyze, and advise on the physical characteristics of the coastal landscape, both above and below the water.

It is a global need with local urgency. Despite the overall value of national/global datasets, the reality is that climate hazards manifest locally and impact local communities in unique ways. This is particularly true for areas with the most vulnerable communities, such as the small island nations in the Pacific. Through real examples, this presentation will show how Geo-data (and, importantly, how it is presented) helps stakeholders make critical decisions around climate change adaptation.

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
These survey guidelines are mainly concerned with the land survey applications of GNSS. The presentation will outline the key components of the 3rd ed and their implications for surveyors working ...
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  • Dr. Chris Pearson
    Dr. Chris Pearson
    Academic, Newcastle University

    I have been employed as a research associate since July 2017 within the Geospatial Engineering group in the School of Engineering, Newcastle University. I was awarded a PhD in 2018 from Newcastle University entitled ‘Network Solution as a facilitator for Precise Point Positioning Real Time Kinematic’ which focused on GNSS positioning and ambiguity resolution. Prior to my PhD I graduated from the SMS (Surveying and Mapping Science) degree within the geomatics department at Newcastle University in 2012.

    My work includes a number of GNSS geodesy projects and collaborative research on satellite altimetry and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) determination. I am responsible for industrial contracts processing offshore GNSS data in the GIPSY-OASIS and BSW software. I lecture on the undergradute surveying degree course mainly teaching first year engineering surveying and have supervised a number of UG final year dissertations. Finally, I also teach and give support to three CPD courses within the school on GNSS and Least Squares.

These survey guidelines are mainly concerned with the land survey applications of GNSS. The presentation will outline the key components of the 3rd ed and their implications for surveyors working with GNSS.

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Main Stage
This talk will demonstrate the effectiveness of different UAV surveying techniques using a variety of sensors and payloads. Case study examples are shown, and UAV surveying methods are discussed and ...
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  • Toby Ambler
    Toby Ambler
    Graduate Geoscientist, Geo-4D

    I recently graduated from the University of Bristol following the completion of an MSCI in Geology, specialising towards the end in the volcanological application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones).

    Shortly after, I joined Geo-4D as a graduate geoscientist where I have continued to work closely with UAVs and their applications in surveying, as well as marine data acquisition, processing and interpretation.

This talk will demonstrate the effectiveness of different UAV surveying techniques using a variety of sensors and payloads. Case study examples are shown, and UAV surveying methods are discussed and compared to traditional survey methods.
Site surveys often require inaccessible or potentially dangerous areas to be mapped, which can be challenging to characterise accurately and safely. Advancements over the last decade of commercial unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and their payloads means UAV mapping has become a safe and viable surveying solution. Sensors can now collect imagery at resolutions far greater than can be achieved via traditional surveying or satellite-based techniques. Photogrammetric processing of high-resolution RGB imagery allows for 3D reconstruction of survey sites to produce accurate orthomosaic images, 3D models and Digital Terrain Models (DTMs).
Increasing vehicle capabilities and the development of more diverse sensors, places UAV capabilities beyond that of just imagery collection. Aerial magnetometry, bathymetry, multispectral, hyperspectral, thermal and LiDAR surveys can now be collected efficiently and to a high degree of accuracy.
The integration of multidisciplinary UAV surveying techniques into the data collection process allows for more comprehensive interpretation of survey sites. Data outputs from the various UAV payloads can be incorporated into machine learning workflows to make characterisation of sites more accurate and efficient.

18 May
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
Just a few hundred metres into their 16km journey through the Chilterns, two tunnel boring machines passed beneath one of the busiest stretches of road in Britain. Besides the six ...

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  • Jeff Foggo
    Jeff Foggo
    Senior Project Manager, SOCOTEC UK Ltd

    Senior Project Manager specialising in the deformation of buildings and structures. Heavily involved in all sections of HS2 with vast experience in automated movement monitoring of all types.

    At SOCOTEC Monitoring UK Limited we provide a complete range of Construction and Asset monitoring protection systems. Being part of the SOCOTEC group, we are also able to offer many different services from SI, GI, lab testing and many more.

  • Peter Scott
    Peter Scott
    Managing Director, Osprey Measurement Systems

    Peter has over 20 years experience in the production and implementation of geotechnical and structural monitoring systems, including management of many of Australia’s largest I&M contracts. Peter is passionate about collaborating with consultants, contractors and universities in developing, trialing and implementing cutting edge monitoring technology to overcome specific construction challenges across multiple disciplines.

Just a few hundred metres into their 16km journey through the Chilterns, two tunnel boring machines passed beneath one of the busiest stretches of road in Britain. Besides the six active lanes of carriageway, this section of road was framed by two retaining walls which acted as abutments for an overpass. To monitor the impact of tunneling on the interfacing infrastructure, as well as confirming design assumptions of the geotechnical response to tunneling, an extensive monitoring system was implemented. The network of sensors included robotic total stations – both prism monitoring and reflectorless patch scanning – and a variety of geotechnical and structural instrumentation. Besides their use for surface monitoring, the total stations were used to bring control to subsurface instrumentation, monitoring both lateral and vertical deformation at depth around the tunnel alignment.
In this session we will briefly introduce the methodology used and the technology selected to deliver this scope of works, including a new technique for monitoring distributed subsurface subsidence. We will be looking at the unique insights provided by this system – both for this project and for subsidence monitoring in general – and looking at how subsurface and surface monitoring used together enable an holistic approach to monitoring construction impact.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Built Environment Stage
Healthcare is the largest employer in the world where the majority of staff work indoors meaning hospitals cannot track the location of their staff and assets in real time. This ...

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  • Andrew Loveless
    Andrew Loveless
    Chief Revenue Officer, Navenio

    Andrew Loveless is a key figurehead in the geospatial sector with over 25 years’ experience leading businesses growth across multiple industries, Andrew joined Navenio in January 2022 as Global Vice President of Business Development, and is now Chief Revenue Officer. Andrew Loveless leads the company’s strategic relationship with HERE Technologies, with responsibility to grow indoor location services globally.

    In his previous role with Ordnance Survey, Andrew served as Commercial Director and main board member. Andrew was instrumental in growing revenues of £397m across 6 business units and partner channels. Before joining Ordnance Survey held senior roles in a number of high-tech businesses including Accenture, GE Capital and Saba Software.

Healthcare is the largest employer in the world where the majority of staff work indoors meaning hospitals cannot track the location of their staff and assets in real time. This results in massive coordination failures, negatively impacting both patients and staff.

However, technology can be a solution to this issue. Navenio, the health and location technology, is tackling the rising cost of healthcare with a tool that can increase workplace productivity by up to 100%, freeing up clinical resources for other high value tasks.

This session will showcase how AI-led indoor location based solutions can help transform and improve workforce efficiency in hospitals with the potential to save the NHS billions.

Navenio’s technology removes the need for expensive infrastructure to deploy, whilst including new methods and the models for providing RTLS and indoor location services. Doubling productivity of the workforce and assets, all whilst expanding on current technology without the need for expensive infrastructure, this technology will help increase efficiency and deliver value for those across the NHS and healthcare industry.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
GIS & Data Stage
The Rail Data Marketplace aims to simplify access to rail related data and open it up to a wider user base via a single access point with the aim of ...
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  • Clare Morrissey
    Clare Morrissey
    Commercial Lead, Rail Data Marketplace

    Clare Morrissey is the Commercial Lead for the Rail Data Marketplace. Clare’s background in rail goes back to the early days of Trainline where she was instrumental in the development of the B2B product and commercial proposition. She has significant experience in business travel with both Travel Management Companies and large corporate travel programmes across rail and hotel. She was also the commercial lead in a privately owned disruptor brand in the utilities sector as the B2B water market de-regulated.

  • Jez Smith
    Jez Smith
    Project Lead, Rail Data Marketplace

    Jez Smith leads the implementation of the Rail Data Marketplace as part of RDG. This DfT sponsored initiative aims to create a single point of access for rail data in order to facilitate innovation within the sector and beyond. Allowing data to be findable, accessible, interoperable and re-usable will help to drive improvement in the passenger experience and operational efficiency. Jez has previously run a number of transformation and digital programmes across numerous different sectors including involvement in NHS Choices, London Congestion Charging, TV Licensing, as well as working with DfE, MoJ and the Met Police.

The Rail Data Marketplace aims to simplify access to rail related data and open it up to a wider user base via a single access point with the aim of bringing together data sources and related services from across the industry and beyond.
This will stimulate innovation, make information more transparent, and enable new customer focused products and services to greatly enhance passenger experience and drive operational efficiency through data.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Infrastructure Stage
Airborne bathymetry is a relatively new surveying approach. It can be considered as a game changer for reservoir characterisation and modeling, environmental monitoring, studies of sea, lake or river beds. ...
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Airborne bathymetry is a relatively new surveying approach. It can be considered as a game changer for reservoir characterisation and modeling, environmental monitoring, studies of sea, lake or river beds. UAV-based bathymetry allows to investigate waters and deliver bathyorographic maps where traditional methods with boats or USV boats are forbidden or hardly applicable due to ecological reasons or complex terrain. One of the key advantages of the method is the ability to use the same drone hardware for multiple types of studies: photogrammetry, LiDAR, bathymetry. A small team of 1-3 surveyors could perform large scale aerial studies without additional paper bureaucracy associated with boat route & petrol spent approvals. The accuracy of data collected with a UAV is comparable with the quality of data collected with traditional boat methods. Moreover, the price on a set of airborne equipment is much less in comparison to boats. A survey could be performed remotely without a team on site which is, in particular, essential for mining studies where condemned waters could cause employee safety risks.
Find out more at a debate between surveyors who will share experience on how to conduct reservoir surveying, including mining waters and a floating solar farm, airborne LiDAR and bathymetry surveying for road construction, surveying of coastal waters. Maxim Baklykov, TOPODRONE CEO, will moderate the debate.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Land & Natural Resources Stage
The NATO SPS project Cube4EnvSec is establishing a broad range of federated demonstrators highlighting usefulness of datacube services for security and climate impact assessment, such as aviation safety in presence ...
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  • Prof. Peter Baumann
    Prof. Peter Baumann
    Professor, Jacobs University

    Dr. Peter Baumann is Professor of Computer Science and entrepreneur. At Jacobs University he researches on flexible, scalable datacube services and their application in science and engineering. With the rasdaman engine he and his team have pioneered datacubes and Array Databases, and have set the de-facto standard for datacube services, documented by 160+ scientific publications, international patents and numerous high-ranking innovation awards. For his continued effort in IT education he was elected Teacher of the Year 2020. As founder and CEO he leads the successful international commercialization of rasdaman. Since many years, Baumann is leading datacube standardization in ISO, OGC, and EU INSPIRE. Baumann is chair, IEEE GRSS Earth Science Informatics Technical Committee; co-chair, OGC Coverages.SWG and Coverages.DWG and BigData.DWG; German delegate, INSPIRE; editor, ISO 19123 suite. See details on https://peter-baumann.org.

The NATO SPS project Cube4EnvSec is establishing a broad range of federated demonstrators highlighting usefulness of datacube services for security and climate impact assessment, such as aviation safety in presence of diverse weather hazards. Both fixed and moving data sources and consumers are considered, such as doing realtime data fusion of satellite, drone, and weather data.
In our talk we present background, mission, and thrust of the project with live demos of several datacube demonstrators.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Main Stage
The geospatial industry is all about the data – location-based data. Most of the innovation comes from introducing new ways to capture data and its higher precision. More precise equipment, ...

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  • Andrew Radcliffe
    Andrew Radcliffe
    Co-Founder, Managing Director, Spyrosoft

    Andrew Radcliffe BSc MSc is an experienced CTO, technology entrepreneur and co-founder of Spyrosoft, one of Europe’s fastest-growing technology services companies with offices across UK, Poland, Croatia, Germany, Romania, India, Argentina and USA.

    Having extensive software development experience in international markets, Andrew has been instrumental in leading the delivery of digital technologies using DevOps approaches and Agile behaviours into numerous companies around the world. Andrew has over 30 years’ experience in software engineering and working in the UK public sector, Geospatial, Telecommunications, Corporate Real Estate, HR, Aerospace and Legal within the UK, USA, Sweden, Poland and Austria.

    Formally a Digital Advisor to UK government and Head of Development at Ordnance Survey, the National Mapping Authority of Great Britain, responsible for technology delivery and operation. Andrew lead the Agile/DevOps transformation whilst building a new Digital Engineering capability. This consisted of core Digital platforms and infrastructure that enabled product, service and content creation, as well as access to geospatial data used to construct consumer mobile and web applications, eCommerce platforms and National Resilience portals

  • Jarek Marciniak
    Jarek Marciniak
    Director of Geospatial Services, Spyrosoft

    I’ve been involved with geospatial data and services for as long as I can remember. I graduated with a degree in geoinformatics and have been matching the geospatial world with software engineering ever since. With more than 15 years of commercial experience in GIS and IT companies I always put communication first to understand their needs and tailor their solutions to meet these needs. I value relationships based on trust, professionalism and partnership.

The geospatial industry is all about the data – location-based data. Most of the innovation comes from introducing new ways to capture data and its higher precision. More precise equipment, smaller and more accurate sensors, mixing and meshing various data sources. Very often, software engineering is diminished as an important part of companies in the geospatial sector, and on the other hand when a random software engineering company is introduced, they miss understanding of specifics and nuances of the geospatial world. This session will showcase how a combination of software engineering expertise (including the usage of cloud engineering and cognitive services) and geospatial domain knowledge can bring great and innovative results for companies.

18 May
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Surveying & Mapping Stage
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