Wednesday 25th April, 2012
Time (hrs)
1400-1530	Adri de la Ray GIS Manager ESKOM South Africa Bio | Abstract | Presentation Jack Verouden Data Management & Geomatics Manager, Shell International Exploration & Production The Netherlands Bio | Abstract | Presentation Richard Zambuni Global Marketing Director Geospatial and Utilities Bentley UK Bio | Abstract | Presentation John Shaw CIO and Head of Information Services Mainstream’s Global Ireland Bio | Abstract | Presentation
1530-1600	Tea/Coffee Break
1600-1800	James Weninegar Manager Line Routing and Survey Alabama Power Alabama Bio | Abstract | Presentation Joep Luijten Senior Manager, Technology Services Geographic Information Systems, Capgemini, Belgium Bio | Abstract | Presentation Anirban Acharya Infotech Enterprises Europe Limited Senior Consultant UK Bio | Abstract | Presentation Radu Negoita GIS Manager - IT GDF Romania Bio | Abstract | Presentation Joe Coldrick Principal Business Advisor - Energy and Utilities TCS Europe Bio | Abstract Prasanta Saha Head-Business Development- Engineering Tata Consultancy Services UK Bio | Abstract | Presentation

     Symposium Focus
The symposium will focus on:

• Smart Grids
• GIS for Asset Management & Grid Analysis
• Geospatial technologies for Power Market Assessments
• GIS for managing right-of-way activities like planning and management, property appraisal, property acquisition etc
• Geospatial tools for assessing renewable energy potential of a site