Plenary IV: Connecting Communities for Enhancement of Geospatial Utility in World Economy

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     Thursday 26th, April 2012
Time (hrs) 09:00 - 09:45
Guest Address
Prof. Jacqueline McGlade
Executive Director
European Environment Agency
Denmark
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Time (hrs) 09:45 - 11:30
Chairperson and Moderator
Prof. Henk Scholten
University of Amsterdam and
CEO, Geodan
The Netherland
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Plenary Speakers
Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy
Chairman
Infotech Enterprises
India
Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Jean Francois Rocchi
President
BRGM
France

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Prof Jozef Dubinski
President
World Mining Congress
Poland

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A J Baayen
Managing Director
Deltares
The Netherlands

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Mitrasen Bhikajee
Executive Secretary
Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission
UNESCO
France
Bio | Abstract | Presentation
Geoff Zeiss
Director Utility Industry Program
Autodesk
USA
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Scope and Objective of the Session:
Plenary Session 4 'Connecting Communities for Enhancement of Geospatial Utility in World Economy‘ is designed with a purpose to pursue further the above objective and connect and integrate geospatial industry with major industries of world economy and enhance the utility and relevance of geospatial technology in these industries. The Speakers of the Plenary Panel Session 4 shall provide an overview containing dimensions and directions the respective industry domains and put forward their challenges and constraints which may find its solutions by making efficient and effective utilization of geospatial technology. Panel Discussion may revolve around addressing larger issues of the world economy and dwelling upon how to make optimum and efficient utilisation of geospatial technology in those industry sectors.