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OGC invites location, AI, special interest, and the broader technology communities that foresee potential use of geospatial data in their work to attend our GeoAI Working Group’s Roundtable event. We want to hear from the location community about the exciting GeoAI work you all are doing, where GeoAI’s future is headed, and what data and interoperability challenges need to be addressed along the way. Register Now Roundtable Agenda Introductions: GeoAI - Setting the Stage Nadine AlamehOGCAbout the OGC (5 minutes)Kyoungsook KIMGeoAI DWGAbout the GeoAI DWG (5 minutes)Lokendra ChauhanGeoAI DWGGeoAI Survey Results (10 minutes) Lightning Talks - Interoperability Theme Samantha ArundelUSGSHow good is good enough? Knowing when research is ready for operation (7 minutes)Ryan AveryDevelopmentSeedMaking GeoAI Models Searchable and Consumable (7 minutes)Jimmy ChouFeng Chia UniversityAdvancements in Flood Alert Systems by Geo-AI: The Role of Streaming Information and Deep Learning (7 minutes)Ankit JhaIIT BombayGAF-Net: Improving the Performance of Remote Sensing Image Fusion using Novel Global Self and Cross Attention Learning (7 minutes)Ajay GuptaHSR HealthLeveraging GeoAI to Advance Global Public Health (7 minutes)Dan PiloneElement 84Improving Interoperability and Speed in the Labeling and Training Process (7 minutes)Jo WalshOrdnance Survey, UKA National Mapping Agency’s role in GeoAI? (7 minutes)All presentersQ&A for the Interoperability Presentations (10 minutes) Lightning Talks - Training Data Theme Chris AndrewsRendered AISynthetic Data: Taking control of your computer vision training data (7 minutes)Ankit SharmaIIIT KotaGeo-Personalized News (7 minutes)Akshay LoyaGIS KernelDetecting Debris for Disaster management (7 minutes)Pengyuan LiuNUIST ChinaTowards Human-centric GeoAI: Leveraging Crowdsourced Data for Urban Sidewalk Planning (7 minutes)Neeraj GudipatiQen LabsAutomated "Human in Loop" Data Annotations & Harmonization of Heterogeneous Data (7 minutes)Michael PutzBlackshark AIAI Accelerated Rapid Sensor to insights (7 minutes)Sacha LeprêtrePresagisAI as a crucial foundation for creating Large-Scale 3D Digital Twins - GeoAI Challenges (7 minutes) GeoAI Domain Working Group Discussion GeoAI DWG MembersOGCPanel discussion and closing (30 minutes) Become a Speaker Have you been working with GeoAI applications that could benefit from standardization efforts, or OGC standards that interface with GeoAI ? Or do you have real world experience in the major themes and challenges of the workshop and can provide an interesting perspective for future work? We’d love to have you share what you’ve been up to with the broader community. Our priority is to hear about real-world implementation from as many different organizations as possible, so don’t feel like you need a ‘new innovation’. And of course it’s a great venue to share tools and spec extensions with others.  Apply now to join the line-up of lightning speakers!  For the chance to speak at the GeoAI Roundtable event, complete this short survey and hit “Apply.” Become a Speaker Become a Sponsor All sponsors will have their logos on the event website and in slides thanking sponsors during the event. Sponsors who commit before the general signup launch (tentatively on Feb 20, 2023) will have their logos included on the blog post announcing the signup. Sponsors who commit after that will get their logos included, but will miss out on the initial attention. Sponsors will receive recognition of their support throughout the event and its promotion. We firmly believe that the GeoAI movement is going to be a foundation of much future innovation, so we hope that by associating with GeoAI early your organization will get continued recognition in the future. Become a Sponsor TITLEDESCRIPTIONCOSTSUPPORTERSupporters will be listed on the event website and blog posts, will be provided a personalized graphic showing support of the GeoAI roundtable, and will have their logo listed in  recognition in keynote sessions. $2000 USDPARTNERPartners will be listed with more prominent logos on the event website and blog posts. They will be thanked in the keynote sessions and have their logo included in tweets about the event. Partners will also receive a guaranteed lightning talk, with prominent placement in the session, on the subject of their choice. They will also be provided with a personalized graphic showing support of the GeoAI roundtable. $8,000 USDSUSTAINING PARTNERSustaining Partners will be listed with the most prominent logos on the event website and blog posts. They will be thanked directly by name in tweets about the event and in the keynote sessions. Sustaining Partners will also receive 1 guaranteed tutorial, as well as 1 special ‘double’ lightning talk of ten minutes, on the subject of their choice. They will also be provided with a personalized graphic showing support of the GeoAI roundtable. $25,000 USDINITIATIVE FOUNDERWe are also offering all the benefits of the sustaining partner level to those who commit early to substantial support of  the follow-on GeoAI Initiative. This will directly fund a set of initiatives aimed at increasing the interoperability of geospatial data with the use of the GeoAI standards. If you are interested in being an initiative founder please get in touch and we can discuss what that will look like and include your organization in the early discussions that shape the initiative. Custom About OGC GeoAI DWG The OGC GeoAI Working Group is an open forum established by OGC to bring together the community of geoscientists, computer scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and decision makers from government, industry and academia to develop, share, and research the latest trends, successes, challenges, and opportunities in the field of AI with geospatial data. Themes covered by the working group to-date include: GeoAI in disaster responses, health care, smart energy, agriculture, manufacturing, self-driving vehicles, digital twins and more.

Join this session to hear from a panel of distinguished technical leaders as they talk about the power of Universal Scene Description (USD) as a standard for the 3D internet. These luminaries will share how their individual companies see the potential of USD, and what their teams are doing to contribute to the evolution of the framework and ecosystem. Michael Kass, Senior Distinguished Engineer, NVIDIA Aaron Luk, Senior Engineering Manager, Omniverse, NVIDIA Patrick Cozzi, CEO, Cesium Nadine Alameh, CEO, Open Geospatial Consortium Gordon Bradley, Autodesk Guido Quaroni, Senior Director of Engineering of 3D & Immersive, Adobe Sebastian Grassia, Project Lead, Universal Scene Description (USD), Pixar Simon Haegler, Esri R&D Center Zurich READ MORE

INTERPRAEVENT 2023 International Symposium will be held in 17-18 April 2023 in Taichung,Taiwan. The main topic of the symposium “Natural Disasters Occurrence, Reduction, and Restoration in Mountain Regions” is focused on natural hazards from the aspects of investigating the phenomena, monitoring occurrences, analyzing risks, strengthening governance, increasing resilience, mitigating disasters, restoring impacted communities and enhancing preparedness.

The EGU General Assembly 2023 brings together geoscientists from all over the world to one meeting covering all disciplines of the Earth, planetary, and space sciences. The EGU aims to provide a forum where scientists, especially early career researchers, can present their work and discuss their ideas with experts in all fields of geoscience.

2023 Joint OGC-ASF-OSGeo Code A Code Sprint is an event where dozens of developers from around the world come together to code and share their ideas. The main goals of this code sprint are to support the development of open standards for geospatial information and to support the development of free and open source software which implements those standards, as well as creating awareness about the standards and software projects. This code sprint will take place at Camptocamp's offices (near Lausanne, Switzerland) and on the OGC's Discord events server. It is organised by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC), the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) and the Apache Software Foundation (ASF) and it is hosted by Camptocamp. You can find more details about the code sprint on the event's wiki page .

The Assembly as the main organ of the Organization is formed by the representatives of the Member States. It meets every three years to provide general guidance on the functioning and work of the Organization, as well as taking decisions of technical and administrative nature. IHO Publications M-1 Basic Documents of the IHO contain a detailed description of the procedural arrangements for IHO Assemblies.

Now in its 14th edition, Geospatial World Forum (GWF) has become a not-to-be-missed conference for the professionals engaged in geospatial and allied sectors. It is a collaborative and interactive platform that demonstrates the collective and shared vision of the global geospatial community. GWF is an annual gathering of geospatial professionals and leaders representing the entire ecosystem of public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and large end-users from government businesses and citizen services. Best-known for its futuristic themes, engaging content, top-level attendees, and valuable networking opportunities, the Geospatial World Forum will be organized in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from 2-5 May 2023.

Each year, the Locate conference attracts national and international delegates from within and outside the spatial & surveying industry.  As Australia’s premier spatial & surveying conference, Locate provides guests with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and applications in geospatial technologies.

GEO Business 2023 will host 120 global brands and cutting-edge start-ups. They will showcase the newest tech, tools and solutions for geospatial. Plus, get CPD hours by attending the accredited education programme. Over 200 sessions for you to stay up to date with the latest developments. GEO Business is at ExCeL London on 17-18 May 2023. Register for your free ticket today.

USGIF invites you to join us at the GEOINT 2023 Symposium May 21-24 in St. Louis, MO, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of GEOINT Symposia—the largest annual gathering of geospatial intelligence professionals in the nation. With an average total attendance of more than 4,000, the event is a unique and unparalleled gathering of the GEOINT community spanning government, military, industry, and academia. This year’s Symposium theme, GEOINT: From Maps to Metaverse, reflects the evolution of the GEOINT discipline over the two decades since the first such gathering of our community, as well as the broad scope of sub-disciplines that GEOINT encompasses.

ISPRS Congress is held in PadovaFiere Padua on 24 to 26 May 2023 showing the companies news of Italy and internationals related to sectors Digital technologies, Communication systems

OGC’s 126th Member Meeting is here. Join us in Huntsville, where we will continue to connect location, show why standards matter, and share how interoperable technologies are crucial to sharing geospatial information. This one-week event filled with technology showcases, dozens of Working Group meetings to improve standards and domains, special sessions, workshops, and keynotes, will show the value of the consortium's community of experts. The OGC Collaborative Innovations and Solutions program will also be in attendance sharing the latest concepts in climate, space, aviation, and more: all powered by our community. Learn more on the Member Meeting Landing Page.

HxGN LIVE is a digital reality technology event series built for the future, providing access to Hexagon’s latest sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Our goal is to empower pioneers across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, safety and mobility applications to put data to work.

Code Sprint focusing tiling standards (e.g., OGC API - Tiles, DGIWG/NSG WMTS Profiles, etc.) This will be a hybrid code sprint, with the face-to-face element held in St. Louis, MO.

IoT Week is a one-of-a-kind 4-day conference where leaders from the worlds of business, tech and science shed light on the future of technology and its impact on business and life. IoT Week 2023 continues to explore the latest digital technologies and trends shaping societies and businesses toward the creation of sustainable, data-driven global economies. Berlin will host industry and academic experts from around the world to share best practice examples and jointly explore challenges and barriers that the research and innovation ecosystem has to address on the path toward the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The IoT Week 2023 Programme is built on the following 3 commitments in creating an inclusive programme: Promoting Innovative Visions and sustainable Technologies Enticing Technology Transfer from Research to Market Commitment to Diversity with Balanced Voices

FOSS4G (https://foss4g.org/) is the annual event organized by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation (OSGeo) since 2006 and one of the largest global meetings on geospatial software of the year.

Join us in San Diego to learn, reconnect, and take a deep dive into the latest advances in geographic information system (GIS) technology. Get a front-row seat to explore the future of GIS capabilities and discover the innovative ways it’s being used to create a more sustainable and resilient world.

Under the auspices of ECOSOC The High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) will be held from Monday, 10 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. This includes the three-day ministerial segment of the forum from Monday, 17 July, to Wednesday, 19 July 2023 as part of the High-level Segment of the Council. The last day of the High-level Segment of ECOSOC will be on Thursday, 20 July 2023. The theme will be "Accelerating the recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at all levels”. In the forum, participants will be able to further discuss the effective and inclusive recovery measures to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and explore actionable policy guidance for the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at all levels. The HLPF in 2023, without prejudice to the integrated, indivisible and interlinked nature of the SDGs, will also review in-depth Goals 6 on clean water and sanitation, 7 on affordable and clean energy, 9 on industry, innovation and infrastructure, 11 on sustainable cities and communities, and 17 on partnerships for the Goals.

The International Geoscience and Remote Sensing Symposium (IGARSS) is the flagship conference of the IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society (GRSS). It is aimed at providing a platform for sharing knowledge and experience on recent developments and advancements in geoscience and remote sensing technologies, particularly in the context of earth observation, disaster monitoring and risk assessment. On behalf of the IEEE GRSS and the IGARSS 2023 Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite you to the 43rd annual IGARSS symposium to be held in person. We welcome you to join us at Pasadena Convention Center.

ESIP Meetings are collaborative, community-driven events that bring together the Earth science data community. They happen each January and July. When you find your people, meeting with them hardly feels like a meeting. To explore complex topics, share work from across our 30+ Collaboration Areas, and pull in the latest updates on new technology and tools, ESIP Meetings rely on interactive formats. Collaboration and connections are key — from plenaries to breakout groups, from wide strategy discussions to focused do-a-thons. Get the latest meeting news through our ESIP Update and be a part of our community-driven sessions through the ESIP Collaboration Areas.

Agile Alliance’s annual conference is dedicated to exploring, innovating, and advancing Agile values and principles, and creating a space for people and ideas to flourish. The Agile2023 conference will bring the Agile communities together July 24-28 in Orlando to share experiences and make new connections. Join passionate Agilists from around the world to learn about the latest practices, ideas, and strategies in Agile software development from the world’s leading experts, change agents, and innovators.

The RGS-IBG Annual International Conference regularly attracts over 2,000 geographers from around the world. This year, the conference is taking place in London at the Society and Imperial College London, and online.  With the theme Climate changed geographies the RGS-IBG 2023 conference invites a conversation about how climate change is, and is not, changing our discipline – our ways of knowing, exploring, understanding and acting geographically – and with what consequences. It also opens up debates about the kinds of geographies – urban, political, social, cultural, economic, regional, glacial, fluvial and more – that are and are not being changed by climate change.  

Commercial UAV Expo, presented by Commercial UAV News, is the leading international trade show and conference focusing on the integration and operation of commercial UAS. Join us September 5-7, 2023 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas to connect, learn, and drive the industry forward as we create a new future.

The IAC 2023 to be held under the theme Global Challenges and Opportunities: Give Space a Chance in Azerbaijan’s capital will extend unequalled prospects for establishing strong collaborations, and will serve as a perfect occasion to reach a diverse international audience through one-of-a-kind exposure both within the region and internationally. Delving into the most recent developments in the sphere of space at the Congress, the guests and participants will also have a chance to experience the authentic culture and hospitality of Azerbaijan.

The INTERGEO Conference reflects the motto "Inspiration for a smarter World" in all its facets. It highlights current developments in surveying: from spatial reference and positioning to 4D geodata and Geospatial IoT to mobile mapping applications.

ITC Vegas is the world’s largest insurtech event – offering unparalleled access to the most comprehensive and global gathering of tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry incumbents. Over the course of three days, the industry will convene to showcase new innovations, to learn how to increase productivity and reduce costs, and ultimately to enrich the lives of policyholders. The superlative networking, with tens of thousands of meetings, is one of the hallmarks of an ITC event.

The Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) is the world's largest modeling, simulation and training event. Held near the beginning of December in Orlando, Florida, USA, I/ITSEC consists of peer-reviewed paper presentations, tutorials, special events, professional workshops, a commercial exhibit hall, a serious games competition, and STEM events for teachers and secondary students. I/ITSEC is organized and sponsored by the National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), which promotes international and interdisciplinary cooperation within the fields of modeling and simulation (M&S), training, education, analysis, and related disciplines at this annual meeting. The NTSA is an affiliate subsidiary of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA). Hence, I/ITSEC also emphasizes themes related to defense and security.

This year, as we convene >25,000 attendees from 100+ countries in San Francisco for AGU23, our theme is: Wide. Open. Science. 2023 might be the official year of Open Science but we also see it as an opportunity to affirm AGU’s overarching values and beliefs. It is message for all of us to carry as we come together to share, inspire, collaborate, engage and most of all rededicate ourselves as a united community grounded in wide open science.

SIGGRAPH Asia will be heading to Sydney for its 2023 conference and exhibition, bringing together the world’s most respected technical and creative minds, and further building New South Wales’ position as a leading global knowledge hub for creative industries.