DGI 2016 (past event)
18 - 20 January, 2016
Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
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DGI Main Day 2 – January 20, 2016 - Mapping Future Geo-Political Risks
08:00 - 08:35 Registration: Tea, Coffee and Badges
08:35 - 08:45 INTRO - Chairman: Understanding The Shifting Geo-Political Landscape
Robert B. Murrett
Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCPublic Administration and International Affairs
08:45 - 09:15 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Future Defence and Security Challenges for European Military Leaders
09:15 - 09:40 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Balancing Ambition with Reality to Deliver Better National Geospatial Capability
09:40 - 10:05 LEADERSHIP SESSION - The Role of Mapping Teams in the New Global Security Environment
10:05 - 10:50 LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION - GEOINT Collaboration Today and Tomorrow - Threats, Enablers and Innovation
Speakers:
General Mikhail Kostarakos Chairman EU Military Staff
Brigadier General Paul Hurmuz Chairman, Geo Board NATO International Military Staff
Jane Dickerson Chief, International Support Team Europe NGA
Moderator:
Robert B. Murrett Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSC Public Administration and International Affairs
General Mikhail Kostarakos Chairman EU Military Staff
Brigadier General Paul Hurmuz Chairman, Geo Board NATO International Military Staff
Jane Dickerson Chief, International Support Team Europe NGA
Moderator:
Robert B. Murrett Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSC Public Administration and International Affairs
Robert B. Murrett
Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCPublic Administration and International Affairs
10:50 - 11:35 BREAK
11:35 - 12:00 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Building National Resilience Capabilities to Enable Future Security
12:00 - 12:25 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Challenges to Solve to Improve National Geospatial Information Capability in France
12:25 - 12:50 LEADERSHIP SESSION - How NATO’s Allied Ground Surveillance Capability is Transforming Collection Capabilities for Member Nations
12:50 - 13:50 LUNCH
Track A- Geo Data Exploitation Innovation
13:50 - 13:55 Introduction from Chair
Track B- National Security Chair
13:50 - 13:55 Introduction from Chair
Track C- Crisis Management
13:50 - 13:55 Introduction from Chair
Track D- Regional Security and Collaboration Chair
13:50 - 13:55 Introduction from Chair
Robert B. Murrett
Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCPublic Administration and International Affairs
Track A
13:55 - 14:15 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION- Plate Tectonics in National Security: Change, Adaptation and the role of Geo-Spatial Capabilities
Track B
13:55 - 14:15 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION- Update and Applications of What3Words for National Security
Track C
13:55 - 14:15 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION- How Geo Data Sharing Enables Faster Response to Crisis SituationsNigel Press
ChairmanMap Action
Track D
13:55 - 14:15 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION- Threats and Opportunities for Geospatial Intelligence in AfricaFind out more information about the geo-political risks in Africa driving the requirements for greater security of resources from one of NGA’s senior leaders. New to the post but not new to DGI Mr Stith will offer an accurate picture of the operational environment in African nations today, where there is greatest risk to resource availability and plans to protect access.
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The role of NGA in Africa – organisation, objective, mission
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Mapping the geo-political landscape across Africa today
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How geospatial capabilities are being deployed at the national level to plan and protect resources
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Key challenges facing leaders of African nations in securing precious resources in the future
Shawn B. Stith
Chief, National System for Geospatial-Intelligence Capabilities and IntegraNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Track A
14:15 - 14:35 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION- Enriching Transparency in Support of Operational Decision Making
Track B
14:15 - 14:35 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - GIS Applications to Solve Emerging National Security Challenges
Track C
14:15 - 14:35 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - How to Improve Responsiveness in Crisis Management Situations by Leveraging New GEOINT Tools
Track D
14:15 - 14:35 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - How GIS is Evolving to Support National Security in JordanTrack A
14:35 - 14:55 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - Efficiently Locating Small Targets in Vast AreasWhether you’re looking for terrorist vehicles in Afghanistan, missiles in Syria, drug labs in the Brazilian jungles, Black Rhinos in Zimbabwe or tsunami survivors in India, VisionMap airborne imaging systems combined with VideoInform’s visual search engine will bring you to your target’s exact location in the shortest possible timeframe.
- Manipulating raw data into versatile geospatial products
- Efficiently capturing and managing big data
- How to get from a pool of imagery to your small target
- How to get the most out of an aerial image
Guy Sheena
Marketing & Business Development DirectorVisionMap
Track B
14:35 - 14:55 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - Geospatial Intelligence Mission Support Operations-How to Ensure Mission SuccessTrack C
14:35 - 14:55 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - New Developments in Earth Observation for Earlier Prediction of Potential Crises
Track D
14:35 - 14:55 QUICK-FIRE PRESENTATION - Interagency and International Collaboration to Enable Regional Security in Northern Europe
14:55 - 15:25 BREAK
15:25 - 15:55 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Emerging Threats from the South East Mediterranean
15:55 - 16:25 LEADERSHIP SESSION - Priorities for the Netherlands Air Force in Developing the Space and ISTAR Domains
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Overview of the developments within the space domain in the Dutch context, focusing on national security, the Dutch industrial base and strengths. Dutch strategy to achieve these new ambitions.
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Developments within the ISTAR domain.
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Explaining the strategic importance of situational awareness for the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) by presenting two new investment projects concerning targeting, and the Dutch contribution towards a multinational Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) unit.
16:25 - 16:55 USER PERSPECTIVE - How 42 Regiment Supports the Full Range of Operations
Speakers:
Lt Colonel Nicky Bell Commanding Officer 42 Regiment, UK MoD
Ben Joss Specialist Support Team 16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Jack Shead Assistant STCO 13 Geographic Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Darrell Ball Second in Command, Specialist Support Team 16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Lt Colonel Nicky Bell Commanding Officer 42 Regiment, UK MoD
Ben Joss Specialist Support Team 16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Jack Shead Assistant STCO 13 Geographic Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Darrell Ball Second in Command, Specialist Support Team 16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Plus Three NCOs from 42 Regiment
16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
13 Geographic Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Ben Joss
Specialist Support Team16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Jack Shead
Assistant STCO13 Geographic Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
Darrell Ball
Second in Command, Specialist Support Team16 Geographic Support Squadron, 42 Engineer Regiment
16:55 - 17:10 VISIONARY FINAL SESSION - 10 Future Requirements to Focus on For National Geospatial Leaders
Don’t miss this final session where you will receive a round up and projection of the key requirements national geospatial leaders need to focus on in the near future. Bringing to a head 3 value-packed days this session will neatly provide you with the most important take-aways.
Robert B. Murrett
Deputy Director, Institute for National Security and Counterterrorism (INSCPublic Administration and International Affairs