Proceedings and Detailed Program

Post-Conference Notes:
1. Some full papers in the proceedings below went through a peer-review process and are so designated.
2. Among the refereed publications arising from the conference include an open access book titled SDI Convergence: Research, Emerging Trends and Critical Assessment (4.4 MB, pdf file)
3. A special issue of the International Journal of Spatial Data Infrastructure Research is forthcoming.
4. See also the materials presented at the Poster Forum

Pre-Conference Note: Technical sessions below are linked to the Program Overview. All workshops offered on Monday are free for full conference registrants. Exhibits will be open from Monday 8:00 am through Friday 18:30. Posters will be on display during the same time period with judging to occur during the reception period on Wednesday. Silent Auction bids will close at the end of the afternoon coffee break on Thursday. All plenary and technical sessions as well as workshops, exhibit and posters will be held in the World Trade Center (WTC) unless otherwise noted.

Monday 15 June 2009
08:00	Onsite Registration Opens
09:30-11:00	Workshop 1.1 - Spatial Data Infrastructure Fundamentals . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c ] Workshop 1.2 - Legal Issues of Geo Information: A Short Introduction to Intellectual Property, Privacy and Liability . [description] [slides: intro, a ] Workshop 1.3 - Tools and Experiences in Implementing INSPIRE Data Specifications I: Introduction and Addresses . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c ] Workshop 1.4 - Standardization: The SDI Challenges . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e, f ] Workshop 1.5 - RGI PhD Meeting . [description] [slides: none] Workshop 1.6 - Sensorweb Enablement: Strengthening the SDI Organization . [description] [slides: a ] Workshop 1.7 - Traffic-Sign Detection and Recognition for Country-Covering Databases . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c ] Workshop 1.8 - INSPIRing Effective Use of Metadata . [description] [slides: intro, a, b ]
11:00-11:30	Coffee
11:30-1:00	Workshop 2.1 - Expanding SDI from File Transfer to Geospatial Services . [description] [slides: intro ] Workshop 2.2 - Evaluating SDI Best Practices . [description] [slides: intro, a ] Workshop 2.3 - Tools and Experiences in Implementing INSPIRE Data Specifications II: GIS4EU and Data Models . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e, f, g ] Workshop 2.4 - Download and Transformation Draft Implementing Rules Presentation for INSPIRE Initiatives . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e ] Workshop 2.5 - Network for Networks (NfN) . [description] [slides: intro ] Workshop 2.6 - Using Open Source Tools for Spatial Data infrastructures . [description] [slides: none ] Workshop 2.7 - no offering . [description] Workshop 2.8 - Start Building Your 3D Digital City . [description] [slides: intro, a ]
1:00 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00 - 3:30	Workshop 3.1 - Use of SDI to Better Manage Large Cities . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c ] Workshop 3.2 - Interplay between Budgets, Accountability, and SDI Coordination . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d ] Workshop 3.3 - Tools and Experiences in Implementing INSPIRE Data Specifications III: Data Harmonization . [description] [slides: intro, a, b ] Workshop 3.4 - Lessons Learned and Best Practices from GI-SDI Projects I . [description] [slides: intro, a, b ] Workshop 3.5 - The Role of Information Models in SDI: The Case of Disaster Management . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e ] Workshop 3.6 - Success Factors for E-government . [description] [slides: none] Workshop 3.7 - Is there quality in SDI's? How will technology help? . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d ] Workshop 3.8 - SDI Building Bridges . [description] [slides: a ]
3:30 - 4:00	Coffee
4:00 - 5:30	Workshop 4.1 - Marine SDI and the International Coastal Atlas Network (ICAN) . [description] [slides: intro, a ] Workshop 4.2 - Theory-based SDI Research and Empirical Cases from the North and South . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d ] Workshop 4.3 - Tools and Experiences in Implementing INSPIRE Data Specifications IV: Schema Translation . [description] [slides: intro, a ] Workshop 4.4 - Lessons Learned and Best Practices from GI-SDI Projects II . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d ] Workshop 4.5 - SDI in National Government: Dutch Key Geo-Registers . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e, f, g ] Workshop 4.6 - Geo Data Infrastructure for the Environment and Society . [description] [slides: none] Workshop 4.7 - Just because they're interoperable..... Meeting User Expectations of Data Quality in SDIs . [description] [slides: intro, a, b, c, d, e ] Workshop 4.8 - Capacity Building and SDIs: An Executive Seminar . [description] [slides: intro ]
6:00-8:00	City Hall Welcome Reception

Tuesday 16 June 2009
08:00-	Onsite Registration
09:30-11:00	Building Societal Bridges to Address Pressing Global Challenges Chair: Harlan Onsrud, Executive Director, GSDI Association Location: Rotterdam Hall [slides: plenary agenda] Welcome *Rob van de Velde, Chair Local Organizing Committee, Director Geonovum [slides] Key Note Speakers:* SDI Convergence: Building Bridges in Support of Local to Global Challenges Bas Kok, President GSDI [slides] [paper] Jacqueline Cramer, Dutch Minister of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment introduced by Jacqueline Meerkerk, Director Space for Geo-Information Program Leen Hordijk, Director, Institute for Environment and Sustainability of the European Commission's Joint Research Center [slides] introduced by *Alessandro Annoni, Joint Research Council, European Commission Discussion and Questions*
11:00-11:30	Coffee
11:30 - 1:00	Critical Societal Challenges and the Role of Spatial Data and Technologies Chair: Harlan Onsrud, Executive Director GSDI Spatially Enabling Society through e-Government: A Political Imperative Gary Nairn, Former Australian Special Minister of State and eGovernment Minister [abstract] [slides] The Future of Environmental Information Sharing Chris Steenmans, Head, SEIS Program, European Environment Agency [slides] Discussion and Questions
1:00 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00 - 3:30	Parallel Session 1.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) National Experiences: Europe/USA Moderator: Heinz Brueggemann, Cologne District Government, Bonn, Germany Spatial Data Infrastructure at the SMA in Slovenia (246) Irena Azman, Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of Slovenia, Tomaz Petek, Republic of Slovenia 1.1a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Creating Synergy Between INSPIRE and E-Government in Denmark (103) Ulla Kronborg Mazzoli, National Survey and Cadastre, Denmark 1.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Swedish National Geodata Strategy and the Geodata Project (86) Ewa Rannestig, Lantmäteriet - The Swedish Mapping, Cadastre and Land Registration Authority, Ulf Sandgren, Sweden 1.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] The U.S. Federal Geographic Data Committee Story (471) Ivan DeLoatch, Director FGDC, Douglas Nebert, USA 1.1d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Data and Services Availability in Spanish NSDI (161) Antonio Rodriguez, Paloma Abad, Jose Angel Alonso, Alejandra Sanchez, Carlos Gonzalez, Sebastian Mas, Esther Diez, Carolina Soteres, and Hugo Potti, Instituto Geografico Nacional Spain, Spain 1.1e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 1.2 (Diamond Room 1) SDI Assessment Programs and Models Moderator: Jaap Zevenbergen, Delft University of Technology and ITC, The Netherlands Developing a Practical Assessment Approach for SDI Based on the Multi-View SDI Assessment Framework (133) Lukasz Grus, Wageningen University, Arnold K. Bregt, Watse Castelein,The Netherlands; Joep Crompvoets, Belgium; Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 1.2a [abstract] [paper] [slides] An Integrated Framework for the Implementation and Continuous Improvement of Spatial Data Infrastructures (193) Ara Toomanian, Lund University, Sweden; Ali Mansourian, Iran 1.2b [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Analyzing Organizational Structures and SDI Performance (306) Ezra Dessers, K.U.Leuven, Belgium; Paul Hendriks, The Netherlands; Joep Crompvoets, Geert Van Hootegem, Belgium 1.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Organizational and Cultural Assessment of SDIs: the Introduction of a New Model (52) Anouk Huisman, NIROV, Bastiaan van Loenen, The Netherlands 1.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Evaluation of Stakeholders Perception of Nigeria NSDI using Technological Frame Theory (154) Olukunle Ogundele, Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys (RECTAS), Ganiyu Agbaje, Nigeria 1.2e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 1.3 (Diamond Room 2) Land Administration Moderator: Stig Enemark, President, International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) The Establishment of the Cadastral Parcel as a Core Element in the European SDI - Lessons Learned and View Towards Inspiring Applications (74) Amalia Velasco Martín-Vares, Spanish Directorate General for Cadastre, Spain; Martin Salzmann, The Netherlands 1.3a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Land Administration as a Cornerstone in the Global Spatial Information Infrastructure (148) Peter van Oosterom, TU Delft, Arco Groothedde, Christiaan Lemmen, Paul van der Molen, Harry Uitermark, The Netherlands 1.3b [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] The RRR Toolbox: A Conceptual Model for Improving Spatial Data Management in SDIs (200) Rohan Bennett, The University of Melbourne, Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 1.3c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Land Administration: Managing Rights, Restrictions, and Responsibilities in Land (470) Stig Enemark, President, International Federation of Surveyors, FIG and Professor in Land Management, Aalborg University, Denmark 1.3d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Issues of Creating SDI for the Cadastre in Russia (144) Natalia Vandysheva, FCC Zemlya, Vladimir Tikhonov, Russian Federation; Marcel Reuvers, The Netherlands 1.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 1.4 (Leeuwen Room) Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Web Services Moderator: Douglas D. Nebert, Clearinghouse Coordinator, Federal Geographic Data Commmittee, USA Development of a Service Oriented Architecture Framework for National Geographic Information System in Taiwan (61) Chih-Hong Sun, Taiwan Geographic Information Center, Fui-Yu Kuo, Min-Fun Lien 1.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Testing of Web Map Services (330) Jiri Horak, VSB - Technical University of Ostrava, Jiri Ardielli, Czech Republic 1.4b [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] An Analysis of Technology Choices for Data Grids in a Spatial Data Infrastructure (99) Serena Coetzee, University of Pretoria, Judith Bishop, South Africa 1.4c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Towards a Grid-Enabled SDI: Matching the Paradigms of OGC Web Services and Grid Computing (174) Alexander Padberg, University of Bonn, Kiehle Christian, Germany 1.4d [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] INSPIRE: Challenges and Solutions for Data and Service Providers (178) Christian Elfers, con terra GmbH, Clemens Portele, Germany 1.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 1.5 (Penn Room 1) GSDI Retrospective: Progress to Date Moderator: John McLaughlin, President, University of New Brunswick [session abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 1.6 (Penn Room 2) Environment, Health and INSPIRE Moderator: Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission INSPIRE in support of an Environment and Health Information System Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission Innovations for environmental monitoring and health; Systems with synergies for policies and research Andreas N. Skouloudis, JRC, European Commission 1.6a [abstract] [slides] Human biomonitoring and environmental health impact assessment: spatial implications Roel Smolders, Environmental Risks and Health Department, VITO, Belgium 1.6b [abstract] [slides] INSPIRE in support of an Environment and Health Information System Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission 1.6c [abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 1.7 (Goudriaan Room 1) Geo-Information Models: State-of-Play and Future Developments Moderator: Martin Peersmann, GBKN Large scale base map of The Netherlands [session abstract] Parallel Session 1.8 (Goudriaan Room 2) Natural Disasters and INSPIRE Moderator: A comprehensive system for monitoring forest fires at the European level: The European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) Jesús San-Miguel-Ayanz,JRC, European Commission 1.8a [abstract] PREMFIRE as an example of a National Implementation of an OGC and INSPIRE based product for Forest Fire Combat Management João Romana 1.8b [abstract] The Pan-European Flood Early Warning System (EFAS) and the need for INSPIRE Ad de Roo,JRC, European Commission 1.8c [abstract] Cross border flood hazard maps for Luxembourg and Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) – Experiences from the TIMIS flood project I.A. Leiss, Ernst Basler + Partner AG, M. Wagner, Ministére des Travaux Publics Luxembourg, R. Schernikau, Ministerium für Umwelt, Forsten und Verbraucherschutz Rheinland-Pfalz, J. Elsener Metz Ernst Basler + Partner AG, Zollikon, Switzerland 1.8d [abstract] Parallel Session 1.9 (Mees Auditorium) Mash-Up the SDI Moderators/Speakers: Peter ter Haar, Director of Products, Ordnance Survey, Ed Parsons, Geospatial Technologist, Google, UK [session abstract] [slides] [slides] Parallel Session 1.10 (J.F. Stall Room) GSDI Legal and Socioeconomic Roundtable Moderators: Roger Longhorn and Kate Lance [session abstract] [slides]
3:30 - 4:00	Coffee
4:00 - 5:30	SDI Convergence: Progress, Visions and Bridging Across Global Efforts Chair: Harlan Onsrud, Executive Director GSDI Location: Rotterdam Hall The GEO/GEOSS Convergence Vision (04:30-04:50) Ivan DeLoatch, Director, Federal Geographic Data Committe, US [slides] The UNSDI Covergence Vision (04:50-05:10) Chukwudozie Ezigbalike, Secretariat, African Centre for Statistics, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) [slides] SDI Convergence: Progress, Visions and Bridging Across Regional Efforts Moderator: John McLaughlin, President and Vice-Chancellor University of New Brunswick Interviews of panel and audience involvement. [slides] Panel Members: 1. South and Central America: Santiago Borrero, Secretario General, Instituto Panamericano de Geografia e Historia (IPGH) 2. North America: Ivan DeLoatch, Director, Federal Geographic Data Committee, USA 3. Africa: Chukwudozie Ezigbalike, Chief, Geo-information Systems Section, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa 4. Europe: Alessandro Annoni, Joint Research Council, European Commission 5. Asia-Pacific: Greg Scott, President, UN Permanent Committee on GIS Infrastructure for Asia and the Pacific
5:30 - 6:30	Social with Cash Bar Exhibition Area

Wednesday 17 June 2009
08:00-	Onsite Registration
09:30-11:00	INSPIRE: A European Answer to Global Challenges Chair: Alessandro Annoni, Joint Research Council, European Commission Location: Rotterdam Hall [slides: Tues plenary sessions] Information is Power: Overcoming Obstacles to Data Sharing Professor Denise Lievesley, Head of School, King's College, London ROADIDEA: Ingedients for Innovative Transport Services Dr. Pirkko Saarikivi , Managing Director, Foreca Consulting Ltd. Discussion and Questions
11:00-11:30	Coffee
11:30 - 1:00	INSPIRE: Building the European SDI Chair: Daniele Rizzi, EUROSTAT, European Commission INSPIRE: The European Spatial Data Infrastructure Massimo Craglia, DG JRC, European Commission [abstract] INSPIRE in the European Shared Environmental Information System (SEIS) Hugo de Groof, DG Environment, European Commission [abstract] Discussion and Questions
1:00 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00-3:30	Parallel Session 2.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) National SDI Experiences: Euro-Asia Moderator: Bastiaan van Loenen, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands Between INSPIRE and SEIS Initiatives: The First Steps Toward An Interoperable Environmental Information System (284) Claudio Maricchiolo, ISPRA - Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research, Michele Munafo, Giuseppina Turco, Emanuela Sarzotti, Italy 2.1a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Role of User Organizations in the Implementation of National Spatial Data Infrastructure (212) Jaana Makela, Helsinki University of Technology, Riitta Vaniala, Finland 2.1b [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] Applications of Spatial Data Infrastructure in Disaster Management (237) Hadis Samadi Alinia, University of Tehran, Mahmoud Reza Delavar, Iran 2.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] GIDEON Turns One Year Old: State of Play (75) Dirk van Barneveld, The Netherlands Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM), The Netherlands 2.1d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Process of Transition and SDI: Interaction, Effects and the Role of NMCA (275) Zeljko Bacic, State Geodetic Administration of Republic of Croatia, Croatia 2.1e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 2.2 (Diamond Room 1) Volunteered Geographic Information Moderator: Joao Geirinhas, Secretary General, EUROGI Addressing Vagueness in Volunteered Geographic Information (VGI) - A Case Study (221) Bertrand De Longueville, European Commission, Joint Research Centre, Italy; Nicole Ostlander, E. Carina H. Keskitalo, Sweden 2.2a [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] Volunteered Geographic Information: The Nature and Motivation of Human Sensors (279) David Coleman, University of New Brunswick, Canada; Yola Georgiadou, The Netherlands 2.2b [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] The Potential of Citizen Volunteered Spatial Information for Building SDI (310) Kevin McDougall, University of Southern Queensland, Australia 2.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] A Framework for Understanding Participants' Motivations in Voluntary Contribution of Geographic Information (312) Nama Budhathoki, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Zorica Nedovic-Budic, Chip Bruce, USA 2.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Developing SDIs Based on Volunteered Geographic Information (315) Alexander Zipf, Bonn University, Germany 2.2e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 2.3 (Diamond Room 2) Metadata in Action Moderator: Gabor Remetey, Secretary General, Hungarian Association for Geo-information Metadata in Flanders (Belgium) - The Challenge to Turn Problems and Disadvantages Into Opportunities (213) Geraldine Nolf, Flemish Geographical Information Agency, Raf Lauriks, Bart Cosyn, Leen De Temmerman, Dirk De Baere, Belgium 2.3a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Closing the Gap Between Historical Digital Map Libraries and SDIs (257) Miguel Angel Bernabe-Poveda, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Miguel Angel Manso-Callejo, Monica Wachowicz, Alberto Fernandez-Wyttembach, Spain 2.3b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Experiences in the creation and updating of INSPIRE compliant metadata catalogue (305) Monica Pasca, Universita' di Roma Sapienza, Laura Petriglia, Monica Torchio, Claudio Mariotti, Italy 2.3c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Metadata Cost-Benefit Analysis: Ideas for Maximizing Value and Minimizing Risks of Data Producers (339) Bruce Westcott, Intergraph Corporation, USA 2.3d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Automatic Metadata Creation for Supporting Interoperability Levels of Spatial Data Infrastructures (194) Miguel-Angel Manso, Technical Univ of Madrid, Monica Wachowicz, Miguel-Angel Bernabe, Spain 2.3e [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Parallel Session 2.4 (Leeuwen Room) Geoportals and Registries Moderator: Greg Yetman, CIESIN, Colombia University, USA The Swedish Geodata Portal - Geodata.se (88) Kjell Hjorth, Lantmateriet - The Swedish Mapping, Cadastre and Land Registration Authority, Sweden 2.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Potential of a National Atlas as Integral Part of the Geodata Infrastructure Exemplified by the New Dutch National Atlas (157) Menno-Jan Kraak, International Institute for Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), Ferjan Ormeling, Barend Kobben, The Netherlands; Trias Aditya, Indonesia 2.4b [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Connecting the Netherlands to the European and Global SDI (191) Michel Grothe, Geonovum, The Netherlands 2.4c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Registry Implementation for SDI Germany (GDI-DE) - Status Quo (307) Andreas von Doemming, Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (BKG), Coordination Office SDI, Jan Grohmann, Clemens Portele, Germany 2.4d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Sharing Change Information: The Most Efficient Way of Updating Geodata in The Netherlands (127) Rob Beck, Corne van der Sande; NEO BV, The Netherlands 2.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 2.5 (Penn Room 1) The Geographic Information Knowledge Network Moderator: Vanessa Lawrence, Ordnance Survey, UK [session abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 2.6 (Rotterdam Hall) INSPIRE Reports from the Drafting Teams Moderator: Beatrice Eiselt, EUROSTAT, European Commission [session abstract] Monitoring and Reporting Regulation and Guidelines Marie-Louise Zambon, INSPIRE Morintoring and Reporting Drafting Team [slides] Data and Service Sharing Clare Hadley, INSPIRE Data and Service Sharing Drafting Team [slides] Data Specifications Clemens Portele, INSPIRE Data Specifications Drafting Team [slides] Parallel Session 2.7 (Goudriaan Room 1) Participate Successfully in SDI/INSPIRE Moderators/Speakers: Claudio Mingrino and Marek Brylski, Intergraph, Italy [session abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 2.9 (Penn Room 2) Beyond the Bridge: Cross-Border SDI Moderator: Alex van de Ven, Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, The Netherlands [session abstract] [slides] [slides] Parallel Session 2.10 (Goudriaan Room 2) GSDI Regional Newsletters Open Meeting Moderators: Santiago Borrero, Abbas Rajabifard, Hussein Farah, Al Stevens [session abstract]
3:30 - 4:00	Coffee
4:00 - 5:30	Parallel Session 3.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) National SDI Experiences: Euro-Asia Moderator: Erica Verkerk, Process Manager Spatial Planning Standards, Geonovum Implementing INSPIRE in Real Life: The French Case (126) Marc Leobet, Conseil National de linformation Geographique, France 3.1a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Towards A SDI In A Small Economy - Building Organisation and Commitment in Greenland (43) Thomas Nielsen, Greenland Home Rule 3.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] What does Spatial Data Infrastructure mean to Pakistan? (2) Asmat Ali, Survey of Pakistan, Pakistan 3.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] A Twinning Experience In Prototyping a NSDI in Romania (150) Jandirk Bulens, Wageningen-UR, Alterra, Marcel Schram, The Netherlands; Gabriela Dragan, Daniela Docan, Romania 3.1d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Turkey National LIS Actions Towards Building SDI (256) Orhan Mataraci, General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre, Arif Cagdas Aydinoglu, Tahsin Yomralioglu, Halil Ibrahim Inan, Turkey 3.1e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 3.2 (Diamond Room 1) Legal and Policy Aspects of SDI's Moderator: Roger Longhorn, Editor, GEO:connexion International, Belgium Rights Management and Licensing for Spatial Data Infrastructures (124) Rudiger Gartmann, con terra GmbH, Germany 3.2a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Defining the Public Task of Making Spatial Data Available: Should We Admit Defeat? (208) Katleen Janssen, K.U.Leuven, Jos Dumortier, Joep Crompvoets, Belgium 3.2b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Reaching the Next Level: From Technical to Business Interoperability - Creative Commons Like Licensing in Roaming Enabled SDIs (rSDI) (244) Hochschule fur Technik, Fanghong Ye, Germany 3.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Standard Licenses for Geographic Information: The Development and Implementation in Local Government in Italy (350) Luigi Garretti; Regione Piemonte, Silvana Griffa, Maria Teresa Lopreiato, Roberta Luca, Italy 3.2d [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Power and Privacy: The Use of LBS in Dutch Public Administration (371) Charlotte Van Ooijen, Tilburg University, Sjaak Nouwt, The Netherlands 3.2e [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Parallel Session 3.3 (Diamond Room 2) Metadata Tools Moderator: Tatiana Delgado, National Office of Hydrography and Geodesy, Cuba SDI and Metadata Entry and Updating Tools (165) Abbas Rajabifardl, Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration, Department of Geomatics, University of Melbourne, Mohsen Kalantari, Andrew Binns, Australia 3.3a [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Extending INSPIRE Metadata to Imperfect Temporal Descriptions (235) Gloria Bordogna, CNR-IDPA, Paola Carrara, Marco Pagani, Monica Pepe, Anna Rampini, Italy 3.3b [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] A Prototype Metadata Tool for Landuse Change and Impact Models - A Case Study in Regional Victoria (198) Stephen Williams, Victorian Department of Primary Industries, Christopher Pettit, David Hunter, Donald Cherry, Australia 3.3c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] CatalogConnector. An OGC CSW Client to connect Metadata Catalogues(228) Victor Pascual, Jordi Guimet, Spatial Data Infrastructure of Catalonia, Spain 3.3d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Global Unrestricted Access to Geospatial Data: Implications for the LAC Countries (352) Nancy Aguirre, Pan American Institute of Geography and History, Colombia 3.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 3.4 (Leeuwen Room) SDI and Interoperability Moderator: Marcel Reuvers, Standards Specialist, GEONOVUM Analysing the Use and Impact of GI Standards in Business Processes: A Case within the Flemish SDI (317) Danny Vandenbroucke, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Jos Van Orshoven, Belgium 3.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementing Multi-National Interoperability and Multi-Lingual Metadata - Experiences in developing the North American Profile of ISO-19115/19119 (338) Bruce Westcott, Intergraph Corporation, USA; Jean Brodeur, Canada 3.4b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Case Studies in Data Harmonization for SDI Initiatives (340) Dean Hintz, Safe Software Inc, Canada 3.4c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Harmonising and Integrating Two Domain Models Topography (355) Jantien Stoter, ITC, Arjen Hofman, The Netherlands 3.4d [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] The OGC WCPS Standard for Flexible Ad-Hoc Sensor Processing (105) Peter Baumann; Jacobs University Bremen, Germany 3.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 3.5 (Penn Room 1) Mapping Agency Open Forum Moderator: Jarmo Ratia, Director General, National Land Survey of Finland, GSDI Past-President [session abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 3.6 (Rotterdam Hall) INSPIRE Progress Reports Moderator: Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission [session abstract] Network Services Jean-Jacques Serrano, INSPIRE Network Services Drafting Team [slides] INSPIRE Geo-portal Development Ioannis Kannelopoulos, JRC, European Commission [slides] INSPIRE Forum Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission [slides] Parallel Session 3.7 (Goudriaan Room 1) INSPIRE Use Case Scenario: Energy Efficient Smart Grid Moderator/Speaker: Robert Voûte, Logica and Sandra van Wijngaarden, Geonovum, The Netherlands [session abstract] [slides] Parallel Session 3.9 (Penn Room 2) GIDEON: Holland's next export model? Moderator: Noud Hooyman Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment, The Netherlands [session abstract] [slides] [slides] Parallel Session 3.10 (Goudriaan Room 2) Technical Issues Open Roundtable Moderators: Doug Nebert, FGDC, USA, and Greg Yetman, CIESIN, USA [session abstract] [slides]
5:30 - 6:30	Poster Forum with Cash Bar / Poster Abstracts Exhibit Area

Thursday 18 June 2009
08:00-	Onsite Registration
09:30-11:00	Acceleration of SDI Opportunities and Innovations: Public Sector meets Science and Industry Chair, Dorine Burmanje, Chair Executive Board (Dutch) Cadastre, Land Registry and Mapping Agency Location: Rotterdam Hall [slides: plenary agenda] SDI Opportunities and Innovations in Rotterdam (09:35-09:50) Ahmed Aboutaleb, Mayor of the City of Rotterdam Official Opening of Geo Register (09:50-10:00) Peter Welling, Former Deputy Secretary-General Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment The Netherlands: On it’s way to a Climate Proof and Sustainable Delta Society (10:00-10:05) Cees Veerman, video speech, Chair of the Delta Commission and former Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality The Netherlands: On it’s way to a Climate Proof and Sustainable Delta Society (10:05-10:20) Bart Parmet, Secretary of the Delta Commission and precursor Deltaplan [slides] A Response: (10:20-10:30) Prof. Eelco H. Dykstra, Professor of International Emergency Management at the George Washington University Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management [slides] Debate (10:30-11:00) Panel Members: International: Martien Molenaar, rector, directorate ITC US: Eelco Dykstra, Professor of International Emergency Management at the George Washington University Institute for Crisis, Disaster and Risk Management Other members to be announced
11:00-11:30	Coffee
11:30 - 1:00	International Lessons Learned in Geo-Innovation (11:30-11:50) Cor van Tilborg, Chairman of Ruimte voor Geo-Informatie (Space for Geo-Information) Discussion (11:50-12:15) Moderator: Mark Frequin, Director-general Energy and Telecommunication, Ministry of Economical Affairs Panel Members: Peter Woodgate, CEO Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information Australia [slides] Nick Chrisman, Scientific Director Geoide Canada [slides] Cor van Tilborg, Chairman of Ruimte voor Geo-Informatie (Space for Geo-Information) [slides] The Dutch Trade and Pioneer Spirit in Geo Information (12:15-01:00) Short Presentations and Debate Paul Bosman, CEO Cyclomedia [slides] Henk Scholten, professor of Spatial Informatics and director of Geodan [slides] Jos Anneveld, director Fugro Inpark [slides] Rob van Essen, vice president Research & Development TeleAtlas [slides]
1:00 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00-3:30	Parallel Session 4.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) National Experiences: Asia and Pacific Moderator: Peter Holland, Australia Spatial Data Infrastructure in India: Status, Governance Challenges, and Strategies for Effective Functioning (112) Pramod K Singh, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), India 4.1a [abstract] [paper: under review for IJSDIR] [slides] SDI Approach in the Improved Use of Geospatial Data in Government (368) Hazri Bin Hassan, Zainal A Majeed, Malaysian Centre for Geospatial Data Infrastructure, Fuziah Abu Hanifah, Hazri Hassan, Malaysia 4.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Converging Paths Towards an Australian SDI (199) Paul Kelly, Spatial Strategies Pty Ltd, Ben Searle, Australia 4.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Singapore Geospatial Collaborative Environment: the SG-SPACE Victor Khoo, Senior Manager, Singapore Land Authority 4.1d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Building SDI in Developing Nations in East Asia: Technological Convergence of Information Communications Technology (ICT) and Land Information Systems (LIS) in Land Administration (175) Mathew Warnest, Infoterra (UK) Ltd., Australia, Keith Bell, World Bank , Keith Bell, Australia 4.1e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 4.2 (Diamond Room 1) Economic Aspects of SDIs Moderator: Joep Crompvoets, K.U.Leuven, Belgium How to Build a Business Case for an SDI (122) Keith Wishart, ESRI (UK) Ltd, UK 4.2a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Public Sector Geo Web Services: Which Business Model Will Pay for a Free Lunch (143) Frederika Welle Donker, Delft University of Technology, Netherlands 4.2b [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Charging for Spatial Data: A Balancing Act on a Rope of Purpose? (160) Katleen Janssen, K.U.Leuven, Jos Dumortier, Joep Crompvoets, Belgium 4.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Socio Economic Impact of the Spatial Data Infrastructure in Regione Lombardia (278) Massimo Craglia, Joint Research Centre, European Commission, Michele Campagna, Roberto Laffi, Andrea Piccin, Italy 4.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Value Chain Approach to Evaluate the Economic Impact of Geographic Information: Towards a New Visual Tool (373) Elisabetta Genovese, Universite Laval, Stephane Roche, Claude Caron, Canada 4.2e [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Parallel Session 4.3 (Diamond Room 2) Data Sharing Moderator: Magnus Gudmundsson, President EuroGeographics and Managing Director, National Land Survey of Iceland GeoTest: A Testing Environment for Swedish Geodata (234) Anders Ostman; GIS Institute, University of Gavle, Imad Abugessaisa, Tanzilli Solgerd, Xin He, Sweden 4.3a [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] SDI Communities: Improve Data Quality and Facilitate Knowledge Sharing (283) Steven Ramage, 1Spatial, Norway; Luc van Linden, Belgium; Matthew Beare, UK 4.3b [abstract] [paper] [slides] A Network Approach to Spatial Data Infrastructure (285) Glenn Vancauwenberghe; K.U.Leuven, Joep Crompvoets, Geert Bouckaert, Belgium 4.3c [abstract] [paper] [slides] IGN Spain and IGN France Collaboration to Set Up Cross-border INSPIRE Compliant Services (347) Antonio Rodríguez, National Geographic Institute, Spain; Didier Richard, Francois Chirie, France; Sebastian Mas, Spain 4.3d [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] A Proposal for Studying Decision-Making and Spatial Data Infrastructures in the Public Sector in India (381) Prasanna Kolte; International Institute for Geo-Information Management and Earth Observation (ITC), Luc Boerboom, Gianluca Miscione, Yola Georgiadou, The Netherlands 4.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 4.4 (Leeuwen Room) Geoportals, Registries, and Interoperability Moderator: Athina Trakas, Director, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) European Services SITNA Geoportal: Towards a New Integrating Scenario (227) Pablo Echamendi, Carlos Sabando, Isabel Goni, Miguel Villafranca, Cristina Sanchez Tracasa, Spain 4.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] IGN France Geoportal API: When Opensource Software Helps Online Access for Citizens and Third Parties Developments (271) Didier Richard, Institut Geographique National, France 4.4b [abstract] [paper] [slides] OGC Standards in Daily Practice: Gaps and Difficulties Found in Their Use (185) Bas Vanmeulebrouk, Alterra Wageningen UR, Hugo de Groot, Arno Krause, The Netherlands 4.4c [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Data Model Transformation for INSPIRE Conformance: Practical Experience from INPSIRE Testing (232) Eddie Curtis, Snowflake Software, Gareth Robson, UK 4.4d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Open Source Geospatial Foundation - Globally Powering SDIs (272) Arnulf Christl, Open Source Geospatial Foundation, USA 4.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 4.5 (Penn Room 1) United Nations and World Bank Spatial Initiatives Moderator: Lorant Czaran, Head of Office (Bonn), UN-SPIDER and UNGIWG Secretariat [session abstract] [slides] [slides] Parallel Session 4.6 (Penn Room 2) INSPIRE Data Interoperability and Harmonization (I) Moderator: Clemens Portele, INSPIRE Data Specifications Drafting Team [session abstract] INSPIRE Data Specifications, Implementing Rules and their Relation Vanda Nunes de Lima, JRC, European Commission Joint Research Centre Results from the Consultation and Testing Darja Lihteneger, JRC, European Commission Roundtable with Facilitators of the Thematic Working Groups Coordinate Reference Systems and Geographical Grid Systems, Lars Engberg; Geographical Names, Andreas Illert; Administrative Units, Geir Myrind; Addresses, Andrew Coote; Cadastral Parcels, Dominique Laurent Parallel Session 4.7 (Rotterdam Hall) Acceleration: Public Sector Meets Science & Industry Moderators/Speakers: Dorine Burmanje, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dutch Cadastre and Jo van Valckenborgh, AGIV - FGIA, Flemish Geographical Information Agency and Uwe Fietzek, Geo-partner from Germany [session abstract] Parallel Session 4.8 (Goudriaan Room 1) Geo Statistics and INSPIRE Moderator: Ekkehard Petri, EUROSTAT, European Commission Implementing INSPIRE in a Federal Republic - Views from German Municipalities Udo Maack, the Association of the German Communes 4.8a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementation of INSPIRE within Statistics Poland Janusz Dygaszewicz, Statistics Poland 4.8b [abstract] [paper] [slides] INSPIRE Implementation at Statistics Netherlands (CBS) Pieter Bresters, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) 4.8c [abstract] [paper] [slides] The GIISS vision, GEOSTAT and the problem with statistics Lars Backer, Statistics Sweden 4.8d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 4.9 (J.F. Stall Room) Data Standards for Global Map Moderator: Chris Higgins, EDINA, Edinburgh University Data Library, UK [session abstract] Parallel Session 4.10 (Goudriaan Room 2) Outreach and Membership Open Roundtable Moderator: Mark Reichardt, President, Open Geospatial Consortium [session abstract] [slides]
3:30 - 4:00	Coffee
4:00 - 5:30	Parallel Session 5.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) National Experiences: Africa Moderator: Chukwudozie Ezigbalike, UNECA, Ethiopia SDI and Governance: Prospects and Challenges for Federal State Developing Countires (Case of Nigeria) (296) Olukunle Ogundele, Regional Centre for Training in Aerospace Surveys, Olalekan Somefun, Nigeria 5.1a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Experiences in Developing Local, National SDI Initiatives, Projects and Programs (NICI Plan) in Rwanda (217) Jean Pierre Hitimana, GIS and Remote Sensing Centre of the National University of Rwanda (CGIS-NUR); Rwanda 5.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Exploring Relationships Between Municipal, Provincial and National Government SDI Implementers in South Africa (477) Prestige Makanga, University of Cape Town, Julian Smit, South Africa; Kate Lance, USA; Walter de Vries, The Netherlands 5.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Getting Geoinformation and SDI To Work For Africa: The Rationale Behind AESI-ALIGN (476) Sives Govender, Craig Schwabe and Hussein Farah 5.1d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.2 (Diamond Room 1) Institutional Arrangements for SDIs Moderator: Mauro Salvemini, President, EUROGI Public-Private SDI Challenges in Germany (247) Heinz Brueggemann, Cologne District Government, Bonn, Germany 5.2a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Towards Geo-Information Access and Sharing: Institutional Obstacles (173) Yvette Pluijmers, GeoBusiness Nederland, Netherlands 5.2b [abstract] [paper] [slides] G-Governance in India: Search for a Suitable Framework and Research Directions (113) Pramod K Singh, Institute of Rural Management (IRMA), India 5.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] An Environmental Business Case for INSPIRE? (280) Chris Jarvis, Environment Agency (England and Wales), UK; Michael Stanley-Jones, Switzerland 5.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Role of Urban Sensing in Strengthening SDIs (263) Rob McLaren, KnowEdge Ltd., UK 5.2e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.3 (Diamond Room 2) Metadata and Data Sharing Moderator: Ruby Beltman, Assistant Director, GEONOVUM Development and Deployment of a Sservices Catalog in Compliance with the INSPIRE Metadata Implementing Rules (343) Javier Nogueras-Iso, University of Zaragoza, Jesus Barrera, Antonio F. Rodriguez, Rocio Recio, ChristianLaborda, Spain 5.3a [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Portugal and Spain Twin SDI's - From National Projects to an Iberian SDI (120) Rui Pedro Juliao, Instituto Geografico Portugues, Portugal; Sebastian Mas Mayoral, Spain; Antonio Rodriguez Pascual, Spain; Danilo Furtado, Portugal 5.3b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Cooperation - Key Factor for a Sustainable Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) (152) Olof Olsson, Lantmateriet, Sweden 5.3c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] The Danish Way, Development of the Danish Infrastructure for Spatial Information Through Binding Collaboration (179) Jesper Jarmbaek, National Survey and Cadastre, Denamrk 5.3d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Guaranteeing Quality of Service in a Spatial Data Infrastructure by using Service Level Agreements (182) Bastian Baranski, University of Munster, Institute for Geoinformatics, Germany 5.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.4 (Leeuwen Room) Global, Multi-National, State and Local Experiences Moderator: Sandra van Wijngaarden, INSPIRE Program Manager, GEONOVUM Ocean Science, OneGeology, and GEOSS: 'SDI Bridges' Exemplars (293) Mark Reichardt, Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC), Carl Reed, USA 5.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Contribution of Global Mapping Project to Building SDI for Addressing Global Challenges (111) Toru Nagayama, Geographical Survey Institute, Yoshikazu Fukushima, Shozo Kajikawa, Junichi Kisanuki, Toshihiro Tutui, Japan 5.4b [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Influence of INSPIRE in National and Global Geosciences (169) Ian Jackson, British Geological Survey, UK 5.4c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementation of SDIs in the Public and Private Sector: A Comparison of Opportunities and Challenges (369) Gesche Schmid, Atkins Ltd, Anne Kemp, UK 5.4d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Integration of Vector Datasets From Central And South American Nations (147) Edwin Hunt, Armando Lobos, Military Geographic Institute of Chile 5.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.5 (Penn Room 1) Implementing GEOSS Data Sharing Principles Moderator: Robert Chen, Director, CIESIN, Columbia University, USA [session abstract] [slides-Chen] [slides-Janssen] [slides-Onsrud] Parallel Session 5.6 (Penn Room 2) INSPIRE Data Interoperability and Harmonization (II) Moderator: Clemens Portele, INSPIRE Data Specifications Drafting Team [session abstract] Roundtable (Continued) with Facilitators of the Thematic Working Groups Transport Networks, Jordi Escriu Paradell; Hydrography, Huibert-Jan Lekkerkerk; Protected Sites, Markus Seifert Discussion Parallel Session 5.7 (Rotterham Hall) Emerging Challenges and Approaches Moderator: Heli Ursin, Director, International Program, Land Survey of Finland Cross Border Edge-matching: Finding a Solution Dominique Laurent, IGN France, Carol Agius and Antti Jakobsson 5.7a [abstract] [paper] [slides-Fraisse] [slides-Fletzek] From Facilitating to Participatory GIS: The Dutch Planning Domain (145) Karolina Orlinska, Ajo Otto, Arjan Wilkens and Marcel Steenis, Grontmij 5.7b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Hard Lesson on Implementing Interoperability in Europe: EuroGeographics Experience Antii Jakobsson, Eurogeographics 5.7c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.8 (Goudriaan Room 1) INSPIREing the Community Moderator: Paul Smits, JRC, European Commission: INSPIRE Impact Study for the Meteorological Community: KNMI Use Case: Climate Data (46) Wim Som de Cerff, Royal Netherlands Meteorological Inst. (KNMI), Raymond Sluiter, Jan Willem Noteboom, Bert van den Oord, Albert Klein Tank, Netherlands 5.8a [abstract] [paper] [slides] INSPIRE Baseline and Road Map for NERC (89) Robin Waters, RSWGeomatics,Robert Walker, Jeremy Giles, United Kingdom 5.8b [abstract] [paper] [slides] INSPIRE Academy - A Way To Introduce Geoinformaion To Practice (192) Maria Andrzejewska, UNEP/GRID-Warsaw, Marek Baranowski, Monika Rusztecka, Poland 5.8c [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Geographic Information and SDIs in Central and Eastern Europe (252) Bruce McCormack, EUROGI; Jiri Hiess, Czech Republic 5.8d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 5.10 (Goudriaan Room 2) Societal Impacts Open Roundtable Moderator: Carmelle Terborgh, ESRI, and Al Stevens, FGDC [session abstract]
5:30 - 6:30	Geo Beach Dinner

Friday 19 June 2009
08:00-	Onsite Registration
09:30-11:00	Corporate Sector Visions and Perspectives: Building Bridges to Stimulate Participation Return on Investments for end users, governments, industry and the next generation: organizational, financial and economical SDI-opportunities Location: Rotterdam Hall [program agenda] Chairs: Dave Lovell, Executive Director EuroGeographics and Rob van de Velde, Director Geonovum Organized by the corporate sponsors of the conference. Building Bridges - Visualizing your surroundings Use case presentation (09:35-09:50) Frank Vanden Bulcke, Deputy Chief, Mobility Department, Flemish Government [slides] Building Bridges - Collaborating to deliver capability across governments Best practice presentation (09:50-10:05) Dan Paull, Chief Executive Officer, PSMA Australia Limited [slides] Building Bridges - From effective delivery to business benefits Business models presentation (10:05-10:20) Berik Davies, Global GIS and Spatial Coordinator, Shell International E&P [slides] Building Bridges - The future of Spatial Data Infrastructures Moving forward presentation (10:20-10:35) Josef Strobl, Centre of Geoinformatics, Salzburg University [slides] Stimulating Strategic Participation Debate: Ensuring a reasonable return on investment (10:35-11:00) How we can encourage collaboration between governments, the private sector, academics and researchers, and stimulate the involvement of citizens? The best way of promoting the needs of governments at the local, regional, and global-level to motivate the private sector to invest and vice versa? Who can encourage planning, organizing and financing of SDI opportunities. Which existing and what new parties, perhaps in other industries such as energy and transportation, might help? How we get the need for the next generation of employees to be spatially-skilled ‘up the agenda’ in formal education? How we make the geospatial industry as a career option exciting and attractive to young people? Panel: Dan Paull, Chief Executive Officer, PSMA Australia Limited Frank Vanden Bulcke, Deputy Chief, Mobility Department, Flemish Government Berik Davies, Global GIS and Spatial Coordinator, Shell International E&P Josef Strobl, Centre of Geoinformatics, Salzburg University
11:00-11:30	Coffee
11:30 - 1:00	Parallel Session 6.1 (Mees Auditorium) National Experiences: Latin America Moderator: Santiago Borerro, Secretary General, Pan American Institute for Geography and History, PAIGH Basis for the National SDI (Chile) (57) Maria-Loreto Advis, Military Geographic Institute of Chile, Chile 6.1a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Spatial Data Infrastructure: From National to Local Level (376) Tatiana Delgado, National Office of Hydrography and Geodesy, Rafael Cruz, Cuba 6.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Data Spatial Infrastructure (DSI) for the Analysis and Study of Environmental Risks: An Experience in Southern Ecuador (363) Victor Gonzalez, Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja, Fernando Onate, Ecuador 6.1c [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Spatial Data Infrastructure of Mexico and the New Law of the National System of Statistical and Geographical Information (475) Mario Alberto Reyes Ibarra, National Institute of Statistics and Geography, Mexico 6.1d [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Case for Establishing a National Spatial Data Infrastructure in Trinidad and Tobago (197) Lisa Ramoutar, The Univ of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Rehanna Jadoo, Carlene Boodoo, Trinidad and Tobago 6.1e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.2 (Goudriaan Room) SDI Strategies and Capacity Building Moderator: Milan Konecny, Vice-President, International Society on Digital Earth, Czech Republic Building SDI: Balancing Between Infrastructure and Innovation (36) Henk Koerten, Delft University of Technology, Marcel Veenswijk, Netherlands 6.2a [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] SDI Governance (151) Paul Box, University of Melbourne, Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 6.2b [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Dissemination of Geo-Knowledge and Geo-Awareness (186) Willemijn Simon van Leeuwen, Stichting Geofort, Henk J. Scholten, The Netherlands 6.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Supporting the INSPIRE Implementing Rules Application by Non Governmental Organisations: EUROGI Vision (261) Mauro Salvemini, EUROGI, Italy 6.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] GIN, Dutch Platform for GEO Experts (366) Hendrik Westerbeek, Kadaster, The Netherlands 6.2e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.3 (Diamond Room 2) Marine Data SDIs Moderator: Jeremy Shen, Taiwan The International Coastal Atlas Network: An Emerging Spatial Data Infrastructure Initiative (77) Dawn Wright, Oregon State University, USA; Ned Dwyer, Ireland; Yassine Lassoued, Ireland; Luis Bermudez, USA; Omar Boucelma, France; Roger Longhorn, Belgium 6.3a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The UK Marine Environmental Data and Information Network: Working to Deliver Improved Access To and Stewardship of Marine Data and Information (90) Mark Charlesworth, British Oceanographic Data Centre, Terry Allen, David Cotton, Gaynor Evans, Lesley Rickards, UK 6.3b [abstract] [paper] [slides] One Feature One Time: Principles for Bringing Land and Sea Data Together (108) Mark MacKenzie, CARIS, Andrew Hoggarth, Canada 6.3c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Seamless SDI Model - Bridging the Gap between Land and Marine Environments (281) Sheelan S.Vaez, University of Melbourne, Abbas Rajabifard, Ian Williamson, Australia 6.3d [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Tools for Coastal Marine Ecosystem-Based Management and Geographically Referred Data Integration - the Santos Region case study (344) Silvia Maria Sartor, Anne Sartor Palm, Lia Palm, Eduardo Jun Shinohara, Jose Alberto Quintanilha, Sao Paulo University, Brazil 6.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.4 (Leeuwen Room) Global, Multi-National, State and Local Experiences Moderator: Rolf de By, ITC, The Netherlands Spatial Data Infrastructure of La Palma Island (Canary Islands-Spain): A Proposal Based on Open Source Software (67) Juan Antonio Bermejo Dominguez, Cabildo Insular de La Palma, Alvaro Anguix, Spain 6.4a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The Spatial Data Infrastructure of Sardinia Region (92) Marco Melis, Regione Sardegna - Servizio Informativo e Cartografico Regionale, Rita Vinelli, Luca Corvetto, Luisa Manigas, Italia 6.4b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementation of Recent Metadata Directives and Guidelines in Public Administration: The Experience of Sardinia Region (215) Luisa Manigas, Sardinia Region, Michele Beneventi, Luca Corvetto, Rita Vinelli, Marco Melis, Italy 6.4c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Local Government - Understanding their Capacity to Share Data for SDI Development (372) Kevin McDougall, Univ Southern Queensland, Australia 6.4d [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Review of Local SDI in France (45) Francois Salge, Ministry of Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development and Town and Country Planning, Elise Ladurelle-Tikry, Lucie Fourcin, France 6.4e [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Parallel Session 6.5 (Penn Room 1) Founding the International Geospatial Society Moderator: Abbas Rajabifard, University of Melbourne Australia [session abstract] Parallel Session 6.6 (Penn Room 2) INSPIRE National Stories Moderator: Mauro Salvemini, President EUROGI Inspiring the Netherlands: implementation as a joint effort (85) Sandra van Wijngaarde, Geonovum, Yvonne Verdonk, Ruby Beltman, The Netherlands 6.6a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The United Kingdom's Spatial Data Infrastructure Programme (378) Stefan Carlyle, UK Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Ray Boguslawski, Keith Murray, Ian Greenwood, U.K. 6.6b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementing INSPIRE in Real Life : The French Case (126) Marc Leobet, Conseil national de linformation geographique, France 6.6c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Implementation of Inspire in Denmark - How we do the job! (229) Olav Eggers, National Survey and Cadastre, Denmark 6.6d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.7 (Diamond Room 1) Master Class: SDI Theory and Practice Moderator: Prof. dr. ir. Arnold Bregt, Wageningen University, The Netherlands SDI from Theory to Practice Prof. dr. ir. Arnold Bregt, Wageningen University, The Netherlands, Prof. dr. Henk J. Scholten, Professor of Spatial Informatics, VU University Amsterdam and CEO of Geodan, The Netherlands, Prof. Antônio Cãmara, Faculty of Science and Technology at the Lisbon University and CEO of YDreams, Portugal 6.7a [abstract] [paper] [slides] SDI Practice: A Best Practice Example Henk J. Scholten, Professor of Spatial Informatics, Free University Amsterdam, The Netherlands 6.7 b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.8 (Goudriaan Room 2) INSPIRE Projects Moderator: Hans Dufourmont, DG ENTR, JRC, European Commission Building a Soil Information Portal for Europe Based on the PortalU® Technology (56) Stefanie Uhrich, Coordination Centre PortalU at the Lower Saxony Ministry of Environment and Climate Protection, Martin Klenke, Fred Kruse, Germany 6.8a [abstract] [paper] [slides] EuroGeoNames (EGN) - A Prototype Implementation for an INSPIRE Service (181) Antti Jakobsson, EuroGeographics-Association of the European National Mapping and Cadastral Agencies, France; Pier-Giorgio Zaccheddu, Germany 6.8b [abstract] [paper] [slides] MedIsolae-3D: Mediterranean Islands SDI & 3D Aerial web-Navigation (214) Giacomo Martirano, EPSILON, Italy; Marc Bonazountas, Greece; Joerg Schaller, Cristina Mattos, Germany 6.8c [abstract] [paper] [slides] INSPIRE - Putting theory into practice (248) Jorgen Hartnor, Lantmateriet - National Land Survey Sweden; Pierre Nouaille-Degorce, Dave Lovell, France 6.8d [abstract] [paper] [slides] NESIS - a Network to enhance a European Environmental Shared and Interoperable Information System (287) Giorgio Saio, GISIG - Geographical Information Systems International Group, Italy 6.8e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 6.9 (Van Oldebarnevelt) Rotterdam Geo Youth Capital 2009: Youth Program Moderator: Tim Favier, PhD student, VU University Amsterdam, The Netherlands [session abstract] [slides] [slides] Parallel Session 6.10 (J.F. Stall Room) Geospatial Industry Open Roundtable Moderator: Carmelle Terborgh, ESRI [session abstract]
1:00 - 2:00	Lunch
2:00-3:30	Parallel Session 7.1 (Van Oldenbarnevelt Room) SDI Applications Moderator: Bruce McCormack, Irish Organisation for Geographic Information, Ireland GIS/SDI for Collaborative Health Services Planning (114) John Thompson, Lower Hume Primary Care Partnership, Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 7.1a [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] The Role of Standards on Effective Spatial Data Sharing: A Health Perspective Research Study from Mozambique (242) Zeferino Saugene, Eduardo Mondlane University, Esselina Macome, Mozambique; Marcia Juvane, Norway 7.1b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Evaluation of Spatial Information Technology Applications for Mega City Management (95) Hartmut Mueller, FH Mainz University of Applied Sciences, Silke Boos, Germany 7.1c [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Facilitating Urban Management through Local SDI-Case Study: The Municipality of Tehran (115) Hamed Olfat, Iran University of Science and Technology (IUST), Iran; Abbas Rajabifard, Australia; Seyyed Abdolhadi Daneshpour, Iran 7.1d [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Facilitating Urban Planning and Management at Local Level through the Development of SDI (349) Faisal Qureshi, University of Melbourne, Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 7.1e [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Parallel Session 7.2 (Mees Auditorium) SDI Future Perspectives Moderator: Ingrid Vanden Berghe, National Geographic Institute, Belgium Changing Notions of Spatial Data Infrastructures (375) Ian Masser, Robin Waters, UK 7.2a [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] SDI Research, What Next? (134) Arnold K. Bregt, Wageningen University, The Netherlands; Joep Comprovets, Belgium; Erik De Man, Lukasz Grus, The Netherlands 7.2b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Geo-ICT and the Role of Location within Science (177) Henk J. Scholten, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Rob J. van de Velde, The Netherlands; Niels van Manen, UK 7.2c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Broadening Perspectives on Spatial Data Infrastructure Research (266) Francis Harvey, University of Minnesota, USA; Yola Georgiadou, The Netherlands; Gianluca Miscione, Norway 7.2d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Future Directions for SDI-Assessment (93) Joep Crompvoets, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium; Abbas Rajabifard, Australia; Bastiaan van Loenen, The Netherlands; Tatiana Delgado, Cuba 7.2e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.3 (Diamond Room 2) Applications Moderator: Paul Kelly, Spatial Strategies Pty Ltd, Australia Legal Simcity:Legislative Maps and Semantic Web Supporting Conflict Resolution (334) Rob Peters, Tom Engers, Rinke Hoekstra, Eric Hupkes, University of Amsterdam 7.3a [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Building SDI Bridges for Catchment Management (162) Dev Raj Paudyal, University of Southern Queensland, Kevin McDougall, Armando Apan, Australia 7.3b [abstract] [paper: refereed book chapter] [slides] Spatial Database Infrastructure (SDIs) and Emergency Planning and Management: Challenges and Motivations for Local Government Organizations (326) Ashoo Anand, University of Waterloo, Robert Feick, Canada 7.3c [abstract] [paper] [slides] State of Play of the Operational and Legally Bound Spatial Planning SDI in the Netherlands (129) Arie Duindam, Grontmij, Ron Bloksma, Hennie Genee, Jeroen van der Veen, The Netherlands 7.3d [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Web-Based GIS Decision Support System For Paddy Precision Farming (225) Abdul Rashid Mohamed Shariff 7.3e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.4 (Leeuwen Room) Spatially Enabled Government Moderator: Hans Dufourmont, European Commission, DG Enterprise, GMES Bureau Indicators for Assessing Spatially Enabled Government Services (329) Chukwudozie Ezigbalike, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa; Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 7.4a [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] Spatially Enabling Northern Ireland - The Story So Far (123) Suzanne McLaughlin, Land and Property Services, Cormac McConaghy, UK 7.4b [abstract] [paper] [slides] A Strategy Framework to Facilitate Spatially Enabled Victoria (167) Elizabeth Thomas, Victorian Spatial Council, C/Spatial Information Infrastructure, Ollie Hedberg, Bruce Thompson, Abbas Rajabifard, Australia 7.4c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Enabling Spatial Data Sharing through Multi-source Spatial Data Integration (170) Hossein Mohammadi, Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructure and Land Administration, Univ. Melbourne, Abbas Rajabifard, Ian Williamson, Australia 7.4d [abstract] [paper: refereed conference article] [slides] LYNX: The Information Infrastructure Facilitating Collaboration and Delivering Capability Cross the Governments of Australia (336) Dan Paull, PSMA Australia Limited, Australia 7.4e [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.5 (Penn Room 1) Complementary Activities among GEOSS, OGC and GSDI Moderator: tba The Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS): An Update Ivan DeLoatch, Federal Geographic Data Committee, USA 7.5a [abstract] [paper] [slides] The OGC Registry and Services: An Update Mark Reichardt, President, Open Geospatial Consortium, USA 7.5b [abstract] [paper] [slides] The SDI Best Practices Implementation Designation Program Harlan Onsrud, Executive Director, GSDI Association 7.5c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.6 (Penn Room 2) INSPIRE National Stories Moderator: João Geirinhas, Secretary General, EUROGI Achieving a national infrastructure for addresses and streets across government in England and Wales using standards and sound information management principles. (231) Kate de Groot, Intelligent Addressing, Zoe Britt, Steven Brandwood, UK 7.6a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Directive/02/2007 - INSPIRE: Transposition in Bulgaria - Current State (233) Ivan Filipov, ASDE, Bulgaria 7.6b [abstract] [paper] [slides] D.I.V.A. - Spatial Information for Environmental Assessments (301) Monica Pasca, Universita' di Roma "Sapienza", Bruno Agricola, Antonio Venditti, Claudio Mariotti, Daniele Benotti, Italy 7.6c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Towards INSPIRE in Germany: State of Implementation in 2009 (319) Martin Lenk, Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy, Germany 7.6d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.7 (Diamond Room 1) Master Class: Current Research issues in the SDI Domain Moderator: Prof. dr. ir. Arnold Bregt, Wageningen University, The Netherlands Legal Issues and Geoinformation Jaap Zevenbergen, Associate Professor Geo-information Studies, TU Delft, The Netherlands 7.7a [abstract] [paper] [slides] Using Geo-information: From a Market to a Polis Perspective? Yola Georgiadou, Professor of Geo-information for Governance, ITC, Enschede, The Netherlands 7.7b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Assessing SDI Performance In Practice Prof. Joep Crompvoets, Associate Professor, Public Management Institute, Catholic University Leuven, Belgium 7.7c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.8 (Goudriaan Room 2) INSPIRE European Initiatives Moderator: Hugo de Groof, DG Environment, European Commission ESPON: A Portal for Spatial Data on Territorial Development and Trends (259) Marjan van Herwijnen, ESPON 2013 Programme, André Mueller, Luxembourg 7.8a [abstract] [paper] [slides] SEIS: From concept to information services (318) Stefan Jensen, European Environment Agency; Denmark 7.8b [abstract] [paper] [slides] Development and demonstration of technical IT solutions for data exchange and reporting under the CAFE Directive using INSPIRE services (321) Ana Grossinho, NovaTel Systems; UK 7.8c [abstract] [paper] [slides] Development and prototyping of INSPIRE technical specifications for air, water, waste and biodiversity Environmental Monitoring Facilities (337) Dr Ana Grossinho, Bureau Veritas, Ian Gray, Lubor Kozakovic, UK 7.8d [abstract] [paper] [slides] Parallel Session 7.9 (Goudriaan 1) INSPIRE: Stategic Chance for Regional Governments in Europe Moderators: : Marcel Hoogwout, ZenC, the Netherlands [session abstract] Parallel Session 7.10 <left purposefully vacant>
3:30 - 4:00	Coffee
4:00 - 5:30	Closing Session on Spatial Data Infrastructure Convergence: Building SDI Bridges to Address Global Challenges Chair: Martien Molenaar, Rector, Directorate ITC Location: Rotterdam Hall [agenda] Summary Reports National (Geonovum/RGI) Europe (INSPIRE/EUROGI) Global (GSDI Assoc) [presentation] Conference Awards, Next GSDI Conf [slides], Next INSPIRE Conf, etc.

GSDI 11 Proceedings by GSDI Association is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.