URISA's 2016 Caribbean GIS Conference

8:30 - 9:00 AM - Welcome from Government Officials, Conference Chair and Main Sponsors

9:00 - 10:00 AM - Opening Keynote Address
The World Addressed with 3 Words
Chris Sheldrick, Co-Founder and CEO, What3Words
Poor addressing is costly and frustrating in many countries, and around the world it hampers the growth and development of entire nations. what3words is a multi-award winning system looking to change that and have addressed every 3mx3m square on the entire planet with just 3 words.

Hear about chapter activities and then what should be an inspiring Keynote Address from Tyler Radford of Humanitarian OpenStreetMap.

OpenStreetMap and Crowdsourced Geospatial Data in Disaster Management
Many of the places most affected are also the least mapped - with large gaps in base maps of key infrastructure including roads, buildings, and waterways. Since the 2010 Haiti earthquake, HOT has mobilized more than 20,000 volunteers to map areas affected by natural hazards, both before, during, and after disaster. This mapping utilizes OpenStreetMap and engages volunteers through a participatory process both online and on the ground. The resulting maps and map data can be used in GIS tools and GPS devices both for navigation and analysis during disaster response and to plan risk reduction programs. HOT partners with many humanitarian organizations including the Red Cross as well as national and regional disaster management agencies to train and equip staff with the tools and resources to utilize OpenStreetMap in their work. 

Confronting Land Administration Challenges: The Key to Unlocking Economic Prosperity
Modernizing land administration systems remains both an opportunity and a challenge in the Caribbean.  Improving land registration systems, creating accurate digital parcel maps, sharing data securely, and building better valuation systems are just a few of the common business drivers in the region.  Bring your questions and join our panel of experts to help the Caribbean modernize land administration systems.

Panelists

• Jacqueline daCosta, Private Consultant, National Best Community Foundation, Kingston, Jamaica
• David McCollin, Manager Information Systems, Barbados Land Registry, St. Michael - Barbados
• Brent Jones, PE, PLS, Global Manager, Cadastre/Land Records, Esri, Vienna, Virginia – United States
• Sheryl Anne-Haynes, President, Spatial Innovision Limited Trinidad

 

 

Caribbean IGNITE Participants

• After You Find Your House, STOP Using GoogleEarth
  Craig Batstone, Managing Director, GeoOrbis, Inc., Prior Park House, St. James, Barbados
• Using the Model of a Tradecraft Guild to Educate Students in GIS
  Erica McMaster, GISP, Senior GIS Project Manager, Washington College, Chestertown, MD, United States
• The Use of Location Technology
  Juan Carlos Tarazona Solutions Engineer for the Americas, Esri, Coral Gables, FL, United States 
• Analysis of Wetland Grasses Using GIS and Remote Sensing on an Artificial Island
  Katie Walker, Journeyman Leader, Washington College, Chestertown, MD, United States 

Moderator & Presenter: Craig Batstone