Defence Geospatial Intelligence (DGI) - Europe's Defence & Intelligence Conference & Exhibition

8:00 Coffee & Registration Coffee & Registration

8:30 Chair’s Opening Remarks Geoff Twentyman, Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Chair’s Opening Remarks Geoff Twentyman Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Geoff Twentyman has 20 years’ experience within the ISTAR domain. Having graduated from the Department of Geomatics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991, he embarked on his civilian career within the UK Ministry of Defence. This has seen him working for 4 years within Geodesy and Aerial Triangulation at the Defence Geographic Centre in Feltham and for 6 years as the Photogrammetric and [read more]

8:45 Overview Of The Latest Trends In Technology Developments & Their Impact On Future Requirements & Opportunities World’s Defence & Intelligence Organisations Geoff Twentyman, Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Overview Of The Latest Trends In Technology Developments & Their Impact On Future Requirements & Opportunities World’s Defence & Intelligence Organisations Geoff Twentyman Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Geoff Twentyman has 20 years’ experience within the ISTAR domain. Having graduated from the Department of Geomatics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991, he embarked on his civilian career within the UK Ministry of Defence. This has seen him working for 4 years within Geodesy and Aerial Triangulation at the Defence Geographic Centre in Feltham and for 6 years as the Photogrammetric and [read more]

9:10 SESSION 1:New Sources, Tools & Collection Methods For Satellite & Other Imagery Babis Paraschou, Chief Geospatial Officer, NATO Deployment Corps, Greece Sigmund Delhi, International Sales Manager , Kongsberg Satellite Services AS John Lucier, Senior Project Manager, DigitalGlobe This session is dedicated to looking at the different sources of imagery available to your defence organisation. It will explore the new tools available for imagery collection, as well as focus on the new sources of imagery and the tools for its effective collection. Most organisations are drowning in the quantity of imagery available to them, and are often collecting without using a critical & selective approach to the process. Imagery analysts will form a panel to outline their challenges, and speak about future requirements and the need for new solutions. The session will feature a number of product demos and solution presentations, focusing on the latest innovative and cutting edge ideas.  Companies Presenting Innovative Solutions & Ideas Include: DigitalGlobe, e-Geos; Kongsberg Satellite Services Babis Paraschou Chief Geospatial Officer, NATO Deployment Corps, Greece Read BabisParaschou's interview about "GIS capabilities and his views on the defence geospatial intelligence" Sigmund Delhi International Sales Manager , Kongsberg Satellite Services AS Sigmund joined the Norwegian Army in 1980 and served until 1997. In the Norwegian Army he graduated from the Military Academy as well as the Norwegian Command & Staff College. When he retired from the army Sigmund was heading the ISTAR section at the Norwegian School of Cavalry. Most of his military career was related to tactical Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. After [read more] John Lucier Senior Project Manager, DigitalGlobe During a 20-year career in the defence, intelligence, and homeland security arenas John has collaborated with partners in industry as well as at the local, state, federal, and Coalition levels. He served as a signals and all-source intelligence officer in the US Marine Corps with tactical, theater, and national agency assignments. Worked as a Senior Source Strategies Analyst with the National Geos [read more]

10:20 Morning Coffee Morning Coffee

10:50 SESSION 2:Strategies & Effective Solutions For Storing Imagery & Data: The Future Of The Cloud Geoff Twentyman, Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK 60% of Global CIOs are now preparing to invest in cloud computing: double the number from two years ago. Some experts believe that the cloud will top the internet in importance. This session is designed to give you the innovative tools and new ideas for using cloud effectively in your organisation. Find out how the cloud can release resources, improve interoperability and maximise integration in your organisation. Build your vision of the online on demand user experience during this session. A series of innovative solution presentations followed by a debate on the utility and best use of cloud computing will form the basis of this session. Geoff Twentyman Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Geoff Twentyman has 20 years’ experience within the ISTAR domain. Having graduated from the Department of Geomatics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991, he embarked on his civilian career within the UK Ministry of Defence. This has seen him working for 4 years within Geodesy and Aerial Triangulation at the Defence Geographic Centre in Feltham and for 6 years as the Photogrammetric and [read more]

11:20 SESSION 3:Using UAVs As Part Of Your Multi-Int Strategy: Strategy & Practical Applications Colonel Neil Thompson OMM CD (retired), Managing Director, WCGroup Captain Darren Knight, Canadian Navy (Retired), MSM, CD Michael Arieli, Geo-Intelligence Systems Marketing Manager, ELTA Systems The need and utility of unmanned aircraft continues to grow, but the technology could also limit your services operational responsiveness. However, while current technologies may be reaching their limits, the defence organisations around the world are investing in future systems that will vastly increase the capabilities of robot aircraft through increased autonomy. UAV’s not only collect data, but process and analyse it. Join this session to see some of the most effective and innovative UAV solutions, and to hear about the most interesting and successful cases of UAV use in the geoint domain.  Companies Presenting Innovative Solutions & Ideas Include: Elta, ING Engineering Colonel Neil Thompson OMM CD (retired) Managing Director, WCGroup Neil Thompson had a long and distinguished career in the Canadian Forces with more than 30 years in various command and staff positions in the defence, civilian and international intelligence communities. These included a secondment to the Government of Canada Privy Council Office and a Branch Chief on the International Military Staff at NATO Headquarters. He was the first Commanding Officer of th [read more] Captain Darren Knight , Canadian Navy (Retired), MSM, CD Captain Knight served in the Canadian Forces for almost 30 years before transitioning to the private sector. As a member of the Intelligence Branch, he was engaged in “Intelligence-Surveillance-Reconnaissance” (ISR) duties throughout his career, to include command of the Navy’s Joint Ocean Surveillance and Intelligence Centre. From 2002-2005, he was the Director of Joint Force Capabilities, and in [read more] Michael Arieli Geo-Intelligence Systems Marketing Manager, ELTA Systems

12:00 Lunch Networking New Product Demonstrations & Discussion YOUR CHANCE TO LEARN, TEST AND EVALUATE THE NEW TECHNOLOGY AT WORK!

13:15 SESSION 4:Analysing Data: Tools, New Solutions & Successful Case Studies Amber McCuistion, Senior Intelligence Analyst, USCENTCOM Afg-Pak Center, Human Terrain Analysis Branch, US DoD Timothy Lanfear, Solution Architect, NVIDIA This session is designed to bring you up to speed with the latest geoint data analysis tools available to your organisation. As the quantity of data grows, the tools are becoming more sophisticated and targeted. Find out if you are asking your technology and solution providers the right questions, and find new ideas for your organisation. Becoming flexible, fast and nimble will change your geoint capability from a source of data to a source of useful analysis and effective decision-making tools for the users. Companies Presenting Innovative Solutions & Ideas Include: Intergraph, Nvidia and eGeos. Amber McCuistion Senior Intelligence Analyst, USCENTCOM Afg-Pak Center, Human Terrain Analysis Branch, US DoD Mrs. Amber McCuistion, Senior Intelligence Analyst, Human Terrain Analysis Branch, US Central CommandMrs. Amber McCuistion joined US Central Command as the Team Lead for the Cultural and Human Environment Team in July 2008. In July 2009 she became the Senior Intelligence Analyst for the Human Terrain Analysis Branch (HTAB), a component of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Center (APC) and has been serving [read more] Timothy Lanfear Solution Architect, NVIDIA Timothy Lanfear is a Solution Architect in NVIDIA’s Professional Solutions Group, promoting the use of the NVIDIA Tesla™ computing solution for high-performance computing. He has twenty years’ experience in HPC, starting as a computational scientist in British Aerospace’s corporate research centre, then moving to technical pre-sales roles with Hitachi, ClearSpeed, and most recen [read more]

14:15 Afternoon Coffee Afternoon Coffee

14:45 SESSION 5:Delivering The Right Intelligence To The Right User On Time: From Maps To Apps Ric Diaz, GEOINT Team Leader, Intelligence Fusion Centre, RAF Molesworth, UK MOD Kerry Robinson, Senior Technical Advisor, European Defence Team, Esri Leif Haglund, Director Business Development, R3DM, Saab Dynamics Barry O’Rourke, President, Compusult Axel Oddone, Head of Multi-mission Data Access, e-Geos Luca Pietranera, Head of COSMO-SkyMed Product & Service Innovation, e-Geos In many of her presentations and guest addresses, the NGA Director, Letitia Long, mentions two key priorities for the organisation: broadening and deepening the analytic expertise and providing online on-demand access to geoint knowledge and tools. This session is all about providing online on demand apps that will change the way your colleagues use geoint. Empowering the user to create apps and make the content accessible globally are at the core of this session. See the latest apps that have been successfully used, question the solution providers, and get new ideas for your organisation.  Companies Presenting Innovative Solutions & Ideas Include: Esri, SAAB Dynamics and Skyline Software. Ric Diaz GEOINT Team Leader, Intelligence Fusion Centre, RAF Molesworth, UK MOD The IFC is permanently assigned to NATO; tasked to provide effective, fused geospatial-intelligence (GEOINT) in support of NATO operations. The IFC has converged the Geospatial and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) disciplines in a multi-national, multi-service environment focused on ensuring that NATO operational forces, key-decision makers, and mission planners are armed with information dominance an [read more] Kerry Robinson Senior Technical Advisor, European Defence Team, Esri Kerry Robinson (née Phelps) has been the Senior Technical Advisor on Esri’s European Defence Team for eight years. In this role, she provides strategic advice on the use of GIS and Esri software in enterprise systems for NATO, the EU and European nations. Previous to joining the European Defence Team Kerry was a lead architect and developer for Esri’s Defence Services team. She worked on major pro [read more] Leif Haglund Director Business Development, R3DM, Saab Dynamics Dr. Leif Haglund, received his PhD in computer vision from Linköping University, Sweden in 1992. After a post-doc period at Queens University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada he joined Saab 1995 working with radar and optronic applications both with functional design and as director for sensor development. He has published around 30 articles in the field of computer vision and was runner up for Ny Tekni [read more] Barry O’Rourke President, Compusult Axel Oddone Head of Multi-mission Data Access, e-Geos Axel Oddone graduated in Environmental Engineering, with a specialization in Remote Sensing and Geo-resources, at the Politecnico di Milano in 1997. He is the Head of Multi-mission Data Access of e GEOS. e-GEOS is a company created by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio (a Finmeccanica/Thales company) which plays a leading role in the Earth Observation market (www.e-geos.it) and it is th [read more] Luca Pietranera Head of COSMO-SkyMed Product & Service Innovation, e-Geos Luca Pietranera graduated in Physics with a specialization in Astrophysics and experimental Cosmology at La Sapienza University of Rome. He is the Head of COSMO-SkyMed Product Innovation and Technical Support in e-GEOS. e-GEOS is a company created by the Italian Space Agency (ASI) and Telespazio (a Finmeccanica/Thales company) which plays a leading role in the Earth Observation market ( 16:45 Closing Presentation: Advanced Geospatial Information and Intelligence Services (AGIS) Research Project Geoff Twentyman, Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Steve Little, AGIS Account Manager, Envitia Closing Presentation: Advanced Geospatial Information and Intelligence Services (AGIS) Research Project Geoff Twentyman Multi-Int Expert, DSTL, MOD UK Geoff Twentyman has 20 years’ experience within the ISTAR domain. Having graduated from the Department of Geomatics at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1991, he embarked on his civilian career within the UK Ministry of Defence. This has seen him working for 4 years within Geodesy and Aerial Triangulation at the Defence Geographic Centre in Feltham and for 6 years as the Photogrammetric and [read more] Steve Little AGIS Account Manager, Envitia Steve has worked within the defence and security arena for over 20 years. A considerable amount of this time has been focussed on providing solutions within the geospatial domain. From 1992, Steve worked as a consultant for the Maritime Warfare Centre, within the Submarine Tactical Development Group, supporting the planning, conduct and exercise of Royal Navy Trials. More recently Steve worked wit [read more] 17:30 End of Focus Day End of Focus Day PRINCIPAL SPONSOR ASSOCIATE SPONSOR SPONSOR SPONSOR Home | Register Now | Sponsorship Opportunities | Contact Us | Privacy Policy | WBR | Shop WBR | Sitemap © 2012 Worldwide Business Research. All Rights Reserved. Theme2 Master Page Theme2 PageName:agenda.aspx EventInfo Id = 96536 Content Id = 96562 Content Title = focusDay