On February, 22, 2018, the British Columbia Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA BC) hosted a one day seminar entitled:
Get Smart! Smarter Communities with GIS.
Date: February 22, 2018
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Hilton Vancouver Metrotown 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
Join us on February 22, 2018 for URISA BC’s one day seminar to see how Smart Communities are using GIS technologies to work smarter, not harder!
The latest advances in Geographic Information Systems and related technology devices have enabled organizations from all sectors to enhance quality, performance and interactivity of services, to reduce costs and resource consumption and to increase contact among organizations, government and citizens.
Realtime data, systems integration, predictive and advanced analytics, communication and feedback, 3D, BIM, sensors and IoT data are just a few areas of recent technology advancement. Come hear how communities are using GIS technology to work smarter!
We have a dynamic lineup of speakers including:
- Smart Communities – Stories Behind the Tech
Presented by Sean Simpson – Director of Information Technology – City of Surrey
- Engineering Infrastructure Risk – Using GIS to Develop a Detailed Criticality and Risk Inventory
Presented by Jonathan Helmus, P. Eng – Assistant Director Engineering – Infrastructure & Development – City of Burnaby
- Analyzing Wildfire Threats to Protect your Assets
Presented by Piet Nooij – GIS Technology Manager – FortisBC
- Integrating GIS and FME for Local Government Solutions
Presented by Solomon Nimako – GIS Supervisor / Steve Lawdis – Senior GIS Analyst / Isaiah Aguilera – GIS Analyst – City of Rancho Cucamonga
- Survey123 for Storm Event Response and Storm Event Preparedness
Presented by Mike Esovoloff – Supervisor Mapping & Drafting, Engineering & Public Works Department – City of Coquitlam
- Creating a Platform for Bold Ideas – Helping Communities Lead the Way
Presented by Gerard Peets – Director General, Smart Cities Challenge – Infrastructure Canada
- Burn Notice
Presented by Doug Stewart – Volunteer – Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (BC/Yukon)
- Right Decisions Yield “Smarter Communities”
Presented by Len Garis – Fire Chief, City of Surrey. Adjunct Professor, School of Criminology & Criminal Justice – University of the Fraser Valley
- Open Government – Maple Ridge Story
Presented by Christina Crabtree – Chief Information Officer – City of Maple Ridge