Program Schedule of Geospatial Government Forum 2023

Program Agenda

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Pre-Conference

Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom C+D	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom B
0800-1000	IGIF and GKI: Aligning A Global Framework and Strategy for National Development	Attracting and Enabling the Geospatial Workforce of the Future
1000-1030	Coffee/Tea Networking Break
1030-1230	Preparing for National Spatial Reference System Modernization	Taking advantage of innovation via Fair Principles
1300-1400	Networking Luncheon

Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Main Conference

Plenary Sessions
Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Luray Ballroom
1400-1500	Welcome and Opening Keynote Address
1500-1600	Plenary 1: The Power of Geospatial Infrastructure in Meeting the Needs of the Nation
1600-1630	Coffee/Tea Networking Break
1630-1730	Plenary 2: Formulating the National Geospatial Strategy in a Time of Rapid Change and Growing Challenges
1730-1930	Welcome Reception

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Plenary Session
Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Luray Ballroom
0830-0930	Plenary 3: Revisiting National Geospatial Governance
0930-1000	Keynote Address: The Role of the Space Economy in Advancing National Geospatial Infrastructure
1000-1030	Networking Break
1030-1100	Fireside Chat: Industry Contributions to the National Geospatial Infrastructure
1100-1200	Plenary 4: The Expanding Role of Industry in the National Geospatial Strategy and Infrastructure
1200-1300	Plenary 5: Simplifying Complexity: Leveraging Innovation and Automation for Actionable Insight
1300-1400	Networking Luncheon

Deep Dive Sessions
Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom C+D	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom B	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom A
1400-1530	Safe and Smart Communities	Infrastructure/Roadmap to a National Digital Twin	Space Domain Awareness / EO from Space to Surface
1530-1600	Coffee/Tea Networking Break
1600-1730	Safe and Smart Communities: Public Safety and Security	Infrastructure/Roadmap to a National Digital Twin	Space Domain Awareness / EO from Space to Surface
1730-1930	Networking Reception followed by Dinner

Friday, September 8, 2023

Plenary Session
Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Luray Ballroom
0830-0930	Plenary 6: The Impact of National Geospatial Strategy on the Global Front

Deep Dive Sessions
Time (in hrs.)	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom A	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom C+D	Hall: Cirrus Ballroom B
0930-1100	The Imperative for Resilient/precise Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)	Addressing Climate Change, Achieving Climate Resilience	The Role of GeoAI in the National Geospatial Strategy
1100-1115	Networking / Coffee Tea
1115-1245	Healthcare	Addressing Climate Change, Achieving Climate Resilience	Industry Perspectives on GeoAI Strategy, Policy and Application
1245-1345	Closing Plenary: Next Steps: Coming Back Together in Partnership
1345-1500	Luncheon Session: Walking the Talk: Action Plan for 2023-2024