Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC) supports the Middle East’s leading event for GIS professionals
International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experts are due to meet at the GIS Forum MENA in Abu Dhabi this September.
The emergence of Smart Government initiatives across GCC is driving an increased need for GIS implementation. This event is an opportunity for stakeholders to plan the next stage of their GIS journey.
ABU DHABI, ABU DHABI, UAE, July 17, 2014 /EINPresswire.com/ -- International Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experts are due to meet at the GIS Forum MENA in Abu Dhabi this September. The three-day event will address how to harness the significant potential of GIS analysis to improve efficiencies in development planning, resource management and scientific investigations.— Chris Corander, Managing Director, IQPC Middle East
www.gisforummena.com/news
The forum is officially supported by Abu Dhabi Systems & Information Centre (ADSIC), the government entity leading national geospatial capabilities, and is designed to bring together regional and international stakeholders to discuss future GIS strategies.
The conference, hosted by Technology IQ – a division of global events company IQPC – will enable stakeholders to progress the development of GIS in the region. Discussions will address the key challenges, including how to quantify the ROI of GIS projects, win stakeholder buy-in and utilise new data capture and analysis technology.
“The emergence of Smart Government initiatives across the GCC is driving an increased need for GIS implementations and this event is a timely opportunity for government and industry professionals to plan the next stage of their GIS journey.” said Chris Corander, Managing Director, IQPC Middle East.
Speakers at this forum will include:
• Dr Vanessa Lawrence, Director General & Chief Executive, Ordnance Survey International
• Hyeon-Jin Kim, Deputy Director, Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport, Republic of Korea
• Ulla Kronborg Mazzoli, Head of Function Policy and Governance, National INSPIRE Contact Point, Danish Ministry of the Environment
• Eng. Khalid A. Hameed Al Hammadi, Act. Director of GIS Directorate, Central Informatics Organisation (CIO), Kingdom of Bahrain
• Dr. Mahmoud Fawzi Al-Hader, Asset Information Section Head, Al Ain Distribution Company – ADWEA
• Anil Kumar, Director, Environment Information Management, Environment Agency, Abu Dhabi, UAE
• Pakrad Sarkis Balabanian, Team Leader - Executive Education System, Abu Dhabi Education Council
• Mr. Mudher Al Adhami, Senior Chief Engineer, State Commission on Survey
• Sager Masoud Al Yammi, GIS Specialist, Saudi Aramco
• Dr. Mohamed Alamery, Geography Department, King Abdulaziz University
The GIS Forum MENA will take place on 8 – 10 September 2014 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Find the full programme, speaker list and registration form at www.gisforummena.com/news, call + 971 4 364 2975 or email enquiry@iqpc.ae.
Husaina Nasir
IQPC Middle East
+971 4 364 2975
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