13 – 14 June 2012 · London UK · www.Geo-Maritime.com

Information Sharing and Interoperability in a Digital Era

Strategic approaches to meeting the latest requirementsTechnical updates, challenges and opportunitiesOperational lessons learned and best practices

35 Speakers Already Confi rmed and Include:

“Geo Maritime 2012 will be the fi rst opportunity in the UK for commerce, government and defence stakeholders to jointly and constructively discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the maritime community.”

John Pepper, Managing Director, John Pepper Consultancy

Supporting Organisations Media PartnersEvent Partners

200 Senior Level Stakeholders40 Industry Thought Leaders35 Presentations

3 Strategic, technical and operational take aways

ONE UNIQUE MEETING

Rear Admiral White will be defi ning the evolving requirements of intelligence in support of maritime operations

Rear Admiral Jonathan W. White, Commander, Naval Meteorology and

Oceanography Command, US Navy

Join Evert Flier to learn how he is building the "infrastructure for a digital age"

Evert Flier, Director,

Norwegian Hydrographic Service

Discover the priorities in UK hydrography when Rear Admiral Lambert discusses geospatial information in the maritime domain 2012 and beyond

Rear Admiral Nick Lambert, UK National Hydrographer

and Deputy Chief Executive, UKHO

Learn how to improve effi ciencies with “Gather Once, Use Many Times: Collaboration, Standards and Information Sharing”

Andre Cocuccio, Unit Head Hydrography, Maritime and Coast

Guard Agency

Lieutenant Commander Chris Parry MBE MA,

Staff Offi cer AWNIS (Capability Management & Commitments), Defence

Maritime Geospatial Intelligence Centre

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35 Speakers Already Confi rmed and Include:

Senior Level Stakeholders

Geo Maritime 2012 has been designed through extensive research and feedback from our

esteemed industry advisory board, which has made sure only the current, most challenging and pressing

issues in the maritime community are tackled.

View the In-Depth Agenda Online At: www.geo-maritime.com

STREAM AGOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL INITIATIVES: INFORMATION SHARING AND

INTEROPERABILITY IN A DIGITIAL ERAThis stream has been designed to bring together stakeholders in the maritime domain to achieve information sharing and foster interoperability. Learn the latest strategies, tools and techniques

from the leading hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological experts.

STREAM B MARITIME SECURITY & VESSEL TRACKING: REAL TIME, ACCURATE INFORMATION

FOR IMPROVED DECISION SUPPORT Gather with your peers to further discuss the latest advancements in AIS, maritime security,

tracking monitoring and surveillance. Receive the latest strategies, technical and operational insights on geospatial capabilities in the maritime domain.

13.20 Building the Most Effective Infrastructure for a Digital AgeBuilding the Most Effective Infrastructure for a Digital Age Evert Flier,

Director, Norwegian Hydrographic Service

The Next Generation of Offshore Combatant Vessels: An MHPC Review

13.50 Evaluating the Latest Technologies for Accurate, Rich Hydrographic, Oceanographic and Marine Data Acquisition

AUV’s as an Effective Marine Data Gathering Platform in Littoral WatersAUV’s as an Effective Marine Data Gathering Platform in Littoral Waters John Osler, Program Manager, Environmental Knowledge & Operational

Effectiveness NATO Undersea Research Centre (NURC)

14.20 Demonstrating A Comprehensive Hydrographic and Sonar Data Processing System Leveraging Geospatial Information to Support Operations and Build Maritime Capacity

Harm Greidanus, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

15.00 Networking Break

15.30 Interactive Round Table DiscussionsJoin your peers in focused discussions dedicated to specifi c topics of priority within the maritime domain. Guided by the facilitator, discuss and debate your views where the Chatham House Rule will apply. Tables will be limited to 10 people and allocated on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.

Lidar Mapping Multibeam Sonar Data Storage

The Latest Advancements in Geospatial Information as a Key Component to Thwarting Piracy Attacks

Representative, NATO Shipping Centre

16.00 Gather Once, Use Many Times: Improving Information Sharing and Meet International Standards

Andre Cocuccio, Unit Head Hydrography, Maritime and Coast Guard Agency

Interactive Round Table DiscussionsJoin your peers in focused discussions dedicated to specifi c topics of priority within the maritime domain. Guided by the facilitator, discuss and debate your views where the Chatham House Rule will apply. Tables will be limited to 10 people and allocated on a fi rst come fi rst served basis.

VTS Satellite Imagery

16.30 PANEL DISCUSSION: Outlining Frameworks for the Management of Marine Data to Ensure National and International Consistencies

David Cotton, Programme Manager, MEDIN

Caroline Texier, Project Manager INFRAGEOS-H, SHOM

PANEL DISCUSSION: Leveraging Real Time Accurate Geospatial Data to Improve Maritime Security, Vessel Tracking and Monitoring• Leveraging satellite and AIS data• Devising strategies to track small and medium vessels• Building capacity to monitor and track vessels inland and offshore• Reviewing the latest technologies in navigation and vessel tracking• Strategic, technical and operational lessons learned

17.10 Closing Remarks - End of Day One

DAY ONE WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE 2012DAY ONE WEDNESDAY 13TH JUNE 2012

Bringing together Europe's leading government, defence and commerical stakeholders

Barrie Greenslade, Digital Hydrographic Standards, UKHO

Roger Longhorn, Information Policy Advisor, EUCC- The Coastal & Marine Union

Steven Ramage, Executive Director Marketing and Communications, OGC

Andre Cocuccio, Unit Head Hydrography, Maritime and Coastguard Agency

08.00 Registration

09.00 Chairman’s Opening Remarks

Marine Data Governance: Standards and Directives Industry Update

09.10 Keynote Address: Geospatial Information in the Maritime Domain 2012 and Beyond Rear Admiral Nick Lambert,

UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, UKHO

09.30 Reviewing S-100: The Journey so Far and the Next Milestones Barrie Greenslade, Digital Hydrographic Standards, UKHO

Barrie has been involved in electronic charting (raster and vector) for 22 years. His work for the International Hydrographic Organization includes developing and maintaining standards and leading the development of S-100. Barrie chairs the IHO Transfer Standard Maintenance Application and Development Working Group (TSMAD).

09.50 Harmonising Marine Navigation Systems and Information On-board and Ashore to Ensure SOLAS: IMO’s E-Nav

John Erik Hagen, Chairman, Working Groups on E-Navigation, IMOJohn is chairman of the NAV, COMSAR and STW working groups on e-navigation. In addition to this role he also represent Norway on the Working Group established to achieve cooperation between the Russian Federation and Norway on Maritime safety in the Barents area.

10.10 INSPIRE: A Maritime Perspective on The European Infrastructure for Spatial Data Paul Smits, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

Paul lead the INSPIRE Action within the SDI Unit. This group is responsible for the technical coordination of the Directive on the establishment of an infrastructure for spatial information in Europe (INSPIRE).

10.30 Networking Break

11.00 Panel Discussion: Maritime Geospatial Standards and Directives - The Summary, Best Practices and Your Questions Answered

Captain Robert Ward, Director, IHBCaptain Robert Ward has the principal responsibility for the administration of the technical program of the International Hydrographic Organization. In addition, he is the Director assigned to the following Regional Hydrographic Commissions: Baltic, Canada and the US, East Asia, Nordic, and the South West Pacifi c

Ray Boguslawski, UK Location Programme Director, DEFRARay Boguslawski, from Defra, is the Programme Director for the UK Location Programme, which is implementing the EU INSPIRE Directive and the UK Location Strategy, publishing more accessible and interoperable spatial data. Overall, Ray has 37 years IT and data experience in both public and private sectors, including 20 years in GI

Dr.-Ing. Mathias Jonas, Head Nautical Hydrography,German Hydrographer,BSHDr Mathias Jonas, Germany´s National Hydrographer, Involved in ECDIS matters at IMO, IHO and IEC since 1994, former Chairman of IHO working group for ECDIS chart display standardization, current vice chair of the IHO Hydrographic Standards and Service Committee.

Captain Gurpreet Singhota, Deputy Director, IMO

11.50 Completing the Picture with A Global View of Maritime Traffi c: Advances in Detection and Applications

12.20 Luncheon

Created by the Maritime Industry for the Maritime Industry

hosting Shared Situational Understanding

Nick RigbyBrigadier, UK MoD ( Ret.)ESRI

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08.20 Registration

08.45 Chairman’s Opening Remarks & Recap of Day One Stream discussions

Effective Information Sharing and Dissemination to Improve Situational Awareness and Achieve SOLAS

09.00 Keynote Address: The Evolving Requirements of Intelligence In Support of Growing Maritime Operations

Rear Admiral Jonathan W. White, Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command, US NavyWhite has commanded Naval Training Meteorology and Oceanography Facility, Pensacola, Fla., and was the 50th Superintendent of the United States Naval Observatory. Other milestone leadership tours include serving as Executive Offi cer at the Naval Atlantic METOC Facility, Jacksonville, Fla.; and as Executive Offi cer at Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Monterey, Calif. He also served on the staff of the Oceanographer of the Navy (CNO NO96) in Washington, D.C.

09.30 Improving Situational Awareness in the Maritime Domain and Enhance Security Lieutenant Commander Chris Parry MBE MA, Staff Offi cer AWNIS (Allied Worldwide

Navigational Safety Information) (Capability Management & Commitments), Defence Maritime Geospatial Intelligence CentreChris is currently Staff Offi cer AWNIS (Capability Management and Commitments) and Capability Manager for AWNIS within the UK. As a result of his AWNIS work within the Anti Piracy operations off Somalia he was awarded an MBE in the 2012 New Years Honours List.

10.00 Building a Framework for Integrated Land and Sea Data Roy Mellum,

Project Manager,BLAST

10.30 Building a Bridge Across All Data Sets To Improve Information Sharing Capabilities: The UK MoD’s SDI Programme

Captain Martin Jones, Head Joint Geospatial Intelligence Branch, UK MoDHis early military data gathering experiences ranged from collecting bathymetry, oceanography and geophysical data from the Atlantic (both north and south), Belize, the Mediterranean and a signifi cant amount of the SW & NW approaches, serving in HM Ships BEAGLE, HECATE, ROEBUCK and HERALD. After a short assignment serving with the Defence Maritime Geospatial Intelligence Centre at UKHO as the Customer Relations Manager to defence users, he has recently re-joined the MOD to lead Joint Geospatial Intelligence assuming the role of Deputy Head JGI in December 2011.

David Barber, Principal Scientist, DSTL

11.00 Networking Break

STREAM AGOVERNMENT AND COMMERCIAL INITIATIVES: INFORMATION SHARING AND

INTEROPERABILITY IN A DIGITIAL ERAThis stream has been designed to bring together stakeholders in the maritime domain to achieve information sharing and foster interoperability. Learn the latest strategies, tools and techniques

from the leading hydrographic, oceanographic and meteorological experts.

STREAM B MARITIME SECURITY & VESSEL TRACKING: REAL TIME, ACCURATE INFORMATION

FOR IMPROVED DECISION SUPPORT Gather with your peers to further discuss the latest advancements in AIS, maritime security,

tracking monitoring and surveillance. Receive the latest strategies, technical and operational insights on geospatial capabilities in the maritime domain.

11.30 A Maritime Geographic Information “Thematic Cluster” into the Regional public SDIA Maritime Geographic Information “Thematic Cluster” into the Regional public SDI Christine Archias,

Director, CRIGE- PACA

Improving Maritime Surveillance Networks to Achieve a Better Quality Maritime Picture

12.00 Maximising Resources to Achieve the Most Effective Data Management and Dissemination: An INFOMAR PerspectiveDissemination: An INFOMAR Perspective

Fergal McGrath, Survey Team Leader, INFOMAR

Reviewing Maritime Command and Control Information Systems (MC2IS) and Project Triton Geospatial Opportunities

12.30 Luncheon

13.30 Overcoming Obstacles in Mapping the Arctic Region to Fully Leverage Resources in the Region

Identifying the Current Gaps in UW GEOINT to Determine Future Requirements

13.30 Geospatial Techniques For Managing Marine and Environmental Resources Leveraging Geospatial Capabilities in Maritime Preparedness for Safety and Security at the London Olympics

14.30 Discussing the Requirements of Geospatial Capabilities to Achieve Effective Operations in Ports

John Pinder, Port Hydrographer, Port of London Authority

Identifying the Current Gaps in UW GEOINT to Determine Future Requirements

DAY TWO THURSDAY 14TH JUNE 2012DAY TWO THURSDAY 14TH JUNE 2012

Bringing together Europe's leading government, defence and commerical stakeholders

15.10 Networking Break

15.30 Engaging with Government and Regulators to Plan a Sustainable Future for the UK’s Marine Environment Dermot Grimson,

Head External Relations, Plans and Policy, The Crown Estate

16.00 Panel Discussion: Future Requirements for Effective Maritime Geospatial Information Sharing and Interoperability Across Civilian, Commercial and Defence Organisations Neil Wiley, Deputy Director of Intelligence, JIOCEUR Analytic Center,

United States European Command

16.45 Closing Remarks and End of GeoMaritime 2012 Conference

Steven Ramage, Executive Director Marketing and Communications, OGC

Andre Cocuccio, Unit Head Hydrography, Maritime and Coastguard Agency

Captain Steven Malcolm, UKHO

Commodore Pat Tyrrell OBE MA LL.B Royal Navy (Retired), Director, Vale Atlantic Associates, Director, AFCEA

Paul Smits, Joint Research Centre, European Commission

William Cairns, Principal Navigation Engineer, Commandant (CG-5532) USCG, Chairman, e-NAV Committee, IALA

Captain Vaughan Nail, Hydrographer of the Navy, Royal Navy

John Pepper, Independent Consultant, John Pepper Consultancy

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IMO

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40 Industry Thought Leaders representing the leaders in hydrography, meteorology, oceanography maritime security, surveillance and tracking to ensure you get the best information sharing possible

Essential Insights - S100, E-Nav, INSPIRE, Information Sharing, Integrating Land and Sea Data, Maritime Security, surveillance, tracking and monitoring and much more

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