CALL FOR ABSTRACTS / WORKSHOPS

The 2015 INSPIRE-GWF conference offers the opportunity to submit proposals for abstracts of
presentations which will be delivered in thematic sessions, posters or for workshops.
In terms of content, presentations given in sessions or the outcomes of workshops shall
contribute to the general scope of the conference. Below are some of the proposed themes for
abstracts and workshops.
Technical Themes

Agriculture, Aquacultures and

Fisheries
Airborne Sensors
Big Data Analytics
Capacity Building
Climate Change
Cloud Computing
Coastal and Maritime
Constructions and Infrastructure
Crowd-sourcing / VGI
E-governance
Earth Observations
Environment
Geospatial Policies
GIS
Location-based Services
Hazards and Disaster Management
Health
Land Management and Operations

Laser Scanning
Mining
Natural Resources Management
Open Data
Open Source
Public Safety
Regional and International
Development
Energy
Sensor Web
Social Media
Spatial Data Infrastructure
Standards and Interoperability
Transportation
Utilities
Visualisation
Water
.. Others

Proposed Scope of Presentations

A first category of presentations and workshops can relate to one or more components of a
geospatial infrastructure, hence, the geospatial data policies and co-ordination frameworks,

the technology and standards, human resources, and related activities necessary to
acquire, process, distribute, use, maintain, and preserve geospatial spatial data. Presenters
and workshop organizers are particularly encouraged to document the perceived or
expected effectiveness and efficiency gains of using geospatial infrastructures.
With regard to' geospatial data policies and co-ordination frameworks' presenters or

workshop proposals could cover:

The nature and scope of the policy and/or co-ordination framework in terms of
geographical coverage - local, national, regional or global.
What specific or cross- community aspects has been addressed through the policy
How and who does the policy covers in its mandate
How has it facilitated development/advancement of meeting the goals of the policy
and/or framework
Best practices, major challenges encountered and lessons learned

With regard to 'the technologies and standards necessary to acquire, process, distribute,
use, maintain, and preserve spatial data', presenters or workshop proposals should

cover:

The specific scope and features of the technology, standards or products

Unique features and value proposition of specific technology, standards vis-a-vis other
existing technologies/standards
Name associated technologies (both geospatial and mainstream) required for using
technology/product by users
What are the major applications of the technology/standards
Name existing and potential challenges in deployment of the technology/products

A second category of presentations and workshops can focus both on the requirements of
public sector policies and/or the private sector for data, information and services, and on
demonstrations and reports of user practices.
For requirements

Present the policy background and/or business case

Present the data/information requirements and work flow process of the policies and/or
business

For User practices

Present the scope and objectives of using geospatial infrastructures & technologies
Describe the geospatial and other relevant data and information policies and coordination frameworks in place to support the practice, their strengths and weaknesses.
Describe the types of geospatial data used, how they are organized and managed.
Describe the type of standards and technology solutions implemented to share data and
information with the eventual different user stakeholder communities.
Document the added value in terms of efficiency and effectiveness through using
geospatial infrastructures where possible
Comment on major hindrances and shortcomings of geospatial technology and
infrastructures and possible ways to overcome them.

Guidelines for Submissions of Abstracts

It is recommended that the presenting author's contact details are used when submitting
the abstract to avoid miscommunication regarding the abstract submission and review
process.
All abstracts must be submitted in English
Abstracts are limited to 350 words
Do not include the abstract title or author information in the body of the abstract.
Your abstract will appear on the Conference website as submitted. Please ensure you
check your data carefully before submitting.
If you have entered a valid email address you will receive a confirmation email
confirming receipt of your submission with the access details for your submission.
Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee and authors notified by 1
December 2014.
Your abstract will appear in print as submitted. Please ensure you check your data
carefully before submitting as changes or additions will not be accepted after the Call for
Abstracts closes.

Guidelines for Workshop Proposal

To propose a workshop, in addition to providing an abstract outlining the purpose of the
workshop, please upload a workshop/seminar description file with the following information.
Title of workshop/seminar.
Contact Information for Proposed Workshop (name, title, address, country, phone, fax, email)
Purpose of the workshop including specific learning objectives.

Target workshop audience.

Length of the workshop/seminar (Number of 90 Minute sessions).
AV requirements.
Room setup requests
Instructions for participants - materials required ( laptops, pre-workshop preparation)
Detailed description of your event (including workshop agenda and list of speakers)

Please use this template to provide the above information:

http://www.geospatialworldforum.org/workshop_template.doc
Note: Workshop organisers will have to prepare a workshop report directly after the workshop,
outlining the outcomes of the workshop.

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline

15 November 2014

Abstract Acceptance Notification

1 December 2014

Speakers Registration Deadline

15 January 2015

Write to papers@geospatialworldforum.org for abstract-related queries.

CO-ORGANIZER

ORGANIZER

INSPIRE Geospatial World Forum 2015 Secretariat

Geospatial Media and Communications BV
Donauweg 10, 1043 AJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Tel: +31 6 289 269 56, Email: info@geospatialworldforum.org
Website: www.geospatialworldforum.org