Geospatial Intelligence Podcast Presents.. Geospatial Intelligence on an Operational Level Commodore Pat Tyrrell , OBE (Ret'd), Former Commandant, Defence Intelligence and Security School and Deputy Chief Execuive discusses the importance of GIS in the Middle East and how it will help at an operational level. Listen now!

Only at Geospatial Intelligence Middle East will you...

Participate in the most pioneering interactive session in the region bringing military, government, industry and consultants together to evaluate evolving geospatial intelligence requirements. Bring your biggest technical problems to the table and listen to the heavyweights discuss what is driving and inhibiting the Middle East from reaching its geospatial intelligence goals. Tackling key issues such as:

• Enabling effective interoperability to integrate civilian and military geospatial intelligence capabilities
• Overcoming stovepipes to create cross-command situational awareness
• Building effective enterprise architectures to allow instant access to data in an interoperable environment
• Benchmarking against international geospatial standards
• Assessing the latest technology solutions and how to implement them

This unique forum will allow you to assess the latest Geospatial Intelligence technology developments providing global expertise on military implementation, national security applications and crisis response. Hear from experts from the US, UK, Europe and industry to optimize your current systems. Book now onto this exclusive forum to avoid disappointment

Early Confirmed Speakers For 2009 Include:

Jim Dolan Senior Vice President & General Manager Overwatch Geospatial Systems
Mark Sorensen Head Of GIS Abu Dhabi Spatial Data Infrastructure Initiative	Mohamed R. Bualhamam Deputy Manager GIS Ras Al Khaima
Senior Representative United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Defence	Brigadier General (RET) Jack Pellicci Senior Vice President and General Manager Federal Security and Intelligence Division, Intergraph Corporation
Saif Al Qaydi Associate Professor of GIS, Department of Geography; Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences United Arab Emirates University	Dr James Goulding D-SCENT Project Leader Centre for Geospatial Science
Professor Bhupendra Jasani Expert in Military Applications of Outer Space King’s College London	John Bruni Former Researcher in Strategic Studies, Emirates Centre for Strategic & Security Studies and Director Sage International
Mustafa Almusawa Head of Spatial Data Directorate Abu Dhabi Municipality

Take a look at the exclusive features that make Geospatial Intelligence Middle East 2009 a must-attend event:

Dedicated defence specific international case studies We recognise that each defence and government service have their own specific problems and challenges. That is why we have focused on international defence specific case studies to provide the knowledge and experience to drive security and operational capability forwards and meet and discuss defence critical issues in a focused environment.

International expert discussion panels For the answers to the really big regional challenges, the solutions can often be found from international sources. This event offers interactive panel discussions with both regional and global experts who can provide you with cutting-edge thought-leadership and strategies from around the world.

Officers’ Exchange: exclusive one-to-one networking session Meet, network and exchange information with fellow delegates and speakers in IQPC’s exclusive, lively networking session. In this revolutionary, quick-fire format, you can meet every single delegate and exchange best practice and learning.

Interactive and in-depth focus days When you go to a conference, do you ever wish that you had more time to talk to the expert speakers? IQPC has devised a new format where delegates get the chance to sit down with some of the expert speakers after their presentations to discuss the big issues in detail. The perfect chance to take a closer look at the issues that are of critical importance to you.

Book your place alongside senior geospatial intelligence personnel in the military, government and affiliated civilian organisations:

• Director of Geospatial Intelligence
• Director of Geographic Department
• Head of GIS Centre
• Head of Imagery
• Image Analyst
• Head of C4
• Chief Information Officer
• Head of Military Geography
• Head of Geo-Information
• Head of Geomatics
• Geospatial Analyst
• Director of Intelligence
• Project Director
• Chief Technical Officer

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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[ Register Now] · [ Next: Conference Day One: Monday 11th May 2009 ]