MAPPS Winter Conference
January 24-28, 2010
The Westin Maui
Maui, Hawaii
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Agenda
Winter Conference Agenda Matrix
Updated December 8, 2009
| Sunday, January 24 |
| 4:00 PM |
Keynote Session: Mock Congress - Representative Gene Ward, Hawaii State Legislature
Sponsored by Cardinal Systems
In this "Mock Congress," MAPPS members will roll play being in members of Congress. A legislative proposal to expand and enhance geospatial activities and structure in the Federal Government will be distributed to all participants in advance of the conference. MAPPS members will debate the bill, draft and offer amendments in the Mock Congress, and vote on the amendments and whether to "pass" the bill. This exciting session will attempt to develop a consensus on a bill MAPPS might be interested in actually promoting and having introduced in Congress, and at the same time give the membership insight into what it is like to be a Member of Congress. Our special guest presiding officer and "Speaker of the House" will be a member of the Hawaii State legislature.
Representative Gene Ward (R-Honolulu) |
| 5:30 PM |
Welcome Reception
Sponsored by North West Geomatics |
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| Monday, January 25 |
| 8:00 AM |
Member's Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM |
General Sessions
Sponsored by Parcel-Solution
Mobile Systems
Interest in mobile mapping reached a new high this past year. We will look at the technology that has enabled this interest with system manufactures Optech, Terrapoint and Riegl USA. With many systems purchased last year in a down economy, what motivated owners to make this investment? What do they see in their crystal ball for Mobile LiDAR? Professionals from Michael Baker Jr., Inc., Surveying and Mapping (SAM) and David Evans & Associates (DEA) will offer some insight into these questions. To further the discussion HNTB, Bohannan Huston (BHI), and AutoCAD will discuss real world projects, what clients expect from this data, what software is going to get us there, and how we will deliver it.
Moderators:
Lewis Graham, GeoCue Corporation
Eric Andelin, ADS, Inc.
Panelists:
Don Carswell, Optech Incorporated
Jim Van Rens, Riegel USA
James Ferguson, Terrapoint
Robert Hanson, Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Keith McNease, SAM, Inc.
Paul DiGiacobbe, HNTB
Brad Adams, Bohannan Huston, Inc.
David Fagerman, Autodesk
Climate Change and GIS
A variety of themes for GIS data may be used for monitoring climate change phnomena including carbon accounting, GIS modeling, imaging and applications. The presentation will provide an outlook for the utilization of geospatial and GIS communities for the future of data collection and analysis as it relates to climate change.
Peter Eredics, ESRI
Economic Survey
A year ago, MAPPS initiated a biannual economic survey to gauge member firm executives' attitudes and perspectives on the market, sales, employment, equipment investment and other key financial trends. Survey results have been reported at MAPPS conferences in January and June 2008. In this session, results of a 2009 end-of-year survey, together with a comparison of data from the two previous reports, will be presented.
John Palatiello, MAPPS Executive Director |
| 9:00 AM |
Spouse/Guest/Child Continental Breakfast & Yoga Class |
| 2:00 PM |
Networking Activity: Snorkeling/Whale Watch
Sponsored by MICROSOFT |
| Tuesday, January 26 |
| 8:00 AM |
Member's Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Aero-Metric |
| 8:30 AM |
General Sessions
Sponsored by Michael Baker Jr., Inc.
Hawaii Geospatial
A panel of geospatial program managers from government agencies and the university community in Hawaii will present current research, applications and projects in the Islands, including GIS/habitat mapping/LiDAR in a marine environment.
Benton Ching, US Army Corps of Engineers
Lisa Wedding, University of Hawaii
Adam Stein, NOAA Pacific Services Center
Matthew Barbee, University of Hawaii/SOEST Coastal Geology
Speed Dating for Small Business
Does your firm qualify as a Small Business; Small Disadvantaged Business; Women-Owned-Small Business; Women-Owned Business; Emerging Small Business; Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone); Veteran-Owned-Small-Business; or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business? Is your firm a large business that seeks firms in the aforementioned categories as subcontractors to fulfill contract requirements? This speed dating session will help introduce and match these two groups of firms for future business opportunities.
Town Hall Meeting — MAPPS Strategic Plan
Since 1998, MAPPS has been guided by a member-driven Strategic Plan that has been updated every four years. This session will solicit members' views on priorities and new initiatives for MAPPS for development of the revised plan. |
| 1:30 PM |
Committee & Task Force Meetings |
| 9:00 AM |
Spouse/Guest/Child Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by Aero-Metric |
| 3:00 PM |
Networking & Pool Party
Sponsored by Wilson & Company |
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| Wednesday, January 27 |
| 8:00 AM |
Member's Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM |
General Sessions
Sponsored by Riegl USA
New Media
"New Media" and "Social Media" aren't just ways for the younger people to pass the time. These media are becoming valuable tools in sales, marketing, communications, image enhancement and networking. During this session, attendees will learn about the use of new and social media as an invigorating method of sharing their opinions and organizing to improve their firms' outreach to target markets, campaigns, client organizations.
Eric Andelin, ADS, Inc.
Tina Cary, Cary and Associates, Inc.
Nick Palatiello, MAPPS staff
Solving The Storage Dilemma
Clients are demanding more powerful and capable sensors, higher resolution and more analysis. Then they learn that half the cost of their project is tied up in storage of the data. The presenter will discuss how high-capacity storage can become a core competency for service, data or applications firms to win projects, increase profitability and reduce support costs.
Lee Caswell, Pivot3, Inc.
High Performance Computing
The Maui High Performance Computing Center (MHPCC) is developing an analysis tool providing geospatial and temporal trends for intelligence and disaster management applications. In this session, personnel from MHPCC will provide an executive level insight on the project purpose, how it meets the client's needs and what it means for the broader applications in the geospatial market.
Kevin Roe, Boeing
Jeff Schmidt, MHPCC
Parcels
One of the "hot topics" in the geospatial community over the past year, and one of the largest potential markets for MAPPS member firms' services and data in years to come is in parcels, or cadastral mapping. A lot has happened in this area since last January, when MAPPS was last briefed at the 2009 Winter Meeting by Dr. David Cowen, chair of the National Research Council panel that produced the report, "National Land Parcel Data: A Vision for the Future". Learn why there is a growing demand for parcel data, how the market will mature, and the opportunity it presents for your firm.
Dr. David Cowen, Professor Emeritus, University of South Carolina
Susan Marlow, Smart Data Strategies, MAPPS Cadastre Task Force Chair
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| 12:30 PM |
Golf Scramble/Free Time
Sponsored by BAE Systems |
| 6:30 PM |
Luau
Sponsored by Trimble Navigation |
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| Thursday, January 28 |
| 8:00 AM |
Member's Continental Breakfast |
| 8:30 AM |
General Sessions
Sponsored by Woolpert
Getting the Most Out of Your MAPPS Membership
A number of benefits, tools and services are part of your firm's membership in MAPPS. The MAPPS staff will discuss all the programs available to member firms to support your marketing, networking, information, education, and communications efforts.
MAPPS Staff
Remote Sensing Update
The major commercial remote sensing satellite firms will discuss updates to their distribution processes and the partnership opportunities for other MAPPS member firms; provide an insight into their approach to the commercial market, given two of the firms' strong contractual commitment to and support from NGA via the NextView; and their view on changes in the market stimulated by the explosion of Google Earth and Microsoft's Bing Maps (formerly Virtual Earth).
Craig Brower, DigitalGlobe
Sheldon Piepenburg, GeoEye
Federal Update
The National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) 2.0, Managing Change — Challenges and Opportunities
This presentation will provide a short background on the history of the NSDI, discuss its evolution to support the Administration's priority for promoting innovation and to embrace the new technologies of today. It will discuss the current strengths and weaknesses of the NSDI and the challenges in today's environment and changing landscape. Will also discuss the need for a new National Geospatial Policy and Strategy to advance the NSDI and the efforts that the FGDC and NGAC are doing to support the process. We will be soliciting participation from stakeholders and inviting MAPPS members to participate through a series of Policy Forums using social networking tools. This process will give MAPPS members an opportunity to engage and convey its ideas in shaping the National Geospatial Policy.
Ivan DeLoatch, Staff Director of the Federal Geographic Data Committee
The Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and Results from Requirements Workshop
The Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act (OCMIA) of 2009 calls for a coordinated and comprehensive Federal ocean and coastal mapping plan for the Great Lakes and coastal state waters, territorial sea, EEZ, and the continental shelf. This plan will serve as the primary information source to guide acquisition and collection of ocean and coastal mapping data and support the requirements for future funding to address regional and national mapping priorities. Results of a November workshop to define these requirements and next steps for improved federal coordination will be discussed.
Nicholas "Miki" Schmidt, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is launching new programs — EnhancedView, GeoINT Data Readiness, and Commercial Airborne
This presentation will discuss the initiatives and how they will provide new opportunities and challenges for geospatial data providers.
Ray Lauer, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Special MAPPS Membership Meeting
The MAPPS Board of Directors will discuss changes in bylaws with regards to MAPPS membership categories. This meeting is open to all atteendees. However, only MAPPS members in good standing can vote on any bylaws changes.
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| 11:00 AM |
Conference Adjourns |
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Transportation
Kahului Airport (OGG) is the main airport on Maui and the closest to The Westin Maui.
MAPPS has arranged a discounted rate with Speedi Shuttle for transportation between the airport and The Westin Maui. One-way and roundtrip discounted fares are available. Click here to make a shuttle reservation and save 20%.
AVIS Rental Car is offering a discounted rate for MAPPS members attending the conference. Click here for more details (AWD Number automatically filled out). If renting a car via phone you will want to provide the customer service representative the Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number J867651 to receive the MAPPS discount.
If you would like to rent a car during only a portion of your stay, The Westin offers a courtesy phone in its main lobby where arrangements can be made to rent a car. Several rental companies provide free transportation to and from the hotel and their facilities. If you choose AVIS, don't forget to provide the AWD number (AWD: J867651). Rental car companies near the Westin that provide a courtesy shuttle are:
- Avis: 808-661-4588 (AWD: J867651)
- Alamo & National: 808-661-7181
- Budget: 808-661-8721
- Dollar: 808-667-2651
- Hertz: 808-661-7735
Westin Maui Hotel Information
Westin Shuttle:
The Westin has a complimentary shuttle, which picks up at the hotel's group entrance and stops at three locations in Lahaina.
The first stop is Cannery Mall (about five minutes), which features the closest Safeway grocery store, and Long's Drugs. Lulu's, a popular surf bar is also located in Cannery Mall. The second stop is Hilo Hattie (about ten minutes later), a good place to buy souvenirs such as Aloha shirts. Prices are reasonable and the selection is large. From there, it's a short walk to Front Street. From there a ten-minute walk will take you to Lahaina Harbor where fishing and diving boats depart. The third stop is Lahaina Gateway shopping center that includes a grocery store, several retail stores and restaurants.
For more information about Lahaina, please click here or here.
Westin Spa: If you would like a spa treatment while at the Westin, please be sure to mention MAPPS and receive a 10% discount on spa services.
Westin Weekly Activities: Each week, the Westin offers a variety of activities for hotel guests. You will receive the list of activities for the week of January 24 at check-in.
American Express Desk: This convenient service is located in the Westin Hotel. Staff can help you arrange private excursions and tours in Maui. All forms of payment welcomed.
About the Area
The Westin Maui is located in Kaanapali on the western shore of Maui and a couple of miles north of the old whaling town of Lahaina. In addition to hotels and golf courses, Kaanapali sports a small outdoor mall known as Whaler's Village that features shops, three restaurants and a food court. It's conveniently located right next to the Westin.
For more eating and shopping options, venture to the beautiful town of Lahaina, once the capital of Hawaii prior to Honolulu. More than one hundred years ago, Lahaina was bustling with trade as a place where New England whaling boats would dock to have their catch processed. Today, it's bustling with souvenir and surf shops, art galleries, restaurants and bars located on Front Street which runs along the ocean. But the town offers far more than the usual modern tourism fare. A must see is the town's landmark, a giant banyan, the largest tree of its kind in Hawaii which shades two thirds of an acre! A self guided walking tour includes a prison built in the 1850's to jail rowdy sailors. It's one of dozens of historic landmarks.
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