FINAL CONFERENCE PROGRAM Sixth Caribbean GIS Conference November 12-16, 2012 Montego Bay, Jamaica Spatial Technologies - Critical Thinking for Critical Times Welcome! The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) has previously presented five conferences focused on the effective application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other information technologies within the Caribbean. Previous conferences took place in Jamaica (2001), Barbados (2004), the Bahamas (2006), the Cayman Islands (2008) and Trinidad and Tobago (2010). In total, more than 1,000 individuals have attended previous programs. The inaugural URISA Caribbean Conference in 2001 took place at this exact location in Montego Bay and we are excited to be going back to where the first conference occurred! We hope the conference will be a valuable contribution to your professional development. Objectives of URISA's Caribbean GIS Conference: • To inform a broad cross-section of Caribbean users about GIS technology and applications • To share experiences regarding GIS implementation and management issues • To establish new relationships with the vendor/consultant community • To provide workshops and sessions that are application driven, and are relevant to the Caribbean community of GIS users • To foster a Caribbean GIS network • To assess the state of readiness of national and regional Spatial Data Infrastructures GISCI points earned for attending one workshop and this conference = .6 Education Points Conference Sponsors URISA could not have hosted this event without the generous contributions of our sponsors: Platinum Sponsor Gold Sponsors Bronze Sponsors 2012 URISA Caribbean GIS Conference Committee The Conference relies on the expertise and efforts of the volunteer conference committee members to present an important educational event. As in previous years, the conference committee is comprised of a well-known group of GIS professionals representing government, academia and the private sector from across the region and the world. URISA is honored to count the following individuals as part of the 2012 Caribbean GIS Conference Committee: 2012 Conference Chair - Valrie Grant, GISP, GeoTechVision Enterprises Announcing the Dr. Edsel Daniel GIS Poster Competition at the 2012 Program Chair - Nadine Brown, Planning Institute of Jamaica URISA 2012 Caribbean GIS Conference Program Committee Members: Jamaica We Remember Long-Time URISA Caribbean Conference • Ranford Campbell, GISP, National Land Agency Committee Member and Friend: • Tanya Hay - Noranda Bauxite • Tricia McLean - Government of Jamaica Trinidad • Fidel Omar Ali - Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago • Desmond Dougall - GISCAD Limited • Earl Edwards, PhD - CaribAnalytix Consultancy • Nicholle Frontin, GISP - Petrotrin • Bheshem Ramlal, PhD - The University of the West Indies • Prof. Jacob Opadeyi, PhD - (2010 Conference Chair ) - The University of The West Indies Barbados • Craig Batstone - GeoOrbis Edsel Daniel, PhD, GISP Bermuda Byrne Consulting - St Kitts • Quinnell Francis - CompuCAD Vanderbilt University - Nashville, Tennessee • Kevin Mayall, PhD, GISP - Locus Canada • Tony Sani – Sani International Cayman Islands • Alan Jones (2008 Conference Chair) - Cayman Islands Land & Surveys • Garry Green - Dart Enterprises Limited Grenada • Shawn Charles - Grenada Electricity Services Guyana • Vijay Datadin - CaribbeanGIS.com URISA - The Association for GIS Professionals - is a leading provider of St Kitts learning and knowledge for the GIS community. URISA connects great • Edsel Daniel, PhD, GISP, Byrne Spatial Consulting* ideas and great people to inspire leadership and achievement. We strive United Kingdom to provide exceptional educational experiences, a vibrant and • Alan Mills - Alan Mills Consulting connected community, and the essential resources you need to be US Virgin Islands successful in your career. • Theresa Parris - Office of the Lieutenant Governor • Eric Linzey - Territorial Emergency Management Agency 701 Lee Street, Suite 680 United States Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 USA • Cecille Blake - (2001 Conference Chair) – United Nations Phone: 847/824-6300; Fax: 847/824-6363 • Damian Graham - Esri [email protected], www.urisa.org • Edwin Joseph - Eastern Michigan University • Lisa Kay S. Lewis, GISP - Thomson Reuters URISA Staff at the Conference: • Peter Rabley - Thomson Reuters • Wendy Nelson – Executive Director, [email protected] • Steven Schill -The Nature Conservancy • Pat Francis – Meeting Coordinator, [email protected] Welcome from Valrie Grant, GISP – 2012 Conference Chair Registration On behalf of the conference planning committee, it is an Registration will take place in the foyer of the Rose Hall Ballroom on the inestimable pleasure to welcome you to the 6th Caribbean GIS First Floor of the Hilton Rose Hall. At the Registration Desk, you will receive your registration packet (including the Final Program, tote bag, Conference. It is noteworthy that this year marks the second name badge, and other pertinent materials). Registration hours are as time that the URISA Caribbean Conference will be held in follows: Jamaica. The inaugural conference was held at the same hotel Monday, November 12: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (then the Wyndham Rosehall) in September 2001. The Tuesday, November 13: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Committee is delighted that the URISA Caribbean GIS Wednesday, November 14: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Conference has returned to its birthplace and has planned a very Thursday, November 15: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm informative conference program. Friday, November 16: 8:00 am - 12:00 noon We extend a special welcome to all delegates who have joined Note: Name badges must be worn for access to conference sessions and events. Also, do not leave personal items (laptops, purses, etc.) us for the URISA Caribbean High Level Geospatial Information unattended in meeting rooms. Management meeting. To our first time conference attendees, an extra special welcome to the Caribbean GIS family, and for Exhibition - An Exhibitor Directory appears in this program. our long time attendees, welcome – it is always good to spend this time with you. During URISA’s Caribbean GIS Conference, you can check out the very latest technology being offered by the top GIS and IT vendors — all in one place. Take this opportunity to compare and contrast the The Caribbean GIS Conference features keynotes from industry technology and services that are currently available to make your Leaders. We are honoured to have presentations from Dr. agency work more efficiently and effectively. Challenge the Vanessa Lawrence CB, Mr. Geog Gartner and Mr. Everton representatives to offer solutions and go home with the answers to Hunter. Also planned are a number of relevant workshops and a your technology needs. The Exhibition is open during the following series of insightful sessions. hours: The successful organization of the 6th URISA Caribbean GIS Wednesday, November 14: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Conference has benefited from the talents, passion, time and Thursday, November 15: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM Friday, November 16: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon energy of many volunteers, the dedication of the URISA Staff and the support of many sponsors all of whom I would like to thank as well as welcome to the URISA Caribbean GIS Meeting Room Locations • Conference 2012. First Floor – The keynote sessions will take place in the Hanover Ballroom and the Exhibition is adjacent in the Rose Hall Ballroom. One breakout session is scheduled in the In addition to the excellent educational feast that is planned for Mount Zion/Cornwall room, on the far side of the Rose Hall you, your visit to Jamaica would be incomplete without taking a Ballroom. moment to enjoy beautiful Montego Bay. If you have time for it • Second Floor - Breakout sessions in these rooms: Falmouth, hop over to Ocho Rios or down to Negril (after the conference of Trelawny, Port Antonio, and Negril. course.) Welcome to Jamaica and to the URISA Caribbean GIS Conference 2012. I look forward to talking with each of you Consent to Use of Photographic Images: Registration and attendance at, or during the course of the week. participation in, URISA meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to URISA’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic Please have a very productive conference! reproductions and audiotapes of such events and activities. The URISA Conference welcomes participants of any sex, age, race, color, nationality, sexual orientation and ethnic origin. It does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, nationality, sexual orientation or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies. The URISA conference complies with the American with Disabilities Act. Educational programs planned and presented by URISA provide attendees with relevant and rewarding continuing education experience. However, neither the content (whether written or oral) of any course, seminar or other presentation, nor the use of a specific product in conjunction therewith, nor the exhibition of any materials by any party coincident with the educational event, should be construed as indicating endorsement or approval of the views presented, the products used, or the materials exhibited by URISA, or by its committees, Special Interest Groups, Chapters or other commissions. Monday, November 12, 2012 Preconference Training & Workshops Hopefully, you registered early to take advantage