DGI 2025
10 - 12 February, 2025
Queen Elizabeth II Centre, London
Main Day Two - January 22
Building Effective Partnerships in Global Geospatial Intelligence
7:45 am - 8:50 am
Registration, Networking and Coffee
8:50 am - 9:00 am
Welcome from the Chairs
Robert Cardillo -
President at The Cardillo Group,
Mitre Corporation
Lori Scherer -
Vice President Intelligence Portfolios,
Mitre Corporation
9:00 am - 9:20 am
Opening Remarks
Robert Cardillo -
President at The Cardillo Group,
Mitre Corporation
9:20 am - 9:50 am
NATO Keynote Address – New Insights from NATO into Ongoing GEOINT Efforts and the Way Ahead
Giuseppe Nobile -
Head of Geospatial Section,
Head of Geospatial Section International Staff
Dan Ruark -
Head of GEOINT Branch,
NATO International Staff
· How are NATO members using GEOINT today?
· How GEOINT can be leveraged in new and effective ways in ongoing missions
· Scanning the horizon: how will NATO geospatial programmes evolve to support future missions?
· Capabilities and technology roadmap: how will NATO invest in the next GEOINT capability for member nations?
9:50 am - 10:10 am
EU Sat Centre Keynote – Introduction to the Copernicus SEA (Support to the External Action) and its Production
Giuseppe D’Amico -
Deputy Director,
EU Satellite Centre (EUSATCEN)
10:10 am - 10:30 am
US NMIO Keynote – Recent Trends and Lessons Learned for Intelligence Partners in Multinational Maritime Security Operations
Lyston Lea II -
Principal Advisor,
US National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO)
· What are the top 3 priorities for Maritime mission leaders today?
· Lessons learned from recent maritime operations about the need for greater situational awareness at sea
· How to leverage partnerships in multinational operations to improve security in maritime missions
· How can industry play a key role in enhancing maritime security?
10:30 am - 11:10 am
Leadership Discussion with Live Polling – How Should You Rethink and Adapt Your Partnership Strategy in Preparation for the Rapidly Changing Global Intelligence Landscape?
Christy Monaco -
Director of the Office of Innovation,
NGA
Giuseppe D’Amico -
Deputy Director,
EU Satellite Centre (EUSATCEN)
Giuseppe Nobile -
Head of Geospatial Section,
Head of Geospatial Section International Staff
Lt Colonel Aaron Mikkelsen -
Director, GEOINT,
New Zealand Defence Forces
Lynwood Bishop -
Chief Executive Officer,
MapLarge
· How is modern geopolitics impacting the way we share intelligence today?
· Where will the next threats come from and what risks might they pose to intelligence sharing?
· What can we collectively do to ensure that intelligence sharing continues among trusted partners?
· How can you engage industry in helping you prepare for the future of intelligence sharing?
11:10 am - 11:50 am
Morning Networking Break and VIP Guided Tours
Lessons Learned Mapping and Applying Geospatial Intelligence from Around the World
11:50 am - 12:10 pm
e-Geos Innovation Keynote – How to Deliver Enhanced Geospatial Intelligence for All Partners in Multinational Operations
Massimo Comparini -
Chief Executive Officer,
E-Geos
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm
Leadership Discussion with Live Polling – Fundamental Geospatial Data: the National Civilian Mapping Authority Perspective
Mick Cory -
General Director,
Eurogeographics
Ingrid Vanden Berghe -
Director,
NGI (National Mapping Agency of Belgium)
Colin Bray -
Chief Executive Officer,
Ordnance Survey Ireland
Kristian Moller -
General Director,
Agency for Data Supply and Efficiency, Denmark
· Why is it imperative that national mapping agencies increase investment in modernising foundation geospatial data today?
· What are the benefits of modernising geospatial data for international security and defence?
· How are individual nations approaching the priority in different ways?
· New plans to partner on modernisation of geospatial data
12:50 pm - 1:00 pm
Interim Remarks
Robert Cardillo -
President at The Cardillo Group,
Mitre Corporation
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch Break and VIP Guided Tours
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
NEW - Young Geospatial Professionals Lunch
Room – Oak 3
Chair: John Kedar, Geospatial Strategy Advisor
Room - Westbourne 4
Track A - Innovation in Imagery Exploitation and Analysis
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Practitioner Case Study – NGA GEOINT Support to US AFRICOM: Lessons Learned, Challenges Ahead Tim Hegarty - AFRICOM Support Team Chief, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Track A - Innovation in Imagery Exploitation and Analysis
2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Fireside Chat with Live Polling – How Can You Achieve More Persistent Situational Awareness from the Latest Imagery and Services? Chad Kabatoff - ISR Program Manager, Canadian DnD Barry Macdonald - Managing Director, Hyperion Consulting Services Incorporated Bret Rodgers - Subject Matter Expert, Human Geography, Geospatial Intelligence Division, Marine Corps Intelligence Activity
Room - Westbourne 3
Track B - Enabling Connectivity, Interoperability and Exchange
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm Practitioner Case Study – Update on the US Army Action Partner Interoperability Initiatives Dan Visone - Director, Systems and Acquisition Support Directorate, US Army Geospatial Center
Track B - Enabling Connectivity, Interoperability and Exchange
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm Innovation Case Study – What to Expect from Geospatial Technologies in the Next Decade Scott Simmons - Director, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC)
Track B - Enabling Connectivity, Interoperability and Exchange
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm Panel Discussion with Live Polling -How can You Achieve More Successful Implementation of Standards and Interoperability for Multi-Party Operations? Dave Gauthier - Director of Source Commercial and Business Operations, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Scott Simmons - Director, Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) Neil Thompson - Former Head, Geospatial Intelligence Group
Room - Westbourne 2
Track C - Advances in Airborne and Maritime ISR
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm Practitioner Case Study – Full Motion Video PED: Challenges and Opportunities for Airborne and Maritime ISR Leaders Charles Beattie - Senior Imagery Analyst Officer, OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Track C - Advances in Airborne and Maritime ISR
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm Innovation Case Study: Leveraging the Long-Duration Stratollite for Maritime C4ISR Deficiencies Justin Langlois - Vice President, Advanced Applications, World View Space
Track C - Advances in Airborne and Maritime ISR
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm Fireside Chat with Live Polling – How can Advanced ISR Capabilities Contribute to Better Situational Awareness at Sea and in the Air? George Krakie - Director, NGA Support Team U.S European Command, NGA- National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Lt Colonel Albert Mannard - Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Joint Imagery Centre Mekisha Marshall - Chief Science and Technology Advisor, National Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
George Krakie
Director, NGA Support Team U.S European CommandNGA- National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
Mekisha Marshall
Chief Science and Technology AdvisorNational Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office
Room - Westbourne 1
Track D - Rethinking GEOINT for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm Innovation Case Study – How GEOINT is Making an Impact in Humanitarian Missions and Human Rights Issues Jo-Ellen Adkins - NGA Senior Representative, US State Department and USAID, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Jo-Ellen Adkins
NGA Senior Representative, US State Department and USAIDNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Track D - Rethinking GEOINT for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm Practitioner Case Study – How the UN is Using Geospatial Data to Transform Mission Outcomes in Humanitarian Operations Einar Bjorgo - Director, UNOSAT, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Track D - Rethinking GEOINT for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations
2:40 pm - 3:20 pm Fireside Chat with Live Polling –5 Key Changes to Make Today that will Transform the Outcome of-Your Next Civil-Military Operations Jennifer Faraon - Liaison Officer to UK Defence Geographic Centre, US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Einar Bjorgo - Director, UNOSAT, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) Major Denise Sweet - Deputy Commanding Officer Mapping and Charting Establishment, Commander Canadian Forces Intelligence Group , Canadian Armed Forces John Knight - Former Principal, Royal School of Military Survey
Jennifer Faraon
Liaison Officer to UK Defence Geographic CentreUS National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Major Denise Sweet
Deputy Commanding Officer Mapping and Charting EstablishmentCommander Canadian Forces Intelligence Group , Canadian Armed Forces
John Knight
Former PrincipalRoyal School of Military Survey
3:20 pm - 3:50 pm
Afternoon Coffee Break
Future Trends in Global Geospatial Intelligence for Defence and Security
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm
New Zealand Keynote – How is Geospatial Intelligence Helping with Decision Support and Mission Success in APAC
Lt Colonel Aaron Mikkelsen -
Director, GEOINT,
New Zealand Defence Forces
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm
Visionary Panel – Key Take-Aways and New Trends to Track Until 2021 from the Chairs of DGI 2020
Lori Scherer -
Vice President Intelligence Portfolios,
Mitre Corporation
Colonel Roly Cockwell -
Joint User C4ISR GEOINT,
UK STRATCOM
Colonel (Retd) John Kedar -
Geospatial Strategy Advisor,
FRGS Geospatial Strategy Advisor
Ingrid Vanden Berghe -
Director,
NGI (National Mapping Agency of Belgium)
Opinions Offered by Senior Geospatial Intelligence Leaders from around Europe
