Ian Spencer

Director, Defence Geographic Centre
National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence, UK MoD

Ian Spencer is Deputy Head of the UK’s National Centre for Geospatial Intelligence, leading delivery of Foundation GEOINT products and services to support all UK Defence capabilities, providing global GEOINT coverage for the Land, Aeronautical, Hydrographic, Meteorological and Oceanographic domains. Ian is also the Director of the Defence Geographic Centre, the Head of Profession for UK MOD Civilian Geospatial Analysts, and Deputy Head of the UK’s Cross-Government Geography Profession (part of the Government Science and Engineering Profession). Ian was appointed to his current position in October 2015 and has served in UK MOD geospatial roles for 28 years. Ian is a Chartered Geographer, Chartered Manager, and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.

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Focus Day - January 20

Monday, January 20th, 2020

9:40 AM UK DGC Keynote – Automation and Foundation GEOINT: Evolution or Revolution?

· How are the demands on mission intelligence evolving?

· How can modernisation of foundation geospatial data lead to better mission intelligence?

· How to achieve better alignment between foundation geospatial data strategy and anticipated demands on geospatial intelligence

· 3 ways you can improve interoperability and exchange of geospatial data for improved collaboration in future missions

10:20 AM SME Discussion with Live Polling – How Can You Successfully Merge Classified and Unclassified Sources in Your Global Map to Deliver A More Accurate Common Operational Picture?

· Why is it so critical to continuously improve the common operational picture as increasingly more geospatial data becomes available?

· What are the key challenges facing intelligence leaders responsible for fusing classified and unclassified geospatial data and how are they being addressed?

· What role can technology play in improving the fusion of geospatial data to enrich intelligence?

· How to collaborate with international partners to improve the common operational picture

DGI 2020

Ian Spencer

Focus Day - January 20

9:40 AM UK DGC Keynote – Automation and Foundation GEOINT: Evolution or Revolution?

10:20 AM SME Discussion with Live Polling – How Can You Successfully Merge Classified and Unclassified Sources in Your Global Map to Deliver A More Accurate Common Operational Picture?

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