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Talk Intermediate

From Data Silos to Data Sharing - The Geodata Perspective

Proposal status is Rejected
Session Description

In an increasingly data-driven world, geographic information is crucial in decision-making across various sectors. Open geodata standards are essential for ensuring that geographic data is interoperable, accessible, and usable by everyone. This talk will explore the significance of open geodata standards, how they enable collaboration and innovation, and their impact on various industries and communities. We will delve into some OGC standards, and discuss real-world applications and success stories. By embracing open geodata standards, we can foster a more inclusive and efficient ecosystem that benefits governments, businesses, researchers, and the general public.

  1. * Introduction to Geodata and Standards
  2. * Why does it matters
  3. * Interoperability and Data Sharing
  4. * Accessibility and Inclusivity
  5. * Innovation and Economic Benefits
  6. * Challenges

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FOSS

Speakers

ark Arjun
ark Arjun Founding member | OSM Kerala

I’m Ark Arjun a.k.a. Arjun Gangadharan, a Geospatial, Civil engineer from Palakkad, Kerala

I volunteer at OpenStreetMap, Wikipedia and Swathanthra Malayalam Computing (SMC), and I am part of various FOSS projects. I am a comrade of Open Data, Free & Open Source Software and also advocates for it. I am one of the proud founding members of Open Data Kerala Movement. I am also the co-founder of GeoMinds