Abstract

National Geospatial Advisory Committee Roundtable
Track: National Mapping
Authors: Ivan Delatoch, John Mahoney, David Cowan

This session will feature an opportunity for dialogue with members of the National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC) on key topics facing the geospatial community. The NGAC is a Federal Advisory Committee that provides advice and recommendations on national geospatial policy issues to the Federal government. The NGAC includes representatives from all levels of government, the private sector, non-profits, and academia. Additional information is available at www.fgdc.gov/ngac

Outline:

- NGAC Overview and Background
- Current Issues
- Challenges facing the geospatial community of practice (dialogue with the audience)
- Wrap up

Presenters:

- Dr. David Cowen, NGAC Chair
- Dr. Jerry Johnston, NGAC Vice-Chair
- Mr. Ivan DeLoatch, FGDC Executive Director