Discussion – Development of 2012 NGAC Guidance

Ivan DeLoatchNGAC Meeting

January 12, 2012

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Issues Facing the Geospatial Community

Purpose of the Session: Solicit input and ideas to be considered in the development of the 2012 FGDC guidance to the NGAC.

Overview Brainstorm Next Steps

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Proposed Guidance Development Process

Brainstorm ideas with NGAC & solicit additional input by email: January

Discuss & solicit input from SC/CG: Jan-Feb

Refine issues & brief leadership: February Finalize Guidance: March Initial review with NGAC: early April Officially present to NGAC: mid April

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Issues Facing the Geospatial Community

What are the most critical issues or challenges facing the geospatial community in the next 3 years?

What may be some of the key roles of the federal government in helping to address those challenges or issues?

What topics might the NGAC explore to assist the FGDC in addressing those issues?

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Recent Topics

Geospatial Workforce Development Emerging Technologies Innovative Strategies for Geospatial

Programs and Partnerships Public-Private Partnerships Geospatial Platform Tribal Partnerships Landsat

National Geospatial Advisory Committee

Questions/Discussion