National Geospatial Advisory Committee FGDC National Geospatial Forum

National Geospatial Advisory Committee FGDC National Geospatial Forum Committee Update Roxanne Lamb August 26, 2009 National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Members n FGDC Staff q n Lead Alliance q n Roxanne Lamb, Arista Maher, John Mahoney Tricia Gibbons NGAC Communications Subcommittee q Kass Green, Jack Dangermond, Bull Bennett, Anne Miglarese, Michael Byrne National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Purpose n Utilize social networking and technology tools to: q Engage in discussion about the future of geospatial policy and next steps for both the community of practice and the community of interest. q Obtain broad-based input into federal geospatial policy. National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Goal n Engage the geospatial community of practice in meaningful dialogue about direction and goals pertaining to three overall geospatial categories: q Policy q Technology q Information/Data National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Desired Outcomes n Actions leading to the development and implementation of a National Geospatial Policy n Results that will inform the development of a National Geospatial Policy National Geospatial Advisory Committee

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National Geospatial Forum Committee Discussion Format n Video presentations (possibly) q q n Online discussion q q n Categories and discussion thread presentations hosted by Discussion Stewards on designated days Playback feature of presentations available Real time interactive online discussions will be available during the presentation Drop box for questions throughout the week of the forum Response period q Opened for one week after the actual forum occurs National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee NSDI for the 21 st Century Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Opening Address Review/Overview Day 1 Review/Overview Day 2 Session Policy Session Technology Session Data & Information National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Who What Comments Writer Foundation document or white paper Background (Identifies the presentation resource document) Presenter Visual / video presentation (Person responsible for conducting the session) (May be pre-recorded, streaming video, or a Web. Ex) Presenter Community Online, real-time discussion Community View archived video, Respond to discussion thread (Pre forum read-aheads for participants) 20 -30 min 45 min (Dialogue during and after the initial presentation) Response period 1 wk (Available for individual review throughout the week) Thread Steward Monitor thread, compile results, write summary 2 weeks after Forum National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Role and Responsibilities n Discussion Stewards q n NGAC and Ex. Com Members q n Support Staff National Geospatial Advisory Committee

National Geospatial Forum Committee Next Steps n Implementation q q n Secure the appropriated technology for conducting the forum Identify discussion stewards Establish the framework for the discussions Develop a communications strategy to publicize the Forum Issues for Discussion q q Roles and responsibilities Finalize categories and discussion thread topics National Geospatial Advisory Committee