South African Geodesy Working Group (SAGWG) - Workshop 1
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Africa/Johannesburg
Auditorium (South African Astronomical Observatory)
Auditorium
South African Astronomical Observatory
1 Observatory Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925
Aletha de Witt
(Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa),
Aslam Parker
(Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
Description
The Department of Science Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development (DLRRD) initiative to establish a South African Geodesy Working Group in South Africa will have this initial workshop for invited and interested parties. We anticipate a hybrid event with in-person attendance for invited guests and online access for other interested parties.
The scope of the workshop will focus on South Africa, with the DSTI and DLRRD collaborating with role players in the space of geodesy:
- Establishing a National Geodesy Working Group, Working Group Terms of Reference;
- Formalise South Africa’s role in global geodesy governance by signing the United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) multilateral MoU;
- Develop a National Geodesy Coordination Framework;
- Secure long-term funding for geodetic infrastructure and human capacity development;
- And lead the establishment of the Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS) in Africa.
This event has been assigned the following SAGC CPD Number and Points:
- CPD Number - GOV1058
- CPD Points - 2
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Registration and Refreshments 45m
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Refreshment break 30m
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Setting the Scene: Part 1Convener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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09:30
Welcome & Setting the scene 15mSpeakers: Mr Charles Mokonoto (DSTI), Mr Siyabonga Mdubeki (DLRRD)
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09:45
What is Geodesy and Why is It Important? 15mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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10:00
The Geodesy Ecosystem (Globally, Locally, and Regionally) 15mSpeaker: Mr Patrick Vorster (DLRRD, NGMS, CDNGI)
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10:15
UN-GGCE: 1st Joint Development Plan (JDP) 15mSpeaker: Mr Nicholas Brown (United Nations)
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10:30
Towards a SAGWG and GGOS Africa: Building local and regional capacity 15mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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10:45
Panel Discussion / Q&A - Setting the Scene 1 15mSpeaker: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Setting the Scene: Part 2Convener: Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
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Lightning update: DSTI 10mSpeaker: Mr Hubert Mathebula (DSTI)
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11:10
Lightning update: DLRRD 15mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Lightning update: CSI 15mSpeaker: Mrs Maroale CHAUKE (DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
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Panel Discussion / Q&A - Lightning updates 20mSpeaker: Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
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Lunch 1h
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Foundations: Part 1Convener: Mr Jon Ward (SANSA)
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Towards a National Strategy for Geodesy in SA 15mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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Establishment and Structure of the SAGWG 15mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Laying the Foundations for GGOS Africa 15mSpeaker: Dr Jack Radcliffe (University of Manchester)
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Panel Discussion / Q&A - Foundations 15mSpeaker: Mr Jon Ward (SANSA)
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Breakout Session - Foundations 30mSpeaker: Mr Jon Ward (SANSA)
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Refreshment break 30m
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Foundations: Part 2
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Feedback from breakout session - Foundations (1) 15mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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What We Heard → What We’ll Do 15mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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Poster: Geodesy landscape and ecosystem 20mSpeakers: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Mr Patrick Vorster (DLRRD, NGMS, CDNGI), Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Poster IAG Infrastructure 20mSpeakers: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development), Dr Jack Radcliffe (University of Manchester), Dr Paul Baki, Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Arrival and refreshments 30m
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Welcome, Recap & Objectives For the Day 5mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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Pillars 3, 5 & 6 Infrastructure, Standards and Systems: Part 1Convener: Patroba Odera (University of Cape Town)
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Pillar 3: Infrastructure & Operations 15mSpeaker: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Pillar 5: Data, Standards & Open Access 15mSpeaker: Mr Patrick Vorster (DLRRD, NGMS, CDNGI)
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Pillar 6: Reference Systems & Regional Frames 15mSpeakers: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development), Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
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Panel Discussion / Q&A - Infrastructure (3), Standards (5) and Systems (6) 15mSpeaker: Dr Mulemwa Akombelwa (UKZN)
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Breakout Session - Infrastructure (3), Standards (5) and Systems (6) 25mSpeaker: Dr Mulemwa Akombelwa (UKZN)
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Refreshment break 30m
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Pillars 3, 5 & 6 Infrastructure, Standards and Systems: Part 2
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Feedback from breakout session - Infrastructure (3), Standards (5) and Systems (6) 20mSpeaker: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Pillars 2 & 7 Advocacy and Comms, People: Part 1Convener: Hubert Mathebula (DSTI)
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Pillar 7: People (HCD) 15mSpeakers: Mulemwa Akombelwa (UKZN), Patroba Odera (University of Cape Town), Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
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Pillar 2: Advocacy & Comms 10mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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Panel Discussion / Q&A - Advocacy and Comms (2), People (7) 15mSpeaker: Mr Hubert Mathebula (DSTI)
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Breakout Session - Advocacy and Comms (2), People (7) 30mSpeaker: Mr Hubert Mathebula (DSTI)
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Lunch 1h
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Pillars 2 & 7 Advocacy and Comms, People: Part 2Convener: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Feedback from breakout session - Advocacy and Comms (7), People (2) 20mSpeaker: Dr Siphiwe Mphuthi (University of Cape Town)
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Pillars 4 & 8 Spectrum protection and R&D: Part 1Convener: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Pillar 4: Spectrum Protection 10mSpeakers: Mr Selaelo Matlhane (South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)), Ms Tebogo Mashile (Department of Science Technology and Innovation)
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Pillar 8: R&D & Next-Gen Supply Chain 15mSpeakers: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa), Ms Nandi Mtethwa (The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability (RIIS)), Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Panel Discussion / Q&A - Spectrum protection (4) and R&D (8) 15mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Breakout Session - Spectrum protection (4) and R&D (8) 30mSpeaker: Mr Aslam Parker (Department of Land Reform and Rural Development)
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Refreshment break 30m
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Pillars 4 & 8 Spectrum protection and R&D: Part 2Convener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Feedback from breakout session - Spectrum protection (4) and R&D (8) 20mSpeaker: Dr Aletha de Witt (Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), South Africa)
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Wrap-upConvener: Dr Roelf Botha (SARAO)
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Summary, Highlights of Workshop, and Way Forward 25mSpeakers: Siyabonga Mdubeki (DLRRD), Siyabonga Mdubeki (DLRRD)
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Close & communiqué 15mSpeaker: Takalani Nemaungani (DSTI)
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