A one day symposium organised by the Southern Region of THSUK. It is likely to be of interest to many beyond the Hydrographic community, especially those dealing with shared data sets, mapping and data gathering. There have been many registrations from GIS technicians in particular. Any one with an interest in Spatial data, and "Inspire" is strongly recommended to attend!

Opening Session
Welcome & opening remarks - William Heaps – Chairman The Hydrographic Society UK
KEYNOTE Address by Rear Admiral Ian Moncreiff – UK National Hydrographer

Session 1 – What is Spatial Data Infrastructure?
The UK Location Programme – Keith Murray – programme Technical Director at DEFRA
SDI –The Hydrographic Dimension – John Pepper – Chairman IHO Marine SDI Working Group
Questions and Discussion

Session 2 – Enablers
VORF, Concept & Current Status – Marek Ziebart – Professor of Space Geodesy UCL
Vertical Offshore Reference Frame – Validation – Dave Mann – Gardline Geosurvey
MSDI: Hydrographic Workflows & Standards Andrew Hoggarth and Julien Barbeau CARIS
The UK Civil Hydrography Programme (CHP): Now and in the Future André Cocuccio - MCA
Questions and Discussion

Session 3 – Hydrographic Content
Specification & Content for a Reference Base supporting Marine SDI Dr Mike Osborne and James Rapaport – SeaZone Solutions Ltd
Integrated Mapping Survey for Sustainable Development of Ireland’s Marine Resources (INFOMAR) Multi platform survey for terrestrial and marine integrated mapping. Speaker from Geological Survey of Ireland or Marine Institute t.b.a.
Collaborative near shore surveys between Coastal Monitoring Programme and the CHP Dr Travis Mason - Channel Coastal Observatory (CCO)

Session 4 – Applications
The Marine Bill – Dr Diane Dumashie – Dumashie Ltd.
Crown Estate Marine Resource System (MaRS) – Jamie Moore – Data Manager Crown Estates

Final Session
OPEN FORUM - Questions and Discussion