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Where 2.0 Conference 2010 Schedule
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Ballroom III
Ballroom IV
Ballroom V
Ballroom VI
Google Our GeoSpatial Cloud: Hands on with the Google Maps Data API Mano Marks (Google, Inc. ), Ossama Alami (Google)
1:00pm
Sponsored
TBC
TBC
2:35pm
Sponsored
TBC
TBC
3:55pm
Sponsored
TBC
TBC
10:15am
Morning Break
Room: 2nd Floor Foyer
Room: 2nd Floor Foyer
2:15pm
Afternoon Break
Room: 2nd Floor Foyer
Room: 2nd Floor Foyer
11:50am
Lunch
Room: Willow Glen Rooms
Room: Willow Glen Rooms
9:00am-10:15am (1h 15m)
General
Map Scripting with Google, Yahoo, and Bing
Adam DuVander (ProgrammableWeb)
You can easily add maps to your site using APIs from Google, Yahoo, Microsoft, or MapQuest. However, there are equally good options from the little guys. Learn about your many mapping options and go further with fun services for geocoding, reverse geocoding, and driving directions.
10:35am-11:50am (1h 15m)
General
Data and Formats for Your Maps
Andrew Turner (GeoIQ)
et al
Having leading-edge features and capabilities is great, but if you can’t get data into your system or users can't take their data out, then it’s a dead end. This workshop will cover popular formats (KML, GeoRSS/GeoJSON, GML, GPX, Shape Files), services (Google My Maps, GeoCommons, Map Warper), and interfaces that are emergent and upcoming in the Where2.0 space.
1:00pm-2:15pm (1h 15m)
General
Scaling GIS Data in Nonrelational Data Stores
Michael Malone (SimpleGeo)
This talk covers why GIS data is hard to scale in a normal RDBMS, what nonrelational stores exist out there, and some basic examples of how to do spatial queries within a nonrelational store.
2:35pm-3:45pm (1h 10m)
General
Open Geostack
Paul Ramsey (OpenGeo)
et al
You have seen all those cool mapping applications, both on the desktop and on the web, and now you want to make some of your own. This workshop will give you all the tools you need to build a complete GIS/Web mapping stack using a selection of free and open source tools.
3:55pm-5:05pm (1h 10m)
General
Adding a Third Dimension to the Geoweb
Aidan Chopra (Google)
As the Geoweb marches ever onward, 3D geospatial information is becoming critical to the way places are understood online. Two factors are contributing to the uptick: the tools are getting easier and the demand for immersive visualization is going mainstream. Bring your laptop for a hands-on introduction to Google's geomodeling toolset, and learn to generate 3D data yourself.
9:00am-10:15am (1h 15m)
General
Handling Real-time Geostreams
Raffi Krikorian (Twitter)
Twitter has launched a Geotagging API - we really wanted to enable users to not only talk about "What's happening?" but also "What's happening right here?" This talk will delve into how Twitter handles their geocontent including tool suggestions.
10:35am-11:50am (1h 15m)
General
Building Augmented Reality Environments
Derek Smith (SimpleGeo)
et al
Having a compass and camera built into smart phones opens up possibilities for augmented reality (AR). Programmers now know more than just location; by also knowing which direction the phone is facing, you can overlay objects on users’ view of the world. This workshop will look at AR development on the iPhone and Android platforms.
1:00pm-2:15pm (1h 15m)
General
Going Mobile with Google Geo APIs
Mano Marks (Google, Inc. )
Building a map for a mobile environment is a challenging undertaking. You have to balance native APIs, browsers, bandwidth, and latency. This talk will be an overview of developing Google Maps applications on various mobile platforms, including Android, iPhone, and browser options. Participants who choose to follow along will have a working basic map at the end of the session.
2:35pm-3:45pm (1h 10m)
General
Spatial Workshop
Peter Skomoroch (LinkedIn)
et al
This workshop will focus on uncovering patterns and generating actionable insights from large datasets using spatial . We will explore combining open government data with other location based information sources like Twitter. Participants will be guided through examples that use Hadoop and Amazon EC2 for scalable processing of location data.
3:55pm-5:05pm (1h 10m)
General
Cross-Platform Mobile Development with PhoneGap
Jonathan Stark (Jonathan Stark Consulting)
et al
Winner of the LaunchPad competition at Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco, PhoneGap is an open source initiative for bringing native device capabilities to mobile browsers. In this session, you’ll learn how to use PhoneGap to easily build apps for iPhone, Android, Pre and Blackberry.
9:00am-10:15am (1h 15m)
General
Geotargeting – How Businesses Are Making Money Off of Location
Jay Webster (Quova)
Geotargeting advertising isn’t an expensive or complicated process; companies are making money using location now. Kerry Langstaff will explain how companies like Examiner, Continental Airlines, BBC and MLB increased conversion rates on Web content by geotargeting ads with location. The workshop will provide practical knowledge for those interested in leveraging location to improve profitability.
10:35am-11:50am (1h 15m)
General
Building Maps to Analyze Your Data
Mansour Raad (ESRI)
et al
Having access to online maps is a start, but often you may need to include functionality that goes beyond simply displaying a map with points. The session will provide a fast-paced introduction to the essentials of how to create rich map-based Web applications using Adobe Flex with online services.
1:00pm-2:15pm (1h 15m)
General
Understanding Local Search and Effectively Using It to Connect with Customers
Vanessa Fox (Nine By Blue)
Now that search engines know where surfers are it's even more important to start thinking locally. Search Engine expert Vanessa Fox will talk through the latest trends in getting local customers to your site.
2:35pm-3:45pm (1h 10m)
General
Maps from Scratch I: Building
Michal Migurski (Stamen Design)
et al
This workshop will be an in-depth look at development and deployment of interactive digital cartography.
3:55pm-5:05pm (1h 10m)
General
Maps from Scratch II: Designing
Michal Migurski (Stamen Design)
et al
This workshop will be an in-depth look at design of interactive digital cartography. This will teach you how to style the tiles and data you just deployed.
9:00am-10:15am (1h 15m)
Google Our GeoSpatial Cloud: Hands on with the Google Maps Data API
Mano Marks (Google, Inc. )
et al
The Google Maps Data API allows you to programmatically upload your
data to Google’s geo cloud storage. A Google Data API< the Maps Data
API allows you to interact with it directly from your application.
Since being released last year, we’ve added some great new
functionality. And you're going to learn how to use it! Bring your
laptop and your gmail account, and be ready to code.
10:35am-11:50am (1h 15m)
General
Using NAVTEQ Data to Get a Map on Your App
Greg Rose (NAVTEQ)
Attendees will get an overview of the location-based tools and APIs provided by the NAVTEQ Network for Developers and found at NN4D.com. This workshop will also explore why high-quality NAVTEQ data provides more value to the developer than other “Free” map data and allows developers to create the best location-based apps possible.
1:00pm-2:15pm (1h 15m)
Session: Sponsored
To be confirmed
2:35pm-3:45pm (1h 10m)
Session: Sponsored
To be confirmed
3:55pm-5:05pm (1h 10m)
Session: Sponsored
To be confirmed
7:00pm-8:00pm (1h)
Event
Ignite Where - Part 1
If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Would you pitch a project? Launch a web site? Teach a hack? We’re going to find out when we try our first Ignite event at Where 2.0.
8:00pm-8:30pm (30m)
Event
NAVTEQ 2010 North American LBS Challenge Awards Ceremony
The NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge Awards Ceremony will be held during Ignite. Be among the first to hear as NAVTEQ announces the winners for the North America region. Participants will be competing for a global prize pool of $10 million and growing by showcasing precommercial location-enabled apps using NAVTEQ map data & products. www.lbschallenge.com
March 30
8:00pm-8:30pm
8:30pm-9:00pm (30m)
Event
Ignite Where - Part 2
If you had five minutes on stage what would you say? What if you only got 20 slides and they rotated automatically after 15 seconds? Would you pitch a project? Launch a web site? Teach a hack? We’re going to find out when we try our first Ignite event at Where 2.0.
10:15am-10:35am (20m)
Break: Morning Break
2:15pm-2:35pm (20m)
Break: Afternoon Break
11:50am-1:00pm (1h 10m)
Break: Lunch
8:30pm-10:30pm (2h)
Event
Birds of a Feather Sessions (BoFs)
Following the planned sessions during the day, it's time for Where 2.0 participants to take the floor. BoFs are informal conversations that you and other participants plan. Visit the BoF page for more details and to sign up to lead a BoF of your own.
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