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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Theme: Leveraging Technology for Equity

Geographic Information Services (GIS) has undergone significant transformation, as applications have emerged that go well beyond the early notion of a digital assistant performing tasks that humans find difficult. The system is continually evolving to support electric utilities in a myriad of ways, such as recognizing technical problems and risks, especially when it comes to power outages.

Other critical GIS applications include having oversight on energy consumption, finding potential threats to the power grid, managing utility asset repairs, and analyzing usage patterns. Advances in technology have brought the promise of GIS, which is no longer confined to the office but has transitioned to the field. Additionally, GIS is no longer the single function tool for locating assets, it’s now a holistic platform which is utilized for understanding and optimizing electric utilities operations. GIS has contributed to greater reliability and efficiency for small island operating utilities, by playing a key role in reducing cost and assisting in capital planning. This makes the technology the technological life support of the utility’s operations, which ultimately helps them provide a more reliable energy service to consumers.

Therefore, we can only anticipate the continuous expansion of its use and continuous evolution in its technology. This symposium will provide opportunities to expand the already large horizon of GIS technology and deepen the understanding of the technology for participants.

GIS AGENDA

Emerging Technologies: Digital Twin
Presenter: Hopeton Ferguson, VP Spatial Innovision
Deep Learning with Geo-AI
Presenter: presenter TBC
Joint presentation : Mobile Mapping
Presenter: Everard Johnson and Trimble (TBC)
Better Understanding Through Real Time Data
Presenter: (presentation around ArcGIS GeoEvent Server/ArcGIS Velocity) - may be joint, i.e. SIL/ESRI
Networking Session between Utilities and Spatial Team (45 mins)
Topic #1: Mobile GIS with ArcGIS Workforce

Course Summary:

Unleash the potential of ArcGIS Workforce in our concise "Mobile GIS with ArcGIS Workforce" course. In just three hours, you'll gain practical insights into how this powerful tool can streamline field operations and enhance your organization's productivity. This course is designed for GIS professionals, field managers, and anyone interested in optimizing fieldwork through mobile GIS technology.

Course Highlights:

1. Introduction to ArcGIS Workforce: Discover the core concepts and capabilities of ArcGIS Workforce, a dynamic solution for coordinating and monitoring fieldwork.

2. Setting Up Workforce Projects: Learn how to create and configure Workforce projects to effectively manage field tasks, assignments, and workflows.

3. Assigning and Dispatching Work: Explore the process of assigning tasks to field crews, optimizing routes, and monitoring progress in real-time.

4. Field Data Collection: See how Workforce seamlessly integrates with other mobile GIS apps like Collector for ArcGIS, enabling field data collection and validation.

5. Efficient Field Navigation: Master the art of efficient field navigation using integrated maps and navigation tools to ensure crews reach their destinations promptly.

6. Status Tracking: Understand how to monitor task statuses, collect field updates, and ensure transparent communication between field teams and office staff.

Who Should Attend?

1. GIS professionals and analysts looking to enhance their skills in mobile GIS and field operations management.

2. Field managers and supervisors interested in optimizing workforce efficiency.

3. Anyone involved in field data collection, asset management, and operations planning.

Topic #2: Use of GIS for Staking and Line Designs

Course Summary:

Join us for a focused "Electric Distribution Line Design with ArcGIS Online" course. This course is tailored for professionals in the electric utility sector who want to harness the power of ArcGIS Online to streamline and enhance the design process for distribution lines. Learn how to leverage geospatial technology for efficient, accurate, and cost-effective design solutions.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Introduction to Distribution Line Design: Gain a fundamental understanding of electric distribution line design principles and the role of geospatial technology.

2. ArcGIS Online Overview: Explore the capabilities of ArcGIS Online as a cloud-based GIS platform for designing and managing distribution lines.

3. Data Preparation: Learn how to collect and prepare geospatial data, including utility asset information, terrain data, and environmental factors.

4. Designing Distribution Lines: Discover the step-by-step process of designing distribution lines, including route planning, conductor selection, and voltage drop calculations.

5. Integration with Field Work: Understand how to seamlessly connect your design with field operations using mobile GIS apps and devices.

Who Should Attend?

· Electric utility engineers and planners involved in distribution line design and maintenance.

· GIS professionals seeking to enhance their skills in distribution line design.

· Utility managers and decision-makers looking to improve the efficiency of their distribution operations.

Presenters Bio:

Dave Williams is the GIS Manager at the Jamaica Public Service Co. Ltd and has been at JPS since 2005. He received a B.S. degree in Computer Information Systems from the University of Windsor and an M.B.A. from the University of New Orleans. He has been active in the field of GIS for over a decade with experience in field mapping, project management, data modeling, and system configuration. While at JPS working with various teams, he has applied GIS and Location Analytics to numerous areas across the utility including Outage Management, Reliability, System Losses, and Asset management.