The document announces the GI2014 forum on open geodata movements in Europe. The forum will take place on April 29-30, 2014 in Dresden, Germany. It will discuss sustainability and interoperability of open geodata and open data licensing policies across borders in Europe. Topics will include open geospatial standards, cross-border open data, copyright and licensing issues, and best practices. The goal is to exchange knowledge and experiences with open public sector information and geodata at local, regional and cross-border levels. Participants from government, industry and academia are invited to submit presentation proposals by specified deadlines. The event is free to attend but registration is required by April 23rd.

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Open GeoData Movement in Europe of Regions
14. Grenzüberschreitendes Sächsisches GIS – Forum am 29./30. April 2014 in Dresden
Sustainability & Interoperability of Open GEODATA Movement – Open Data & License Policy for Europe of Regions
GI2014
( 14. Sächsisches GI/GIS/GDI – OPEN – FORUM )
OPEN CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
EUROPEAN BORDER REGIONS - MAP © COURTESY BY AEBR, 2011 ( Compiled 2007 at IfL )
29./30. APRIL 2014
DRESDEN
GI2014 © IGN e.V.
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Sustainability & Interoperability of Open GEODATA Movement – Open Data & License Policy for Europe of Regions
GI2013 – INTER-REGIONAL PROGRAMME – COMMITTEE
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Chairs: Doz. Dr. F. HOFFMANN (DE) & Dr. K. CHARVAT (CZ)
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International Members:
Dr. D. BUONO (IT), Dir. K. ILIEV (BG), Dr. J. FURDIK (SK), Dr. K. JANECKA (CZ),
Prof. M. KONECNY (CZ), Doz. Dr. P. KUBICEK (CZ), Dipl.Ing. P. MALCZEWSKI (PL),
Dir. W. MAYER (AT), Dipl.Ing. P. VOHNOUT (CZ)
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IGN-Members: Dr. G. HOFFMANN (DE), Prof. S. KLOSS (DE), Dr. K.-D. MICHAEL (DE)
ORGANIZER’S INFORMATION & INTERNET REFERENCE URL’S
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GI2014 Contacts
CCSS-Praha
IGN-Dresden
SOCIAL NETWORKS
[ GI2014@IGN-SN.de | info@GDI-SN.de | Vorstand@IGN-SN.de ]
[ http://www.CCSS.cz ]
[ http://GDI-SN.blogspot.com ]
[ INSPIRE-FORUM ] + [ FACEBOOK ] + [ LINKEDIN ] + [ TWITTER ]
IMPRESSUM:
Herausgegeben von / Published by
( Founding Members of IGN e.V. )
Doz. Dr. Frank HOFFMANN, CSc
IGN – Vorstandsvorsitzender, Dresden
INNOVATION. Grenzüberschreitendes Netzwerk e.V.
Dr. Karel CHARVAT, EU-Project Manager
Past President of CCSS, Praha
Czech Center for Science and Society e.V.
INNOVATION. Grenzüberschreitendes Netzwerk
( Gemeinnütziger e.V. / Non-profit Organization )
c/o IGN-Vorstand, Martin-Andersen-Nexö-Str. 4
D – 01217 DRESDEN / Saxony / Germany
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SKYPE:
INTERNET:
WEBLOG:
TEL/FAX:
[ GI2013@IGN-SN.de | Vorstand@IGN-SN.de ]
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[ +49-351-403.2729 # FAX: +49-351-401.4260 ]
Copyright © 2014 by CCSS-Praha & IGN-Dresden – All rights reserved.
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GI2014 – GI/GIS/GDI – FORUM
Doz. Dr. Frank HOFFMANN, CSc – Academician of International Eurasian Academy of Sciences (IEAS)
INTRODUCTION OF THE CONCEPT & MOTIVATION FOR GI2014
The European Commission has positioned itself as an innovative player in the field of multi-purpose
use of GEO DATA (INSPIRE) and Re-use of PUBLIC SECTOR INFORMATION (PSI). With the EU DIRECTIVES
PSI (2003/98/EC), INSPIRE (2007/02/EC) and the EC Communication „Strategy of Open Data in
Europe“ COM (2011)882 legal requirements were provided enabling new developments and
opportunities for funding of projects until 2013 and beyond 2014 – 2020 in EUROPE OF REGIONS pushing
the growth of EU economy up to nearly 40 Billions Euro per year:
[ http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=COM:2011:0882:FIN:EN:PDF ]
The European Commission has reviewed & amended in June 2013 the Directive PSI (2013/37/EC).
[ http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2013:175:0001:0008:EN:PDF ]
The EC goal is to develop an open, dynamic Media industry that reuse and refine public data into
valuable information and knowledge not only for ICT Experts and Public Administrations, but also
allowing transparency and participation for Citizens and other User communities:
[ https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/european-legislation-reuse-public-sector-information#revision-of-the-directive ]
However, there is a need for more and better knowledge about new EU policies and strategies like
"DIGITAL EUROPE & HORIZON 2020"
[ http://europa.eu/rapid/pressReleasesAction.do?reference=IP/11/1524&format=HTML&aged=0&language=EN&guiLanguage=en ]
Therefore, sustainable governance and decision making require more awareness of intellectual
property rights (IPR) and knowledge exchange about copyrights, open licensing rules and
creative commons bylaws for economic, ecological and social applications in EUROPE OF REGIONS, as
well as for tourism, environment, civil protection and security-related infrastructures. Finally, there is still
yet a need for comprehensive information, education and training actions, particularly at local,
regional, cross-border and inter-regional levels. Therefore, these awareness needs require actual open
public data, information and knowledge as well creative, innovative actions for education and training.
However, the most problematic field is the CROSS-BORDER ADAPTATION and SEMANTIC
INTEROPERATION of IPR, Copyrights and Licensing of OPEN Data, Services and
Applications for an effective governance, transparency and participation creating
OPEN GEO APPS for citizens, infrastructure and environment !
Therefore, the GI2014 Forum is intented for inter-regional exchange of experience, information and
knowledge integration of Open PSI & GEO Data at local, regional and, especially, cross-border levels.
SUSTAINABILITY & INTEROPERABILITY OF OPEN GEODATA MOVEMENT
OPEN DATA & LICENSE POLICY FOR EUROPE OF REGIONS
Proposals for presentation / poster (title + abstract, max. 250-300 words in German or English or
Russian or Czech or Polish) have to be submitted by 15.03.2014 to allow composing of the actual
programme framework draft, while extented Summary (only as DE or EN text !) are due 15.04.2014
using the DOC templates (which will be available at 15.02.2014 for downloading from IGN’s Weblog !
( Registration Form for Participants to be opened 01.03.2014 – and closed at 23.04.2014 ) !
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EU Commissioner Michel Barnier said: "My vision of copyright is of a modern and effective tool that supports
creation and innovation, enables access to quality content, including across borders, encourages investment
and strengthens cultural diversity. Our EU copyright policy must keep up with the times."
[ http://ec.europa.eu/internal_market/consultations/2013/copyright-rules/index_en.htm ]
GI2014 – OPEN Call For Presentations – TOPICS
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History of Geospatial Open Standards
Cross-border OpenGeoData & OSM
Political Open Data Support
Open Database Protection
IPR & Copyright, ODbL
Cross-border Open PSI
Data Licensing Policy
Open Linked Data
Open Data Resources
Open Data Commons
Open Data Technologies
Open Data Interoperability
Open Data Best Practices
GI2014 – OPEN Call For Presentations – SCHEDULES
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01.02.2014: GI2014 OPEN Call For Presentations (CFP) on weblog site [ http://GDI-SN.blogspot.com ]
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15.02.2014: Deadline for submitting Abstract-/Summary-Templates and Registration Form to be provided
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15.03.2014: Deadline for submitting presentation/poster title+abstract (max. 250 words, see Template)
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31.03.2014: Deadline for submitting programme draft
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15.04.2014: Deadline for submitting presentation/poster summary (max. 1-3 pages)
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23.04.2014: Deadline for submitting final programme submission presention slides (PPT)
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29.04. 2014 GI2014 Invitation for arrived Keynote speakers & VIP’s (by Invitation only)
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30.04. 2014 GI2014 Open Seminar Forum (09:00 - 17:00 at “Konrad-Zuse-Haus”, Liebigstr. 3, 01069 Dresden)
GI2014 – Contacts & Logistics
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GI2014 Contacts [ GI2014@IGN-SN.de | info@GDI-SN.de | Vorstand@IGN-SN.de ]
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GI2014 Participation is FREE OF CHARGE ( ! ) but for Catering & service a small fee is due at Registration Desk !
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GI2014 Registration deadline for Participants is due latest at: 23.04.2013 !
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The FINAL PROGRAMME & PROCEEDINGS will be available later on via links on IGN’s weblog.
Participants and target groups:
Developers, Providers, Integrators and Users of Open Public Sector Information and Open GeoData, GeoService
and GeoApplications for integrated PSI & INSPIRE Portals used in local / regional Governments, Administrations,
Enterprises and for private Applications & Business (Openstreetmap, Enviro protection, Agriculture, Forestry,
Tourism, Insurance, Utilities, Security, Police, Emergency services, Civil protection & Crisis management, etc.).
Further logistics information and updates will be published at Weblog [ http://GDI-SN.blogspot.com ] !
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