AMCIS+2015+-+Workshop+on+Location+Analytics,+GIS,+and+Spatial+Big+Data

DRAFT SCHEDULE FOR SIGGIS WORKSHOPS El Conquistador Resort, Puerto Rico Thursday, August 13, 2015


 * Location Analytics, GIS, and Spatial Big Data I: ** Conceptual Foundations


 * 1) Introduction to Workshop and Presenters
 * 2) Overview of Big Data and Analytics
 * 3) Geospatial backdrop and Location Analytics
 * 4) How and where do Big Data, Analytics, and GIS intersect? Tying Them Together
 * 5) Breakouts (small group discussions focused on academic concepts)
 * 6) Workshop Summary: Focus on “Takeaways” from Concepts of Big Data and Location Analytics

// BREAK – COFFEE, AMCIS-SPONSORED //


 * Location Analytics, GIS, and Spatial Big Data II: ** Applications, Opportunities, and Challenges


 * 1) Industry Keynote Presentation, Demo of leading location analytic solution, and Case Studies (TBA)
 * 2) Small breakout group discussions focused on location analytics software solutions.
 * 3) Workshop summary. Key takeaways.
 * What research questions have emerged?
 * What are the next steps?