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    • July 09, 2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Webinar
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    From Validation to Readiness: Operationalizing NG911 Address Management for Municipal Teams

    Sabrina Tang, CTO, Qwhery Inc.

    Date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026 - 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

    As municipalities across Canada work toward the March 31, 2027 NG911 implementation timeline, increasing attention is being placed on the readiness of address and road data against evolving standards such as NENA and emerging Canadian NG911 frameworks.

    While validation tools can identify compliance issues, many municipalities face a larger operational challenge: how to consistently interpret, manage, and resolve those issues across teams, systems, and ongoing data updates over time.

    This presentation introduces Qwhery’s NG911 Address Management platform, designed to bridge the gap between data validation and operational readiness. Rather than treating validation as a one-time activity, the platform enables municipalities to work directly within their authoritative GIS environment to identify, group, assign, and resolve compliance issues through structured workflows.

    Using real municipal scenarios, we demonstrate how common challenges — such as overlapping address ranges, inconsistent road naming, missing attributes, and cross-boundary discrepancies — can be transformed into actionable remediation tasks that multiple team members can participate in, not just GIS specialists.

    About Sabrina Tang

    Sabrina Tang is the Founder and CTO of Qwhery Inc., a Canadian AI-GIS company focused on transforming how municipalities deliver digital services. With a strong background in geospatial systems, software development, and enterprise architecture, Sabrina specializes in bridging authoritative GIS data with emerging AI technologies to create practical, citizen-facing solutions.

    She leads the development of Qwhery Quest, a location-intelligent virtual assistant designed to make municipal data accessible through natural language, and Qwhery NG911 Address Management, a cloud-based platform supporting NG911 data readiness and governance. Her work centers on helping local governments modernize service delivery while preserving data integrity, transparency, and operational control.

    Sabrina has collaborated with municipalities and regional agencies across North America, guiding projects that integrate GIS, AI, and secure API architectures into real-world public sector environments. She is particularly passionate about positioning GIS as a frontline digital service layer rather than a back-office system.

    Through her leadership, Sabrina advocates for practical, governed AI adoption in the public sector — ensuring that innovation enhances trust, accessibility, and the long-term value of municipal geospatial investments.



    Interested in offering a Webinar?  Contact Clifford for details.

    This BeSpatial Program is brought to you by our Volunteers, our Sponsors and Members Like You. Thank You.

    • November 05, 2026
    • 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Valhalla Inn, 1 Valhalla Inn Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario
    • 50
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    BeSpatial Ontario is excited to announce the upcoming, in-person event to be held in Thunder Bay, Ontario on November 5th, 2026 at the Valhalla Inn!

    DRIVING DIGITAL CHANGE THROUGH LOCATION

    This is a unique opportunity to gain insight and experience in a variety of fields about the transformative power of data. You will expand your expertise on how to harness data for collaborative success. Join us in fostering a community where knowledge is shared, connections are made and new ideas are born. Your attendance can make a significant impact on driving forward the conversation on how data can empower us all. This full day event will have insightful presentations, numerous learning opportunities and organized networking with local, like-minded individuals.

    Your contribution and support plays a crucial role in supporting this geospatial community event and ensuring its success. 

    Don't miss this unique and informative geospatial event! 

    Not currently a member of BeSpatial Ontario? When you register, you will receive a complimentary 2026/2027 BeSpatial membership!

    Please share this information with your colleagues who may not be aware of BeSpatial events. 

    Event Details:

    Thursday, November 5th, 2026

    8:30 am - 4:00 pm

    Valhalla Inn, 1 Valhalla Inn Rd, Thunder Bay, ON P7E 6J1

    Snacks, lunch, coffee service and social networking is included.

    What Awaits You:

    Engaging Presentations: Esteemed speakers will share their collaborative GIS partnership stories and how these interactions have aided their business and career journey. Their valuable insights are sure to inspire you!

    Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow attendees who share your passion for GIS, and data solutions. Build meaningful professional connections and foster collaboration.

    Interactive Q&A Sessions: Engage in lively and enriching Q&A discussions with our esteemed speakers. Pose questions and delve deeper into the GIS applications presented.

    Best Practices: Immerse yourself in learning best practices from others showcasing the latest GIS tools and technologies. Witness firsthand how GIS is revolutionizing business and government efforts.

    Join the Movement: Together, let us be a driving force behind positive change and the pursuit of a more collaborative, more sustainable world through the power of GIS. We envision this event as a catalyst for innovative solutions and lasting partnerships.

    Save the Date, Share the Invitation: Mark your calendars and extend our invitation to your peers and colleagues. Your presence will undoubtedly enrich the event, and we hope to see you there!

    If you have questions, dietary restrictions, or accessibility needs, please contact: Angela McEachern - northwest@bespatialontario.ca

    Benefits of being a BeSpatial member:

    Grow your Geospatial and Information Network

    Being part of the Ontario community connects you to other geospatial and information professionals across multiple sectors. Attending our events, workshops and webinars allows you to meet other users experiencing the same challenges that you face. It's an opportunity to build partnerships and share ideas.

    Receive the Latest News

    As a member of the community, you will receive our regular eNews email blasts, which will keep you up to date on the latest geospatial and information news, events, job postings and more that are happening in Ontario.  

    Earn Professional Credits

    Members earn credits towards professional designations such as the GISP by being members and attending or presenting at Ontario geospatial events.

    Member Discounts and Access to Library of Session Recordings

    Offers discounted member prices to all of our and services such as job postings, webinars and onsite events. Members also have access to past recordings from our webinars and from our annual virtual events (2021-2024).

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April 20, 2026 BeCommunity Meet and Greet - Specialized Services
April 13, 2026 BeCommunity Meet and Greet - Young Professionals
March 09, 2026 Open Source GIS Bootcamp
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March 03, 2026 GIS ROI Essentials for cities and counties – Proving the public value
March 03, 2026 BeCommunity Meet and Greet - Geospatial Tech
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February 27, 2026 GIS Funding Best Practices for Cities & Counties
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February 25, 2026 GIS Strategic Planning for cities and counties: From Vision to Roadmap
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February 19, 2026 Part 2 Navigating GIS Leadership from Forests to Frontlines
January 26, 2026 Testing Google Meeting Link
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January 19, 2026 BeSpatial’s Young Professional Network's Interviewing Clients 101
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September 22, 2025 Open Source GIS Bootcamp: 2-Day In-Person Intensive | Hands-On | Career-Boosting Skills
September 17, 2025 From Data To Discovery: Turning Insights Into Action
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September 10, 2025 From Insight to Action: Mastering GIS Maturity with Slimgim for Strategic Transformation
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March 19, 2024 Coast to Coast with EagleView
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February 27, 2024 BeAdaptive - virtual event - Seneca Polytechnic Newnham Campus
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