From Validation to Readiness: Operationalizing NG911 Address Management for Municipal Teams (July 09, 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:30:00 GMT

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.

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Driving Digital Change Through Location (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:30:00 GMT

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!

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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

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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

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