The integration of Autonomous Vehicles in Shaping Australia’s Connected and Accessible Transport Future
- The timelines, benefits and barriers to adoption for self-driving vehicles
- Collaboratively working with stakeholders to develop clear standards, legislation and frameworks for the successful delivery of Autonomous Vehicle projects
- Overcoming consumer concerns on safety, security and system reliability
- Exploring the integration of autonomous and driver controlled vehicles across our transport system
- Understanding the infrastructure and technology required to support autonomous vehicles across Australia’s transport system
Join us for the SSSI Young Professionals Mentoring Program Inception event for NSW! Open to mentors and mentees in the program, as well as students and professionals who are interested to learn more about the surveying and spatial industry and what we do (SSSI members and non-members).
For those who have been accepted into the 2018 program, this will be an ideal opportunity to meet your mentor/mentee as well as network with some key SSSI NSW Committee members.
For students, young professionals and young-at-heart professionals, this will be a great opportunity to network and learn more about what SSSI is doing in the mentoring space.
Please arrive at 5pm for a 5.30pm start, with the official launch of the program for NSW and open networking with drinks and nibbles.
The event is proudly supported by the University of NSW, with special thanks to the GRID centre and School of Civil & Environmental Engineering for their generous sponsorship for the night.
The inaugural World of Drones 2017 (WoDC 2017) was held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from 31 August to 2 September 2017. Over 630 delegates from across the Asia Pacific and beyond attended and the congress featured a fascinating Expo with over 30 exhibitors from Australia, China and Japan. The program included the launch of Australia’s very first state-wide Drones Strategy by the Premier of Queensland and the first Australian National Drone Safety Forum.
The next WoDC will be held on 9 and 10 August 2018, back at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Make sure you are a part of the 2018 congress – register today!
What do Antarctica, women in STEM and climate change have in common?
In 2017, 80 women leaders from different science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines travelled to Antarctica for a symposium at sea about climate change, environmental stewardship, science policy and decision making.
Mary-Ellen Feeney, a geospatial scientist with Jacobs Group (Australia), will discuss her participation in the unique Homeward Bound initiative as well as the extensive history spatial scientists have in Antarctica, from surveying and mapping unknown territories, through to using modern satellite imagery techniques and remotely piloted aircraft to survey remote communities of penguins and breaking ice shelves.
This free event is part of Inspiring Australia’s Talking Science library speaker series. Bookings essential online.
Discover what’s new and what’s next in HDS technology with immersive sessions and a day dedicated to learning, led by Leica Geosystems experts.
The HDS User Conference is designed to deliver a new experience for all attendees from Australia and New Zealand.
Together with our partners C.R. Kennedy and Global Survey the HDS User Conference will bring together Leica Geosystem HDS users in a community environment where they’ll access training sessions, learn about our latest innovations, listen to best practices from industry and experience live demos of the latest HDS technology and solutions.
The HDS User Conference features insightful keynote addresses, customer success stories and HDS dedicated group training sessions. Discover and test-drive new, innovative hardware and software solutions that will improve the performance, speed, workflows and efficiency across your organisation.
SEE AGENDA
Reasons to attend:
- Experience the latest solutions that will help you compete and win in today’s dynamic environment
- Learn about reality capture hardware and software solutions and how to be more efficient and productive
- Leica Geosystems will unveil several new innovations and attendees will get a first-hand look at the latest technology advancements
- Experience hands-on demonstrations and training to improve your workflows
- Learn from and network with peers across industries
What’s included in your registration:
- Two days filled with informative sessions and networking opportunities plus a dedicated day to learning
- Evening welcome cocktail reception
- Post-conference access to training material and presentations
- Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea catering
- Delegate bags
NOTE: We ask that you select your preferred training session time when registering. Simply choose from the four session times available, per workshop.
This helps us manage classroom numbers to ensure we provide you with quality training sessions and you will have the opportunity to attend each topic throughout day two of the conference.
Day two- August 15
Workshop sessions and timings
Maximising 3DReshaper
9am – 10:30am I 11am- 12:30pm I 1:30pm-3:00pm I 3:30pm-5:00pm
Advanced data management and registration workflow
9am – 10:30am I 11am- 12:30pm I 1:30pm-3:00pm I 3:30pm-5:00pm
Creating diverse deliverables: optimising the latest Leica HDS software updates to transform point cloud data into value- added deliverables
9am – 10:30am I 11am- 12:30pm I 1:30pm-3:00pm I 3:30pm-5:00pm
BIM workflow
9am – 10:30am I 11am- 12:30pm I 1:30pm-3:00pm I 3:30pm-5:00pm
Visit the event page for more information
If you have any questions about the HDS User Conference, training sessions, or assistance regarding registration, please contact:
Tamara Stakic
Marketing Manager
info.anz.geo@leica-geosystems.com
T: +61 3 9914 2262
Position Partners and Topcon are proud to present the MAGNET Conference on the 17th of August 2018 at the Heritage Ballroom, The Westin Hotel, 1 Martin Place Sydney.
This conference will provide attendees with a full breakdown and demonstration of the latest updates to the MAGNET software. Attendees will also get the opportunity to learn how they can use MAGNET Office to improve efficiency and productivity.
Members of the Topcon MAGNET research and development team will be on site to discuss and present upcoming developments and address any challenges end-users may be experiencing, to help with achieving the overall outcomes of improving efficiency within the software.
Throughout the conference, Position Partners national MAGNET support team will give MAGNET software users the opportunity to participate in three punchy classroom sessions and multiple workshops targeted towards specific features of the software. Attendees will also have access to MAGNET Office support desks and Tips and Tricks segments.
This event will be assessed for CPD points:
| State | Number of CPD Points |
| NSW | 6.5 |
| WA | 1 |
| VIC | 2 |
Tickets to the MAGNET Conference are:
- $300 + GST each
- Early bird rate of $200 + GST each if registered by 13 July 2018
To book accommodation for the duration of the conference at The Westin Hotel, call 02 8223 1111.
To view the agenda, click here. To register for the upcoming National MAGNET Conference, please see below.
Speakers at the National MAGNET Conference:
Barkley Hensley, Senior Product Manager for MAGNET Office Products, Topcon Positioning Group
Barkley Hensley has been involved in the surveying industry for 30 plus years and has been employed by Topcon since 2007. Prior to Topcon, Hensley was the director of technical support for a software company in the land surveying industry and has been a licensed land surveyor since 1990.
Graeme Hetet, Technical Support Manager, Position Partners (NZ)
Graeme Hetet supports Position Partners New Zealander clients and Australia’s Position Partners Support Team in the everyday use of MAGNET Office. Hetet is based in New Zealand and has a Civil background with 22 years’ experience with CAD software – previously CivilCAD and, more recently, MAGNET Office.
Jason Hallett, Vice President of Global Software Business Development, Topcon Positioning Group
Jason Hallett has been employed by Topcon since 2007 and has been involved in the precise positioning industry for 30 years. Hallett’s main responsibilities include leading the MAGNET Systems business of the Topcon Positioning Group, focused on software solutions and services for the surveying and construction markets. Hallett was most recently the VP of Global Product Management at Topcon, is a licensed California Professional Land Surveyor (since 1999), has been awarded three patents with two more pending, holds a Certificate of Business Excellence from the Haas School of Business at U.C. Berkeley, holds a B.S. degree in Management, and holds an A.A. degree in Business.
Garry MacPhail, Executive Director, Head of Geospatial Business, Position Partners
Garry MacPhail is a qualified engineering surveyor and began his career with Hinco Engineering in 1984. Hinco were distribution agents for Topcon equipment in Western Australia. In 1989, Topcon established a direct sales office and Garry was appointed the State Manager for Western Australia. In 2000, he founded Stadia Instruments with Bernard Cecchele taking over the distribution of Topcon in WA. MacPhail was Company Director for eight years until Stadia Instruments combined with ABC laser, Laser Quip, Laser Beams and Ross Instruments to form Position Partners. Since the formation of Position Partners, MacPhail has held the role of State Manager for Western Australia and is also a member of the Position Partners Board. MacPhail has recently been appointed the head of Geospatial Business within Position Partners.
Scott Wielt, Senior Manager of the MAGNET Product Management Team, Topcon Positioning Systems
As Senior Manager of the MAGNET Product Management Team, Scott Wielt is responsible for defining and managing the innovation for the MAGNET system of solutions. Wielt has worked for Topcon Positioning Systems since 2013. He is responsible for the management of the Topcon Technical Partner Program which provides access to Topcon technology for software and hardware development partners. Wielt has been in the Geomatics Industry for more than 30 years and holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from The Ohio State University, specializing in Geomatics.
David Banks, Senior Application Specialist, Position Partners
David Banks is a qualified survey technician who has been with Position Partners for seven years, although he started his career working in the field on T1 road projects around Sydney. Using his industry experience, Banks has had an interchangeable path with Position Partners, as he has been an integral member of the Campus and Support teams providing, training nationwide for all solutions with a focus around the MAGNET Suite. Banks has spent many years as the National MAGNET Office Support Manager building relationships with customers and Product Managers to aid their success. Banks is now servicing NSW as a Senior Application Specialist in the Position Partners Geospatial business.
Greg Goodman, Professional Surveyor and Managing Director, LandTeam Australia
Greg Goodman is a Registered Surveyor who graduated from the University of New South Wales in 1976. Goodman has been the President and Secretary of the Institution of Surveyors New South Wales and was an interim Board Member of the Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute, Australia demonstrating both his standing in the profession and his commitment to the Surveying Profession in New South Wales and Australia. Goodman continues his professional involvement as Chairman of the Southern Group of the Institution of Surveyors NSW and through various public speaking and mentoring engagements. Goodman is a passionate envoy for the LandTeam business and its values, ethics and professionalism. Goodman believes in and supports the LandTeam human resource as an accomplished, innovative, loyal and vital team. He pursues and promotes excellence in customer service, client expectation, product control and product delivery whilst promoting work health safety, quality management, environmental safeguards and technology/innovation within the business. Greg’s current focus is the implementation of LandTeam 2018 – a strategic plan for growth. LandTeam is a multi-disciplined consulting firm of Surveyors, Engineers, Town Planners, Project Managers and Water/Sewer Servicing Co-ordinators employing 50 staff throughout Southern NSW.
Jen Alconis and her husband, both organisers of a Maptime in the Philipines, are visiting Sydney for a few days. This is a great opportunity to share mapping related knowledge and enthusiasm, internationally! So let’s do that, this Sunday.
We will meet for a relaxed afternoon on the rooftop of the Aurora Hotel, which has food and views and is located right near Central Station. Hope to see you there!
OVERVIEW
The Surveying and Spatial Sciences Institute proudly invites you to participate in the prestigious Surveying & Spatial Sciences Institute Queensland Conference 2018 (formally known as QSSC).
Being held at Brisbane City Hall from 23-24 August 2018, the SSSI Qld Conference 2018 is a unique platform for members of the surveying & spatial community to network, share ideas and learn about innovations and industry advancements. The theme this year is:
SPATIAL INNOVATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN – for further information please go to the CONFERENCE WEBSITE
To view Draft Program CLICK HERE
Key Note Speakers include:
Peter Blanch, Brisbane Lions Football Club, speaking on GPS Player Tracking
Sisi Zlatanova, University of NSW, speaking on 3D Spatial Modelling
Jimmy Scott, Queensland Reconstruction Authority, speaking on Post Disaster Resilience and Recovery through Location Intelligence
Jeff Portwain, Gruntify/GIS People, speaking on Innovative Projects
Steve Jacoby, Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, speaking on Transformation
Stefan Hrabar, DATA61 | CSIRO, speaking on Hovermap and collision avoidance/ autonomous flight
We hope to see you at this event, which is the Queensland’s Surveying & Spatial Sciences industries major highlight for the year.
Please contact the SSSI Queensland Office if you have any questions on 07 3371 5059 or email.
The Spatial Excellence Awards celebrate the achievements of top spatial information enterprises and individuals and showcase the finest projects and most significant performance of professionals that the Surveying and Spatial Industry have to offer. Projects and individuals attaining recognition at this premier event are deemed to be truly outstanding achievers and pre-eminent in their field.
You are invited to join SIBA|GITA and SSSI for an evening celebrating the brightest in our industry in Queensland.
Tickets includes drinks and canapes, a delicious two course meal and of course, the opportunity to network with professionals from across the Queensland surveying and spatial sciences industry.
ITS Australia are pleased to announce the 2018 Australian Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Summit will be hosted in partnership with Transport for New South Wales, and Roads and Maritime Services.
The 6th Australian ITS Summit will bring together Australian and international executives from the emerging transport technology sector.
Transport plays an essential role in any economy, whether moving people or freight. The combined pressure to provide better and more transport means that the opportunity to develop and deploy new technology, and technology-based transport improvements, are of great social and economic significance.
With speakers and attendees from America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Australia, combined with a strong industry exhibition, sponsorship, and government support, the Australian ITS Summit 2018 outcomes will have positive impacts locally and internationally.
Ken Kanofski, Chief Executive Roads and Maritime Services said “Roads and Maritime Services is delighted to join together with ITS Australia to be the Premier Partner of the Intelligent Transport Systems Summit 2018. Our sponsorship of the Australian ITS Summit is a joint effort with Transport for NSW to contribute to the research, development, and delivery of initiatives which utilise ITS for the benefit of our customers.
“The future and performance of the road network and our customers’ experience rests with how we better utilise new technologies. The Australian ITS Summit provides an important platform for the industry to share information and to enable us to be future ready in this global transport evolution.”
