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Nov
29
Mon
Southern Space Symposium @ National Press Club, Canberra
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Nov 30 @ 4:30 pm
Southern Space Symposium @ National Press Club, Canberra

In partnership with the Australian Space Agency, the Space Industry Association of Australia will host the Southern Space Symposium at the National Press Club in Canberra on 29-30 November 2021.

The Southern Space Symposium is the Australian space industry’s flagship annual conference, bringing together space industry experts and decision-makers from across Australia. At a pivotal moment, the Southern Space Symposium will this year bring space industry together with government and parliament for two days in Canberra to help shape the future agenda for Australian space’s aspirations.

Participants will include federal government departments and agencies, international agencies and missions, defence and space prime contractors, listed space companies, academic and research organisations, small and medium enterprises, space start-ups, and individual space professionals.

Jan
27
Thu
ISNSW Annual Conference @ Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour + Online
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – Jan 28 @ 4:30 pm
ISNSW Annual Conference @ Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour + Online

The Institution of Surveyors NSW (ISNSW) Annual Conference (formerly Australia Day Seminar) is the premier ISNSW event. Held annually, this two-day conference attracts over 400 surveyors from metropolitan and regional areas of New South Wales.

The conference content will address pressing issues common to surveyors working in New South Wales, and offers a quality, value for money education and networking experience covering a range of topics.

Mar
21
Mon
Global Surveyors’ Day
Mar 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Global Surveyors’ Day

Throughout history, surveyors have remained the pioneers of discovery shaping our world to its current existence by exploring the unknown on earth and in space. Fast forward to 2013 when the signing of the Budapest declaration created a common worldwide celebration for those leaders, past and present.

Global Surveyors’ Day is a way to globally recognise the ground-breakers, pioneers, individuals and the industry that has shaped our history and continues to be the foundation of our communities.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/Yuttana Studio

Apr
22
Fri
Country Surveyors Association of NSW Annual Easter Conference 2022 @ The Remington Hotel, Orange, plus online
Apr 22 @ 8:15 am – Apr 23 @ 8:00 pm
Country Surveyors Association of NSW Annual Easter Conference 2022 @ The Remington Hotel, Orange, plus online

The Country Surveyors Association of NSW Annual Easter Conference will be held on 22 and 23 April 2002, in association with Consulting Surveyors NSW, at the Remington Hotel, Orange, and online.

The program includes an update from the NSW Surveyor General; other legislative, regulatory, training and cybersecurity updates; and case studies covering a variety of topics, eg. ‘Sealing the Silver City and Cobb Highways’ and ‘NT Surveying Tales & Section 19 Leases under Aboriginal Land Rights Act’. Other topics to be covered include mining lease surveys, seismic surveys, and the REAP scheme.

There will be a technical tour, dinner at the Borrodell Vineyard, and presentations from media personalities Dr Karl Kruszelnicki and Pip Courtney.

The full two-day registration includes Friday and Saturday evening meals. A Partners Program is additional. 5 CAD and 10 SP points apply.

Sep
11
Sun
FIG Congress 2022 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre, Warsaw, Poland
Sep 11 @ 9:00 am – Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm
FIG Congress 2022 @ DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Conference Centre, Warsaw, Poland

The FIG Congress — the largest and most prestigious conference of surveying and geospatial professionals — will this year be held in Poland.

The organisers are expecting an attendance of 1,000 to 1,500 surveying and geospatial experts from all over the world.

This year the local host is the Association of Polish Surveyors, and the conference theme is ‘Volunteering for the future – Geospatial excellence for a better living’. Geospatial excellence and all related professions and topics are now seen in a much broader context and as public goods and beneficial for the well-being and betterment of the entire society.

The sub themes are:

  • Surveyor 4.0
  • The surveying profession in and after COVID times
  • Open access to data
  • Surveying competence for other disciplines

The FIG Congress 2022 will give passionate professionals the opportunity to:

  • Learn globally, with participation from around 80 to 90 countries
  • Learn across silos, from other countries, industries and professional roles – with sessions and representation from a broad range of surveyors and geospatial experts
  • Have influence on careers, organisations and communities
Mar
20
Mon
APAS2023 Conference @ Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm
APAS2023 Conference @ Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour

The Association of Public Authority Surveyors, NSW (APAS) annual conference for 2023 will be held at Opal Cove Resort in Coffs Harbour, from 20 to 22 March 2023.

The theme for the event will the ‘Pirates of the Cadastre’. The program is being developed, with a call for abstracts currently in place (as of June 2022).

Important dates and deadlines to note, are:

  • Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 23 September 2022
  • Draft paper deadline: Friday, 18 November 2022
  • Final paper deadline: Friday, 20 January 2023
Mar
21
Tue
Global Surveyors’ Day 2023 @ Activities around the country
Mar 21 all-day
Global Surveyors’ Day 2023 @ Activities around the country

Throughout history, surveyors have remained the pioneers of discovery shaping our world to its current existence by exploring the unknown on earth and in space. Fast forward to 2013 when the signing of the Budapest declaration created a common worldwide celebration for those leaders, past and present.

Global Surveyors’ Day is a way to globally recognise the ground-breakers, pioneers, individuals and the industry that has shaped our history and continues to be the foundation of our communities.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/Yuttana Studio

Jul
1
Mon
International GNSS Service 2024 Workshop @ University of Bern, Switzerland
Jul 1 – Jul 5 all-day
International GNSS Service 2024 Workshop @ University of Bern, Switzerland

In 2024, the International GNSS Service (IGS) will celebrate 30 years of operational service, having commenced on 1 January 1994.

The University of Bern together with the partners from the CODE consortium — AIUB: Astronomical Institute of the University of Bern; swisstopo: Swiss Federal Office of Topography; BKG: Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy, Germany; IAPG/TUM: Institute for Astronomical and Physical Geodesy, Technical University of Munich — invites the GNSS community to celebrate the IGS’ third decade with a symposium and workshop in Bern, Switzerland.

The in-person event is planned for the week from 1 to 5 July in 2024 and will take place in two parts: symposium (1-4 July) and workshop (4-5 July).

The IGS is a service of the International Association of Geodesy (IAG), its Global Geodetic Observing System (GGOS), The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG), and a network member of the International Science Council (ISC) World Data System (WDS).

Aug
16
Fri
Spatial Information Day @ Adelaide Convention Centre
Aug 16 all-day
Spatial Information Day @ Adelaide Convention Centre

The Geospatial Council of Australia’s Spatial Information Day will be an immersive journey into the dynamic world of geospatial data and technology.

Delegates will have the opportunity to engage with industry leaders, renowned experts and fellow enthusiasts, while delving into the latest advancements reshaping the understanding of space and place. On the agenda will be innovative solutions driving progress across sectors such as urban planning, environment management and disaster response.

Jun
1
Sun
FIG Working Week 2025 @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm
FIG Working Week 2025 @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia

The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week 2025 will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre from Sunday, 1 June to Thursday, 5 June 2025.

The theme for the event will be: Collaboration, Innovation and Resilience: Championing a Digital Generation.

The Convenor for FIG Working Week 2025 is Steve Jacoby, Executive Director, Spatial Information at Department of Resources (Queensland) who has 23 years’ experience as a Senior Executive with the Queensland and Victorian Governments, leading their Spatial Information businesses. Steve has a keen interest in information management and seeing the use of spatial information reach its potential within government, business and the public.

The Program Chair is surveyor, Peter James who is the Business Development Manager, Cohga an Australian company with a focus on the development of IT products, and the provision of associated professional services. Peter is also the son of Earl James, Australia’s first and only FIG President.

FIG Working Week 2025 is a great opportunity for Australia’s geospatial community to showcase their technical expertise, strong research capability and warm hospitality.

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