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May
8
Wed
New Zealand: Digital Twin 2024 Summit @ Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, New Zealand
May 8 – May 9 all-day
New Zealand: Digital Twin 2024 Summit @ Mövenpick Hotel Auckland, New Zealand

The New Zealand: Digital Twin 2024 Summit will explore the roadmap of digital twin systems and their impact on each stage of a project, and explore the core values, challenges and opportunities unique to the priorities of New Zealand and how digital twins can deliver them.

The event will feature real stories of success and failure, research insights, and focus not just on what has already happened but also on the potential of digital twins and where key opportunities for timely innovation appear to be.​

Delegates will hear from technical experts, industry leaders and researchers in an experience designed to support the development of a dynamic and scalable digital twin ecosystem in New Zealand.

Jun
21
Fri
World Hydrography Day Seminar @ Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, North Wollongong
Jun 21 all-day
World Hydrography Day Seminar @ Novotel Wollongong Northbeach, North Wollongong

The Geospatial Council of Australia’s World Hydrography Day Seminar will dive deep into the latest advancements in hydrographic surveying, mapping technologies and data analysis techniques.

The event will give delegates the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, share experiences and learn from industry leaders at the forefront of marine charting and exploration.

For both seasoned experts and those just starting out in the field, the event promises invaluable insights and networking opportunities to enhance skills and advance careers.

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Aug
28
Wed
S+SNZ Conference 2024 @ Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, New Zealand
Aug 28 – Aug 30 all-day
S+SNZ Conference 2024 @ Napier War Memorial Centre, Napier, New Zealand

The annual conference of Survey and Spatial New Zealand (S+SNZ) will take place in August in Napier, on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island.

Napier was the epicentre of destruction wrought by Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023, so the theme for the 2024 event is ‘Looking Ahead in the Heartland,’ which S+SNZ says, refers “not just to the optimism and resilience of provincial New Zealand, but also provides an opportunity to discuss approaches to the challenges of climate change and disaster recovery around the country”.

Super-early bird registration is now open.

Oct
8
Tue
7th High-level Forum on UN Global Geospatial Information Management @ Mexico City
Oct 8 – Oct 10 all-day
7th High-level Forum on UN Global Geospatial Information Management @ Mexico City

The United Nations Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM), in collaboration with the Government of México through Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) will convene the Seventh High-level Forum on United Nations Global Geospatial Information Management with the theme ‘Accelerating Implementation: Achieving Resilience’.

This seventh edition of UN-GGIM’s High-level Forums will continue UN-GGIM’s regular high-level, multi-stakeholder discussions on global geospatial information management, through the convening of global forums, aimed at promoting comprehensive dialogue among member states, and between member states and relevant international organisations, UN system entities and stakeholders.

Nov
21
Thu
2024 ACT Geospatial Conference & Excellence Awards @ Mercure Belconnen, Canberra
Nov 21 @ 9:00 am – 7:30 pm
2024 ACT Geospatial Conference & Excellence Awards @ Mercure Belconnen, Canberra

The 2024 ACT Geospatial Conference will be a dive deep into the latest technologies, trends, and best practices shaping the geospatial sector in Australia. The event will give professionals ranging from GIS specialists to remote sensing experts the chance to gain valuable insights and forge new partnerships.

The event will conclude with the 2024 ACT Geospatial Excellence Awards ceremony, which will celebrate achievements and innovations by individuals and organisations within ACT’s geospatial sector.

Dec
3
Tue
2024 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress @ Margaret River, Western Australia
Dec 3 – Dec 4 all-day
2024 National Local Roads, Transport & Infrastructure Congress @ Margaret River, Western Australia

The Australian Local Government Association will host a national congress on roads and infrastructure from 3 to 4 December 2024, in Margaret River, Western Australia.

The congress is aimed at mayors, shire presidents, councillors, CEOs, general managers and local government engineers and works managers, and typically includes sessions on road funding, road safety and heavy vehicle access.

There is also usually a focus on community infrastructure, encompassing renewable energy deployment and integration, innovations in active transport, waste and recycling, affordable housing and resilient telecommunications.

Mar
24
Mon
Association of Public Authority Surveyors 2025 Conference @ Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW
Mar 24 @ 9:00 am – Mar 26 @ 5:00 pm
Association of Public Authority Surveyors 2025 Conference @ Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW

The Association of Public Authority Surveyors (APAS) 2025 Conference will be held at the Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, Lovedale, NSW, in March 2025. The theme of the event will be ‘Plumb lines and mulled wines’.

The current program (continually updated) can be found here, and includes a gala dinner.

APAS is a non-profit organisation that brings together surveyors and closely allied spatial information professionals employed by public authorities in NSW and the Australian Capital Territory.

Aug
26
Tue
GIScience 2025 @ Christchurch, New Zealand
Aug 26 @ 9:00 am – Aug 29 @ 5:00 pm
GIScience 2025 @ Christchurch, New Zealand

GIScience 2025, the 13th International Conference on Geographic Information Science, will be hosted by the University of Canterbury in collaboration with the GIScience academic research community across New Zealand.

The GIScience conference regularly attracts more than 250 international participants from academia, industry and government to discuss and advance the state-of-the-art in geographic information science.

The first day of the 2025 conference will be dedicated to workshops and tutorials, while the main conference program will run on the second and third days; it will include a single refereed paper track and an abstract track for posters and demo submissions.

GIScience 2025 welcomes papers, posters and demos covering emerging topics and fundamental research findings across all sectors of geographic information science, including (but not limited to) the role of geographic information in geography, computer science, engineering, information science, linguistics, mathematics, cognitive science, philosophy, psychology, social science and geostatistics.

Deadlines:

  • Proceedings papers: 31 January 2025
  • Workshop proposals: 14 February 2025
  • Abstracts: 4 April 2025
  • Demos: 4 April 2025

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Sep
10
Wed
Survey and Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference @ Te Pae, Christchurch
Sep 10 @ 9:00 am – Sep 12 @ 5:00 pm
Survey and Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference @ Te Pae, Christchurch

The Survey and Spatial New Zealand Annual Conference is the premier CPD event of the year for surveying and spatial professionals, offering an invaluable opportunity for knowledge-sharing, networking and professional development, connecting delegates with the latest trends and innovations in the sector.

This year’s theme of ‘Transforming the Landscape’ will bring a focus on innovation, forward-thinking and the evolving landscape of the profession, with an emphasis on technology and the future of the sector.

Sep
29
Mon
76th International Astronautical Congress @ Sydney, Australia
Sep 29 – Oct 3 all-day
76th International Astronautical Congress @ Sydney, Australia

The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event, will be held in Sydney, Australia from 29 September to 3 October 2025.

Often described as the ‘Olympics of space,’ this prestigious event is where the world’s space community gathers to access the latest space advancements and trends, academic works, industry connections, and partnership opportunities.

The theme for 2025 will be ‘Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth,’ setting the stage for important discussions such as: space-based applications for Earth, sustainable space activities, and sustaining life off Earth.

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