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Jul
8
Wed
Locate Connect mini conference @ Webinar
Jul 8 @ 3:00 pm – Jul 10 @ 5:30 pm
Locate Connect mini conference @ Webinar

The Three Day Mini-Conference will be delivered in July, with 21 speakers over 3 days and taking place for 2 hours late in the afternoon. This exciting event will feature highly anticipated keynote speakers such as Bruce Thompson, Dr Karen Joyce and Nyall Dawson covering topics such as smart cities, surveying, sustainable development objectives, key projects and much, much more.

Wednesday 8 July – Friday 10 July 2020  – 1530 – 1730
Program: Download the program HERE
Cost: $90 – Mini-Conference attendee
Full access to all 3 days of the Mini-Conference, and access to the recording post-event

Jul
22
Wed
Q&A with Peter Woodgate, Esus
Jul 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Q&A with Peter Woodgate, Esus
BEYOND THE 2026 AGENDA

The presentation will focus on a major initiative called the 2030 Space and Spatial Industry Growth Roadmap. The Government has set three key objectives for the space industry by 2030; 20,000 new jobs, $12B additional contribution to GDP and an extra one billion dollars into the investment pipeline. The combination of space and spatial working together will make a great contribution to meeting these targets. The space industry sets up critical elements of the communications supply chains (satcoms) together with content (GNSS and EO). The spatial industry provides the vast bulk of the data infrastructure, value-added content and analytics, and the ‘last yard’ delivery channels to customers. Getting this ecosystem right creates a premium competitive advantage for Australia and greatly strengthens our sovereignty and security. The presentation will discuss the next steps in the development of the roadmap; the development of a white paper which sets out the critical issues, the creation of an ecosystem map will help identify key areas for investment, and a risk analysis that will set out Australia’s critical dependence on space based assets and the steps we can take as a nation to improve our resilience, and sovereignty over, these assets. It will also provide an update on the latest developments of the 2026 Spatial Industry Transformation and Growth Agenda and how this initiative will contribute to the roadmap.

Oct
19
Tue
12d Tech Forum 2021 | Online Industry Summit @ Virtual Event
Oct 19 – Oct 21 all-day
12d Tech Forum 2021 | Online Industry Summit @ Virtual Event

Hosted by 12d – the companies behind 12d Model and 12d Synergy – the highly anticipated 12d Tech Forum returns on 19 – 21 October 2021. The three-day online industry summit will connect over 2,000 surveying, engineering, and construction professionals to learn, innovate, and be inspired.

The 12d Tech Forum provides surveying and geospatial professionals with an excellent training opportunity to keep up to date with the latest innovations and advancements in the industry.

50+ Hours of Inspiring Industry Talks

The 12d Tech Forum will host over 50 hours of industry insights, case studies from cutting-edge Australian and New Zealand surveying projects, and actionable training content. Delivered by some of the greatest minds and speakers in the industry. Talks are tailored for surveyors, engineers, and directors, not just 12d operators.

Free Access to All Keynote Presentations

We’ve secured a huge line-up of 40+ industry speakers, including talks from Land Surveys, Fulton Hogan, GHD, SMEC, Piritahi, and many more.

A few keynote titles include:

  • Pilbara Desert Collaboration: Land Surveys’ data management strategy collaborating across the Pilbara desert
  • GDA2020 at Mackay City Council: Practical insights into successfully implementing GDA2020 through 12d Model
  • Piritahi Case Study: 10,000 lot land development project to crush the Auckland housing crisis
  • TfNSW Steering Group & Uniform Coding: Aligning managed utilities through a consistent framework for delivery

Best yet, all sessions will be recorded and available to watch on-demand for 12 months after the event.

Surveying and Geospatial Topics Include…

  • BIM & Digital Engineering
  • Land & Construction Surveying
  • GDA2020, ADAC, A-SPEC
  • Point Clouds
  • Drone Surveying & Photogrammetry
  • Mobile Mapping & GIS
  • Digital Twins & Asset Management
  • Data Management & Collaboration

Check Out the Preliminary Event Agenda

To see a comprehensive list of keynotes and topics that will be covered at the 12d Tech Forum 2021, check out our Preliminary Event Agenda here.

12d Training Breakout Streams

For more tailored training content focused on upskilling your use of 12d software, purchase a Training Pass (A$149 +GST). Here you will have access to an additional five technical  streams covering topics on Design, Survey, Water, Data Management, and Training.

Accrue CPD Points

Every hour you watch of the 12d Tech Forum can earn you 1 CPD point for many industry institutions, such as SSI, Australian Consulting Surveyors, Engineers Australia, and many more.

Virtual Networking Sessions

Meet like-minded individuals and build lasting relationships with our virtual networking sessions. The online forum will be attended by thousands of surveying, mapping, and geospatial professionals from across Australia, New Zealand, and abroad.

Register for FREE Today

Join over 2,000 professionals and gain access to 50+ hours with 150+ in-depth talks, delivered by over 60 speakers. Register for your free Industry Pass today!

To learn more and register, visit 12dtechforum.com/

Nov
22
Mon
GEO Week 2021 @ Online
Nov 22 @ 9:00 am – Nov 26 @ 5:00 pm
GEO Week 2021 @ Online

During GEO Week 2021, the Group on Earth Observations will present the multidisciplinary activities of the GEO Work Programme that address policy agendas involved in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP26, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) COP15, the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development and the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.

The online event will include the GEO-17 plenary, plus anchor and side events. Time will be scheduled each day for virtual networking. On Monday, November 22, the 56th Executive Committee will be held as a closed meeting.

Of particular importance will be the anchor events: These are the main events designed by GEO week 2021 organisers to explain the multidisciplinary nature of GEO through the concept of nexus thinking. Working on multiple topics simultaneously is essential in today’s rapidly changing environmental and social conditions. For example, work in one area will have a knock-on effect or impact in another area, such as the water, energy and food nexus. These events are linked to the global policy agendas that underpin most of GEO’s work.

Image credit: NASA

May
25
Wed
Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors 2022 National Conference @ RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast
May 25 @ 9:00 am – May 27 @ 5:00 pm
Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors 2022 National Conference @ RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast

The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) National Conference will be held from 25 to and 27 May 2022 at the RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, Queensland.

The conference will begin on the Wednesday with optional workshops and a welcome dinner, followed the next day by a full program of sessions on a range of topics plus networking with sponsors within the network market place. There will have a final dinner on Thursday evening at the hotel, while Friday will again see a full day of conferring and networking.

Well-known comedian Elliot Goblet (described as “one of the most original comedians in the history of the known universe”) will be the MC for the welcome dinner, while the equally well-known sporting personality Sam Kekovich has been confirmed as the keynote speaker (“you know it makes sense”).

Image credit: RACV

Aug
1
Mon
Survey and Spatial NZ conference @ Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua
Aug 1 @ 9:00 am – Aug 3 @ 5:00 pm
Survey and Spatial NZ conference @ Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua

Survey and Spatial NZ’s 2022 conference will be held from 1 to 3 August at the Novotel Lakeside, Rotorua. The conference is the biggest continuing professional development event of the year for NZ surveying and spatial professionals. It invites sharing of knowledge amongst peers, bringing together networking opportunities for all delegates and is an essential event for professional development and connectivity within the sector.

The choice of Rotorua as the location is apt, given the conference theme of ‘Turning up the Heat’. The organisers aim to stimulate discussion regarding challenges in regional areas, which include climate change and developments outside of Auckland.

Sep
4
Mon
Best Practice GI for Climate Impact – webinar
Sep 4 @ 9:15 am – 12:30 pm
Best Practice GI for Climate Impact – webinar

The Local Government Spatial Reference Group (LGSRG) will be holding a webinar on Monday, 4 September, to introduce a series of hands-on workshops it will be holding across Victoria during September 2023.

The webinar will cover the topic of Best Practice Geospatial Intelligence for Climate Impact, and will address important topics on climate impact, community safety and how geospatial intelligence can contribute to better outcomes for local governments.

The LGSRG was formed in 2003 to address the need for a sector wide group representing the strategic interests of the Victorian Local Government sector with respect to spatial information. The LGSRG has been active throughout the COVID pandemic to keep the local government geospatial community connected and engaged via the annual Spatial Capability Workshop series which have grown year on year, and is now diversifying with a quarterly Spatial Hour webinar to share stories of success within the local government geospatial sector.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/yutthana

Sep
13
Wed
AIMS National Conference 2023 @ Hyatt Regency Sydney
Sep 13 – Sep 15 all-day
AIMS National Conference 2023 @ Hyatt Regency Sydney

The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) National Conference 2023 will be held at the Hyatt Regency Sydney from 13 to 15 September 2023. This is the premier event on the AIMS calendar and should not be missed, especially with more than 20 sponsors in attendance showcasing the latest equipment and technology.

The conference’s keynote speaker will be Peter Baines, OAM, one of Australia’s most effective ‘socialprenuers’. A former police officer, he is the founder of the well-known charity ‘Hands Across the Water,’ and as such has created opportunities for hundreds of children in Thailand.

Peter’s humanitarian efforts have been recognised with significant national and international awards. In January 2014, he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal for his International Humanitarian work. In 2016, he received the Most Admirable Order of Direkgunabhorn awarded by the King of Thailand for his devotional services to the Kingdom of Thailand.

A powerful keynote speaker, Peter’s presentations take his audience from laughter to tears as he recounts his story and delivers the lessons he has learned by managing some of the world’s most devastating crises. His tales of the way in which he has contributed to the lives of many less fortunate people in the world, and the realisation of his personal dream are absolutely inspiring.

Mar
14
Thu
3rd International Land Management Conference @ Online
Mar 14 – Mar 15 all-day
3rd International Land Management Conference @ Online

The 3rd International Land Management Conference, hosted by the University of the West of England, will be held online on 14 and 15 March 2024. The event will bring together experts and professionals in land management to discuss inclusive land tenure, efficient land markets, sector reform and innovations in land research.

The conference will focus on four themes:

  • Theme 1: Can we build more inclusive and resilient land tenure systems by understanding social value and climate change?
  • Theme 2: How can land administration systems contribute to efficient and equitable land markets?
  • Theme 3: What approaches can Development Partners use to help achieve more successful Land Administration sector reform?
  • Theme 4: LINK – Early Career Professionals and Junior Researchers – Innovations in Land Research and Practice

The conference is organised by LINK, the Land–International Network for Knowledge — a network of academic organisations, professional practice and development partners, as well as public and private sector country partners — in association with the University of the West of England.

Mar
22
Fri
AIMS Mudgee 2024 @ Parklands Resort & Conference Centre, Mudgee, NSW
Mar 22 all-day
AIMS Mudgee 2024 @ Parklands Resort & Conference Centre, Mudgee, NSW

The Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) Mudgee Regional Seminar will be held at Parklands Resort, Mudgee, NSW, on 22 March 2024. There will also be an optional dinner at a local brewery the evening prior.

This annual event is always very well attended, and features presentations on a wide variety of mine surveying topics and technologies. You can read an account of the 2023 seminar on the AIMS website.

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