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Aug
25
Wed
Future of Place Summit @ Elements Collective, Brisbane
Aug 25 all-day
Future of Place Summit @ Elements Collective, Brisbane

The Future of Place Summit aims to be a day filled with critical discussion, knowledge sharing and networking around the intersection of people, place technology and data.

The event will focus on four themes:

  • Designing for digital lifestyles — A new human-centred planning approach
  • From precinct plans to development reality — The evolving digital and data DNA of urban growth
  • Data-inspired discussions — Tapping into the real voice of the community
  • Streets reimagined — The digital backbone for better experiences

Delegates can take part in person or via Zoom.

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

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
Oct
10
Mon
Smart Cities with Digital Twin Week @ Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Melbourne
Oct 10 @ 9:00 am – Oct 14 @ 5:00 pm
Smart Cities with Digital Twin Week @ Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Melbourne

Smart Cities Week Australia and New Zealand 2022 will bring together the who’s-who in smart cities, digital twins and future-of-place thought leadership in an energising, open dialogue on how to leverage technology to deliver better quality of life for citizens.

Smart Cities Week offers sessions designed to bring demand and supply side stakeholders together in a way that incubates business opportunities and incubates the smart cities investment pipeline.

This year, the event will be delivered in conjunction with Digital Twin Week, known as the premier platform for showcasing, exchanging and networking around all things Digital Twin in the built and natural environment. The event will offer a series of opportunities to connect and gain information and insights on Digital Twin activity, policy and practice from government and industry leaders.

Leading the line-up for the 2022 event is Platinum event sponsor, Amazon Web Services, who will offer attendees a look at AWS-powered twin cities, and how towns, regions and cities, can use cloud benefits, technology and support, to realise their local planning vision.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/Blue Planet Studio

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

Aug
13
Sun
31st International Cartographic Conference and 19th General Assembly @ Cape Town, South Africa
Aug 13 @ 9:00 am – Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm
31st International Cartographic Conference and 19th General Assembly @ Cape Town, South Africa

The International Cartographic Association (ICA) invites you to share your research, practice and experiences in cartography and GIScience at the 31st International Cartographic Conference (ICC 2023), to be held from 13 to 18 August 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

The conference theme will be ‘Smart Cartography for Sustainable Development’.

Important dates:

  • 5 December 2022 – Submission of full papers closes
  • 12 December 2022 – Submission of abstracts closes
  • February 2023 – Conference registration opens
  • 28 February 2023 – Notification of acceptance
  • 8 May 2023 – Submission of revised abstracts and papers
  • 15 May 2023 – Early Bird registration closes
  • 15 May 2023 – Registration deadline for presenters of abstracts, papers and posters

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