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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.

Apr
20
Tue
SSSI Webinar – Mobile laser scanning: how it works and what you can do with it @ Online
Apr 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
SSSI Webinar - Mobile laser scanning: how it works and what you can do with it @ Online

Are you a young surveyor and always wondered what the digital frontier of the profession looked like? Are you mid career but developed foundation skills but have not yet ventured into the digital data part of the discipline? Are you a seasoned professional who loves to see what amazing things you can do with the tools and technologies of the 21st century?

If you answered yes to any of those questions then this is a webinar you won’t want to miss!

Michael Finlay is a Geospatial Engineer who specialises in 3D laser scanning and point cloud technologies. He is an early career professional who has been working at Jacobs for 8 years and is passionate about all things 3D laser scanning, especially mobile laser scanning (MLS). Michael is a trail blazer in developing the digital data team and discipline at Jacobs as not only a real value add, efficiency but product and service enricher for the surveying team. He gets involved with the planning, scanning, processing, adjusting, classifying, extracting, automation, analysis, visualisation and supports the interfaces of surveying and digital engineering and GIS environments for stakeholders from a broad variety of disciplines.

Check out Michael’s profile to see some of the amazing projects he has been involved in and how he champions this modern digital space for surveying and geospatial engineers.

Registration

By registering below, you receive access to the watch the webinar live OR if you can’t watch it live, you receive the link to the recording 24 hours after the event date.  You can then watch the recording at your leisure.

CPD

This event is worth one SSSI CPD Point. BOSSI points to be confirmed.

Note, only the individual registered for the event is entitled to receive the associated CPD points.

Contact

Katie Le Miere, National Events Manager
katie.lemiere@sssi.org.au 

Aug
23
Mon
36th Space Symposium @ The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Aug 23 @ 9:00 am – Aug 26 @ 5:00 pm
36th Space Symposium @ The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado

The Space Symposium attracts thousands of representatives of the space industry, governments, militaries, research agencies and more. The event brings  all these groups together in one place to provide an opportunity to examine space issues from multiple perspectives, to promote dialog and to focus attention on critical space issues.

This year, the Space Symposium will be a hybrid in-person/virtual event, with the in-person sessions taking place in Boulder, Colorado, along with a vast exhibition display space which, this year, has been increased by 8,300 square metres.

Aug
22
Mon
Advancing Earth Observation Forum 2022 @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Aug 22 @ 9:00 am – Aug 25 @ 5:00 pm
Advancing Earth Observation Forum 2022 @ Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Advancing Earth Observation Forum 2022 will be a face-to-face, fully interactive forum. It will host user, industry, government, research and technical focused plenaries and interactive panels, poster and workshop sessions to interest and engage end-users, industry, researchers, government, analysts, start-up companies, educators and students.

Oct
12
Thu
SmartSat CRC Conference 2023 @ National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Oct 12 – Oct 13 all-day
SmartSat CRC Conference 2023 @ National Wine Centre, Adelaide

SmartSat partners, participants, students and staff are invited to come together to share their research outcomes and network with industry colleagues at the SmartSat CRC Conference 2023.

The SmartSat CRC is a consortium of universities and other research organisations, partnered with industry that has been funded by the Australian Government to develop know-how and technologies in advanced telecommunications and IoT connectivity, intelligent satellite systems and Earth observation next generation data services.

Landsat image courtesy NASA/GSFC

Nov
16
Thu
2023 ACT Geospatial Conference & Awards Reception @ QT Hotel, Canberra
Nov 16 all-day
2023 ACT Geospatial Conference & Awards Reception @ QT Hotel, Canberra

The 2023 ACT Geospatial Conference and Excellence Awards will bring together colleagues old and new to hear the latest updates from across the local geospatial industry.

The call for abstracts for the event is now open. Any topic of interest to the geospatial industry is welcome, including surveying (cadastral, engineering, hydrographic, mining), GIS, remote sensing and geodesy, or broader topics such as new technology, diversity and workforce management.

The deadline for submission of abstract proposals closes at midday on Tuesday, 3 October.

The Geospatial Excellence Awards Reception will be held at the conclusion of the conference sessions, giving attendees the chance to enjoy drinks and canapes whilst networking and celebrating the award winners.

Image credit: ©stock.adobe.com/au/r-o-x-o-r

Dec
6
Wed
16th Australian Space Forum @ International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney
Dec 6 all-day
16th Australian Space Forum @ International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney

The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is looking forward to welcoming a global audience to the 16th edition of the Australian Space Forum, to be held in Sydney on 6 December 2023.

This will be the first time the Forum will have been held in a city other than Adelaide; the organisers announced at the 15th Forum in May 2023 that from then on, every second Forum will be held in a city other than Adelaide.

The Forum provides an ideal opportunity to stimulate ideas, share information about emerging technologies and network with influential space sector leaders and the broader community.

Mar
8
Fri
International Women’s Day breakfast, Melbourne @ Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Kooyong
Mar 8 @ 7:30 am – 9:30 am
International Women’s Day breakfast, Melbourne @ Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Kooyong

Registrations are now open for the Geospatial Council of Australia’s 2024 International Women’s Day breakfast in Melbourne on 8 March. The breakfast will bring together women from across the geospatial sector to share experiences and foster connections among the remarkable individuals shaping the future of geospatial technology.

The event will also serve as a platform to amplify the voices of women in this field, highlighting their contributions, innovation and leadership.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an aspiring newcomer or a passionate advocate, these events promise to be filled with inspiring discussions, networking opportunities and empowering insights.

The details are:

  • GCA members: $75 (incl. GST)
  • Non-GCA members: $100 (incl. GST)
  • Student members: $50 (incl. GST)
  • Tables can seat up to 8.
  • Time: 7:30am to 9:30am
  • Venue: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, Kooyong
  • Register

Registrations close Thursday, 29 February.

The breakfast is sponsored by 1Spatial, with other sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact events@geospatialcouncil.org.au for further information.

International Women’s Day breakfast, Brisbane @ Rydges South Bank (Rooftop South), 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
Mar 8 @ 7:30 am – 9:45 am
International Women’s Day breakfast, Brisbane @ Rydges South Bank (Rooftop South), 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane

Registrations are now open for the Geospatial Council of Australia’s 2024 International Women’s Day breakfast in Brisbane on 8 March. The breakfast will bring together women from across the geospatial sector to share experiences and foster connections among the remarkable individuals shaping the future of geospatial technology.

The event will also serve as a platform to amplify the voices of women in this field, highlighting their contributions, innovation and leadership.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional, an aspiring newcomer or a passionate advocate, these events promise to be filled with inspiring discussions, networking opportunities and empowering insights.

The details are:

  • GCA members: $75 (incl. GST)
  • Non-GCA members: $100 (incl. GST)
  • Student members: $50 (incl. GST)
  • Tables can seat up to 8.
  • Time: 7:30am to 9:30am
  • Venue: Rydges South Bank (Rooftop South), 9 Glenelg St, South Brisbane
  • Register

Registrations close Thursday, 29 February.

The breakfast is sponsored by 1Spatial, with other sponsorship opportunities still available. Contact events@geospatialcouncil.org.au for further information.

May
7
Tue
Locate24 @ International Convention Centre, Sydney
May 7 – May 9 all-day
Locate24 @ International Convention Centre, Sydney

Each year, the Locate conference attracts hundreds of national and international delegates from within and outside the spatial, space and surveying sectors.

As Australia’s premier spatial and surveying conference, Locate provides guests with a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and applications in geospatial technologies.

The 2024 event will be held at the International Convention Centre at Darling Harbour in Sydney, and will include a gala evening dinner and presentation of the Geospatial Excellence Awards (formerly the Asia-Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards).

The convenor for Locate24 will be Narelle Underwood, Surveyor-General of NSW.

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