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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/

Sep
5
Mon
15th Conference on Spatial Information Theory @ Kobe, Japan
Sep 5 @ 9:00 am – Sep 9 @ 5:00 pm
15th Conference on Spatial Information Theory @ Kobe, Japan

The 15th International Conference on Spatial Information Theory, COSIT 2022, will be held in Kobe, Japan, 5 to 9 September, 2022. Established in 1993, the Conference on Spatial Information Theory (COSIT) is a biennial international conference series concerned with theoretical aspects of space and spatial information, aimed at advancing geographic information science and its emerging research frontiers.

The conference offers three (refereed) submission tracks with double-blind reviews: vision papers, full papers, and short papers. Embedded in the conference will also be an on-site mentoring program for doctoral students.

Contributions can cover a broad set of conference-relevant themes such as (but not limited to):

  • activity-based models of spatial knowledge
  • cognitive aspects of geographic information
  • cognitive-behavioural geography, naive geography
  • data-driven spatial information theory
  • geo-ethics and geo-privacy
  • events and processes in geographic space and time
  • geographic information visualisation and geovisual analytics
  • knowledge representation for space and time
  • navigation and wayfinding of sentient beings and robots
  • ontology of space and time
  • place
  • quality and interoperability of geographic information
  • social and cultural organisation of space
  • spatial and temporal language
  • spatial aspects of social networks
  • spatial decision support, impact of model design
  • spatial (digital) humanities
  • theory-driven spatial machine learning, artificial intelligence of space
  • theories on volunteered geographic information
  • theory and practice of spatial and temporal reasoning
  • user interfaces, virtual spaces and collaborative spaces
Sep
18
Sun
2022 NSGIC Annual Conference @ Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland, Oregon
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – Sep 23 @ 5:00 pm
2022 NSGIC Annual Conference @ Embassy Suites by Hilton, Portland, Oregon

The US National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) Annual Conference is the place to enhance geospatial excellence and collaboration for state, local, tribal and federal GIS policymakers and coordinators, private sector partners and other leaders in the geospatial ecosystem.

Providing critical and timely networking opportunities, the conference also offers the chance to connect, collaborate, and share with colleagues and partners.

The agenda will comprise:

Roll Call of States — Where state representatives will share a snapshot of achievements, challenges and upcoming activities.
Plenary Sessions — Presentations by and for the NSGIC community exploring challenges, successes and new approaches for collaboration in the geospatial ecosystem.
State Caucus — A roundtable discussion with state and local government representatives to talk frankly about current pressing issues.
GIO Academy — Leadership sessions and networking for state government GIOs and equivalents only (separate registration is required).
Speed Networking — A fun and fast-paced activity where sponsors, who have allocated points, will rotate to complete the circuit of visiting with state reps.
Annual Business Meeting — Including the election of new board members and leadership transition.
Awards Reception — Recognising exceptional work through the Geospatial Excellence Awards & NSGIC Service Awards.

Mar
15
Wed
Geo Connect Asia 2023 @ Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Mar 15 @ 8:30 am – Mar 16 @ 5:00 pm

The Geo Connect Asia conference provides a strategic and collaborative platform for industry professionals, government agencies and start-ups to come together to build and develop knowledge and solutions for Asia’s geospatial & location intelligence markets. It also comprises panel sessions to provide interactive responses to real and current challenges.

Geo Connect Asia 2023 (GCA 2023) will have full focus on a face-to-face show format, featuring more hands-on opportunities for visitors to experience different elements, modules and applications of geospatial data.

GCA 2023 will also see the launch of a dedicated UAV-focused industry show, Drones Asia, covering an entire hall with several on-site showcases of drones, cameras, launch & recovery systems, and sensors, as well as the latest technology for satellite & remote sensing, launch & recovery systems, surveillance & reconnaissance, and training & simulation.

Geo Connect Asia is your gateway to meeting some of the world’s biggest players in geospatial technology and location intelligence solutions, right at the heart of Singapore.

Key Industries

Utilities Words

If you are interested in knowing about conference sponsorship opportunities and/or meeting spaces at GCA 2023, please contact Rupert.Owen@montgomeryasia.com.

May
8
Mon
XPONENTIAL @ Colorado Convention Centre, Denver, USA
May 8 @ 8:30 am – May 11 @ 5:00 pm

XPONENTIAL is a leading annual gathering for global leaders and end users of uncrewed technologies. Founded on a belief that cross-pollination drives innovation, it’s the only event designed to advance the entire autonomy ecosystem. Each year, it welcomes thousands of the industry’s top minds to cultivate collaboration, spark new ideas, and in 2023, build the blueprint for autonomy. XPONENTIAL is a catalyst — helping each attendee transform their vision into real opportunities.

May
22
Mon
World of Drones and Robotics Congress New Zealand @ Hilton, Auckland
May 22 @ 8:30 am – May 24 @ 5:00 pm
World of Drones and Robotics Congress New Zealand @ Hilton, Auckland

The World of Drones and Robotics Congress New Zealand (WoDaRC NZ) is shaping up as an unmissable event for anyone involved in robotics, drones, AI, AgTech and data-led innovation. WoDaRC is business-led, technology based and will create opportunities for collaboration and growth across the technology ecosystem.

Topics to be covered include:

  • Regional capability and strategy
  • Humanitarian engineering and disaster response
  • Environmental science and agricultural technology
  • The new frontiers: oceans, mountains, and space
  • Movies, media, community, and social empowerment
  • Education
Jun
13
Tue
RPAS in Australian Skies 2023 @ Hotel Realm, Canberra
Jun 13 – Jun 15 all-day
RPAS in Australian Skies 2023 @ Hotel Realm, Canberra

RPAS in Australia Skies is back for 2023. The conference is the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems’ (AAUS) main event for the year and has established itself as a landmark event for the Australian drone industry, drawing interest from key government personnel, representatives from the regulatory and safety bodies, defence force, RPAS and UTM representatives, end users and academia.

The hybrid event will take place over two days and will include a combination of presentations and interactive panel discussions.

The conference will cover:

  • RPAS related policy and regulatory updates from Australian and international government agencies.
  • UAS Traffic Management, low-level airspace and integrated airspace systems
  • Industry challenges and perspectives
  • Continuing development of a professional and safe industry.
  • Emerging technologies and innovative solutions enabling RPAS integration in Australian airspace.
  • Emerging applications — benefits, viability and social acceptance
  • Case studies of drone use and challenges in emergency services, infrastructure inspection, delivery, mining, and agriculture.

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