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Sep
15
Wed
12th Australian Space Forum @ Adelaide Convention Centre and online
Sep 15 all-day
12th Australian Space Forum @ Adelaide Convention Centre and online

Supported by the Australian Space Agency, the South Australian Space Industry Centre and SmartSat CRC, the 12th Australian Space Forum will provide an opportunity to stimulate ideas, share information about emerging technologies and network with space sector leaders and the broader community.

Participants will be able to attend in-person at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia, or virtually through the event’s global interactive platform.

Forum sessions will include international panels covering the following thematic areas:

  • National and international space trends
  • Moving from cubesats to larger satellites — building Australian expertise and capability
  • Reimagining the social, environmental and economic opportunities enabled by Earth observation technologies
  • On-Earth and off-Earth remote operations, in the context of human exploration as well as applications right here on Earth
3rd Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference @ Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – Sep 20 @ 4:30 pm
3rd Australasian Exploration Geoscience Conference @ Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The AEGC petroleum, mineral and water resource industry conference, incorporating the ASEG-PESA International Geophysical Conference and Exhibition, will be jointly hosted by the Australian Institute of Geoscientists (AIG), Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists (ASEG) and Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia (PESA).

Under the conference theme of Geoscience for a Sustainable World, the AEGC will attract a large number of international and national delegates and organisations from across the spectrum of Australasian geosciences, representing industry, government and academia. It is expected there will be dedicated streams for Australian basins, resourcing a sustainable energy challenge, data, innovation and technology, high-quality resources for future generations and developing the future workforce.

Nov
29
Mon
Southern Space Symposium @ National Press Club, Canberra
Nov 29 @ 9:00 am – Nov 30 @ 4:30 pm
Southern Space Symposium @ National Press Club, Canberra

In partnership with the Australian Space Agency, the Space Industry Association of Australia will host the Southern Space Symposium at the National Press Club in Canberra on 29-30 November 2021.

The Southern Space Symposium is the Australian space industry’s flagship annual conference, bringing together space industry experts and decision-makers from across Australia. At a pivotal moment, the Southern Space Symposium will this year bring space industry together with government and parliament for two days in Canberra to help shape the future agenda for Australian space’s aspirations.

Participants will include federal government departments and agencies, international agencies and missions, defence and space prime contractors, listed space companies, academic and research organisations, small and medium enterprises, space start-ups, and individual space professionals.

Mar
2
Wed
Mapped Out @ Rules Club, Wagga Wagga
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 4:30 pm
Mapped Out @ Rules Club, Wagga Wagga

The latest in spatial data applications will be showcased at this year’s Mapped Out Conference to be held at the Rules Club in Wagga Wagga on Wednesday 2 & Thursday 3 March 2022.

Mapped Out will highlight the diversity of applications for spatial data, geographic information systems and their supporting technologies. Guest speakers with local and national experience will be showcasing the use of spatial data to enhance the operation and delivery of government services.

The Conference is a great opportunity for people working in regional NSW in both local government and the private sector to keep abreast of the latest technology and geographical information systems that can be utilised in their day to day work.

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.

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May
23
Tue
FIG Working Week 2023 @ Orlando, Florida
May 23 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 5:00 pm
FIG Working Week 2023 @ Orlando, Florida

The overall theme for the FIG Working Week 2023 will be ‘Protecting our world, conquering new frontiers,’ which refers to the importance of looking ahead and discovering what will be needed in the future for our profession and at the same time make sure to preserve what works well today.

The FIG Working Week 2023 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 the broad range of surveyors and geospatial experts.
  • Make impacts on careers, organisations and communities.
Nov
15
Wed
Mapped Out 2023 @ Rules Club, Wagga Wagga
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 16 @ 2:30 pm
Mapped Out 2023 @ Rules Club, Wagga Wagga

Hosted by the Riverina Eastern Regional Organisation of Councils and the Riverina Spatial Information Group, Mapped Out 2023 will bring together public- and private-sector professionals to learn about the latest geospatial developments.

Mapped Out will highlight the diversity of applications for spatial data, geographic information systems and their supporting technologies. Guest speakers with local and national experience will be showcasing the use of spatial data to enhance the operation and delivery of government services.

The Conference is a great opportunity for people working in regional NSW in both local government and the private sector to keep abreast of the latest technology and geographical information systems that can be utilised in their day-to-day work.

May
2
Thu
GISTAM 2024 @ Angers, France
May 2 – May 4 all-day
GISTAM 2024 @ Angers, France

The 2024 edition of the International Conference on Geographical Information Systems Theory, Applications and Management (GISTAM 2024) aims to create a meeting point of researchers and practitioners that address new challenges in geo-spatial data sensing, observation, representation, processing, visualization, sharing and managing, in all aspects concerning both ICT as well as management information systems and knowledge-based systems.

The conference welcomes original papers of either practical or theoretical nature, presenting research or applications, of specialised or interdisciplinary nature, addressing any aspect of geographic information systems and technologies, such as:

  • Data acquisition and processing
  • Remote sensing
  • Interaction with spatial-temporal information
  • Spatial data mining
  • Managing spatial data
  • Modelling, representation and visualisation
  • GIS and climate change
  • Domain applications
May
19
Sun
FIG Working Week 2024 @ La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana
May 19 – May 24 all-day

The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) Working Week 2024 will be held in Accra, Ghana, from 19 to 24 May. The event is being held in cooperation with the two national associations: the Licensed Surveyors Association of Ghana (LiSAG) and the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS).

The event will comprise the following:

  • Conference: 20-22 May
  • FIG General Assembly: 19 and 23 May
  • Pre- and post-events: 18-19 and 23 May

The FIG Working Week will be a week-long celebration of innovation and collaboration that unites the global community of surveying and spatial professionals, providing an opportunity to bridge the gap between science and the policymakers and stakeholders who drive real-world change.

The event will provide attendees the opportunity to:

  • Immerse themselves at the forefront of geospatial technology and sustainable resource management.
  • Elevate their expertise through hands-on workshops, interactive sessions, and thought-provoking discussions.
  • Connect with like-minded professionals, experts and decision-makers from around the world.

The FIG Working Week 2024 is expected to attract more than 1500 attendees from around 80 countries, to participate in 70-plus presentation sessions and networking opportunities, and to experience a comprehensive trade exhibition.

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