
Sydney Build Expo 2019 – 14th & 15th March – Royal Hall of Industries
Show Features:
– Australia’s Leading and Largest Construction & Design Show
– 150+ Senior Speakers at our Free Conference, Workshops, Partner Sessions & Live Demos
– Thousands of Attendees will be joining us from across Australia
– 250+ Exhibitors within 5 zones
– Co-located with CIVENEX
– Topics Focusing on: Residential construction, transport and infrastructure, commercial construction, new contracts and opportunities, Sydney’s waterfront, prefab, urban design, sustainability, BIM/Digital etc.
– 60+ Industry Partners – Large-Scale Promotion of the Show
– Networking: Live Music, Craft Beer Festival, Whiskey Tasting, Live Demos & Prize Giveaways.
– Keep up-to-date with the latest projects, news, industry standards and technologies across: construction, design, architecture, cladding, insulation, flooring, lighting, building supplies, hardware, joinery, home automation and everything build related.
Your free pass gives you full access to the entire Sydney Build event and CIVENEX event including all conferences, summits and the 250+ booth exhibition. For further details, visit sydneybuildexpo.com
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EUROGEO 2019
“Teaching Geography in challenging times”
14 – 15 March 2019
Conference Invitation:
Whenever new technologies have emerged they have tended to transform our society. For instance, today we have access to an unprecedented quantity of geographic information and to sophisticated means of acquiring, manipulating and disseminating it. Rapid technological developments of the past century therefore holds the promise to do something similar for our current, post-industrial world.
On the other hand, enormous threats such as climate change, complex political and economic crises, territorial fighting and so on seem to intensify. As a result we are experiencing a period of dramatic and arguably irrevocable change within a wider context of turbulence in society. The result has been a great deal of polarization within our communities. With so much change and daily turmoil we are often asked to respond to questions and concerns about the future.
Geography has the potential to respond to these challenges. We believe that geographical knowledge and geographical perspectives plays an increasingly important role in our technology-oriented society where the study of place, space and process can help us understand and solve real-world problems. Indeed by using geographic information, we can actively construct, analyze and present different aspects of the world and act on these representations.
Our society depends on constructing an understanding and managing rapidly changing environments. Growing population will cause increasing demands. Resource developments in remote environments are needed to meet them. Now, more than ever, we all need to be able to access and use geographical information to examine spatial interrelationships and potential conflicts.
Within this context some of the cross-cutting challenges EUROGEO 2019 will seek to examine include:
- What research responses can geography bring to dealing with complex challenges?
- How do new technologies and the increasing open access to data help us to address issues we face today and those of the future?
- What role does or should geography play in society?
- How should education respond to the ever-increasing importance of geographic information?
- What is geography‘s contribution to making citizens?
- How does geographical education need respond to needs of society and the world around us?
EUROGEO 2019, Teaching Geography in challenging times will provide opportunities to discuss the role and potential of Geography to solve today and future issues as well as to respond to needs of society and the world.
We invite you to propose papers, posters and sessions on any theme or topic associated with the way geography and geography information addresses issues including the importance of Geography for all.
The conference will start at midday on 14 March 2019 and conclude at 2pm after lunch on March 15 2019.

FMEdays 2019 – Living Transformation!
Take the opportunity to experience three exciting days of FME technology at the WCC Bonn!
Safe Software and con terra invite you to FMEdays, the European FME User Conference, which will be held in Bonn from 18 to 20 March 2019.
Take advantage of this opportunity to exchange experiences and networking strategies with FME users, developers and data experts from Germany, Europe and all over the world. Get to know the new features of FME 2019 and take a look into the future of the FME platform.
Outlook
- Keynotes speakers – Don Murray and Dale Lutz (Managing Directors of Safe Software Inc.)
- Exclusive contributions from Safe Software’s developers and chief architects
- Best practices and partner solutions from all over Europe
- Technical contributions with useful tips and tricks for FME Desktop, Server and Cloud
- Pre-conference workshops and FME trainings to build and expand your knowledge
- Speakers’ Corner – Make the FMEdays your stage
- Help Desk – Ask the FME experts
With the magnificent former Bundestag building as background, the FMEdays will provide a unique opportunity for training, brainstorming, knowledge transfer and networking.

The Future of Mining Australia returns for its second edition and has been created to connect C-suite, Heads and Managers of Mine Operations and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) providers from top enterprises around the globe to debate and define the future mining landscape across the Australia.
The agenda provides attendees strategic level content on the Exploration, Development, Sustainability, Optimisation, Innovation, Technology, Strategy, Planning, People, Leadership, Connectivity, Digitisation issues driving the industry.
Key topics include:
- GAME CHANGING EQUIPMENT: Discover how the latest technology is being applied across the mining lifecycle to improve the economics of existing mines and new projects including; remote cameras and sensors, haulage and hybrid loaders and drones.
- DISRUPTION IN MINING: Gain insight into the social, geo-political and economic forces and market trends that have and will continue to reshape the mining industry as we know it today.
- INFLUENCING CHANGE: Explore how companies are re-focussing their efforts on creating a united workforce in order to encourage innovation, collaboration and transparency.
- VALUE CHAIN OPTIMISATION – A HOLISTIC APPROACH: Learn how the industry is striving towards a sustainable future with the application of new processes, systems and methods of communication.
- INNOVATION IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN: Understand what Innovation really means and how companies are taking the industry to new heights with advanced extraction, processing and exploration methods.
Confirmed speakers Include:
- Jake Klein, Chief Executive Officer, Evolution Mining
- Ricus Grimbeek, Chief Operating Officer, North Atlantic Operations and Asian Refineries, Vale Base Metals
- Friska Wirya, Change Lead – Digital, Newcrest Mining
- Jonathan Law, Director, CSIRO Mineral Resources
- Allan Trench, Professor of Practice & MBA Director, University of Western Australia
Sponsors include: Komatsu, Caterpillar, Inmarsat, Motion Metrics, Minnovare, MMD, Uptake, Commit Works and Petra Data Sciences

Mary-Ellen Feeney is Global Technology Leader Geospatial and Technical Director GIS Asia Pacific Middle East at Jacobs, and a passionate advocate for STEM education, who is actively involved in promoting women in the surveying and spatial information professions.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR EMAIL DETAILS ARE CORRECT ON YOUR TICKET PURCHASE. WE REQUIRE THE EMAIL OF THE ATTENDEE TO SETUP THE WEBINAR REGISTRATION.
Venue
Online Webinar
Cost
As per registration information available here.
Contact
Booking queries: rom.nsw@sssi.org.au
YP information: chair.yp@sssi.org.au

APAS2019 will be held at Cypress Lakes Resort in Pokolbin on 1-3 April 2019. The conference theme is “Data Mining for the Future”. Please consider contributing to this conference by presenting a paper. There is a lot of fantastic work being done out there – why not tell the profession about it? Please contact us for more information and to indicate interest in presenting at APAS2019.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The Call for Abstracts is now open. The deadline for submitting an abstract is Friday, 28 September 2018. Please use the abstract template, closely follow the instructions, and submit the abstract via email. Please note that abstracts not using the abstract template will not be accepted.
For your information, the deadlines for APAS2019 contributions are as stated below. Please ensure that you meet these deadlines, so the conference program and proceedings can be finalised in time.
IMPORTANT DATES
Abstract submission deadline: Friday, 28 September 2018
Draft paper deadline: Friday, 30 November 2018
Final paper deadline: Friday, 1 February 2019
Conference: 1-3 April 2019 (Mon-Wed, with presentations on Tue & Wed)
We recognise that authors may not be very experienced in writing papers. In fact, we encourage submissions from authors that do not normally present their work at conferences. We therefore offer two paper deadlines. By submitting your paper by the draft paper deadline, you have the opportunity to receive feedback from the Editor which may result in improvements of your paper. Any suggested changes can then be made before the final paper deadline. In addition, a full paper template is provided to authors to help in the production of the paper and the conference proceedings. Please note that submissions not using this template will not be accepted.
The proceedings of past conferences can be accessed via the Proceedings page.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
The conference program is now available. Please check for future updates.
REGISTRATION
APAS2019 conference registration is not yet open. Please use the online registration form (EFT and credit card payment options available) or the hardcopy registration form. Please take note of the registration conditions.

Conference Overview
Geospatial World Forum is a collaborative and interactive platform, which demonstrates collective and shared vision of the global geospatial community. It is an annual gathering of geospatial professionals and leaders representing the entire geospatial ecosystem. This comprises of public policies, national mapping agencies, private sector enterprises, multilateral and development organizations, scientific and academic institutions, and above all end users from government, businesses, and citizen services. With Geospatial Media and Communications as the primary driver, Geospatial World Forum is conceived, designed and managed by a partner network of about 50 organizations globally.
In January 2018, the platform celebrated its 10th anniversary in Hyderabad, India. Over the years, Geospatial World Forum has become the most talked about geospatial event, best-known for its futuristic themes, engaging content, and top-level attendees. Back to Europe after 2 years, Geospatial World Forum 2019 is committed to creating a premium platform for geospatial community to learn, share, connect, brand, and network with stakeholders associated with the industry.
Theme
#geospatialbydefault – Empowering billions!The Fourth Industrial Revolution, driven by AI, Big Data, IoT, and Robotics, is bringing significant attention to geospatial technology and expanding its reach to larger masses of the society. Geospatial technology is now empowering IT-enabled services and optimizing engineering workflows and business processes.
Being an integral part of this disruptive journey, geospatial industry is now open to larger market drivers, creating new growth opportunities. The hidden treasure of spatial thinking is being unveiled through collaborative, interactive, and more user-friendly platform. Simplifying utility and value of geospatial knowledge for consumers became a determining factor for successful business models.
While disruption gets to be the new normal, geospatial is becoming ubiquitous, pervasive, and ‘default’ in our daily lives. Join the #geospatialbydefault movement at Geospatial World Forum 2019 as we strive to make geographic information a common language for 7 billion people around the world!

WHERE TO NEXT? LOCATION, HOW WE DRIVE OUR DIGITAL FUTURE
The Locate Conference (Locate19) will explore how geospatial science is underpinning the rapid changes we are experiencing now in the fourth industrial revolution. From advanced data capture techniques, positioning, data analytics, artificial intelligence to strategy and policy, Locate 19 will explore how surveying and spatial science is a core enabling technology of the digital age . From health care, transport, consumer experience through to environment, energy, water, resources and smart cities, Locate19 will uncover the geospatial technologies driving our digital future, identify new insights and better outcomes for your organisation.
INVITATION TO ATTEND
On behalf of the Locate Conferences Australia it is our pleasure to invite you to join us at the Locate19 Conference, 8 – 10 April in Melbourne, Victoria.
Consistently named at the top of the world’s most liveable cities lists, Melbourne is Australia’s home of sport, art, live music, theatres, education and more. The MCEC Conference venue is on the banks of the Yarra River, in the heart of the city – the perfect location for the premier conference of the surveying and spatial industries in Australia and New Zealand.
With a theme of “Where to next? How geospatial science is driving our digital future” this conference will have an engaging approach that will bring together innovative global leaders who will share their ideas, knowledge, and experiences on a wide range of subjects. Every year Locate sets and shares the future direction of the industry, and brings speakers together across the government, private, non-profit and academic sectors.
You will have an opportunity to network with colleagues from all corners of the globe, have direct access to vendors and subject matter experts in the Interactive Zone, see the newest technology, and be introduced to the newest ideas in the spatial sector.
We look forward in seeing you in Melbourne.
GLENN COCKERTON & KATE WILLIAMS, CO-CONVENORS

Commercial UAV Expo is the leading pan-European trade show and conference for the commercial drone market, focusing on:
- Process, Power & Utilities
- Civil Infrastructure
- Construction
- Aggregates & Mining
- Surveying & Mapping
- Law Enforcement, Emergency Response & Search and Rescue (SAR)
- Precision Agriculture
Launched in the United States in 2015, Commercial UAV Expo received rave reviews from the start.
Now, the winning formula is in Europe! Following a successful first edition in Brussels in 2017 and a move to Amsterdam in 2018, Commercial UAV Amsterdam returns to RAI Amsterdam 8-10 April 2019.
Commercial UAV Expo Europe is organized by Diversified Communications. With 15 years of experience producing world-renowned events for precision-measurement professionals, including Commercial UAV Expo Americas, SPAR 3D Conference & Expo and International LiDAR Mapping Forum, Diversified Communications has the industry connections and European market expertise to deliver a world-class event for commercial drone professionals. Content – delivered in-person and online – gives practitioners tools and information to make better business decisions. Learn how these events are differentiated from one another.

What is EnerGIS?
EnerGIS a GITA sponsored conference which features inspiring and challenging talks about GIS within the Energy Industry!
A meeting place for GIS & Geospatial professionals to gather with our colleagues from around the corner, and around the world, discussing topics of current interest and new challenges within the industry.
EnerGIS welcomes presentations and papers from all areas of the energy industry; renewables, wind, solar, oil, gas, coal, etc.
We also welcome papers from the upstream sector, exploration, production, mid-stream, transmission, and the distribution sectors.
If your topic is geospatially and energy related it’ll find a welcome audience at EnerGIS!