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The Andy Thomas Space Foundation is looking forward to welcoming a global audience to the 14th Australian Space Forum, which will be held on Tuesday, 25 October 2022 at the Adelaide Convention Centre in South Australia.
Supported by the Australian Space Agency, the South Australian Space Industry Centre and SmartSat CRC, the Forum will provide an opportunity to stimulate ideas, share information about emerging technologies and network with influential space sector leaders and the broader community.
Participants can attend in-person, or virtually through the event’s global interactive platform.
Forum sessions will include international panels covering highly pertinent topics that shape our industry:
Earth Observation: The National Space Mission for Earth Observation is a major investment that will expand Australia’s capability in designing, manufacturing and operating space- and ground-based systems.
Optical Communications: A quantum leap in Australia’s secure and high-bandwidth communications to connect the world and beyond.
Foundation Services Rover: Exploring remote operations and autonomous systems by building on Australian expertise in the resources and mining sectors for the collection of lunar soil (regolith).
![LINZ Lands & Survey Surveying Projects In Antarctica: 1970s – Present Day @ Webinar](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_380904809_625x442.jpg?w=280)
Since the establishment of Scott Base on Ross Island by the late Sir Edmund Hillary in 1957, surveyors have been appointed to assist scientists with survey related tasks on the ice.
This presentation by a panel of Antarctic surveyors promises to be educational, entertaining and informative, as they talk about their experiences on projects on the frozen continent over the last 35-plus years.
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![APAS2023 Conference @ Opal Cove Resort, Coffs Harbour](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/APAS2023-ad_400.jpg?w=273)
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
![Global Surveyors’ Day 2023 @ Activities around the country](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/AdobeStock_103297427_web.jpg?w=280)
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.
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![CSA Easter Conference 2023 @ Novotel Sydney Central, Sydney](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CountrySurveyorsNSW.png?w=206)
The Country Surveyors Association of NSW Easter Conference 2023 will be held at the Novotel Sydney Central in Haymarket, Sydney, on 23 and 24 March 2023.
The annual conference is well attended by many surveyors, both members and non-members of the Association. Over the past 40 years have been held as far west as Broken Hill and Deniliquin, north to Armidale and Port Macquarie, south to Albury and Wagga Wagga and more centrally at places like Orange, Katoomba, Gosford and Nowra. These family orientated events have led to many enduring friendships across the whole of New South Wales.
![Locate23 – The Surveying and Spatial Event @ Adelaide Convention Centre](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/LOCATE23-logo_400.jpg?w=280)
Each year, the Locate conference attracts hundreds of national and international delegates from within and outside the spatial and surveying industry.
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.
Are you passionate about our industry and want to get involved? Maybe you have an idea for a local tour, or a project site visit or even have another event that can run in conjunction with Locate. This is your opportunity to help shape the 2023 event — no idea is too big or too small. Reach out to the organisers via info@locateconference.com or +61 2 4319 8519.
![National Surveying Congress 2023 @ Pier One Hotel, Wattle Bay, Sydney](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Surveying2023.jpg?w=280)
The National Surveying Congress 2023 will be held from 6 to 8 June at the Pier One Hotel, Wattle Bay, Sydney. This year, there will be an online attendance option for those who cannot attend in person.
This year’s congress — the theme for which is ‘Leading the Nation’s Growth —is an important opportunity for surveyors from throughout Australia to gather and discuss the issues facing the profession and collaborate with decision makers and influencers on initiatives to secure stability and growth for the future.
The highlight of the program each year is the Cadastral Leaders Panel, which sees all the Surveyors-General on stage speaking about changes and opportunities in their states and territories.
Cadastral case studies from across Australia and a session on building business skills and team resilience, promise to be engaging and highly informative sessions in this year’s program.
The National Surveying Consultancy Excellence Awards and Gala Dinner will be held on 7 June at the same venue.
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The Geospatial Council of Australia’s 2023 North Queensland Conference will be held at the Cairns Colonial Club on 28 August 2023.
This annual conference is an opportunity for local surveying professionals at all levels to get together to hear about local projects, connect with colleagues old and new and see the latest equipment from suppliers.
The full conference program is now available.
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