You might have heard that new technologies and innovations are merging the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that will fundamentally transform humankind. The 4th industrial revolution is coming! And it will witness innovations in areas such as autonomous cars, smart robotics, and a manufacturing process built around 3D printing. Location technology will play a major role in this revolution.
This fresh wave of change is going to have a major impact on the world including the geospatial industry. Which is why Geospatial World Forum 2018 is going to revolve around the theme “Geo4IR: Geo-enabling 4th Industrial Revolution”, to establish the connection between geospatial technology and the 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR). The event will transport the attendees to the era of 4IR through informative sessions and stimulating discussions, and an exciting display of futuristic technologies.
The most awaited annual geospatial conference is scheduled to take place from January 16-19, 2017, in Hyderabad International Convention Centre, Hyderabad, India. For 9 glorious years, the platform has successfully highlighted the true potential of geospatial technology across multiple sectors and industries. Thought leaders from across the globe will share various case studies and ideas on how integration of location intelligence and geospatial technology works with IOT, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.
GWF 2018 will host four stand-alone conferences. Take a look:
- GeoBuiz Summit 2018: “Breaking the silo mentality”. GeoBuiz will be a unique platform for understanding the collaborative environment between industry, multilateral and government organizations. It will also highlight the evolving trends, market behavior, etc.
- Location World: “Business without location is not a business anymore”. At Location World, the business community will come together to talk about collaboration, changing business models innovative products, and processes to stay current, responsive, and agile.
- Geo4SDGs: “Sustainability starts here”. With the theme ‘Geo-knowledge conduit to SDGs success’, Geo4SDGs will engage stakeholders to understand the importance geospatial information for achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
- GeoIntelligence: “Actionable Intelligence = Mission Success”, the Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) community will come together for insightful discussions and networking opportunity with the Defense and the Security sector.
As threats to national security become more unpredictable, geospatial intelligence has an even more important role to play in the future of safety, security and defence. Fortunately, developments in policy, breakthroughs in technology and advances in training are making a real difference already.
To find out how geospatial intelligence will solve the biggest safety, security and defence challenges in an increasingly contested world attend DGI 2018, the biggest meeting of geospatial intelligence leaders in Europe.
The 18th Annual International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) will take place in Denver, Colorado, USA, February 5-7, 2018.
International LiDAR Mapping Forum (ILMF) is a technical conference and exhibition showcasing the latest airborne, terrestrial, and underwater LiDAR as well as emerging remote-sensing and data collection tools and technologies for:
- Asset Management
- Civil Infrastructure
- Coastal Zone Mapping
- Emergency Services & Disaster Response
- Land and Natural Resource Management
- Urban Modelling
- and more
Aerial, mobile and underwater measurement and monitoring are being aided by new tools and technologies, all of which are addressed ILMF. Technologies include aerial and mobile lidar systems as well as emerging technology platforms including UAV/UAS. Other technologies include topo/bathymetric solutions, Geiger-mode and single photon lidar, multi and hyperspectral imaging. Data processing content addresses latest innovations to solve data fusion, data integrity, post-processing, analytics as well as updates on data interoperability.
Topics include asset management, infrastructure inspection and maintenance for utilities, process & power, coastal zone mapping and surveying, emergency and disaster response, land and natural resource management, urban modeling and construction.
SSSI NSW invites you to attend our inaugural SSSI NSW Twilight Networking Event!
The SSSI NSW Twilight event series will offer face to face networking with your spatial peers, and each event will target a specific stream with informal presentations followed by an open floor Q&A.
WHEN
Thursday, 8th February 2018
5:30PM – 9:30PM (AEDT)
WHERE
LinQ Bar, Shelbourne Hotel, 200 Sussex Street, Sydney
CPD:
1.5 Survey Practice Points
EVENT CODE:
SSSINSW214
PROGRAM
5:30 – 6:30PM: Networking drinks & nibbles
6:30 – 6:40PM: Introduction to program and speakers
6:40 – 7:10PM: Liz Fulton: RPAS – Taking imagery to new heights
7:10 – 7:40PM: Julia Spark: Unleashing the full capacity of remote sensing
7:40 – 8:10PM: Q&A
8:10 – 9:30PM: Networking drinks & nibbles
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Speaker 1: Liz Fulton
Liz Fulton is GIS Operations Manager of Cardno throughout the Asia Pacific region.
RPAS – Taking imagery to new heights
Liz will provide an overview of remotely piloted aircraft technology and how it integrates into the surveying and spatial industry. She will discuss aspects of the technology for companies to consider and a quick look at how a multi-disciplinary professional service company is using it.
Speaker 2: Julia Spark
Julia Spark is the National Business Development Manager for Atlass-Aerometrex, a wholly Australian aerial survey company.
Unleashing the full capacity of remote sensing
Traditional photogrammetric and LiDAR technologies will form the basis of this presentation working through to the latest 3D technologies. High-resolution, photo realistic, accurate reality models extracted from photogrammetry to create a triangulated irregular network model provides users with detailed 3D visualisation allowing them to communicate complex information useful for stakeholders, public consultation, augmented reality and virtual tours.
The Surveying 2017 Congress was the brainchild of a group from Consulting Surveyors National who saw the need for Surveyors across Australia to meet together to discuss nationally-relevant ideas and issues specific to the Surveying profession. This 2017 Congress was held in the beautiful Yarra Valley Resort in Victoria, and successfully brought together Surveyors from many states.
Delegates enjoyed a diverse, informative and entertaining array of speakers, with the Surveyor-Generals’ panel one of the congress highlights.
Presentations from high-profile Australians were also a highlight, with Tim Jarvis AM (author and adventurer) providing an entertaining recount of his recreation of Ernest Shackleton’s crossing of the Southern Ocean. Jessica Watson OAM (world solo sailor at 16) captivated the delegates during the Congress Dinner.
Following on from the success of this year’s congress, Surveying 2018 will take place in Sydney, and has been organised in conjunction with the 99th NSW Country Surveyors Association’s Conference. This event once again promises to unite the Surveying community from all states in Australia and provide an array of topics specific to the needs and interests of Surveyors from across the nation.
The organising committee for Surveying 2018 invites you to Sydney on 21-23 March. Come and take part in this nationally-significant congress, and at the same time enjoy this international city.
This congress gives Surveyors the opportunity to holiday and see the sights of Sydney with their partners and family. A full-day Partners Program is offered, which will include a tour of the fascinating, lesser-known areas of the city. The congress dinner, which will be held at Dockside in Darling Harbour, will be ensure that delegates and their partners take in the best of Sydney.
Take the time to review the Congress program which incorporates issues relevant to all Surveyors – including the impacts of the privatisation of land titles offices, GDA 2020 and Digital Planning and Subdivision Portals.
Join your surveying colleagues at the Novotel Sydney Central on 21-13 March 2018 for Surveying 2018. Program and registration information can be found at www.surveying2018congress.com.au.
BOOKMARK THE DATE: The 2018 SPAA Precision Ag EXPO will be in the Mid North of SA in Crystal Brook. .
The full day event will feature farmer case studies, demonstrations, networking and trade exhibits to showcase that PA has a fit for all agricultural industries in the region.
When: Wednesday 21st March 2018
Where: Crystal Brook Football – Netball Club
Time: registration from 8.30am with opening from 9am
Who’s on the program;
Dr Cheryl McCarthy (NCEA) – UAVs and Camera survellience
Michael Wells (PCT-AG) – Successful data management – tips to success
Phillip Honey (PEC) – Appy farming – New and improved apps
Nuffield scholars Jonathan Dyer – Wimmera farmer account in using PA, from protein maps and managing big data and Phil Longmire from Esperance with his account of PA adoption on his farm.
Plenty of local farmers sharing their PA experiences
- Learn top tips from leading PA providers & demos of the latest innovations for agriculture
A full program and registration form is now available for download
A must-attend event is aimed at all farmers, advisers and researchers
Cost: SPAA members $20 & non-members $50
Registration ARE NOW OPEN.
Sponsorship opportunties are now available to exhibit your PA wares and services. Book in now! For a copy of the proposectus contact nicole@spaa.com.au
Join the many fabulous exhibitors at this years event including AgByte, Liquid Systems, Next Instruments, National Drones, Agrian, FarmeresEdge, PCT, Insight AG Solutions, Northern and Yorke NRM, plus SPAA corporate partners, John Deere, Case IH, Topcon, Manutec and Graingrowers. SPAA also thanks SAGIT for supporting this event.
The Asia-Pacific’s premier geospatial conferences, GeoSmart Asia and Locate are coming together in Adelaide, Australia, from 9-11 April, 2018.
Since their inception, both GeoSmart Asia and Locate have provided a platform for dialogue and discussion on the application of geospatial technologies across the region. This new, collaborative event will deliver a far-reaching, dynamic, and powerful experience for its attendees. Come and be part of three days of insightful workshops, plenaries and thematic sessions, participatory experiences, social events, and an exhibition displaying state-of-the-art technologies. GeoSmart Asia’18 and Locate’18 aims to deliver a dynamic and powerful experience in the Asia-Pacific region by bringing geospatial leaders and experts together with industry innovators and technology providers from across the region and globally.
In partnership with our reseller C.R.Kennedy we are organizing a Pix4D User Workshop in Perth. This workshop is dedicated to professionals using photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D modelling and UAVs in their practice. During this in-person training, you will learn how to create accurate maps and models, as well as improve your results.
This workshop is dedicated to professionals using photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D modelling and UAVs in their practice. During this in-person training, you will learn how to create accurate maps and models, as well as improve your results.
Kickstart your workflow by learning about Pix4D’s recommended best practices when capturing and processing your imagery.
After completing the training you will be able to:
- Design the best flight plan for a perfect image acquisition workflow
- Extract the powerful benefits of our hybrid solution (mobile + cloud + desktop)
- Improve your results
- Identify best practices and share results with your stakeholders
Agenda:
Monday, April 9, 9:00 – 5:30 PM
Lecture
- About Pix4D: overview
- The theory of photogrammetry: from images to 3D points
- What can be obtained using Pix4D software: the outputs
- Compatible third-party software
- How to share results
- Georeferencing, project accuracy, and ground control points
- Best practices for image acquisition
Exercises
- Creating a new project in Pix4Dmapper Pro
- Step 1: Initial processing and processing options
- Step 2: Point cloud and mesh and processing options
- Q&A session
Tuesday, April 10, 9:00 – 5:00 PM
Lecture
- Pix4Dcapture: workflow and demo
- Precision agriculture
- Hardware recommendations
- How to improve the processing time
- How to handle large datasets
- Analysing and interpreting the quality report
- Future plans
Exercises
- Step 3: DSM and orthomosaic and processing options
- Merging projects
FAQs
In partnership with our reseller C.R.Kennedy we are organizing a Pix4D User Workshop in Perth. This workshop is dedicated to professionals using photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D modelling and UAVs in their practice. During this in-person training, you will learn how to create accurate maps and models, as well as improve your results.
This workshop is dedicated to professionals using photogrammetry, orthomosaics, 3D modelling and UAVs in their practice. During this in-person training, you will learn how to create accurate maps and models, as well as improve your results.
Kickstart your workflow by learning about Pix4D’s recommended best practices when capturing and processing your imagery.
After completing the training you will be able to:
- Design the best flight plan for a perfect image acquisition workflow
- Extract the powerful benefits of our hybrid solution (mobile + cloud + desktop)
- Improve your results
- Identify best practices and share results with your stakeholders
Agenda:
Thursday, April 12, 9:00 – 5:30 PM
Lecture
- About Pix4D: overview
- The theory of photogrammetry: from images to 3D points
- What can be obtained using Pix4D software: the outputs
- Compatible third-party software
- How to share results
- Georeferencing, project accuracy, and ground control points
- Best practices for image acquisition
Exercises
- Creating a new project in Pix4Dmapper Pro
- Step 1: Initial processing and processing options
- Step 2: Point cloud and mesh and processing options
- Q&A session
Friday, April 13, 9:00 – 5:00 PM
Lecture
- Pix4Dcapture: workflow and demo
- Precision agriculture
- Hardware recommendations
- How to improve the processing time
- How to handle large datasets
- Analysing and interpreting the quality report
- Future plans
Exercises
- Step 3: DSM and orthomosaic and processing options
- Merging projects
FAQs
The 7th Digital Earth Summit 2018, DES-2018, on Digital Earth for Sustainable Development in Africa will be held in El Jadida, Morocco, at the Faculty of Science, Chouaib Douakkali University from April 17-19, 2018.
This conference will be a major event in the African and international community of Earth observation and geo-spatial information science in 2018. It will be organized by International Society for Digital Earth and the Chouaib Douakkali University in partnership with the the African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE) and the Moroccan Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (MARSE).
The main objective of DES-2018 is to bring together scientist and professionals from the African and international community to present latest achievements, discuss challenges and share experiences. The conference program will feature keynote speeches delivered by leading scholars, technical sessions with reports of the latest research outcomes, discussion sessions on operational topics such as capacity building, Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI), big data, space policy, programmes and projects, as well as commercial exhibitions showing latest products and services in Digital earth and geospatial information technologies.
Conference theme:
The DES-2018, will cover all the aspects of geo spatial data and information themes , Earth sciences, space sciences and information sciences and technology to assess, monitor and forecast natural and human phenomena under the overarching theme: “Digital Earth for Sustainable Development in Africa”
Conference sub-themes:
- Digital Earth: best practices and applications
- Earth Observation and Applications to Science and Policy
- Digital Earth technologies to Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals
- Digital Earth and Citizen Well-Being
- Zero Hunger with Digital Earth technology
- Geo-ethics, Educating next-generations with Digital Earth
