![Geospatial Leadership Training & Land Administration Global Forum @ CSDILA, The University of Melbourne](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/AdobeStock_654440281_625x442.jpg?w=280)
The Centre for Spatial Data Infrastructures and Land Administration (CSDILA) at the University of Melbourne, will host the Global Geospatial and Land Community at Melbourne Connect.
The program will include a Certified Leadership Training Course, which will equip executives and leaders with the knowledge, skills and insights needed to leverage geospatial technologies effectively, drive innovation within their organisations, and respond proactively to the evolving landscape of geospatial challenges and opportunities.
The associated Global Forum on Advancing Land and Geospatial Knowledge and Innovation will see the CSDILA and UN-GGIM bring together a leading team to deliver specialised leadership training in the domains of geospatial data and land administration.
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![Australian Space Summit & Exhibition 2025 @ International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SpaceSummit24_-95_rkj1rh.jpg?w=215)
The Australian Space Summit & Exhibition is returning for its fourth consecutive year to throw a spotlight on the increasing strength of the nation’s space sector.
Coming at a critical time for the Australia’s space community, the summit will unite the sector’s most influential decision makers from across the public and private spheres over two days of presentations, discussions and displays.
The diverse agenda will feature more than 70 frontline presentations from leaders in the space and defence sectors, while presenting established and emerging industry players the opportunity for networking and discovery.
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The 18th Australian Space Forum will bring together the best and brightest from Australia’s space industry and around the world. The event will feature keynote addresses from local and international space industry leaders and informative panel discussions on current space topics and industry trends.
Supported by the Australian Space Agency and the South Australian Space Industry Centre, the Forum will provide the ideal 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 purchase session recordings if they are unable to physically attend.
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![76th International Astronautical Congress @ Sydney, Australia](https://www.spatialsource.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IAC-2025_400.jpg?w=260)
The 76th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), the International Astronautical Federation (IAF)’s premier global space event, will be held in Sydney, Australia from 29 September to 3 October 2025.
Often described as the ‘Olympics of space,’ this prestigious event is where the world’s space community gathers to access the latest space advancements and trends, academic works, industry connections, and partnership opportunities.
The theme for 2025 will be ‘Sustainable Space: Resilient Earth,’ setting the stage for important discussions such as: space-based applications for Earth, sustainable space activities, and sustaining life off Earth.