
The much-anticipated MAGNET Summit 2026 is coming up on 13 and 14 August in Sydney, and will be held at the prestigious and historic NSW Parliament House.
The event will be a must-attend occasion for all users or potential users of the Topcon Office and Field software, formerly (and still affectionately) known as MAGNET.
The two-day event will comprise:
- MAGNET Field half day: Thursday, 13 August from 12:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by networking drinks on the Verandah Bar.
- MAGNET Office day: Friday 14 August from 7:45am to 5:00pm
The MAGNET Summit 2026 will feature a host of expert speakers from both Aptella in Australia and Topcon in the US, covering a range of topics such as:
- A guide to fast field setups
- MJF magic: The ultimate data transfer masterclass
- The big picture: Mastering the magnet map screen
- Advanced offsets and slope staking
- The 3D dimension: Bringing surfaces to life
- Unleashing the data trapped in plans
- Mapping the next decade of geospatial
Attendees can earn 3.75 CPD points for day one and 5 points for day two.
You can read more about the fascinating history of MAGNET, its capabilities and its strong Australian connection in our article, ‘The evolution of CAD survey software’.

The Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas is considered one of the premier events for the commercial drone industry, focusing on the integration/operation of commercial sUAS.
The 2026 Expo will feature exhibits and demonstrations by UAV solutions providers, plus keynotes and panel discussions.
The show covers all vertical industries, plus it hosts numerous co-located events. The organisers are expecting 3,500-plus attendees, 225-plus exhibitors, 150-plus speakers and attendance by ‘drone royalty’ from six continents.
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