The Tasmanian Spatial Information Council (TASSIC) will hold a Geospatial Workforce Development Forum on 9 November 2023, to help shape the future of the geospatial sector in Tasmania.
The Forum will bring together key stakeholders from education, employers, government and suppliers to address critical challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
The event will come at a crucial time, given that the Productivity Commission has highlighted the need for a boost in productivity through education and training.
According to the Commission, productivity growth has stagnated over the past two decades — exacerbated more recently by COVID-19 — and there is a need for innovative solutions and fresh perspectives to chart a path towards sustainable growth.
The Geospatial Council of Australia (GCA) and the Surveyors’ Trust have taken steps to address the challenge by releasing a national roadmap aimed at creating jobs for the future. Acccording to TASSIC, it’s now time to take these initiatives to the next level.
The Forum will be a hybrid event with both in-person and online attendance options available, and it will employ the Menti-Meter program to facilitate discussions, ensuring that each delegate’s voice is heard and their input valued.
The event will run from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and will include two separate themes explored during seven 15-minute talks, an afternoon tea break, and a concluding interactive session for encouraging collaboration and the sharing of ideas.
Further details will be released in the coming weeks.
