The FIG Working Week 2016, 2-6 May in Christchurch, New Zealand, is a week-long conference that brings the international community of surveying and spatial professionals together to experience a mix of interesting plenary and technical sessions and workshops, a trade exhibition and a variety of side events and social functions. The week gives a unique opportunity to discuss key challenges of our time within the surveying profession with fellow peers.
The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) was formed in Paris in 1878 and organises an international event every year. Jointly hosted by the New Zealand Institute of Surveyors this will be only the fourth time since its inception that FIG has held an international event of this size in the Southern Hemisphere.
Coming to Christchurch in early May, the FIG Working Week 2016 is a prime opportunity for Australasian spatial practitioners of all levels to attend this world renowned event and network with international peers, discuss best practices within the surveying profession, and learn about the important contribution surveying and spatial information has made to Christchurch’s recovery and rebuild after the 2010 earthquake sequences.
The overall theme of the Working Week is Recovery from Disaster reflecting New Zealand’s experience in recovering from the 2010 Christchurch earthquake sequences. You will have the opportunity to see a city under massive reconstruction and how the Kiwis have adapted many amazing simple ideas; like a shopping centre made quickly from large packing containers which is both brilliant and inspiring along with the many other unique attractions which have become re-operational such as the Historic Tram, the mountain Gondola giving spectacular scenic views of historic Lyttelton Harbour and the Southern Alps, and punting along the Avon river in the middle of the city.
Extend your Working Week experience by attending one of the pre-conference programme:
- FIG IIHSM History Symposium (30 April-1 May)
- 3rd FIG Young Surveyors Conference (30 April – 1 May)
- Technical Seminar on Reference Frames on Practice (1-2 May)
- SIDS Workshop (30 April – 1 May)
IGNSS runs the SE Asian region’s premier conference on Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
and related Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) technologies. This year’s IGNSS conference will be in
Sydney, Australia from 6 to 8 December 2016 and will bring together leaders in GNSS and PNT to examine
the latest technology, present cutting edge research and discuss in open forums the implications for policy,
market development and positioning infrastructure deployment.
IGNSS 2016 will showcase a number of contemporary topics including, the role of PNT in automated land
and aerial vehicles, the growing range of commercial precise positioning services, hard infrastructure
issues such as space based augmentation systems, and soft infrastructure issues such as datum
modernisation and mitigation of system vulnerabilities. These hot topics will be discussed in the context of
the latest system developments fueling the Multi-GNSS Era.
Closing date for Submission of Abstracts: Monday, 4 July 2016
Closing date for Submission of Papers requiring Peer Review: Monday, 26 September 2016
The 23rd Pacific Science Congress (PSC-23) will be held on the campus of Academia Sinica in Taipei, Taiwan from 13 – 17 June 2016.
The theme of the 23rd Pacific Science Congress is “Science, Technology, and Innovation: Building a Sustainable Future in Asia and the Pacific”, and is organized around three major themes with eight sub-themes:
I. Understanding and Addressing Environmental Challenges
- Climate Change and Earth System Sciences
- Biodiversity and Natural Resources
- Food / Water / Energy
II. Tackling Human and Social Challenges
- Human Health
- Human Diversity and Inclusive Development
- Disaster Risk Reduction
III. Connecting Science and Innovation for a Sustainable 21st Century
- Science for Society: Building Green Societies
- Emerging Technologies for Sustainability
ArcGIS enthusiasts take note: Esri Australia has announced an expanded program for its 2016 ArcGIS roadshow, Directions LIVE – with each event jam-packed with new technology updates, fascinating user presentations and never-before-heard tips and tricks.
This year, the free national seminar series – which travels around the country during the last two weeks of May – will offer you greater technical insights into the latest ArcGIS platform improvements.
You will see how Web GIS is evolving and transforming the way organisations share information, and gain more knowledge on 3D and real-time data, and how it can revolutionise workflows.
The tips and tricks sessions featured at the event have also been extended – providing a greater opportunity to learn about the benefits of organisational GIS portals and how cutting-edge cartography can help convey a clearer message when communicating with stakeholders and clients.
Every city will feature at least two user presentations from some true industry leaders, including IBM, Treasury Wine Estates, Queensland Urban Utilities and VicRoads.
There is also a new addition to the program – ArcSoapbox – which provides bite-sized technical presentations, guaranteed to keep you stimulated during the breaks.
Whether you’re an experienced ArcGIS user or have only just started taking advantage of the platform, Directions LIVE promises to provide valuable, actionable learnings and a unique networking opportunity.
Dates include:
- Melbourne, Tuesday 17 May
- Adelaide, Wednesday 18 May
- Perth, Friday 20 May
- Sydney, Tuesday 24 May
- Brisbane, Thursday 26 May
- Townsville, Friday 27 May
- Canberra, Tuesday 31 May
Registration is free and open to ArcGIS users – but seating is limited, so sign up today.
The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, being held Nov. 1-3 at the Hilton London Metropole, in London, U.K., is a global gathering of leading executives in the world of infrastructure design, construction, and operations. Facilitated by infrastructure software vendors Bentley Systems, it will feature a series of presentations and interactive workshops exploring the intersection of technology and business drivers and how they are shaping the future of infrastructure delivery and investment returns.
The conference will also include the Be Inspired Awards finals program and presentation of the Be Inspired Awards to the winners, as well as summits focused on infrastructure asset performance and project delivery, and forums focused on building; rail and roads; oil, gas, chemical and mining – including offshore; utilities (electric, gas, and water); and visions for the future.
For additional information about The Year in Infrastructure 2016 Conference, visit www.bentley.com/YIIConference.
Data collection and visualisation – Past, Present & Future
Program Overview
- Welcome drinks Thursday night
- Conference Friday
- Conference dinner Friday night
- Conference Saturday – finishing up after lunch
Learn how to ‘geo-enlighten your organisation’ at Directions LIVE 2016.
This year’s roadshow will highlight how you can extend the benefits of geospatial technology throughout your entire business – to streamline workflows and maximise your return on investment.
Discover how to further leverage the ArcGIS platform’s spatial analysis capabilities and see how this technology gives your organisation the competitive edge.
At Directions LIVE 2016, you will learn the benefits of working with 3D and 4D data, how to select the perfect app to tackle any challenge, and how ArcGIS Pro complements ArcMap functionality.
We will also be showcasing the innovative ways local organisations are improving operational efficiency with GIS technology.
Directions LIVE is free for Esri users – with light lunch provided.
Register today to join our team of ArcGIS experts and your local GIS user community, and learn how to unlock the full potential of the platform – the market’s only complete GIS solution.
Learn how to ‘geo-enlighten your organisation’ at Directions LIVE 2016.
This year’s roadshow will highlight how you can extend the benefits of geospatial technology throughout your entire business – to streamline workflows and maximise your return on investment.
Discover how to further leverage the ArcGIS platform’s spatial analysis capabilities and see how this technology gives your organisation the competitive edge.
At Directions LIVE 2016, you will learn the benefits of working with 3D and 4D data, how to select the perfect app to tackle any challenge, and how ArcGIS Pro complements ArcMap functionality.
We will also be showcasing the innovative ways local organisations are improving operational efficiency with GIS technology.
Directions LIVE is free for Esri users – with light lunch provided.
Register today to join our team of ArcGIS experts and your local GIS user community, and learn how to unlock the full potential of the platform – the market’s only complete GIS solution.
Learn how to ‘geo-enlighten your organisation’ at Directions LIVE 2016.
This year’s roadshow will highlight how you can extend the benefits of geospatial technology throughout your entire business – to streamline workflows and maximise your return on investment.
Discover how to further leverage the ArcGIS platform’s spatial analysis capabilities and see how this technology gives your organisation the competitive edge.
At Directions LIVE 2016, you will learn the benefits of working with 3D and 4D data, how to select the perfect app to tackle any challenge, and how ArcGIS Pro complements ArcMap functionality.
We will also be showcasing the innovative ways local organisations are improving operational efficiency with GIS technology.
Directions LIVE is free for Esri users – with light lunch provided.
Register today to join our team of ArcGIS experts and your local GIS user community, and learn how to unlock the full potential of the platform – the market’s only complete GIS solution.
Learn how to ‘geo-enlighten your organisation’ at Directions LIVE 2016.
This year’s roadshow will highlight how you can extend the benefits of geospatial technology throughout your entire business – to streamline workflows and maximise your return on investment.
Discover how to further leverage the ArcGIS platform’s spatial analysis capabilities and see how this technology gives your organisation the competitive edge.
At Directions LIVE 2016, you will learn the benefits of working with 3D and 4D data, how to select the perfect app to tackle any challenge, and how ArcGIS Pro complements ArcMap functionality.
We will also be showcasing the innovative ways local organisations are improving operational efficiency with GIS technology.
Directions LIVE is free for Esri users – with light lunch provided.
Register today to join our team of ArcGIS experts and your local GIS user community, and learn how to unlock the full potential of the platform – the market’s only complete GIS solution.
