Cartographic Conference

On 23 and 24 April 2009, a conference themed ‘Conference on Cartographic Challenges: movement, participation, risk' will be organised in Bergamo (Italy). The conference is an opportunity of encounter among researchers interested in sharing two levels of considerations about cartography: the epistemic one, concerning the communicative role it is playing actually; the empiric one, regarding the production of maps, able to face globalisation challenges. About the empistemic role, assuming that the information technologies and the world wide web have undermined the elaboration and the basic assumptions of the map, it comes out the need to wonder whether we... (read more)

2009-04-08 08:17:40

SDI Conference

The international conference on spatial data infrastructures 2010 will be held from 15th to 17th September 2010 hosted by FON University in Skopje, Republic of Macedonia. The main theme of the Conference is the development and use of Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI's) and all their aspects. The ambition of the conference is to become the major SDI conference in the region of South-East Europe and be influential here for SDI development. The conference will show the importance of SDIs and their use, on local, national or regional level in South East Europe and its relation to global initiatives. The realisation... (read more)

2010-05-26 01:41:19

Conference Reports

ISPRS Technical Commission I SymposiumThe ISPRS Commission I Symposium took place at Calgary Convention centre from 15th to 18th June, in parallel with the first Canadian Geomatics Conference the theme of which was: Convergence in Geomatics - Shaping Canada's Competitive Landscape. The opening ceremony included an address by Professor Orhan Altan, ISPRS president. Plenary speeches were given by Glen Hodgson, vice-president and senior economist of the Conference Board of Canada, and Jim Garinger, former Governor of the State of Wyoming. A keynote was also delivered by Deputy Premier the Honourable Doug Horner, also Minister of Advanced Education and Technology. The... (read more)

2010-10-05 02:20:24

Addressing Conference

URISA and the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) have announced the 2010 URISA/NENA Addressing Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking place from 16th to 18th August 2010. The conference features three full-day workshops:•Open Source GIS for Addressing •Addresses: Key to GIS Success •Introduction to NG 911 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a major aspect of Next Generation 9-1-1.The Program Committee organized an educational program based upon abstracts submitted through a Call for Participation and organised according to these topics:•Adventures in Addressing •E-911•Addressing Strategies for Success (read more)

2010-05-06 03:16:14

Racurs Conference

The VIIIth International Scientific and Technical Conference "From imagery to map: digital photogrammetric technologies" was held on the shores of the Adriatic Sea in Porec, Croatia from 15th to 18th September 2008. The conference was organised by Racurs (Russia) with the support of the ISPRS, Russian Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing and Federal Real Estate Cadastre Agency of Russia (Rosnedvizhimost) and sponsored by Geolidar (Russia), Leica Geosystems AG (Switzerland), Geofoto (Croatia), and GeoEye (USA). Media sponsors included GIM International. The conference provided opportunities for discussions, knowledge and experience exchange in the sphere of remote sensing and digital photogrammetric... (read more)

2008-10-14 10:51:48

ESRI User Conference Thrilling

Last week, the Esri User Conference took place in the San Diego Conference Center (CA, USA). A week full of knowledge sharing, workshops, seminars, networking, award presentations and presentation of new products related to GIS and mapping techniques. The last weeks, GIM International has presented news of the User Conference. Most important is the opportunity participants had to network and to exchange knowledge and experiences. Helping fellow professionals out. The tradeshow challenged the visitors to use the most advanced developments in the market to optimise or even extend the results of their efforts. Is it a surprise many visitors made a stop?... (read more)

2010-07-20 10:50:28

First StreetMapper Conference Success

The StreetMapper 2010 International Conference has been hailed a success, attracting delegates from around the world. The first international event focusing solely on mobile mapping technology, the event featured keynotes and technical presentations from organisers' 3D Laser Mapping and IGI together with user papers from the USA, China, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK. The StreetMapper User Conference also provided delegates with the perfect opportunity to meet with laser scanning specialists and network with mobile mapping professionals from around the world. "We were delighted with the turnout at this event," commented Dr Graham Hunter, Managing Director of 3D Laser Mapping.... (read more)

2010-12-20 09:23:11

Hexagon 2011 International Conference

Leica Geosystems\' High-Definition Surveying (HDS) Worldwide User Conference will participate in a new format, offering attendees an broader variety of sessions, hands-on training, networking and new business opportunities. Also the Hexagon Airborne Sensor business is inviting the customers of Leica Geosystems and Z/I Imaging to join the \"Hexagon 2011\" Conference. According to Juergen Dold, CEO of Leica Geosystems, "the HDS and Geospatial Solutions user conferences are well known amongst our customers. Now, also our partners in the surveying, mapping, and positioning technologies business can expect an exciting program under the Hexagon roof called "Trends in Mapping & Positioning for Government... (read more)

2011-02-14 09:57:10

Nigerian Cartographic Conference

The 32nd Nigerian Cartographic Conference is to be held from 1st to 5th November 2011 in Kaduna (Nigeria). A call for papers is issued with a deadline of 15th September 2010. During the event, there will be an exhibition of maps and drawings and poster presentation. Individual researchers, students, companies and organisations who aim to contribute are requested to give notice by 15th September 2010. Papers can be refereed on the basis of long text, or as abstract. In the last case, the publication only will be in the digital proceedings. The long-copy papers will be published in the proceedings... (read more)

2010-08-19 08:59:57

Innovations at GITA Conference

As energy and infrastructure professionals gather at the Geospatial Information & Technology Association's (GITA, USA) upcoming 2011 Geospatial Solutions Conference, Esri will present intelligent approaches to challenges such as smart grid implementation, sustainable energy production, emergency management, and regulatory compliance. The conference is scheduled for 10th to 13th April 2011 in Grapevine, Texas. Esri has Stand 304 showing the latest demos where delegates learn how they can deploy geographic information system (GIS) technology through web services and mobile technology. Attendees are invited to join the paper session “GIS Provides Help during Major Electric Emergencies”, Monday, 11th April... (read more)

2011-04-08 11:50:38