Jon Murphy
Jonathan Murphy is the CEO, President, and Founder of GoGeomatics Canada. He is also the founder and chair of GeoIgnite, Canada's national geospatial leadership conference, and Canada's National Geomatics expo.
Jon has created Canada’s largest professional geospatial network, aiming to strengthen and empower our geospatial ecosystem.
A community builder and connector, he holds a bachelor's degree in Archaeology from the University of Calgary and advanced diplomas in GIS and applied geomatics research from COGS.
Jon is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2020, he joined the ISO/TC 211 Geographic information/Geomatics Technical Committee responsible for the ISO geographic information series of standards. In 2023, Jon joined the board of directors of buildingSMART Canada.
Articles by Jon Murphy
David Gachuche, the CEO of Rivercross Technologies honored with Diversity Leadership Award & Calgary White hat Ceremony
I’m pleased to share that on November 6th, 2023, at the Calgary GoGeomatics Expo, David Gachuche, the CEO of RiverCross…
Measur wins best Booth award Canada’s 2023 national Geomatics Expo
In the realm of geomatics, drone technology, and materials testing, a name that has resonated with quality and innovation is…
2024 Canadian Geo Conferences, Expos, Meetups and More – Oh My!
GeoIgnite is the premier brand for “Geo” leadership, conferences and Tradeshows in Canada. Organized and hosted by GoGeomatics we are…
Happy Holidays From all of us at GoGeomatics Canada
On behalf of the entire team at GoGeomatics: This festive season, we want to express our deepest appreciation for your…
Canada’s Geomatics Expo Surpasses Expectations
The full picture of Canada’s national geomatics expo is coming together. The panels, workshops, demos, and speaker slots are almost…
One Month to Canada’s National Geomatics Expo
It’s been years in the making. The Expo in Calgary, this November 6-8th, is the culmination of more than a…
New Annual Canadian Geomatics Trade Magazine for the Sector
GoGeomatics Canada is hosting its first annual GoGeomatics Expo November 6-8th in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. To support the Canadian geospatial…
How the Community Creates the Canadian & International Geospatial Digests & Briefs
GoGeomatics has come a long way since it was just me clacking away on my keyboard. The first articles in…
NavVis’ Exciting Addition to Canadian Surveyors’ Toolkits
New geomatics tech is always exciting when I come across it. So, it was doubly exciting to me that GoGeomatics…
Geoff Zeiss’ Memory Lives on in Urban Infrastructure Mapping Fund | Carleton FutureFunder
For over 30 years, Geoff Zeiss devoted his life to the Geospatial industry and community all over the world. It…
Call for Nominations: Canadian Open Data Awards 2022, Deadline: October 1st
What: The Canadian Open Data Society recognizing and celebrating excellence in open data in Canada through the Canadian Open Data…
This Sept 2022: Returning to in-person Meetups with GoGeomatics Back to School Socials
Going back to school has never been so much fun. GoGeomatics Canada Back to School Socials are returning for the…
